Politics
Is Less Testing for COVID-19 the Answer?
Trump says the rise in cases is due to more testing. What does the data show?
Jun 25th, 2020 by Bruce ThompsonDNC Will Be Largely Virtual, Not At Fiserv Forum
Delegations urged not to travel to Milwaukee, convention moved to Wisconsin Center.
Jun 24th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneTommy Could Have Big Impact on UW
Will likely serve two years as UW System President. And could re-shape entire system.
Jun 24th, 2020 by John TorinusCan Palzewicz Win Race for Congress?
Democrat running in Republican leaning district long held by Jim Sensenbrenner.
Jun 24th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner61% of State Residents Support Protests
And Biden now leads Trump by 8% in state, latest Marquette poll finds.
Jun 24th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioIf Not Now, When?
Never has America been more poised for change. Do more. Say more. Keep the pressure on.
Jun 23rd, 2020 by George HintonCity’s Protesters Under Police Surveillance?
Cops using Stingrays to intercept marchers’ cell phones? Ald. Kovac says city should “investigate the investigators.”
Jun 23rd, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerSpending on Police Up 30% Since 1986
Study shows municipal governments in state spending far more on policing today.
Jun 22nd, 2020 by Bruce MurphyThe Banality of State Sen. Luther Olsen
Retiring Republican moderate has rolled over repeatedly for the most extreme GOP ideas and politicians.
Jun 22nd, 2020 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin ExaminerCounty’s Sales Tax Revenue Plummets
A 16% one-year drop, as urban counties saw biggest declines due to pandemic.
Jun 22nd, 2020 by Steven WaltersState’s DACA Recipients Vow to ‘Push On’
Saved by Supreme Court decision, some say they will fight for more immigration reform.
Jun 22nd, 2020 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioBriggs & Stratton Execs Get Millions
Even as employee who pushed for more pandemic protections in workplace has died from virus.
Jun 21st, 2020 by James Rowen