Politics
City’s Permit Could Charge Summerfest
Revised special events permit could charge festival full price of police security.
Feb 24th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Kelly, Karofsky Divide the County
Karofsky wins Milwaukee and North Shore, Kelly wins southern suburbs in high court race.
Feb 24th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
Vos, Fitzgerald Lie About Gerrymander
Their claim that Iowa model for nonpartisan redistricting is unconstitutional is dead wrong.
Feb 24th, 2020 by Jay Heck
Who Will Turn Out for April Election?
There might be a far bigger Republican turnout than some expect.
Feb 24th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Stakes Are High for Supreme Court Race
Kelly vs Karofsky will test the organizing, fundraising abilities of both parties.
Feb 23rd, 2020 by James Rowen
Milwaukee County Wants Alternatives to Youth Incarceration
After the legislature failed to fund new facilities, Milwaukee County continues to explore alternatives to locking kids up.
Feb 22nd, 2020 by Sam Woods, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
“Tougher On Crime” Bills Make No Sense
Sen. Jon Erpenbach blasts recent "Tougher on Crime" legislation. Argues for increased education funding.
Feb 21st, 2020 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Trade War Wounds May Heal Soon
Job losses may be slowing and new trade agreements are offering hope.
Feb 21st, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Body Cam Bill Passes State Legislature
Bill creates uniform rules for use of body cameras throughout the state.
Feb 21st, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Bill Preventing Sexual Assault Kit Backlog Stalls in Senate
GOP amendments muddy passage of the bi-partisan legislation.
Feb 21st, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Tax Cut Passes Assembly
Plan costs state $248 million annually, saves average Wisconsin income tax filers $106 annually.
Feb 21st, 2020 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Assembly Pushing For Constitutional Convention
State GOP is pushing the legislature to join others around the country in an attempt to ratify controversial amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
Feb 20th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
