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Overwhelming Majority Support School, Business Closures
86 percent of Wisconsin voters support the shutdown order to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
Apr 2nd, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Biden’s Ideas Won’t Get Hearing in April Election
Pandemic overshadowing what could have been important election.
Apr 1st, 2020 by John Torinus
Trump Downplays Pandemic in Midwest
Reality: as one Wisconsin doctor put it, a COVID-19 “tsunami” is coming.
Mar 31st, 2020 by Bill Kaplan
Will Trump Help State Get Medical Supplies?
Still won’t use Defense Production Act to ramp up production. Baldwin pushes for action.
Mar 31st, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Evers Urges Legislators to Convene
“We still need” state solutions to coming surge of COVID-19 patients, he warns.
Mar 31st, 2020 by Erik Gunn
State’s Colleges Will Refund $78 Million
Wisconsin’s 13 universities and branch campuses reimbursing students moving off campus.
Mar 30th, 2020 by Rich Kremer
Supreme Decision
Karofsky v. Kelly, stakes are high in state Supreme Court race.
Mar 29th, 2020 by Bill Lueders
Wisconsin Could Get $2.2 Billion Stimulus Funds
And Milwaukee in line for $102.7 million in direct aid from COVID-19 stimulus fund.
Mar 29th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Senate Passes $2 Trillion Stimulus
Spending package provides aid to people, businesses, health care systems and states during COVID-19 pandemic.
Mar 26th, 2020 by Robin Bravender
Trump Can’t Lift Pandemic Restrictions
In a state of emergency local health officials have broad authority to maintain restrictions.
Mar 25th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
What Will Green New Deal Cost?
And why is the research on this so sloppy?
Mar 25th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Can Sanders Win Wisconsin?
Youth vote carried him to victory in 2016 primary. 2020 could be different.
Mar 25th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
Baldwin Plan Needed for Pandemic
Using Defense Production Act could save lives, but Trump won’t act.
Mar 24th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
One Year After Shopko Went Bankrupt
Virtual town hall of ex-workers talk about impact of retail chain's 2019 shutdown.
Mar 22nd, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Lucky Liu’s Temporarily Closes, Cites Racial Tension
Chinese-Japanese restaurant says employees have been verbally attacked.
Mar 21st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
State Launches Programs To Aid Business
Loan and grant programs intended to provide bridge for businesses hurt by pandemic.
Mar 18th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Judge Adelman Blasts U.S. Supreme Court
Getting buzz nationally. Is his critique warranted?
Mar 18th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Not Every One Is Shut Down
The art museums are closed but some art galleries are still open.
Mar 17th, 2020 by Michael Holloway
State Republicans Now Love Trump
Big change from 2016, when GOP and talk radio opposed him, now 95% view him favorably.
Mar 17th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
David Clarke Is Still Crazy
Or maybe crazier. Just ask Charlie Sykes.
Mar 16th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Senators Must Pass Coronavirus Act
House passed relief bill goes to Senate, Johnson and Baldwin should support it.
Mar 16th, 2020 by Sarah Godlewski
Evers Says State Bars, Restaurants Can Stay Open
But must operate at 50 percent of their fire code capacity or 50 people maximum.
Mar 16th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Less Liberal Than National Democrats?
In once Progressive Wisconsin, state’s Democrats no longer in vanguard of their party.
Mar 16th, 2020 by Rich Kremer
Both Parties Court City’s Black Voters
After low Milwaukee turnout in 2016 presidential election, both parties seeking support of black voters.
Mar 16th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Milwaukee Man Creates Democratic Hat
MAGA red hat, meet your True Blue American alternative. Let the cap wars begin.
Mar 16th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
State’s Republicans Oppose Coronavirus Bill
Relief bill supported by Trump, passed overwhelmingly, state's 4 GOP Congressmen vote no.
Mar 14th, 2020 by Allison Stevens
Wisconsin A Toss-Up in 2020
Electoral analysis shows Wisconsin is among seven states that will decide presidential election.
Mar 13th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Nothing Changed After Molson Coors Shooting
Wisconsin's GOP legislators mourned publicly, but continue ignoring calls from Democrats to address gun violence.
Mar 6th, 2020 by Allison Stevens
Supreme Court Case Could Affect Abortion Access in Wisconsin
The High Court weighs case that could effectively overturn Roe v. Wade.
Mar 5th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Coronavirus and Candor
While some Republican push Trump for action, Ron Johnson lets administration officials testify behind closed doors.
Mar 4th, 2020 by Bill Kaplan
Yes, Billionaires Should Exist
Beware of presidential candidates with all THE ANSWERS.
Mar 3rd, 2020 by John Torinus
329% Jump in State’s Antisemitic Incidents
Skyrocketing rise since 2015 in report by local Jewish Community Relations Council.
Mar 2nd, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Baldwin Backs Bill To Save Wisconsin Defense Contracts
Bill restores $3.8 billion diverted away from the Department of Defense for construction of the southern border wall.
Mar 1st, 2020 by Erik Gunn
The Myth of Nonpartisan Judicial Elections
They could hardly be more partisan. Time to rethink how we elect Supreme Court members?
Feb 27th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Shooting at Molson Coors Left 6 Dead, Including Gunman
Law enforcement and elected officials lament the tragedy.
Feb 27th, 2020 by WPR Staff
Hmong Leaders Rally Against Deportation
Efforts by Trump administration to deport Hmongs to Laos condemned at rally in Wausau.
Feb 25th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer
Federal Policing Money Flowing to City
Relentless Pursuit grant, Tougher on Crime grant, DNC funding lead the list.
Feb 25th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Who Will Turn Out for April Election?
There might be a far bigger Republican turnout than some expect.
Feb 24th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Stakes Are High for Supreme Court Race
Kelly vs Karofsky will test the organizing, fundraising abilities of both parties.
Feb 23rd, 2020 by James Rowen
Trade War Wounds May Heal Soon
Job losses may be slowing and new trade agreements are offering hope.
Feb 21st, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Will School Choice Help Reelect Trump?
Democratic attacks on choice and charter schools favored by minority voters could backfire.
Feb 19th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Airport Wins $600,000 Federal Grant
Grant will be used to rehabilitate a runway at Mitchell International.
Feb 19th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
It’s Kelly v. Karofsky for Supreme Court
Race could be tough: Candidates have accused each other of “corruption” and “disgusting slander”.
Feb 19th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
14 Election Winners, Losers
Beyond the ballot totals, behind the scenes, who were the other election winners and losers?
Feb 19th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
The Return of Garrison Keillor
Without a mention of sexual harassment charges, he performed in Milwaukee to adoring fans.
Feb 17th, 2020 by Kurt Chandler
Trump Vulnerable on Environment
He’s done more damage than any president in modern history. Will Democrats make this an issue?
Feb 16th, 2020 by Spencer Black
State Voters Lean Against Medicare for All
Poll shows 47% prefer it while 53% prefer improving Affordable Care Act.
Feb 12th, 2020 by Shamane Mills
The Courage of Mitt Romney
And the sad spectacle of Wisconsin Sen. Ron Jonnson.
Feb 10th, 2020 by Bill Kaplan
Fight Looms Over Tough-on-Crime Bills
Republican bills would jail more people. Democrats resist, align themselves with Trump.
Feb 10th, 2020 by Steven Walters
GOP Opens First Milwaukee Field Office
State Republican party is looking to expand outreach to African-American voters.
Feb 8th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
In Trump Acquittal, Wisconsin Legislators Divided
Johnson votes to acquit, is happy trial is over. Baldwin says republicans lack moral courage.
Feb 6th, 2020 by Robin Bravender and Ruth Conniff
Local Skepticism Grows On Foxconn’s Future
Opinions in Racine County shifting as company’s plans keep changing.
Feb 5th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Irrelevant If Trump Broke Law, Johnson Says
Wisconsin’s Republican Senator is voting against impeachment of president.
Feb 5th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer
Voces de La Frontera Mobilizing Voters
Effort for 2020 builds on 2016, when it recruited 5,600 Latinx voters, 67% of them new voters.
Feb 4th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Nath Kicked Out Of Voces Event
In interview with Urban Milwaukee, Nath gives her version of events.
Feb 3rd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Trump Running On The Economy
But warning signs are flashing nationally and in Wisconsin.
Feb 3rd, 2020 by Bill Kaplan
Port Traffic Up in 2019
Port rebounds from down 2018 to exceed five-year average cargo volume.
Jan 30th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Call Bolton to Testify, Baldwin Urges
Former National Security advisor’s book says Trump froze Ukraine aid to force Biden investigation and implicates Ron Johnson.
Jan 29th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
“Gut Check Time” For Senators, Baldwin Says
Pushes U.S. Senate to let Bolton testify in Trump impeachment trial.
Jan 28th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Trump Wants to Slash Social Security
If reelected will push for this. Has proposed $1.9 trillion cut in entitlement programs.
Jan 27th, 2020 by Bill Kaplan
Stakes High in Voter Purge Battle
Would remove 17% of Milwaukee County voters, but less than 1% of Waukesha County voters.
Jan 27th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Black Organizing Group Tripling in Size
BLOC looks to increase turnout, political power of city’s African American voters.
Jan 22nd, 2020 by Sam Woods
Trump’s Decision to Kill
The President seems to have gotten away with murder, just like he said he would.
Jan 21st, 2020 by Bill Christofferson
GOP Targets Three Democratic Reps
Their Assembly districts voted for Trump. They now face Republican challengers.
Jan 20th, 2020 by Steven Walters
What Would Martin Luther King Think?
What would he make of Trump, and the 2020 Democratic challengers?
Jan 20th, 2020 by Eugene Kane
Mocked By Trump, Wisconsin Woman Sets The Record Straight
Protester ejected from President Trump's rally in Milwaukee tells her story.
Jan 17th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
DNC Chair Talks Healthcare in Milwaukee
Chair Tom Perez is touring 2020 battle ground states discussing health care.
Jan 17th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
How China Trade Agreement Impacts Wisconsin Farmers
China agrees to purchase $80 billion of US food, agricultural and seafood products.
Jan 16th, 2020 by Miranda Suarez
Trump Visit Draws Protests Downtown
Protests and police maneuvers may be a taste of DNC 2020.
Jan 16th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Milwaukee Seeking $50 Million To Pay for DNC Security
Federal grant covers costs of police and fire during convention. 4,000 police officers expected.
Jan 16th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Both Parties Bar Primary Challenge to Trump
Weld and Walsh barred from Republican presidential primary in state’s Spring election. Why?
Jan 15th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Trump’s Flights of Fancy at Rally
President's speech in Milwaukee filled with exaggerations and made-up numbers.
Jan 15th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Does Court Ruling Mean No Voter Purge?
Appeals court decision and Elections Commission vote may defeat effort to purge voting list for 2020 election.
Jan 15th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Foxconn Hasn’t Created Innovation Centers
Hasn’t fulfilled promise of 1,200 jobs and new centers in Milwaukee, Green Bay, Eau Claire, Madison.
Jan 14th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Why a Voter Purge Is So Critical
The goal is to reelect Trump. Even if that means purging some Republican voters, too.
Jan 14th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Bill Would Prohibit Free Campaign Rallies
Trump, Clinton campaigns still owe Eau Claire, other cities for security, sanitation costs.
Jan 14th, 2020 by Rich Kremer
Judge Holds Election Commissioners in Contempt
Will be fined $250 per day until they approve purge 209,000 names from voting list.
Jan 13th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Huge Drop in Refugees Resettled Since 2016
Wisconsin resettled 480 refugees in 2019, compared to nearly 1,877 in 2016.
Jan 12th, 2020 by Will Cushman
Another Walker Appointee Gets Top EPA Job
Kurt Thiede, former deputy secretary of state DNR, will run federal EPA’s regional office in Chicago.
Jan 10th, 2020 by Robin Bravender
What’s Going on With Voting List Purge?
A scramble in the courts and an uncertain future.
Jan 9th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
The Return of Texas v. U.S.
Case could kill ACA, leave 18 million without health insurance. Which states would be hurt most?
Jan 9th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Rep. Gallagher Defends Slaying of Iranian General
But Wisconsin Congressman opposes attacks on Iran’s cultural sites.
Jan 8th, 2020 by Laurel White
Seven Will Run for County Executive
Gwen Moore endorses Lipscomb, Crowley has raised $53,000, no word from Abele.
Jan 7th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
‘Relentless Pursuit’ Worries Immigration Activists
Will new federal enforcement effort, working with Milwaukee Police, involve ICE agents?
Jan 7th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Journal Sentinel Promotes Long-Gone Writer
Readers urged to read Michael Wolff’s “brutally honest’ column. It hasn’t run in two years.
Jan 6th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
State Politicians Respond to Iranian General’s Killing
Activists are protesting and politicos weighing in on assassination, U.S. troop escalation.
Jan 4th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Measuring Republican Views on Impeachment
Poll shows a culture of denial among Wisconsin Trump supporters.
Jan 2nd, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Trump’s Most Formidable Foe?
Mike Bloomberg, a real billionaire running against an alleged one, could be a very tough opponent.
Jan 2nd, 2020 by John Torinus
Birds Can Now Be Slaughtered
County tries to protect birds as Trump policies open door to wanton killing.
Dec 30th, 2019 by James Rowen
Back From Madrid, Barnes Pushes Climate Policy
Lt. Governor attended international climate conference, envisions state as a climate policy leader.
Dec 30th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Top 10 Political Stories of 2019
Lots of drama in last year of the decade. Which were the biggest stories?
Dec 30th, 2019 by Steven Walters
State’s Future Depends on Knowledge Economy
Two new studies show why state needs to support its universities.
Dec 27th, 2019 by Spencer Black
Rep. Sensenbrenner’s Disappointing Column
The Republican has showed his independence in the past. But not this time, not on impeachment.
Dec 26th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Federal Crime Effort Includes Milwaukee
One of 7 cities picked for new anti-crime program, Operation: Relentless Pursuit.
Dec 26th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Mayor Bloomberg Comes to Town
Presidential candidate opens campaign office in Milwaukee and tours Public Market.
Dec 23rd, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
A Love Letter to ‘Dairylandia’
Former Milwaukee Journal managing editor Steve Hannah’s new book celebrates “modest Wisconsin.”
Dec 22nd, 2019 by John Torinus
It’s All About Black Milwaukee
2020 election spotlight on one group of voters in one city. What does it all mean?
Dec 20th, 2019 by Eugene Kane
Why Pocan Voted No on Trade Deal
Madison Democrat the only state representative to oppose historic revision of NAFTA.
Dec 20th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff
Sean Duffy’s Ex-Chief of Staff Sells Pot
Pete Meachum, top aide to Duffy before Congressman resigned, now lobbies for marijuana producer.
Dec 19th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff
Ryan, Boehner, Gingrich to Team Up
Three former speakers will work to keep Republican control of most state legislatures.
Dec 18th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
