Politics
RNC Wants 10,000 Volunteers To Greet Guests, Provide Directions
Not about wearing a red or blue shirt say organizers, it's about making a positive impression.
Mar 1st, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneBill Would Pay Schools To Buy Gun Detection Equipment
Critics raise privacy concerns over systems that use AI and camera feeds.
Mar 1st, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioLawmakers Release $32 Million They Previously Withheld From UW System
Money was previously cut by GOP legislators as part of DEI fight.
Feb 29th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerCrowley Touts New Era for Parks Spending
County Executive signs $500,000 funding for parks using proceeds from new sales tax.
Feb 28th, 2024 by Graham KilmerDoes ShotSpotter Reduce Crime?
Milwaukee is one of 150 cities that use it. But is there any hard evidence that it works?
Feb 28th, 2024 by Bruce MurphyState High Court Should Review Our Gerrymandered Congressional Districts
Just how gerrymandered are Wisconsin's districts? Let's look at the numbers.
Feb 28th, 2024 by Bruce ThompsonWhy Legislature Won’t Create Task Force on Missing Black Women & Girls
Wisconsin has worst rate of Black females murdered or missing. One senator opposes bill.
Feb 28th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerDemocrats Optimistic About New Voting Maps
'This is a sea change in Wisconsin politics.'
Feb 27th, 2024 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin ExaminerWisconsin’s Medicaid Postpartum Protection Lags Most States
Legislature has refused to accept federal money to expand Medicaid, with harmful results.
Feb 27th, 2024 by Rachel Hale, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismThree County Officials Could Get Pay Hike
County Clerk, Treasurer and Register of Deeds could make six-figure salaries if board okays it.
Feb 27th, 2024 by Graham KilmerCan Hovde Beat Baldwin?
Polls suggest Tammy Baldwin is beatable. But Hovde seems to be floundering for a way to do it.
Feb 26th, 2024 by Bruce MurphyCrowley Signs First in State Housing Proposal
$1 million to provide emergency shelter for people in crisis and affordable-rate apartments.
Feb 26th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer