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Donald Trump’s Man in Ukraine
Sen. Ron Johnson has bumbled his way into center of impeachment investigation.
Oct 29th, 2019 by Mike Browne
Evers, Barrett Kick Off 2020 Census
They were joined by "Captain Census." Milwaukee could lose millions if Census undercounts population
Oct 29th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Good News, Bad News on State Budget
Report finds 2018-19 year had $1.7 billion surplus, but new budget will exceed projected revenues by $800 million.
Oct 28th, 2019 by Rich Kremer
Rep. Ron Kind Has Huge 2020 War Chest
Nearly $3 million campaign fund. No Wisconsin congressional representative has more.
Oct 26th, 2019 by Allison Stevens
Big Jump in State Support for Impeachment
Marquette Poll finds 46% of those surveyed now back inquiry, up from 29% in April.
Oct 24th, 2019 by Laurel White
How Walker and Sykes Killed the Train
With constant support from talk radio, Walker rejected fully funded, $810 million rail project. Part 3 in a series.
Oct 23rd, 2019 by Bridgit Bowden and Shawn Johnson
Gov. Evers Announces Federal Disaster Aid Resources for Marinette County
Groups to deliver letter to Senators with over twenty organizations opposing the bill
Oct 23rd, 2019 by Gov. Tony Evers
New Marquette Law School Poll finds increased support for Trump impeachment hearings since the spring, while opinions about Trump have changed little
When asked if Trump should be impeached and removed from office, 44 percent say that Trump should be removed.
Oct 23rd, 2019 by Marquette University
Sean Duffy Joins the “CNN Family”
And he’s already getting attacked for peddling conspiracy theories.
Oct 23rd, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
Mayor Barrett Reasserts His Invitation to Host the 2020 G7 Meetings
“I want world leaders to see how international trade practices can affect local economies like Milwaukee’s.”
Oct 22nd, 2019 by Mayor Tom Barrett
AG Kaul Joins Lawsuit Challenging Rollback of Endangered Species Act Regulations
"The Trump administration’s decision to adopt rules weakening the Endangered Species Act is unwarranted and unlawful."
Oct 22nd, 2019 by Josh Kaul
Barrett Offers City for G-7 Summit
Urges President Trump to host 2020 meeting of leading industrial nations in Milwaukee.
Oct 22nd, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Trump Supporter Picked For Elections Commission
Fitzgerald appoints Bob Spindell, GOP donor and supporter of Voter ID law, to state commission.
Oct 21st, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Seeks Investigation into Possible Market Manipulation Regarding Market Bets Timed to Trump’s Comments on Trade War & Other Geopolitical Events
Lawmakers want DOJ, FBI, SEC & CFTC to probe so-called ‘Trump chaos trades’ and protect U.S. financial markets from insider trading
Oct 21st, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Segregation in Milwaukee Area Schools
The data tells a sobering story of racial and economic separation.
Oct 16th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
VP Pence’s Wisconsin Trip Cancelled
VP was to visit the plant of Elizabeth and Richard Uihlein, who’ve donated millions to Republicans.
Oct 15th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Pocan Says Impeachment Vote Coming Soon
Democratic congressman expects House Committee to vote by year's end.
Oct 15th, 2019 by Laurel White
Airbnb Says Milwaukee is Fastest Growing Destination
You can stay in the Boat House, an East Side mansion or a Riverwest living room via the popular service.
Oct 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Can Democrat Tom Palzewicz Win the 5th Congressional District?
He lost to Sensenbrenner with 38% of the vote in 2018, better than previous Dems had done
Oct 10th, 2019 by Erik Gunn
Even Higher Wages Won’t Fill Open Jobs
Increase legal immigration as the reliable workforce dwindles.
Oct 10th, 2019 by John Torinus
Penzeys Spices Spends Over $100K On Pro-Impeachment Ads
Ad says Trump's call with Ukranian President Zelensky a "mandatory open and shut case for the impeachment."
Oct 10th, 2019 by Laurel White
Coalition to March on the DNC Looks to Rally Local Progressive Organizations and Demand Permits for Peaceful Assembly
The Coalition brings together a variety of groups by promoting a number of progressive demands.
Oct 10th, 2019 by Coalition to March on the DNC
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Hosts Round Table with Constituents, Community Advocates, About High Prescription Drug Costs
“The first thing on our agenda when we return from this October recess is to pass the prescription drug bill that I’ve described.”
Oct 9th, 2019 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Sen. Ron Johnson Mired In Trump’s Swamp
Johnson attacks FBI, CIA, and the whistleblower to defend Trump.
Oct 9th, 2019 by John Torinus
Do ‘Checkoff Groups’ Help or Hurt Family Dairy Farms?
Federally-required agricultural promotion organizations may not benefit small dairy farms
Oct 9th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Johnson Defends Trump, Blasts Media
Sen. Ron Johnson uses appearance on 'Meet The Press' to defend President Trump while attacking the media, CIA and FBI
Oct 8th, 2019 by Brady Carlson
Immigration Activists Question MPD Policy Towards ICE
Fire and Police Commission delays vote on policy a third time, meanwhile activists want answers.
Oct 7th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Does the Growing Partisan Divide Make Sense?
As the global economy changed, so did traditional Republican and Democratic constituencies.
Oct 2nd, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Wisconsin Politicians and Impeachment History
From Mayor Tom Barrett to Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner, Wisconsinites involved in every presidential impeachment attempt.
Oct 2nd, 2019 by Robin Bravender
Evers Can Do Better On Openness
Evers Administration excludes right-wing news service from receiving media notifications and shutdown a website to track open records requests.
Oct 2nd, 2019 by Bill Lueders
Wisconsin Democrats and Republicans Split on Trump Impeachment
Democrats clear in call for impeachment inquiry, while Republicans have little to say.
Oct 1st, 2019 by Bill Kaplan
Two Years After Introduction, Tax Scam Bill is a Clear Failure for Working Wisconsinites
Whether it’s in rural, suburban, or the urban areas of Wisconsin, hard working Wisconsinites do not feel like they are benefitting from the tax scam bill.
Sep 27th, 2019 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Union Leader and DPW Chair Call Out Trump’s Broken Promises to American Workers
"The GOP promised that these taxes [tax breaks] would help the average working American. It is not true, particularly in the building trade."
Sep 26th, 2019 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Evers Wants Gun Laws
Governor said he would call a special session if Republicans don't act.
Sep 25th, 2019 by Shamane Mills
Climate Crisis, Listen to Young People
Thousands of young people marched across the US demanding action to fight climate-change, will leaders listen?
Sep 24th, 2019 by Bill Kaplan
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on President Trump’s Nominee for Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor
"This nominee is the wrong choice because workers, whistleblowers and union members need a Secretary of Labor who will fight for them on many important issues like worker rights, workplace safety, and discrimination and harassment in the workplace."
Sep 24th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Evers, Governors Push Congress on PFAS
15 governors call for tougher standards, more protections on PFAS chemicals.
Sep 20th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin and Susan J. Demas
Presidential Candidate Klobuchar Visits City
Minnesota's US Senator talks voting rights, criminal justice on her campaign swing.
Sep 20th, 2019 by Alana Watson
The “Fitz” Train Is Rolling
Scott Fitzgerald’s run for Congress embraces Trump and anti-union Right to Work law.
Sep 19th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Gets the Job Done for Wisconsin Dairy Farmers
Wisconsin Selected to Receive $454,000 to Host the Midwest Regional Dairy Business Innovation Initiative
Sep 19th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
An Upcoming Battle in Trump Country
Duffy’s resignation in state’s northern congressional district gives Democrats hopes they can win it.
Sep 19th, 2019 by Rob Mentzer
Rethinking State Economic Policies
What do state policies on Foxconn and dairy industry have in common?
Sep 18th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
State Task Force Hears From Chemical Lobby
American Chemistry Council fights regulation of dangerous chemicals.
Sep 18th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
What Polls Show About the Legislature
Voters have net positive view of Legislature but negative toward Vos, split on Fitzgerald.
Sep 17th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
Fitzgerald Will Run for Congress
Senate Majority Leader to run for Sensenbrenner’s 5th Congressional district seat.
Sep 17th, 2019 by Laurel White
Bradley Foundation Works to Kill Food Aid
And reduce Medicaid. Working with Koch groups, they push Trump to slash safety net.
Sep 17th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Supports Introduction of Legislation to Stop Use of Taxpayer Dollars at Trump Properties
"President Trump is a walking, talking, tweeting conflict of interest and it is wrong for him to line his own pockets with the abuse of taxpayer dollars."
Sep 17th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Evers Blasts Trump “Tweet” Trade Wars
The approach “just sucks,” governor says on new state podcast.
Sep 16th, 2019 by Erik Gunn
Public School Workers, Parents, Community Leaders to protest Betsy DeVos appearance at publicly funded private voucher school
"Betsy DeVos is waging war on public education and is working to make drastic cuts to after school programs, arts education, literacy development, community schools, foreign language education, the Special Olympics, and has proposed a $143 billion cut from federal student loans."
Sep 15th, 2019 by Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association
Not Leaving Due to Trump, Sensenbrenner Says
Retiring congressman reflects on long career and why he’s retiring now.
Sep 13th, 2019 by Robin Bravender
Should Milwaukee Ban Plastic Straws?
Some alderman seem in favor. It's one of the few single-use plastics the city could ban.
Sep 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Can a Democrat Succeed Duffy?
Yes, if the campaign is run on bread-and-butter issues that appeal to rural voters.
Sep 10th, 2019 by Bill Kaplan
New Rules Could Target Lake Freighters
Push to make dedicated Great Lakes vessels treat ballast water to prevent spread of invasive species.
Sep 8th, 2019 by Jim Malewitz and Sarah Whites-Koditschek
How to Win Wisconsin
What national media and political operatives don't get about the Badger State.
Sep 8th, 2019 by Angela Lang and Mike Tate
Pocan Sees State’s Political Winds Shifting
Trump is losing Wisconsin, Democratic congressman says.
Sep 7th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff
Trump’s Economy is Failing Hard-Working Wisconsinites
"President Trump’s failing economy is built on the numerous broken promises he made to hardworking Wisconsinites," DPW Chair Ben Wikler said.
Sep 6th, 2019 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
State Loses Money to Trump Border Wall
$8 million grant to Wisconsin one of 127 military projects whose funding diverted to U.S. border wall.
Sep 5th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff
Key Foxconn Executive Steps Down
Ever-shrinking project loses second key executive this year.
Sep 5th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
50 Years of Jim Sensenbrenner
The numbers, the gruffness, the tales. And who will run for his seat?
Sep 5th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
New Marquette Law School Poll finds Biden leading Trump in head-to-head presidential match in Wisconsin
Biden is most popular choice in the Democratic primary field, while full sample of voters split sharply by partisanship on Trump and the economy
Sep 4th, 2019 by Marquette University
ACLU condemns Waukesha County Sheriff’s decision to renew Wisconsin’s only direct partnership with ICE
The Sheriff’s Department last held a “public” meeting to discuss the 287(g) program in September 2018.
Sep 4th, 2019 by American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin
Rise of Starter Home Investors. Cause for Concern?
All the city news you can use.
Aug 31st, 2019 by Jeff Wood
Wis. Republicans Once Backed Gun Control
Backing Brady Bill in 1993. Will any now support the background checks bill?
Aug 30th, 2019 by Robin Bravender
Endangered Species Act in Danger
It has high public support. But Trump wants to gut key provisions of the act.
Aug 30th, 2019 by Spencer Black
State Will Be Three-Ring Political Circus
An open primary, voters can cross party lines, and a huge cast of presidential candidates.
Aug 29th, 2019 by John Torinus
Trump Campaign Continues to Try To Gaslight Wisconsinites Into Thinking Economy is Working for Them
"The pain Wisconsinites are feeling is real and only getting worse, and trying to gaslight them into thinking otherwise won't work."
Aug 28th, 2019 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
4 Immigration Policies to Boost Economy
State policy changes would help immigrants earn higher wages, buy more products, pay more taxes.
Aug 28th, 2019 by Tamarine Cornelius
Parties Eye Candidates For Duffy’s Seat
Republican state Sen. Tom Tiffany and Democratic Rep. Nick Milroy consider run for Congress.
Aug 27th, 2019 by Rob Mentzer
Priorities Wisconsin Adds Outreach Director to Growing Team
Cassidy Geoghegan will lead communications and outreach efforts for Priorities Wisconsin, a part of Priorities USA’s battleground state communications program which launched last month.
Aug 27th, 2019 by Priorities Wisconsin
GOP Congressman Sean Duffy Resigning
Northern Wisconsin Republican wants to focus on his growing family.
Aug 26th, 2019 by WPR Staff
DPW Chair Ben Wikler Statement on Black Women’s Equal Pay Day
"On equal pay day we recognize that despite the work of generations of activists to ensure equal rights, a black woman, on average, will make 61 cents on the dollar to a white man doing the same job."
Aug 22nd, 2019 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Penzeys Uses Facebook to Attack Trump
Local company one of leading political spenders on Facebook, analysis shows.
Aug 21st, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Sanders Leads Dems in State Funds Raised
Warren is second, Buttigieg third, in state donations to presidential primary candidates.
Aug 20th, 2019 by Robin Bravender
Will Ron Johnson Stand Up for Retirees?
Democratic bill protects state workers covered by troubled Central States Pension Fund. Will Johnson support it?
Aug 20th, 2019 by Bill Kaplan
Gov. Evers Requests Federal Disaster Aid for July’s Severe Storms
"Damage assessments by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) verified more than $19.5 million in eligible damages."
Aug 19th, 2019 by Gov. Tony Evers
State Group Helps Sue Trump on Coal
Clean Wisconsin and 9 other environmental groups argue Trump Administration violates Clean Air Act.
Aug 19th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Allow Immigrants to Get Drivers Licenses
Change the law and roads will be safer, and state drivers will save millions in insurance premiums.
Aug 18th, 2019 by Christine Neumann-Ortiz
Wisconsin finally joins the fight against climate change
State government demonstrates its commitment to clean energy
Aug 16th, 2019 by Wisconsin Conservation Voters
Vos Echoes Trump on Disabled People
Assembly Speaker’s attitude toward wheel-chair bound legislator is truly Trumpian.
Aug 14th, 2019 by James Rowen
Donald Trump’s Administration Laughs in the Face of Struggling Farmers
Exports continue to fall, forcing farms to close their doors, manufacturers to lay off workers, and small businesses to stop expanding.
Aug 13th, 2019 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Has 15 Hate Groups
More than in Iowa or Illinois. Southern Poverty Law Center finds 30% rise in U.S. hate groups.
Aug 13th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
Attorney General Kaul Joins Lawsuit Against Trump’s Dirty Power Rule
"Climate change is not only real; it’s a crisis."
Aug 13th, 2019 by Josh Kaul
Gov. Evers Calls on President Trump to Listen to Farmers, End Unproductive Trade Wars
"As many farmers will tell you, aid payments cannot make up for what they’ve lost financially or personally."
Aug 12th, 2019 by Gov. Tony Evers
Pentagon Spy Balloons Watching State
Program tested in six midwestern states, may provide “perfect surveillance”.
Aug 12th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Will Wisconsin Become a ‘Sanctuary State’?
Rep. Cabrera pushes ban on using Wisconsin facilities to detain undocumented immigrants.
Aug 7th, 2019 by Andrea Waxman
Baldwin Bill Hikes Great Lakes Funding
Bipartisan bill boosts allocation for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.
Aug 1st, 2019 by Mary Kate McCoy
Sanctuary Rally Announces Pro-Immigrant Bills
“These people are us!” Proposed state laws provide more protection for immigrants.
Aug 1st, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
13 Takeaways on Foxconn’s Birthday
Two years after project announced, what’s left of that world-shattering deal?
Aug 1st, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
How Democrats Can Beat Trump
And win the state. Polls show which issues are winners — or too leftist.
Jul 31st, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Three Year Anniversary of Victory for Voter Rights in Wisconsin
2016 Federal Court Decision in One Wisconsin Institute, et. al. v. Thomsen, et. al Paved way for Expanded Early Voting
Jul 29th, 2019 by One Wisconsin Institute
How Ryan “Sold His Soul” to Trump
New book details the tough choices Paul Ryan had to make as House Speaker.
Jul 29th, 2019 by Steven Walters
How Evers Should Reform Criminal Justice
More pardons and commutations and ending solitary confinement would be a good start.
Jul 28th, 2019 by Sam Williams
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls on President Trump to Keep His Promise and Support Strong Buy America Reforms
Baldwin has repeatedly called on President Trump to back up his words with action and support her efforts to ensure our government is buying what American manufacturers make.
Jul 26th, 2019 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Sensenbrenner Pushes Mueller At Hearing
What is impeachable conduct, congressman probes. Mueller declines to answer.
Jul 25th, 2019 by Robin Bravender
Will Wisconsin Decide the 2020 Election?
All signs suggest this state could determine whether Trump wins reelection.
Jul 25th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Sensenbrenner Statement on Mueller Testimony: Case Closed
"This case is closed."
Jul 24th, 2019 by U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner
The New Paul Ryan
That’s how admirers view Rep. Mike Gallagher. Can Democrat Amanda Stuck beat him?
Jul 23rd, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
The Game is Rigged in Wisconsin
We wouldn’t tolerate a rigged football game. Why allow a rigged democracy?
Jul 21st, 2019 by Spencer Black
DNC Chair Visits Milwaukee
Chairman Perez says Trump's policies have failed Wisconsin, calls out Republican leaders.
Jul 19th, 2019 by Alana Watson
Duffy’s Attacks Are Misplaced
"Like so many other men in the Republican party, Duffy found it easier to verbally attack women in Congress than to stand up to Donald Trump."
Jul 17th, 2019 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
