Politics
City Attorney Candidates
Three candidates running to lead independent Milwaukee City Attorney's office.
Feb 15th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayoral Candidates
Four candidates vying to advance to general election. First in our series of previews.
Feb 14th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Calls For End to Hmong Deportation Negotiations
Trump administration negotiating agreement to send some U.S. residents to Laos.
Feb 14th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer and WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
DNC Bar Time Bill Passes Committee
Legislation would allow bars across the state to close at 4 a.m. during the Democratic National Convention.
Feb 14th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
AG Objects to Relaxed Lead Pipe Rules
Kaul joins other Attorneys General in objection to new EPA rules for lead pipe removal.
Feb 14th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee Uses Different Voting Machines for Early Voting
Use of touchscreens instead of paper ballots intended to improve accessibility, avoid need for 327 unique ballots.
Feb 14th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
GOP Pushes Fetal Personhood
Republican legislators introduce an amendment to the state constitution that gives personhood to fertilized eggs.
Feb 14th, 2020 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Assembly Stalls on Farm Crisis Legislation
Despite bipartisan movement, the bills never saw a special session.
Feb 13th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Controversial “Tougher on Crime” Bills Pass
Two parties split over the future of criminal justice. Democrats assail GOP for "fear mongering" legislation.
Feb 13th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
GOP Underfunds Youth Corrections Plan
Republican legislators only approved funding for four out of six new youth corrections facilities.
Feb 13th, 2020 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Would Allow 4 a.m. Bar Time During DNC
Bill would apply statewide during the four days of the Democratic National Convention.
Feb 13th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
A Billboard With a Simple Message
Erected downtown this month and for DNC: 3% of U.S. military spending could end global starvation.
Feb 12th, 2020 by David Swanson
