Politics
Beloit Billionaire Starts Charter School
Children need better schools, says Diane Hendricks. It’s “divide and conquer,” says city official.
Jul 7th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin ExaminerElection Commission Leader Barely Confirmed
Approved by 8-7 vote, with council members charging she lied during approval process.
Jul 7th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCounty Parks Lost Funding to Bucks Arena
Business leaders promised to seek funding for parks and museums. Where is it?
Jul 7th, 2020 by Patricia JursikLegislators Who Opposed Pandemic Aid Grab Grants
Robin Vos and three other Republicans who opposed federal grants got at least $150,000.
Jul 7th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerFire & Police Leader Withdraws
FPC Executive Director Griselda Aldrete says council values spectacle over merit.
Jul 6th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneMiller Park To Be Early Voting Site
Milwaukee residents will be able to vote for President at ballpark.
Jul 6th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneHistory May Be Written By Wisconsin
State’s Democratic leaders writing a national platform to address racial equity that could lead to historic legislation.
Jul 6th, 2020 by Tom Nelson5 Pragmatic Solutions Biden Could Offer
Trump in free-fall, nation needs leadership. Here’s what Biden should do.
Jul 5th, 2020 by John TorinusState GOP Holding Convention in Hot Spot
In-person Republican convention next week in Brown County which has second-highest COVID-19 outbreak.
Jul 5th, 2020 by James RowenState Sees Decline in Contested Local Elections
Report also finds trends toward lower voter turnout and civic engagement.
Jul 5th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioState Unemployment Insurance System Failing Many
The pandemic has exposed the weaknesses of the current system, and left many without help.
Jul 3rd, 2020 by Bram Sable-Smith, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismState Rules for School Voucher Applications Changed
A lawsuit has just made it easier for families to prove they're eligible for school choice vouchers.
Jul 3rd, 2020 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio