Politics
Evictions Rising, Activists Call For Moratorium
Pandemic is worsening the crisis of evictions in Milwaukee.
Aug 6th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerDemocrats Take on Voting Restrictions
Lawsuits seek to change deadlines for online voter registration and mail-in ballots.
Aug 6th, 2020 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioCommunity Trust in Police Is Broken
Activists say police profiling and violence in communities of color must stop.
Aug 6th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioRepublican Attorney Files Kanye West’s Nomination Papers
Attorney Lane Ruhland is also currently representing the Trump campaign.
Aug 5th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioNational Guard Will Work Election, Again
Guards will work polls in all 72 counties.
Aug 5th, 2020 by Graham KilmerBarrett Disappointed Biden Won’t Attend DNC
The biggest party in Democratic politics may be nothing more than a local get-together.
Aug 5th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneGrab Tickets for our Virtual Q+A with Theo Lipscomb
Urban Milwaukee President Jeramey Jannene will interview former Milwaukee County Board Chairman Theo Lipscomb.
Aug 5th, 2020 by Maddy DayEvers Says No Statewide School Re-Opening Plan
School districts will be responsible for decisions about re-opening.
Aug 5th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerJoe Biden Won’t Travel to Milwaukee For DNC
Party confirms Biden and VP pick will speak remotely.
Aug 5th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneHealth Departments Can Enforce State Mask-Mandate
Despite some Sheriffs' opposition, Evers administration says it can be enforced.
Aug 5th, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioBaldwin Jobs Bill Has Support of Employment Agencies
Legislation would direct federal funds to transitional jobs programs.
Aug 4th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerTrump Attacks Voting Process
The president attempts to undercut mail-in voting.
Aug 4th, 2020 by John Torinus