Politics
Gonda Resigns from Water Works
Longtime city employee resigns as Milwaukee Water Works director for job at UWM.
Oct 2nd, 2018 by Jeramey JanneneWas Barrett Asleep on Health Department?
Problems may go back a decade and mayor deserves much blame, some alderman say.
Oct 2nd, 2018 by Bruce MurphyWill City Adopt a New Flag?
Arts Board doesn't seem crazy about "Peoples' Flag," has invited creators to next meeting.
Oct 2nd, 2018 by Jeramey JanneneState Politicians Split on Kavanaugh
Vukmir disagrees with Baldwin, Evers; Walker equivocates on Supreme Court nominee.
Oct 1st, 2018 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioThe Rise of Absentee Ballots
Just 12% of all ballots in 2004, could hit 33% in 2020.
Oct 1st, 2018 by Steven WaltersExtreme Partisanship Prevents National Solutions
Could political reforms improve the state and national political system?
Sep 30th, 2018 by John TorinusMassive Spending by Realtors for One Legislator
Spending $208,000 to reelect state Sen. Roger Roth, 7 times more than he has spent.
Sep 29th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignElection Asks Voters About Legal Pot
16 counties and 2 cities have referendums. Some 50 legislative candidates support change.
Sep 29th, 2018 by John Davis, Wisconsin Public RadioObamacare Critics Offer Weak Alternatives
Bill supported by Gov. Walker won’t effectively cover pre-existing conditions.
Sep 28th, 2018 by Jon PeacockEvers Raised $1.9 Million in August
More than one-third of money came from unions.
Sep 28th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignMaking Insurance Fake Again
Trump and Walker plans let health insurers end coverage of pre-existing conditions, sell junk policies.
Sep 27th, 2018 by William L. Holahan and Charles O. KronckeEvers Wants Tax Cut for Needy Families
Cites data showing 40% of state’s families struggle to pay for basic needs.
Sep 27th, 2018 by Ximena Conde, Wisconsin Public Radio