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Evers Should Re-Order All Restrictions
Not just a mask mandate. Put the Supreme Court on the hot seat.
Jul 30th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Voter Registration Down During Pandemic
Numbers lower than previous presidential election years.
Jul 30th, 2020 by Laurel White
Johnson Gases Up Biden Investigation Before Election
Trump lauds the investigation of his presidential opponent.
Jul 30th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Biden’s Climate Plan Is Smart Politics
And smart policy. The two should go hand in hand.
Jul 29th, 2020 by Spencer Black
National Guard’s COVID-19 Testing At Risk
Federal funding for this ends next month. Guard members have helped accomplish much of testing in Wisconsin.
Jul 29th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Federal “Surge” Is At Least 25 Agents
But far smaller than other cities, will not target protesters, says agent in charge.
Jul 29th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Congressional Republicans Fail Wisconsin
Democrats passed second pandemic relief bill in May. State’s GOP members continue to delay.
Jul 28th, 2020 by Bill Kaplan
Milwaukee Federal Agent “Surge” Nothing New?
Different than Portland, continues past help, Chisholm and DeSiato explain.
Jul 27th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Trump Has Enormous “Emergency” Powers
1978 law gives president 123 statutory powers. He could round up a lot of people, a lot of groups.
Jul 27th, 2020 by Matt Rothschild
Legislature Hasn’t Met in 100 Days
No action since April 15 on pandemic, police reform, budget shortfalls.
Jul 26th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Biden Needs a Smarter Jobs Platform
The presidential hopeful doesn't have a jobs program tailored to the 21st Century.
Jul 25th, 2020 by John Torinus
Rep. Grothman Calls for Schools to Reopen In-Person
Grothman says no one for reopening in-person wants children at risk.
Jul 24th, 2020 by Daniel C. Vock
How Rejected Ballots Will Affect Upcoming Election
This spring, there were more than 23,000 ballots thrown out.
Jul 24th, 2020 by Tom Scheck, Geoff Hing and Dee J. Hall
Trump Sending Federal Agent “Surge” to Milwaukee, State, Local Officials React
Attorney General calls it a "facist tactic." MPD says support not for civil unrest.
Jul 23rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Why Evers Must Take Action
Data shows state is losing the battle against COVID-19. He must reissue an emergency order.
Jul 22nd, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Bipartisan Group Will Promote Voting By Mail
And in-person voting. Former GOP Attorney General dismisses fraud claims on mail-in ballots
Jul 22nd, 2020 by Laurel White
Biden Can Win Wisconsin
His state staff, money raised and poll results all bode well.
Jul 20th, 2020 by Bill Kaplan
Could Milwaukee Get Federal Troops?
Trump's chief of staff says administration prepping plan to send troops to Democratic-run cities like Milwaukee.
Jul 20th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
What Should Next Pandemic Aid Bill Include?
State’s Democrats, Republicans disagree on who needs federal help and how much is needed.
Jul 20th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Stop Denying Systematic Racism
It’s real and affects all our policies and institutions.
Jul 19th, 2020 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Mike Pence’s Unreality Show
The Vice President loves us. That’s why he keeps coming back to Wisconsin.
Jul 19th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
Pence Attacks Biden During Wisconsin Visit
Biden campaign called it damage control for Trump's "historic failure of leadership."
Jul 18th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer
State Using Half of Testing Capacity
DHS officials call for residents to more readily get tested for COVID-19.
Jul 17th, 2020 by Bram Sable-Smith
The Constitutional Posturing on Masks
In what article of the Constitution did the Washington County Board find masks mentioned?
Jul 16th, 2020 by John Torinus
Why Wisconsin, U.S. Failed Against COVID-19
Conservative network, including key state operatives, quietly fought solutions other advanced countries pursued.
Jul 15th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Conspiracy Theories Dog COVID-19 Contact Tracers
Misinformation about actions to protect health are exhausting local officials in the state.
Jul 14th, 2020 by Howard Hardee
State GOP Convention Decries Anarchy, Socialism
Hundreds at in-person convention in Green Bay despite fliers warning they ‘assume any potential risk’.
Jul 12th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
State High Court Nullifies 2018 Election
One again, conservative judges uphold lame duck laws and then overthrow governor's vetoes
Jul 12th, 2020 by James Rowen
BRT Line Delayed Until 2022
Trump administration mismanagement of federal grant delays county Bus Rapid Transit.
Jul 11th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
The War Against Masks
It’s the most cost effective way to slow the pandemic. So why such opposition?
Jul 8th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
5 Pragmatic Solutions Biden Could Offer
Trump in free-fall, nation needs leadership. Here’s what Biden should do.
Jul 5th, 2020 by John Torinus
State GOP Holding Convention in Hot Spot
In-person Republican convention next week in Brown County which has second-highest COVID-19 outbreak.
Jul 5th, 2020 by James Rowen
Congress Extends Small Business Loan Program
Program has been a lifeline for small business owners. But will the President sign it?
Jul 3rd, 2020 by Rachael Vasquez
“Defund the Police” Painted On Street In Front of Milwaukee City Hall
Mural as long as a city block, covers 13,000 square feet.
Jul 1st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Who Benefits From the Madison Vandalism?
History suggests it could change the narrative, change voters’ views.
Jul 1st, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
State High Court Narrows Chance of Voter Purge
Rejects conservative group’s call for quick decision, delays oral arguments until 34 days before November election.
Jul 1st, 2020 by Laurel White
Baldwin Calls For Federal Safety Rules for Businesses
Uniformity needed, state-by-state pandemic rules leave businesses on "uneven playing field,” senator charges.
Jul 1st, 2020 by Allison Winter
Madison Protests Targeted ‘Fake Liberalism’
City and state have some of the nation’s 'worst inequalities'.
Jun 29th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
Trump Tariffs Slam Wisconsin Economy
Bad for companies, workers, consumers — and probably for Trump's reelection chances.
Jun 29th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Trump Smears State Sen. Tim Carpenter
President’s attack on a legislator who was assaulted is truly despicable.
Jun 27th, 2020 by Gregory Humphrey
Fighting to Make Voting Easier
Increasing absentee ballots will be good for democracy.
Jun 26th, 2020 by Matt Rothschild
Congress Battles Over Police Reform
Wisconsin delegation split along party lines over the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, Dems in favor, GOP oppose.
Jun 26th, 2020 by Allison Stevens
37 Different Kinds of Trump Rage
So many ways of blowing up that headline writers are challenged.
Jun 25th, 2020 by James Rowen
Is Less Testing for COVID-19 the Answer?
Trump says the rise in cases is due to more testing. What does the data show?
Jun 25th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Can Palzewicz Win Race for Congress?
Democrat running in Republican leaning district long held by Jim Sensenbrenner.
Jun 24th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
61% of State Residents Support Protests
And Biden now leads Trump by 8% in state, latest Marquette poll finds.
Jun 24th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer
The Banality of State Sen. Luther Olsen
Retiring Republican moderate has rolled over repeatedly for the most extreme GOP ideas and politicians.
Jun 22nd, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
What It’s Like to Be Transgender
You live every day knowing that being different could mean harassment, abuse, even death.
Jun 20th, 2020 by Jessica Katzenmeyer
Pandemic Adds Barriers for College Voters
Wisconsin one of the hardest places to vote for college students living away from home.
Jun 20th, 2020 by Kayla Huynh
Supreme Court Salvages DACA Protections
A narrow majority overturns Trump administration's revocation of DACA.
Jun 18th, 2020 by Allison Stevens
Will State Face a Second COVID-19 Wave?
All evidence suggests state is doing well. But there may be danger from other states.
Jun 17th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Pocan Bill Bans Liability Waivers From Crowds
During pandemic would prevent gatherings of 1,000 or more, including Trump campaign events, to require attendees to sign waivers.
Jun 16th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
State’s LGBTQ Groups Celebrate Historic Ruling
US Supreme Court’s decision bans workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity.
Jun 16th, 2020 by Rich Kremer
Trump Suit Against TV Station Questioned
Lawyer for Rhinelander TV station that ran anti-Trump ad calls for suit’s dismissal: it’s the “highest form of protected speech.”
Jun 14th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Time to Face Systemic Racism, Biden Says
Presidential candidate’s address to state’s Democrats says “soul of America” is at stake.
Jun 13th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Does Your Congressperson Support Police Reform?
The positions of Wisconsin's congressional delegation on police reform.
Jun 12th, 2020 by Megan Hart
Sykes Must Be Smiling at Trump’s Slump
Talk radio’s scourge of the left now one of Trump’s notable opponents.
Jun 12th, 2020 by John Torinus
Elections Commission Stalls on Absentee Ballot Application Wording
Commissioners asked for tweaks in language before they would vote.
Jun 11th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
How Bad Is The Pandemic Recession?
The numbers tell a sobering story. Will policymakers learn from it?
Jun 10th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Why the Protests Won’t End
9 reasons why the protests are different this time.
Jun 8th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Walker Defends Trump With ‘Fact Check’
The President didn't use tear gas, no siree, the former governor assures us.
Jun 4th, 2020 by James Rowen
Lessons from the Spring 2020 Election
Republicans opposed liberals and alleged voter fraud and neither issue resonated.
Jun 3rd, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Could Floyd’s Killing Lead to State Reform?
Evers calls for long-delayed bill on deadly use of force by police to be taken up by Legislature.
Jun 3rd, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Evers Joins Phone Call With Trump
President urges governors "to get tougher” with protestors. Evers says nothing.
Jun 3rd, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Many Milwaukee Leaders Support Protests
Community leaders, politicians release statements, Common Council calls for Milwaukee Police reforms.
Jun 2nd, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Get Ready For Nasty Presidential Campaign
With Wisconsin at the center of all the mud-slinging.
Jun 1st, 2020 by John Torinus
100,000 Dead. And Still Rising
And it didn’t have to happen.
May 31st, 2020 by Gregory Humphrey
Wisconsin’s Lousy Record for Women in Politics
Two politicos talk about getting more women in elected offices.
May 31st, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Milwaukee Maintaining Its Health Order At Least One More Week
Dashboard shows Milwaukee has actually regressed in fighting COVID-19.
May 29th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Workers Concerned About Safety During Reopening
As many are called back to work, there are more questions than answers about their safety.
May 29th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Trump Announces Funding for Milwaukee Bus Rapid Transit Line
President tweets long-awaited $40.9 million grant is being awarded.
May 28th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Elections Commission Approves Vote By Mail Plan
2.7 million registered voters will receive an absentee ballot application in the mail.
May 28th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
John Menard and Trump, Together Again
One-time friends had falling out, but now Menard will help president plan economic rebound.
May 26th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin’s Long History As Swing State
For more than 100 years the state’s political pendulum has swung back and forth.
May 26th, 2020 by Laurel White
State Creating a Contact Tracing Army
Goal of 1,000 tracers, librarians, National Guard members may be recruited.
May 25th, 2020 by Jacob Fischler
National Guard COVID-19 Funding at Stake
Trump considering cuts, officials in Wisconsin, other states urge him to continue funding.
May 24th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
U.S. Needs an Infrastructure Plan
The dam failings in Michigan dramatize a pressing national concern.
May 24th, 2020 by Gregory Humphrey
Walker Opposes Bailing Out States
In a New York Times op-ed the former governor trashed state government and called for directing aid to workers.
May 24th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Biden Virtually Campaigning in Rural Wisconsin
The former Vice President held a virtual round-table on rural issues with Rep. Ron Kind of Lacrosse.
May 21st, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
Elections Commission Stalls Vote By Mail Plan
Wisconsin Elections Commission delays voting on a plan to mail absentee ballot request forms to all registered voters for November election.
May 21st, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
State’s Liberal Talk Radio Chain Growing
Mike Crute’s stations, audience growing, so why the resistance from Democratic leaders?
May 20th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
The Reopen Fans Love Attacking Women
State health secretary Andrea Palm, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, others targeted.
May 19th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
Baldwin Calls for Meat Industry Protections
29 Democratic senators demand that Trump administration address worker safety.
May 18th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Tony Evers Plays Mr. Rogers
Governor handles pandemic and Supreme Court loss with nice guy concerns for our health.
May 18th, 2020 by Steven Walters
State Urges Supreme Court to Keep ACA Intact
AG Kaul filed a brief as a friend-of-the-court in Supreme Court Case.
May 15th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
GOP Fundraiser Under Investigation for PPE Business
Mike Gula, who has fundraised for Sen. Ron Johnson, tried to cash in on the pandemic but didn't deliver.
May 14th, 2020 by Bill Kaplan
Wisconsin Politicos Respond to Safer At Home Ruling
Politicians, lobbyists and activists fall back on party line in attacking or praising decision.
May 14th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Erik Gunn, Isiah Holmes and Henry Redman
Kaul, Unions Push Meatpacking Safety Rules
Kaul among 20 state attorneys general pushing Trump for tougher regulations.
May 13th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
MU Poll Finds Most Back State Shutdown
But margin reduced: 69% favor stay-at-home order versus 86% in late March poll.
May 13th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
State’s COVID Growth Slower Than Nation
Wisconsin below most states and all of Midwest in per-capita COVID-19 cases and deaths.
May 13th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Tiffany Wins Northwoods Special Election
Republican wins congressional race by 14 points, down from Trump’s 20 point margin in 2016.
May 13th, 2020 by Henry Redman
Republican Anti-Trump Ad Hits State
Meet the Lincoln Project, led by past members of GOP campaigns, administrations.
May 12th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
Vos, Fitzgerald Cost Taxpayers Billions
Their latest mistake adds $25 million more lost to taxpayers.
May 12th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Republicans Test Ugly Campaign Theme
Message for 2020: ’Some of you will have to die’.
May 11th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
A Red County Questions Federal Effort
Our government could win WWII but can’t manufacture enough masks to protect us from a virus?
May 10th, 2020 by Gregory Humphrey
Consumers Will Decide When We Reopen
You can’t order people to visit movie theaters, retail shops, when most still fear a reopening.
May 9th, 2020 by John Torinus
Janet Bewley Is New State Senate Minority Leader
Sen. Bewley sets her sights on overcoming GOP opposition, re-taking the senate.
May 7th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Is It Safe to Reopen the State?
The data shows pandemic spreading into non-urban red counties.
May 6th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Did Trump, Ron Johnson Endanger Lives?
Promotion of unproven drug resulted in millions of pills being delivered to cities like Milwaukee.
May 5th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
State Businesses Get $9.7 Billion in Loans
Two rounds of federal Paycheck Protection Program gave loans to 40,000 and then 30,000 businesses.
May 4th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
