Politics
250 Donors Gave to Dubious Election Group
State donors gave to $15.4 million fund of ex-Trump campaign aide who spent 3% of money on candidates.
May 21st, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignDemocrats Push Automatic Voter Registration
All would be registered when getting drivers license or state ID. Republicans oppose bill.
May 21st, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public RadioWill Lena Taylor Run for Mayor?
Group attempting to draft Democratic Senator to run in crowded field.
May 20th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneFishing and Fun at the Washington Park Pond
Dozens of Milwaukee children learned about the joys of fishing and the great outdoors at a how-to event at Washington Park.
May 20th, 2019 by Jack FennimoreNo Shame in the School Lunch Line
Milwaukee state Rep. LaKeshia Myers is co-sponsoring a bill that would prohibit school districts from singling students out when it’s time to have a midday meal.
May 20th, 2019 by Rich KremerAn Uphill Fight for ‘Lame Duck’ Challengers?
Wisconsin’s history shows legislative sessions are legal and necessary -- and the courts have backed them.
May 20th, 2019 by Steven WaltersState GOP Calls for Stricter Abortion Laws
The hot-button issue took center stage Saturday as Wisconsin Republican lawmakers held their annual statewide convention in Oshkosh.
May 20th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioCounty Launches Investigation Into Former Register Of Deeds
John La Fave retired after his office was raided by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
May 19th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioState Lawmakers at Odds on Education Funding
Republican legislators approve $25M increase in funding state tech schools, but nix Evers’ plan to increase financial aid proposal. Democrats say it falls short.
May 17th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioState Filing Suit Against Opioid Manufacturer
AG Josh Kaul alleges Purdue Pharma ignited the epidemic of drug overdoses, deaths related to Oxycontin use.
May 17th, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public RadioThe Race to Curb Speeding in Milwaukee
Despite recent dangerous crashes, Milwaukee Police are not making changes to the department’s vehicle pursuit policy, officials say.
May 17th, 2019 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceContractor With Guns, White Supremacy Sticker Again At Issue
American Sewer Services employee is reported to have directed racial slur and other "colorful" language at city employee
May 16th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene