Politics
City Will Accept Absentee Ballots, Serve as Required Witness at Five Sites
56,000 absentee ballots requested already. Lawsuits pending in court could change election.
Mar 26th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Senate Passes $2 Trillion Stimulus
Spending package provides aid to people, businesses, health care systems and states during COVID-19 pandemic.
Mar 26th, 2020 by Robin Bravender, Wisconsin Examiner
GOP Holds Off Debate on Evers’ Emergency Powers
Despite adversarial relationship, GOP leaders say now isn't an appropriate time.
Mar 26th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Mixed Results on ACLU Settlement Compliance
Settlement monitor praises commitment by FPC and MPD to getting into compliance.
Mar 26th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
David Bowen, Gwen Moore Talk COVID-19 From Quarantine
Two black political leaders share their story and why social distancing is key.
Mar 26th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
What Will Green New Deal Cost?
And why is the research on this so sloppy?
Mar 25th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Will Legislature Delay Election?
Life-and-death issue poses the most danger for Milwaukee. Only the Legislature can act.
Mar 25th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
23 Advisory Votes on Gerrymandering
9 counties, 14 municipalities in state will have referendums in spring election.
Mar 25th, 2020 by Matt Rothschild
Can Sanders Win Wisconsin?
Youth vote carried him to victory in 2016 primary. 2020 could be different.
Mar 25th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Council Overrides Mayor’s Veto
Should Friends of Housing contract be terminated? Did mayor violate attorney-client privilege or council violate city charter?
Mar 25th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
State Better Positioned Today for Downturn
Report finds Wisconsin in better financial shape than it was prior to Great Recession.
Mar 24th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
We Need Paid Sick Leave Now!
Most of the many workers laid off have no paid leave. This is a crisis.
Mar 24th, 2020 by Linda Garcia Barnard and Matt Rothschild, Wisconsin Examiner
