Politics
Groups Want 25% Cut in Sheriff’s Budget
Activist groups push for defunding. Sheriff Lucas submitted budget with only a 1.4% cut.
Aug 17th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Hendricks Abandoning Trump Campaign?
She's among many big 2016 donors who haven't given this year. But the Uihleins are all in.
Aug 17th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Tosa Police Issue Gets More Heated
Other suburb’s police massing against protesters. Sensenbrenner, police chief, talk radio condemn protests.
Aug 17th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Turning Guns Into Garden Tools
With an eye to DNC, faith activists in city oppose Trump, call for less gun violence, more social justice
Aug 17th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Invented Unemployment Insurance
Jobless benefits began in 1932 with $15 check. Program now crucial during pandemic.
Aug 17th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Challenge To Green Party On State Ballot
Wrong address on nomination papers could disqualify party, which Democrats believe helped elect Trump, from presidential ballot.
Aug 17th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Virtual DNC Dims City’s Moment in the Sun
Lost chance to show Milwaukee can compete with the bigger cities.
Aug 17th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why Republicans Turned Green
Republican senators worried about reelection in November helped pass “The Great American Outdoors Act.”
Aug 16th, 2020 by Spencer Black
Milwaukee Police Gobble Up City Budget
MPD got 62 cents of every new city budget dollar over last ten years.
Aug 16th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
The Power of Poor People’s Votes
Just a small increase in percent of low-income people who vote could transform elections in state and nation, report finds.
Aug 16th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Republicans Target Northeast Wisconsin
CPAC event in Green Bay, Trump trip to Oshkosh underline Fox Valley's importance for his reelection.
Aug 15th, 2020 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public Radio
Johnson’s Attacks on Unemployment Aid Lack Evidence
The pandemic, not unemployment insurance, is keeping people out of work.
Aug 14th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
