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Tom Tiffany and White Privilege
Far-right Congressman from northern Wisconsin opposes Native American Secretary of Interior.
Jan 31st, 2021 by James Rowen
Biden Policies Will Help State’s Immigrants
Order halting deportations and bill providing path to citizenship for 11 million welcomed by many.
Jan 31st, 2021 by Catherine Capellaro
County Gets $10 Million For Housing Assistance
County Executive Crowley calls on Congress to pass $1.9 trillion COVID-19 response.
Jan 29th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
In Praise of Biden’s Press Secretary
Jennifer Psaki brings credibility — remember that? — back to the job.
Jan 28th, 2021 by Gregory Humphrey
State Announces Next Phase of Vaccines
More groups will be added on March 1. President Biden ramping up federal vaccines delivered to states.
Jan 26th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Do State Election Laws Need Reform?
After months of Trump’s false claims, legislators still squabbling, but a bipartisan bill is possible.
Jan 26th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
When Will Unemployment Benefits Arrive?
Federal pandemic package includes 11 weeks of aid, but when will state DWD process them?
Jan 26th, 2021 by Rachael Vasquez
Beware of GOP Voting Restrictions
Republican legislators are floating plans to make if harder for some people to vote.
Jan 26th, 2021 by Jay Heck
Central Standard Downtown Distillery a Go
Craft distillery purchases building for downtown tasting room, rooftop patio and more.
Jan 25th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
How Jim Clyburn Saved America
His choice of Joe Biden was decisive and may have been the only Democrat who could beat Trump.
Jan 25th, 2021 by Dave Cieslewicz
Barnes Takes the Lead on Climate Change
Lt. Governor headed state’s task force on climate policy and spoke to recent national conference.
Jan 25th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
State’s Partisan Divide the Worst Ever?
‘The worst it's ever been,’ says one legislator. Are voters echoing politicians or vice versa?
Jan 24th, 2021 by Nora Eckert and Anya van Wagtendonk
Three Myths About Unemployment
History has disproven them. Biden must reject them.
Jan 23rd, 2021 by David Riemer and June Hopkins
Local Activists Demand Biden End Immigrant Family Separation
Activist groups call for a reversal of the Trump administration's immigration policies.
Jan 21st, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
New Voters Won the 2020 Election
And the results in swing states challenged by Trump are exactly in line with the national vote.
Jan 20th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Two Priests Blame Antifa for Capitol Riot
In podcast, La Crosse and Cross Plains clergymen discuss need for violence to defend America.
Jan 20th, 2021 by Henry Redman
A Plea to State Republicans
Please stop the lies, stop fueling far-right threats to our democracy
Jan 20th, 2021 by Angela Lang and Matt Rothschild
Will State Republicans Abandon Trump?
Many have in other states. Will Wisconsin’s GOP get off the Trump crazy train?
Jan 18th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Republicans Remake Martin Luther King
In their version he’s a raceless moderate sent to forgive white people.
Jan 18th, 2021 by Jarvis DeBerry
Baldwin Up and Johnson Down
Democratic control of US Senate means changes for Wisconsin senators.
Jan 18th, 2021 by Laurel White
State Losing Top Health Official To Biden Administration
Andrea Palm named deputy secretary of Department of Health and Human Services.
Jan 18th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Where America Stands Now
71% of Americans believe democracy is threatened.
Jan 17th, 2021 by Gregory Humphrey
Authorities Monitoring State Capitol
Protests expected by some, but Madison acting police chief says no credible threats so far.
Jan 17th, 2021 by WPR Staff
Tiffany Condemned Capitol Mob But Attended Rally
Attended closed-door “Save the Republic” rally calling for ‘war', but won’t release transcript of his speech.
Jan 16th, 2021 by Henry Redman
State Starts $300 Unemployment Supplements
Unemployment insurance recipients are eligible for an additional $300 a week.
Jan 15th, 2021 by Rachael Vasquez
Disability Community Demands Better Voting Access
Current system and election laws make accessibility difficult to guarantee.
Jan 14th, 2021 by Nora Eckert
Wisconsin Delegation Votes Party Line on Impeachment
Republicans voted against impeachment, Democrats for it.
Jan 14th, 2021 by Rob Mentzer
County Republican Parties Shared War Rhetoric
Facebook posts urged people to ‘prepare for war’ and ‘temporary violence’ before Capitol riot.
Jan 13th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Johnson Tainted by Ukrainian Official?
Wisconsin's GOP Senator peddled 'malicious' disinformation by foreign operative sanctioned by Trump Administration.
Jan 12th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
National Guard Activated for Security at State Capitol
FBI warning of armed groups planning protests at state capitols.
Jan 11th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Brewery Super PAC Targets Johnson, Tiffany
Minocqua Brewing Company seeks donations to ‘free the Northwoods of sedition.’
Jan 11th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Trump, Ron Johnson Stained With Dishonor
Republican Liz Cheney says Trump 'formed the mob, incited the mob, lit the flame.'
Jan 11th, 2021 by Bill Kaplan
Why No One Should Have Been Surprised
It was all there in Trump’s words — going back years.
Jan 10th, 2021 by Matt Rothschild
Wisconsin Congressional Delegation on Removing Trump
Democrats want him gone, Republicans support him.
Jan 8th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson and Laurel White
Evers Joins 7 Governors Asking for More Vaccine
Governors say the federal government is holding back 50% of produced vaccine.
Jan 8th, 2021 by Shamane Mills
State Republicans Helped Fire Up Mob
Johnson and state’s GOP congressmen, including Gallagher, all helped incite pro-Trump insurrection.
Jan 8th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
Waukesha Mayor Leaves Republican Party
After the events at the U.S. Capitol, Mayor Shawn Reilly is "ashamed" of the party.
Jan 7th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Tiffany, Fitzgerald Object To Some Biden Electors
Hours after chaos at the Capitol, two members of Wisconsin's congressional delegation vote to overturn part of the election, effort fails.
Jan 7th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
Wisconsin Political Leaders React to Capitol Storming
Though many supported Trump for years, all now condemn Capitol chaos he helped cause.
Jan 6th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Everyone’s Dumping on Ron Johnson
A recall effort, attacks by the Lincoln Project, angry editorial and much more.
Jan 6th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Biden Must Address Ransomware Crisis
Trump looked the other way, but Biden must fix the biggest cyber hacking heist ever seen.
Jan 6th, 2021 by John Torinus
Cleta Mitchell Resigns from Foley Firm
Partner in Milwaukee-based firm helped Trump in phone call asking Georgia election officials to "find" more votes.
Jan 5th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Gallagher Assails GOP Push to Nullify Election
Wisconsin congressman calls it a 'dangerous idea' that would 'destroy the idea of American government.'
Jan 5th, 2021 by Rob Mentzer
Foley Firm Faces Blowback on Trump Call
Criticism of Milwaukee firm whose partner Cleta Mitchell helped Trump effort to "find" votes in Georgia.
Jan 5th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Federal Judge Tears Apart Election Lawsuit
The Wisconsin Voters Alliance was attempting to overturn the 2020 election results with the lawsuit.
Jan 4th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Foley & Lardner Lawyer Helps Trump “Find” Votes
Milwaukee law firm’s attorney Cleta Mitchell is Washington insider and ex-liberal feminist.
Jan 4th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
The Push to Reopen Schools
Virtual schools working poorly, but in-person schools are risky. Legislators, others pushing to reopen.
Jan 4th, 2021 by Terry Falk
Johnson Has Shouting Match With Reporter
Senator defends his call for investigating 2020 election in heated interview with NBC’s Chuck Todd.
Jan 4th, 2021 by Rachael Vasquez
Reporters Are Not the Enemy
And they will play a big role in 2021.
Jan 2nd, 2021 by Gregory Humphrey
Tales Told By The 2020 Election
The Republican gerrymander held. But Waukesha County has grown more Democratic since 2012.
Dec 31st, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Hagedorn Wisconsin’s Person of The Year
Supreme Court justice showed a lot of backbone in following the law, not politics.
Dec 30th, 2020 by John Torinus
Trump Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Overturn Wisconsin’s Election
Trump campaign petitions court to take up suit challenging state's election results
Dec 29th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
State’s Non-Voters Could Change Results
But disillusionment with politicians, barriers to voting depress turnout.
Dec 29th, 2020 by Nora Eckert
Trump Leaving Chaos Behind
A few accomplishments in four years, but so many failures.
Dec 28th, 2020 by John Torinus
Both Parties Back Election Law Changes
Legislators actually agree on at least two reforms.
Dec 28th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Evers Reflects on Year of Pandemic, Protests
Proud of his administration’s response to COVID-19, “we turned that around a little bit.”
Dec 28th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Most Popular Murphy’s Law Columns
Amid a historic pandemic, Vos and Fitzgerald fail to lead, David Clarke returns and Foxconn deal gets worse.
Dec 27th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
We Won Wisconsin Big!
Actually Trump was defeated by Trump — as state and national voting patterns show.
Dec 23rd, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Rural Wisconsin Needs Government Help
They supported Republicans again. Will rural residents get help they need?
Dec 23rd, 2020 by Henry Redman
The Election Official Behind Milwaukee’s Recount
How Claire Woodall-Vogg got through an unprecedented election.
Dec 18th, 2020 by Nora Eckert
Ron Johnson Parrots Trump’s Rejected Legal Arguments
Sen. Johnson's hears from Trump attorney at committee on 2020 election, alleges illegal votes were counted.
Dec 17th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Gasp, Sykes Recants on Rojo
Stop the presses! Charlie Sykes has changed his view of Senator Ron Johnson.
Dec 16th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Is U.S. Democracy In Danger? Yes
Is there anything you can do? Yes.
Dec 16th, 2020 by Matt Rothschild
State Supreme Court Justices Unmasked
The losing minority in Trump election case vent their anger and reveal their prejudices.
Dec 16th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
‘Our Institutions Held Strong’
Wisconsin’s presidential electors, including Gov. Tony Evers, reflect on the historic vote they took.
Dec 15th, 2020 by Henry Redman
Why Republicans Won’t End Election Complaints
It’s no longer about electing Trump. It’s laying the groundwork for voter suppression.
Dec 14th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin Is America’s Plurality King
Biden won state with less than a majority, the 14th such result for Wisconsin, the nation’s leader.
Dec 14th, 2020 by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
Wisconsin’s Electors Vote for Biden
State's 10 presidential electors cast their votes for President-elect Joe Biden.
Dec 14th, 2020 by Laurel White
Wisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Case
4-3 vote rejects Trump's move to throw out 220,000 Milwaukee and Dane county ballots.
Dec 14th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Karofsky Calls Trump Suit ‘Un-American’
Justice charges suit is "so your king can stay in power” at state Supreme Court hearing.
Dec 14th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Can Biden Pass a 21st Century New Deal?
How Joe Biden can build on the House That FDR Built.
Dec 13th, 2020 by David Riemer and June Hopkins
Federal Judge Denies Trump’s Wisconsin Election Lawsuit
Judge Brett Ludwig, who President Trump nominated, rules election followed the rule of law
Dec 12th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Supreme Court Rejects Texas Lawsuit
Suit was brought Attorney General of Texas, joined by 17 other states.
Dec 11th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Johnson, Tiffany Join Trump’s Effort to Overturn Election
Rep. Tom Tiffany signs onto Texas lawsuit and Sen. Ron Johnson calls hearing on election "irregularities."
Dec 11th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer
Talk Radio Host, GOP Politicos Testify At Election Integrity Hearing
Democrats "walk out" of hearing, calling it a sham.
Dec 11th, 2020 by Laurel White
Circuit Court Rejects Trump’s Wisconsin Ballot Challenge
The decision could be appealed to Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Dec 11th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
City Should Reject Federal COPS Grant
What sounds like community oriented policing will really expand the War on Drugs.
Dec 10th, 2020 by Paul Mozina
Judge Dismisses Sidney Powell’s Suit to Overturn State Election
Federal judge says she lacked standing to throw out the election
Dec 10th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
A Look at Trump’s Motion in Texas Case Against Wisconsin
Motion includes alternate history and a rehashing of election complaints.
Dec 10th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
How Trump Lost Wisconsin
County-by-county analysis shows similar pattern of voting to 2016 — with key differences.
Dec 9th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
18 States Now Aim to Sue Wisconsin
Trump campaign also joins last chance effort to overturn the election in four swing states.
Dec 9th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Trump Won State, GOP Legislators Declare
Wisconsin Elections Commission chair Ann Jacobs has received threats to her children and family.
Dec 9th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Biden Needs Some Business Experts
Pandemic undercuts economic rebound. President-elect needs expertise in job creation.
Dec 9th, 2020 by John Torinus
Wisconsin To Miss ‘Safe Harbor’ Election Deadline
Missing the federal deadline could give Congress the option to not accept state's electors.
Dec 8th, 2020 by Laurel White
More States Want to Sue Wisconsin, Three Other States
Pro-Trump attorneys general allege "fraud" in states that went for Biden.
Dec 8th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
DNC, NAACP Intervene In Trump Election Lawsuit
Federal judge allows them to contest suit seeking to invalidate Wisconsin's election.
Dec 8th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Texas Attorney General Seeks to Sue Wisconsin, Three Other States
Motion to U.S. Supreme Court repeats arguments of Trump campaign on election.
Dec 8th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Election Official Joins ‘Stop the Steal’ Rally
Republican WEC member Robert Spindell speaks at MAGA event, says there may have been fraud.
Dec 8th, 2020 by Henry Redman
The Hating of Justice Hagedorn
As promised, he’s upholding the law as written. So why are right wingers so angry?
Dec 7th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Clock Is Ticking for Eviction Moratorium
Federal moratorium set to expire soon; renters, advocates fear a spike in homelessness.
Dec 7th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
A Supreme Court of First Resort?
Many petitions defy precedent, ask Wisconsin Supreme Court to bypass lower courts.
Dec 7th, 2020 by Steven Walters
How Progressives Worked on Election Turnout
A months-long, massive volunteer program secured more than 95,000 commitments to vote.
Dec 6th, 2020 by Priscilla Bort
Trump’s Lawsuits May Impact State
Failing in court but increasing Wisconsin’s partisan divide and undermining legitimacy of its elections.
Dec 5th, 2020 by Henry Redman
Legislature Refuses to Change Absentee Vote Counting Law
This past election shows why election officials want to count absentee votes early.
Dec 5th, 2020 by Nora Eckert
Baldwin, Moore Seek Biden’s Support For Transitional Jobs
The two Wisconsin legislators have sponsored bills in the Senate and House that would help workers connect to job market.
Dec 4th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Wisconsin Supreme Court Won’t Hear Trump Lawsuit
Trump still has a federal court challenge pending.
Dec 3rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Trump Files Second Suit Seeking to Throw Out Wisconsin Election
Trump campaign targets five cities, alleging voter fraud.
Dec 3rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Trump’s Lawyers vs Democracy
Reading through the lawsuits, you can see why judges rejected them
Dec 2nd, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Johnson Privately Concedes Biden Won
But Senator won't declare it publicly. Democracy can withstand the attacks on election he says.
Dec 2nd, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Kaul Blasts Republicans Disputing Election
AG says their “baseless attacks" undermine democracy and employ “Jim Crow strategy” to disenfranchise voters.
Dec 2nd, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
