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We Energies Has Capitol Clout
Its holding company spent $1 million on lobbying and $1 million donating to mostly GOP candidates.
May 2nd, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Inside Milwaukee’s Successful DNC Bid
Mayor speaks off the cuff to reveal what happened, what's going on now, what is to come.
May 2nd, 2019 by Michael Horne
Committee Says Marcus Center Isn’t Historic
City committee overrules Historic Preservation Commission. Full Common Council up next.
Apr 30th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
State Overtime Rule Could Help Workers
State could assure 120,000 employees left behind by federal rule get paid overtime.
Apr 12th, 2019 by Tamarine Cornelius
Marquette to host, co-sponsor ecumenical peace forum April 12
Reverend Alvin Love, pastor at Lilydale First Baptist Church in Chicago and national clergy advisor to President Barack Obama, will be the keynote speaker.
Apr 8th, 2019 by Marquette University
10 Lessons of Supreme Court Race
Anger drives votes, media in decline, traditional judicial campaigns are dead, and more.
Apr 4th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Walker Seeks to Gerrymander America
His new job: finance chair of national group opposing non-partisan redistricting.
Apr 3rd, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Conservative Judge Brian Hagedorn Wins Special Election to Wisconsin Supreme Court
Seven-Figure Investment by RSLC’s Judicial Fairness Initiative Overcomes Three-To-One Spending Edge by Democrat-Aligned Groups
Apr 3rd, 2019 by Republican State Leadership Committee
Democrats Court Packing Plan Is Unwise
Some presidential candidates support changing Supreme Court’s size. Why it's a bad idea.
Mar 31st, 2019 by Casey Hoff
The Hidden Lives of Wild Animals
DNR has thousands of trail cameras recording changes of forests, deer, wolves and bobcats.
Mar 31st, 2019 by Will Cushman
City Wins 2020 Democratic Convention
Barrett and other leaders help city beat out Miami and Houston for national convention.
Mar 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Nebraska Billionaire Loves Our Politicians
Marlene Ricketts, whose rich husband emails racist jokes, gave $1 million to state Republicans.
Mar 4th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Walker and the Russian Connection
Ex-governor got more from Russia-connected tycoon than first reported. Why?
Feb 12th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Robin Vos Giving $500 an Hour Lawyers a Blank Check to Defend His Scheme to Rig the Rules for Foxconn
‘The Only Thing Wisconsin Taxpayers are Getting Out of These Republican Deals is Being Stuck With the Bill’
Feb 11th, 2019 by One Wisconsin Now
Texas Lawsuit Threatens Republicans
Vos and Fitzgerald support lawsuit overturning Obamacare, but voters don’t.
Feb 6th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Evers Appoints Record Number of Women
For first time in history, majority of governor’s advisors are women.
Feb 4th, 2019 by Steven Walters
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Reintroduce Paycheck Fairness Act to Close Gender Wage Gap
Paycheck Fairness Act would strengthen and close loopholes in the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and ensure women are paid what they deserve
Jan 30th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Brian Hagedorn’s $20,000 Donor Threatened His Employees’ Livelihoods if President Obama Won 2012 Re-election
Claimed There Would be ‘Personal Consequences’ in Email to Employees Mere Weeks Before Vote
Jan 16th, 2019 by One Wisconsin Now
Milwaukee Bucks, City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee Public Schools Launch MENTOR Greater Milwaukee
Alicia Moore named Executive Director of MENTOR Greater Milwaukee
Jan 9th, 2019 by Milwaukee Bucks
City Extending Streetcar to Convention Center
Short extension can be built without federal funds, adding more ridership.
Jan 8th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Taps Barca, Former Obama Official
Rep. Barca will run revenue department, Andrea Palm will run Health Services.
Jan 4th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Governor-elect Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Barnes Announce Cabinet Members
"This talented group of leaders will help our administration address the issues Wisconsin residents asked us to focus on."
Jan 3rd, 2019 by Gov. Tony Evers
Ahmad Murrar
"The sense of community here in Milwaukee is really something special that you don’t see in many other cities."
Dec 31st, 2018 by Newaukee
Trump Administration Seeks to Cancel Misguided Obama-era School Discipline Policy
WILL work has championed rescinding the illegal, harmful policy
Dec 20th, 2018 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
What Do Democrats Stand For?
They can’t just be anti-Trump or anti-Walker, they need a clear theme. Like what?
Dec 13th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Republicans’ Plan for Permanent Power
They began plotting last spring to retain power even if a Democrat won for governor.
Dec 11th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
What Will Scott Walker’s Legacy Be?
Remembered for his accomplishments? Or his “poor loser” legislation?
Dec 6th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
ACLU Organizer Targets Police Practices
Jarrett English, who grew up in Sherman Park, led effort to sue police for racial disparities.
Nov 28th, 2018 by Carly Wolf
Patrick Paolantonio Joins Joyce Garbaciak For “WISN 12 News at 6”
12 News fills Kathy Mykleby's seat internally with veteran anchor
Nov 26th, 2018 by WISN 12
Governor-Elect Tony Evers Announces Chief of Staff and Transition Team Director, Co-Chairs
Maggie Gau, Governor-Elect Evers’ campaign manager, will become Governor-Elect Evers’ Chief of Staff.
Nov 12th, 2018 by Gov. Tony Evers
World’s Greatest Violinist?
Icon Itzhak Perlman thrills the crowd at his Riverside concert.
Nov 9th, 2018 by Catherine Jozwik
Southwest Wisconsin Swings Democratic
Four key counties that helped elect Trump switched to Evers, Baldwin.
Nov 8th, 2018 by Hope Kirwan
Governor Race Closest Since 1950s
Evers makes history in his defeat of Gov. Scott Walker.
Nov 7th, 2018 by Laurel White and Bridgit Bowden
Last of the Republican Upstarts
Of 11 GOP governors who flipped states In 2010, Walker Is only one seeking a third term.
Nov 5th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
House of Peace Mural Gets Restored
Artist George Gist, who’s created 300 murals, came back here to restore this one, created 25 years ago.
Nov 5th, 2018 by Sarah Lipo
Why Schimel’s Lawsuit Makes No Sense
Even conservatives suggest the AG’s suit against Affordable Care Act is bad law.
Nov 4th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Streetcar Opens to Public
"This is your assignment: ride the streetcar," says Mayor Barrett.
Nov 2nd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
“We’re In a Battle For America’s Soul”
Joe Biden campaigns for Baldwin, Evers, takes down Trump in Madison
Oct 31st, 2018 by Laurel White
Will Obama Visit Increase Black Turnout?
4,000 people attended, mostly North Side residents, whose votes could be critical.
Oct 30th, 2018 by Grace Connatser
“Most Important Election Of Our Lifetimes”
Obama’s speech here says health care, education, living wage are on the line.
Oct 29th, 2018 by Ximena Conde
Candidates Not Stressing Climate Change
As scientists warn of consequences, what do Walker, Evers, Baldwin, Vukmir say?
Oct 26th, 2018 by Danielle Kaeding
Senator Taylor Says Trump to Blame for Bomb Scares
Trump is reckless and dangerous, and the chickens are coming home to roost.
Oct 24th, 2018 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Canvassers Target Black Voters
City’s turnout was down in 2016, canvassers seek to convince more to vote.
Oct 24th, 2018 by Ximena Conde
Evers Hits Walker on Pre-Existing Conditions
Governor's record shows he won’t require insurers to cover pre-existing conditions, Evers charges.
Oct 16th, 2018 by Phoebe Petrovic
Medicare For All Becomes Hot Issue
Many Democrats, including Tammy Baldwin, embrace it, as Republicans condemn it.
Oct 12th, 2018 by Shamane Mills
Sewerage District Is National Leader
Milwaukee leads nation in reclaiming water, but rise in extreme rains a challenge.
Oct 5th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Do Walker, Evers Campaign on State Time?
Elected officials have looser rules for how much time they can take away from the job.
Sep 25th, 2018 by Scott Gordon
South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center Presents SOWETO Gospel Choir
Songs of the Free: Celebrating the Centennial of Nelson Mandela’s Birth Thursday, November 15, 7:30 PM
Sep 17th, 2018 by South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center
Both Parties Ducking Major Issues
But what will Trump’s impact be on state’s November election?
Jul 20th, 2018 by John Torinus
Why Roys Is Wrong On School Choice
And what this may say about the Democratic Party.
Jul 18th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Can Democrats Win State’s Swing Voters?
They voted for Obama and then Trump. Will they swing to Democrats in November?
Jul 16th, 2018 by Bill Kaplan
State Democrats Split on Abolishing ICE
Pocan’s proposal not backed by Baldwin, most Democratic candidates for Congress
Jul 16th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Zielinski Ramps Up Mayoral Campaign
"I want to run against Barrett," alderman says, laying out issues he will use against mayor.
Jul 10th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Coo Coo Cal Celebrates Milwaukee
Popular rapper’s song “Home” is filled with images from and love for his “home town.”
Jul 10th, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer
National Democratic Group Impacts State
Run by Eric Holder, with money from George Soros and AFSCME.
Jul 3rd, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Ron Johnson’s High Court Hypocrisy
His stand on Trump appointing justice to Supreme Court reverses his view on Obama’s pick.
Jul 2nd, 2018 by Chris Walker
Republican State Leadership Committee: The Efficiency Gap is “Sociological Gobbledygook”
In Major Victory for Republicans and Wisconsin Voters, Obama-Holder Allies’ So-Called Theory Has No Standing with Supreme Court
Jun 18th, 2018 by Republican State Leadership Committee
Vukmir and Nicholson Embrace Zero-Exception Abortion Ban, “Personhood”
"[A] personhood measure could criminalize certain forms of birth control"
May 21st, 2018 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Trickle Up Economics
The Great Recession’s huge impact on employment shows why trickle down doesn’t work.
May 9th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
About That Deficit, Sen. Johnson
Debt was Ron Johnson’s obsession -- until he helped Trump create the biggest deficit in 75 years.
May 8th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Leah’s Statement on Iran Nuclear Deal
'This is a great day for Wisconsin and America."
May 8th, 2018 by State Sen. Leah Vukmir
GOP Senators To Pick Wisconsin’s Judge?
Vote on Michael Brennan would ignore Democratic Senator Baldwin’s objection to him.
May 8th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
Nairobi-Based Filmmaker and Son of Legendary African Documentarian Mohamed Amin Joins Acclaimed Milwaukee Filmmaker and Photographer Chip Duncan for Public Reception, Film Screening
The Friends of the Charles Allis, in Partnership with Ellenbecker Investment Group, to Host Special Event at Charles Allis Art Museum May 18
May 7th, 2018 by The Friends of the Charles Allis
Is California the Future?
The data about California may have political and economic lessons for Wisconsin.
May 2nd, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on Syria
"I support this targeted response to Assad’s horrific use of chemical weapons against his own people..."
Apr 14th, 2018 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
California Supreme Court Justice Liu goes ‘On the Issues’ at Marquette Law School
Liu is the son of Taiwanese immigrants, a graduate of Stanford University and former Rhodes Scholar who attended Oxford University.
Apr 13th, 2018 by Marquette University
The Incredible Potential of Paul Ryan
Destined for greatness, so many said. Why didn’t he realize it?
Apr 13th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
City’s Evictions Far From Worst
New data on evictions shows a huge national problem with lessons for Milwaukee.
Apr 11th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Governor Walker Welcomes President Trump’s Aggressive Actions to Secure America’s Southern Border
Illegal flow of drugs across southern border is a threat to Wisconsin
Apr 9th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Walker’s Plan to Break the Law
And why Attorney General Schimel didn’t warn him it was folly.
Apr 4th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Court Race Replays Issues of 2011
Dallet vs Screnock a rerun of Kloppenburg vs Prosser for Supreme Court in 2011?
Apr 2nd, 2018 by Steven Walters
Should State Divest Gun Stocks?
Wisconsin pension fund invests in companies making guns that kill students.
Feb 27th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Bonnie Blair’s Olympic Estate
The home is fittingly located on an oval.
Feb 23rd, 2018 by Michael Horne
City Bidding for Democratic National Convention
What will the city pitch to Democratic Party?
Feb 21st, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Democrats Beware Overconfidence
Republicans are vulnerable in 2018, but nothing is assured.
Feb 21st, 2018 by Spencer Black
Less Food For the Poor
Walker, Trump have fancy taxpayer-paid kitchens, cut food for the poor.
Feb 20th, 2018 by James Rowen
History Gives Walker Slim Odds to Win
State voters rarely elect a gubernatorial candidate whose party holds the presidency.
Feb 13th, 2018 by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
Ron Johnson’s Growing Credibility Gap
Even conservative media questioned his latest "report."
Feb 13th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
City Making Progress on Black Achievement?
Report touts postive changes, national group finds, but no impact on data to date.
Feb 3rd, 2018 by Edgar Mendez
Igniting your drive to win
NASCAR champion Julia Landauer to share leadership insights
Jan 17th, 2018 by Mount Mary University
House Speaker Ryan’s Unfortunate and Unhelpful Career Hits Rock Bottom
"Unfortunate and unhelpful are hardly the appropriate words House Speaker Ryan should have used to describe the latest in a series of rampant racist remarks made by the 45th President."
Jan 15th, 2018 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Summerfest Announces Second Summerfest 2018 Concert
James Taylor with Special Guest Bonnie Raitt to Perform on June 28th
Jan 9th, 2018 by Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.
Walker Is a Jobs Killer
He promised 62.500 new jobs per year, admits state adding less than half that.
Dec 31st, 2017 by James Rowen
Cuba Is Open and Welcoming
And there’s a lot we can learn from their health care system.
Dec 28th, 2017 by Art Heitzer
Democrats fight to protect Net Neutrality
Democrats call on Attorney General to defend internet access
Dec 18th, 2017 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Will Sen. Ron Johnson Put His Own Pocketbook Before Principle?
Rush is On to Pass GOP Tax Giveaway That Could Include ‘Badger Bribe’ Before Newly Elected Democratic U.S. Senator Doug Jones Takes Seat
Dec 13th, 2017 by One Wisconsin Now
Controversy Defines Schimel’s First Term
Attorney General has jumped on hot-button issues he hopes will get him reelected.
Dec 11th, 2017 by Steven Walters
County Executive Abele Calls On County Board to Reverse Their Cuts to Homeless Shelter Funding
Board's $15 Million Budget Cut Includes $200,000 Reduction in Funding for Homeless Shelters
Dec 7th, 2017 by County Executive Chris Abele
Jesus Comes to Milwaukee
Production of Langston Hughes’ gospel song play ‘Black Nativity’ set in city’s Park West neighborhood.
Dec 1st, 2017 by Marguerite Helmers
A New Wisconsin Neo-Hate Group?
State chapter of “Proud Boys” is anti-immigrant, anti-feminism, pro-"western values.”
Nov 26th, 2017 by Alexandra Hall
Is Waukesha County Becoming Less Red?
Perhaps not, but legislative districts straddling its border are changing.
Nov 22nd, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Measuring How Polarized We Are
That’s what Craig Gilbert is doing, as he discusses with Mike Gousha.
Nov 21st, 2017 by Dave Fidlin
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Secures Funding for Wisconsin’s Great Lakes
Senate Appropriations Committee includes $300 million for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
Nov 20th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
State Sees Rise in Hate Groups
Increase in anti-Semitic, racist incidents reflects national increase in hate groups.
Nov 13th, 2017 by Mukhtar Ibrahim
Bucks Leader Sees Huge Potential for Milwaukee
In interview, Alex Lasry says he sees “groundswell of change” in Milwaukee.
Oct 20th, 2017 by Dave Fidlin
Milwaukee Grows Its Green Program
Environmental program saving millions in taxes, winning private sector participants.
Oct 10th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Why Farms Need Undocumented Workers
Immigrant labor produces 79 percent of nation’s milk. Can they be replaced?
Oct 9th, 2017 by Dee J. Hall and Riley Vetterkind
Schimel and Pruitt, the Anti-Environmentalists
State attorney general and federal EPA head never met a green policy they liked.
Oct 8th, 2017 by James Rowen
The Lessons of Repeal and Replace
Republicans never had an actual plan. Bernie Sanders might learn from that.
Oct 4th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Pocan Denounces Trump’s Attacks, Takes a Knee on the House Floor to Join Protesters in Solidarity
"Taking a knee is becoming a broader sign of patriotism and respect for our country, for a country that can be even greater for every one of its citizens."
Sep 26th, 2017 by U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan
