Politics
Democrats Offer Major Police Reform Plan
Baldwin, Moore, Pocan push bill stressing transparency, accountability, banning chokeholds, racial profiling.
Jun 9th, 2020 by Robin Bravender, Wisconsin Examiner
Jensen Tries to Pre-Rig Redistricting
To maintain gerrymandering, neutralize governor, wants to give state Supreme Court the whip hand.
Jun 9th, 2020 by Matt Rothschild
Pocan Wants Uniform National Police Standards
Bill includes standard for use of force, de-escalation techniques, pursuit practices.
Jun 8th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
Why the Protests Won’t End
9 reasons why the protests are different this time.
Jun 8th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Local Governments Face Huge Revenue Losses
Continuing COVID-19 losses could force employee furloughs, major service cuts.
Jun 8th, 2020 by Steven Walters
This Weekend’s George Floyd Protests
List of protests against the killing of George Floyd and police brutality.
Jun 5th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Police, Mayor, Hospital Workers March to Sherman Park
March is markedly different from larger marches that have circled city.
Jun 5th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
UWM’s Financial Plight Is “Catastrophic”
Governor, Legislature not helping. Big hitters in Milwaukee need to rally around university.
Jun 5th, 2020 by John Torinus
Evers Calls For Action to Dismantle ‘Systemic Racism’
Governor says, "We must use this dark moment to begin to be an example for the rest of the nation."
Jun 5th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Walker Defends Trump With ‘Fact Check’
The President didn't use tear gas, no siree, the former governor assures us.
Jun 4th, 2020 by James Rowen
UW System Wants To Borrow for Pandemic Costs
President Ray Cross asks legislature to convene a special session.
Jun 4th, 2020 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Democrat Appointed Chair of State Elections Commission
Ann Jacobs will lead commission as it wrestles with election policy during a pandemic.
Jun 4th, 2020 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
