Politics
Why Wisconsin, U.S. Failed Against COVID-19
Conservative network, including key state operatives, quietly fought solutions other advanced countries pursued.
Jul 15th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Don’t Let Utilities Shut Off People’s Power
PSC decision allows utilities in Wisconsin to start disconnecting power as of July 25.
Jul 15th, 2020 by Matt Rothschild
A Virtual Q+A with Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
Jeramey Jannene will interview Brostoff about state issues, his participation in George Floyd protests and more. Don't miss it.
Jul 14th, 2020 by Maddy Day
Johnson Opposes More Economic Stimulus Funding
Won’t back “even a dime more” until issues with past funding fixed, Republican Senator says.
Jul 14th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Should La Crosse Remove Its Hiawatha Statue?
Mayor calls for taking down statue created in 1961, criticized as a stereotype.
Jul 14th, 2020 by Hope Kirwan and Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public Radio
Zamarripa Defends Her Double Dipping
Alderwoman will collect second full-time salary as state legislator for eight months.
Jul 14th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Kaul Joins Lawsuit Against ICE Rule
Colleges have protested rule that could mean international students lose their visas.
Jul 14th, 2020 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Tosa Alderwoman Calls for Firing Officer
First official in Wauwatosa to support firing of Joseph Mensah, who was involved in three total shootings.
Jul 13th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin’s Wealth Gap Grows Worse
Pandemic devastates lower and middle class while billionaires get wealthier.
Jul 13th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
City Announces Upgrades for Fall Election
Steps to improve voting by mail, higher pay for poll workers, plan for 171 polling places.
Jul 13th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Baldwin Bill Pushes Transitional Jobs
Pandemic dramatizes long-term issue of job shortages, issue pushed by policy analyst David Riemer.
Jul 13th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Report Tallies COVID’s Economic Carnage
WEDC report also offers solutions. Wisconsin may only get one chance to make it right.
Jul 13th, 2020 by Steven Walters
