Politics
Council Grilling, But Advancing Mayoral Appointees
Most being confirmed unanimously after long meetings.
Jul 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Appeals Court Allows Suppression of Black Votes
Cynical decision allows Republican suppression because it's all part of a partisan game.
Jul 1st, 2020 by Matt Rothschild
Who Benefits From the Madison Vandalism?
History suggests it could change the narrative, change voters’ views.
Jul 1st, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
State High Court Narrows Chance of Voter Purge
Rejects conservative group’s call for quick decision, delays oral arguments until 34 days before November election.
Jul 1st, 2020 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Suit Challenges ‘Marsy’s Law’ Amendment
Opponents of victim rights amendment argue voters were deceived about its provisions.
Jul 1st, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Baldwin Calls For Federal Safety Rules for Businesses
Uniformity needed, state-by-state pandemic rules leave businesses on "uneven playing field,” senator charges.
Jul 1st, 2020 by Allison Winter, Wisconsin Examiner
More Police Transparency Needed
Law allows unnecessary delays for release of data.
Jul 1st, 2020 by Bill Lueders
It’s Patriotic To Wear a Mask
When in public protect your fellow Americans by wearing a mask.
Jul 1st, 2020 by State Sen. Jeff Smith
Republicans Flip-Flop on Local Control
First demanded local control of COVID-19 rules, now oppose county restrictions.
Jun 30th, 2020 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Appeals Court Upholds Early Voting Restriction
Overrules federal district court, upholds Republican restrictions on voting in Wisconsin.
Jun 30th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Madison Protests Targeted ‘Fake Liberalism’
City and state have some of the nation’s 'worst inequalities'.
Jun 29th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
Board Approves Raffle to Fund Parks
A 50/50 raffle, and potentially a specialty license plate and scratch-off lottery ticket, all okayed to raise revenue.
Jun 29th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
