Politics
GOP Holds Off Debate on Evers’ Emergency Powers
Despite adversarial relationship, GOP leaders say now isn't an appropriate time.
Mar 26th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioMixed Results on ACLU Settlement Compliance
Settlement monitor praises commitment by FPC and MPD to getting into compliance.
Mar 26th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneDavid Bowen, Gwen Moore Talk COVID-19 From Quarantine
Two black political leaders share their story and why social distancing is key.
Mar 26th, 2020 by Graham KilmerWhat Will Green New Deal Cost?
And why is the research on this so sloppy?
Mar 25th, 2020 by Bruce ThompsonWill Legislature Delay Election?
Life-and-death issue poses the most danger for Milwaukee. Only the Legislature can act.
Mar 25th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy23 Advisory Votes on Gerrymandering
9 counties, 14 municipalities in state will have referendums in spring election.
Mar 25th, 2020 by Matt RothschildCan Sanders Win Wisconsin?
Youth vote carried him to victory in 2016 primary. 2020 could be different.
Mar 25th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioCouncil Overrides Mayor’s Veto
Should Friends of Housing contract be terminated? Did mayor violate attorney-client privilege or council violate city charter?
Mar 25th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneState Better Positioned Today for Downturn
Report finds Wisconsin in better financial shape than it was prior to Great Recession.
Mar 24th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioWe Need Paid Sick Leave Now!
Most of the many workers laid off have no paid leave. This is a crisis.
Mar 24th, 2020 by Linda Garcia Barnard and Matt Rothschild, Wisconsin ExaminerOn 10th Anniversary, Affordable Care Act At Risk
Activists hold telephone rallies, cite Act's importance amid the pandemic.
Mar 24th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerGovernor Issues “Safer at Home” Order
Starting Wednesday no playdates or team sports. People must "start taking this seriously."
Mar 24th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene