Politics
Johnson Defends Trump, Blasts Media
Sen. Ron Johnson uses appearance on 'Meet The Press' to defend President Trump while attacking the media, CIA and FBI
Oct 8th, 2019 by Brady Carlson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Move Wisconsin Medicaid Expansion Forward
70 percent of Wisconsinites support Medicaid expansion. It would provide health insurance to those without, and save state millions.
Oct 8th, 2019 by Bill Kaplan
State Republican Lawmakers Oppose Barrett’s Budget
Seven Republicans take aim at proposal to reduce police staffing, but don't mention sales tax request.
Oct 7th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Zielinski for Mayor Bus Ads Debut
21 MCTS buses now highlight Tony Zielinski's campaign for mayor.
Oct 7th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Democrats Push Medical Marijuana, Red Flag Law
Democratic legislators want to take up issues during fall legislative session.
Oct 7th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
4-Year-Old Kindergarten Gets Bipartisan Support
Senate taking up bills in committee that would expand early childhood education programs.
Oct 7th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
Mortgage Crisis Hit African Americans and Hispanics Hardest
Drop in homeownership among African-Americans and Hispanics underlines an affordable housing crisis since the Great Recession.
Oct 7th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Immigration Activists Question MPD Policy Towards ICE
Fire and Police Commission delays vote on policy a third time, meanwhile activists want answers.
Oct 7th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Convention Hosts Tell Milwaukee To Play The Long Game
Cleveland and Philadelphia experienced long-term economic impacts following national conventions.
Oct 6th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Police Chief Touts Successes
City's homicide and non-fatal shootings are down, but chief faces reappointment with rumors swirling that he might not be retained.
Oct 3rd, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Suicide Texting Hotline Money Finally Released
Republican-led Joint Finance Committee held up releasing funds for almost three months
Oct 3rd, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
Bipartisan Bill Would Legalize Medical Marijuana
But Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald strongly opposes the bill.
Oct 3rd, 2019 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
