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‘Bleak Winter’ Coming for Wisconsin
The numbers show COVID-19 exploding. True leadership is sorely needed.
Nov 4th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
19 Election Winners and Losers
Beyond the vote totals there were so many other winners and losers.
Nov 4th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
8 Takeaways, How Biden Won Wisconsin
A squeaker victory for Biden due to an odd mix of factors.
Nov 4th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Turnout High in Rural Wisconsin
Some still loyal to Trump, some flip Democratic.
Nov 4th, 2020 by Henry Redman
Fitzgerald Wins Big, Kind By 3% for Congress
All incumbents for Congress in state reelected, Fitzgerald replaces Sensenbrenner.
Nov 4th, 2020 by Hope Kirwan
Biden Lead in State Helped by Key Counties
Biden wins 77% of Dane County; Trump margin in Ozaukee, Waukesha counties lower than in 2016.
Nov 4th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer
Absentee Ballots Give Biden Lead in Wisconsin
3 a.m. delivery of Milwaukee absentee ballots puts Biden in front of Trump.
Nov 4th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Republicans Alienating Youth Vote
College voter suppression in Wisconsin, other states could lose those voters forever.
Nov 3rd, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
What’s On the Mind of Voters
Reporters asked residents across the city. Here’s what they said.
Nov 3rd, 2020 by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Rittenhouse Bond Set at $2 Million
17-year-old accused of shooting three, killing two. He’s a flight risk, Kenosha ADA says.
Nov 3rd, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Trump Courts Kenosha Again
The country "is very well united,” he tells large crowd at Kenosha regional airport.
Nov 3rd, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
How Urban Milwaukee Will Cover Election
We're focused on substance, not clicks, and local, not national.
Nov 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
State’s Past Votes Could Foretell 2020 Result
Wisconsin has had two kinds of presidental elections. Which one this time?
Nov 2nd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Study Finds Trump Rallies Spread Virus
Caused 30,000 COVID-19 cases, may have led to 700 deaths, report estimates. Oshkosh rally a kay part of study.
Nov 2nd, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Judge Orders USPS To Deliver Ballots Faster
Wisconsin among 14 states suing post office, now ordered to accelerate delivery of ballots.
Nov 2nd, 2020 by C.J. Moore
Trump Has Weakened 125 Environmental Rules
Many have been wiped out entirely, analysis finds. 40 more rollbacks planned.
Nov 1st, 2020 by James Rowen
Biden Brings His Message of Controlling COVID-19 to Milwaukee
Says Trump has "waived the white flag" and surrendered to the coronavirus.
Oct 31st, 2020 by Madeline Fox
Big Crowd for Trump in Green Bay
Supporters chant “Superman” as Trump brags of his recovery from COVID-19.
Oct 31st, 2020 by Megan Hart
State Voters Slammed with Mostly Republican Political Texts
46 million total messages in 30 days, 64% from Republicans.
Oct 31st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Republican Superspreaders
Trump and Pence hold rally after rally in battleground states. No masks required.
Oct 31st, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
Mistake? Foxconn Was a Whopper
How could Republican federal and state leaders have been so wrong?
Oct 30th, 2020 by John Torinus
Ballot Dropboxes A Safe Option for Absentee Voting
Local clerks around the state have installed ballot dropboxes.
Oct 30th, 2020 by Nora Eckert
Hackers Steal $2.3 Million from State GOP
A "sophisticated phishing attack" stole from Trump reelection fund.
Oct 29th, 2020 by Laurel White
Is Trump a Problem for Down Ballot Republicans?
If he is, Wisconsin's gerrymandered districts could soften the blow.
Oct 29th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
State Spends 15th Most on Police, Corrections
Heavily Democratic states spend bigger percentage of budget on this, study finds.
Oct 29th, 2020 by Henry Redman
President Must ‘Help Guide Us’ Mayor Declares
Addressing Press Club, urges more federal aid and clear message: "Wear the damn mask!"
Oct 28th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Biden or Trump Better for Economy?
Moody’s Analytics breaks it down. The difference is huge.
Oct 28th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Kavanaugh Opinion on State’s Election Called “Ominous”
Supreme Court justice echoes Trump’s view that election day must decide final vote.
Oct 28th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
Could Vos Be Tossed Out By Voters?
His handling of pandemic blasted by opposition groups.
Oct 27th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Trump Tells 131 Whoppers in Janesville
In 90 minute speech, President Trump made 131 false or inaccurate statements.
Oct 27th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
US Supreme Court Won’t Extend State’s Ballot Deadline
Democrats argued flood of absentee ballots meant many would be received after Election Day.
Oct 27th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Will Black, Latinx and Young Voters Turn Out?
Three groups are working hard -- and spending big -- to turn out these voters.
Oct 26th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Could Hmong Voters Decide State Election?
They’re the largest Asian American group in Wisconsin, with varied views.
Oct 26th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer
‘Does My Vote Matter?’
Mixed emotions as city’s minority and low-income voters head to the polls.
Oct 26th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Biden Up 9% in Final UW-Madison Poll
State’s undecided, third party voters shifting to him.
Oct 26th, 2020 by Laurel White
Evers Recall Effort Fails
Organizer says recall fell short of 668,000 signatures required.
Oct 26th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Service Union Rallies To Get Out The Vote
“Our work is essential and so are our votes." Union seeks Trump's defeat, $15 minimum wage.
Oct 26th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
False Claims Frustrate Efforts to Fight Pandemic
Conspiracy theories, misinformation, attacks on health officials could make us sicker.
Oct 25th, 2020 by Will Cushman
Election Officials Can’t Require Masks At Polls
State Elections Commission says this would constitute a new requirement for voting.
Oct 23rd, 2020 by Laurel White
GOP Made It Harder to Vote in Wisconsin
Especially for Black voters.
Oct 23rd, 2020 by Claire Campbell and Laura Schultz
Trump Wants to Wreck Social Security
His approach will turn it into a welfare program that could be cut at any time.
Oct 23rd, 2020 by David Riemer
Federal Unemployment Boost Being Paid Out
$300 weekly supplement could provide $224 million to state residents.
Oct 22nd, 2020 by Rachael Vasquez
Why Foxconn Won’t Leave Wisconsin
It's spent hundreds of millions and gained nothing. Why not fold up its tent and leave?
Oct 21st, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Evers Ad Responds to Recall Effort
Law allows target of recall to raise unlimited funds. Ad touts his handling of pandemic.
Oct 21st, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
Barrett, Others Stump for Biden-Harris
State's Democrats debut new "bus" today as part of get-out-the-vote push.
Oct 21st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Losing War Against COVID-19
Both on the health and economic front, harder hit than most states. Why?
Oct 21st, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
QAnon Spreads to Rural Wisconsin
Its baseless theories about Democratic Satan worshippers creep into the state.
Oct 20th, 2020 by Henry Redman
Biden Buries Trump in State’s TV Ads
Big advantage in all five markets in state. Wisconsin getting 4th most ads in the U.S.
Oct 20th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Will BLM Movement Sway State Voters?
Both parties hope it will play to their advantage.
Oct 20th, 2020 by Bridgit Bowden
How to Avoid Election Misinformation
The best defense from rumors, hoaxes, propaganda is knowing the truth.
Oct 20th, 2020 by Howard Hardee
Voter Intimidation Is Illegal, Kaul Warns
Threatening force, barring voters could result in jail time, attorney general warns.
Oct 20th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Evers Recall Effort Claims Enough Signatures
But organizer won’t give exact number, brags about misleading the media.
Oct 20th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Could Polls Be As Wrong As In 2016?
Presidential polls of state look much like 2016. Experts say it's different this time.
Oct 19th, 2020 by Laurel White
The Foxconn Deal Was Never Real
The Verge interviews employees who describe nightmare-like conditions and a completely phony project.
Oct 19th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
“Think I’m Doing This for My Health?”
Trump comes to Janesville. "We win Wisconsin, we win the whole ballgame."
Oct 18th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer
Trump Will Rally In Janesville
Airport rally tonight in county where COVID-19 cases up 48% in last week.
Oct 17th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer
Baldwin Urges Trump to Deliver Medical Supplies
Baldwin tells Trump medical supply shortage "couldn't come at a worse time."
Oct 16th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
How Republicans Screwed Themselves
Opposition to mask mandate by GOP is bad law and very bad politics.
Oct 14th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Grothman Is Top Trump Loyalist in Congress
Wisconsin Republican voted with Trump 94% of time, ranking finds.
Oct 14th, 2020 by Henry Redman
Larson Letter Urges More Days to Count Votes
Democrats cite massive absentee vote, call for extraordinary legislative session to extend time for ballot counting.
Oct 14th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Pence Touts Trump, Blasts Mayor Barrett
His speech in Waukesha calls it “Trump country.” Attendees not socially distanced.
Oct 14th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Did David Clarke Inspire Michigan Militia?
He was a prominent speaker urging rebellion against Michigan governor.
Oct 13th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Supreme Court May End Affordable Care
Killing the ACA is one reason Republicans are rushing to appoint Amy Coney Barrett to the court
Oct 13th, 2020 by Bill Kaplan
Michigan Militia Has Ties to Wisconsin
Trained in Cambria and connected to Three Percenters group with Wisconsin members.
Oct 13th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer
New Commission Seeks Police Reforms
Led by Nate Hamilton, Community Collaborative Commission will work with MPD and FPC.
Oct 12th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Foxconn Won’t Get State Tax Credits
State informs company it must revise contract or there will be no tax credits awarded.
Oct 12th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Will Pro-Trump Militia Threaten Election Polls?
State Elections Commission planning for gun-wielding intimidators at polling places.
Oct 12th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
State’s Election Technology Seen As Secure
But threats against it, worries about tampering, remain significant.
Oct 11th, 2020 by John Bassett
DOJ Finishes Jacob Blake Shooting Investigation
Consultant, former Madison Police Chief Noble Wray will review case next.
Oct 9th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Not Many Approve of Ron Johnson
What did we learn from new Marquette Poll? Not a lot. But how about those Rojo numbers?
Oct 7th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
The Republican Death Squad
Why won’t Vos and Fitzgerald support measures to contain the state’s pandemic surge?
Oct 7th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
State’s Tax Loopholes a Boon to Wealthy
Helps many dodge taxes, contributes to wealth gap.
Oct 7th, 2020 by Tamarine Cornelius
Shepard Fairey Mural Going Up Downtown
Artist known for Obama 'Hope' image will create voting rights mural on downtown building.
Oct 7th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
The Deadly Claims of Trump and Johnson
Distracting and misleading Americans about the pandemic.
Oct 6th, 2020 by Bill Kaplan
Evers Urges Citizens, Practice COVID Safety
As cases surge, governor has given up on GOP legislators, urges people to stay home, wear masks.
Oct 3rd, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Wisconsin Representative Votes Against Condemning QAnon
Other Wisconsin republicans joined Democrats to condemn the conspiracists.
Oct 3rd, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Ron Johnson Positive for COVID-19
Johnson spoke Friday at Republican fundraiser in Ozaukee County, is third GOP senator to test positive since Trump announced he had virus.
Oct 3rd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Barnes Urges Social Distancing to Slow COVID-19 Spread
The lieutenant governor says people need to exercise caution heading into cold weather.
Oct 2nd, 2020 by Erik Gunn
EPA Unveils New Lead Regulations
But critics say allowable lead levels for drinking water are too high.
Oct 2nd, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
Trump Campaign Events Canceled
After testing positive for COVID-19, Trump's Wisconsin rallies in Green Bay and Janesville are canceled.
Oct 2nd, 2020 by Andrea Anderson
State Received 1.2M Absentee Ballot Requests
Despite the president's attacks on absentee voting, many still voting by mail.
Oct 2nd, 2020 by Henry Redman
President Trump Announces He Tested Positive for COVID-19
President and First Lady both test positive for disease, announce White House quarantine.
Oct 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Homeland Security Talking Points Sympathetic to Kyle Rittenhouse
The federal agency told officials to say he was there defending small business owners.
Oct 1st, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Will Trump’s Tax Avoidance Lose Votes?
Many years of paying nothing, while others must pay, could hurt him in red counties.
Oct 1st, 2020 by John Torinus
The Decline of Wisconsin’s Republican Party
A conservative and Republican writer offers a scathing inside look. Not pretty.
Sep 30th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Healthcare Coverage, Protections At Risk
Race for president could decide if ACA ended and 54 million people lose protection.
Sep 30th, 2020 by Bill Kaplan
State Gets 6 Days to Count Absentee Ballots
Federal appeals court reinstates federal district court decision, sides with Democrats.
Sep 30th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Jill Biden Promises More United Country
Former Second Lady makes campaign stops in Madison, Waukesha County.
Sep 29th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Why Defunding Police Is Tough To Sell
Minneapolis politicians are abandoning the idea. What will happen in Milwaukee?
Sep 28th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Trump Tariffs Have Failed
U.S. trade imbalance has grown under Trump. Biden needs to try different approach.
Sep 27th, 2020 by John Torinus
Affordable Housing Is Needed in Suburbs
Trump’s scare tactics and policies could prevent America from meeting its needs.
Sep 26th, 2020 by Mark Angelini
Pence Says Trump Will Nominate RBG Replacement Saturday
The vice president announced this during a campaign tour of Wisconsin.
Sep 24th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Did Pompeo Violate Federal Law With Visit?
The secretary of state's visit to the state capitol may have broken law against his office engaging in domestic political activities.
Sep 24th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Supreme Court Shows Its Colors
What the Green Party ruling tells about the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Sep 23rd, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Sidney McCain Endorses Biden
Senator John McCain's daughter is WMSE promotions director, has lived here since 2017
Sep 23rd, 2020 by Michael Horne
Ron Johnson Report a Hatchet Job?
Media condemn report on Hunter Biden for proving "no evidence of wrongdoing."
Sep 23rd, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Women Voters Will Save Our Republic
If they vote like they did in 2018, woe betide Donald Trump.
Sep 22nd, 2020 by Gregory Humphrey
Biden In Manitowoc Rips Trump on Pandemic
As cases surge in state, Democratic presidential candidate assails Trump’s handling of COVID-19.
Sep 22nd, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Lt. Gov Mandela Barnes Wants You To Fill Out Census
Failure to do so will cost $13,000 per resident in next decade. Deadline is September 30th.
Sep 21st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Lessons From the 1918 Influenza Plague
‘We have done such a poor job.' Wisconsin was a leader in 1918, says historian.
Sep 21st, 2020 by Jake Zuckerman
