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Evers Calls For Investigation of Wisconsin’s Indian Boarding School
The governor signed an executive order officially apologizing for state's role in boarding schools.
Oct 11th, 2021 by Megan Hart
Day Without Immigrants Strike Advocates Pathway to Citizenship
The annual action organized by Voces de la Frontera calls on Democrats to pass a pathway to citizenship in spending bill.
Oct 11th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Judge Orders Election Probe Records Released
Dane County judge orders Speaker Vos to make the records public.
Oct 9th, 2021 by Laurel White
Which Party Is Better For The Economy?
Economic data from the last 70 years suggest one party does a better job of managing the economy.
Oct 8th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Walker’s Shadow Looms Over the Capitol
Walker's legacy is found in bitter partisanship, limits on the governor's power and appointee's that won't leave office.
Oct 5th, 2021 by Steven Walters
State Sen. Brad Pfaff Running For 3rd Congressional District
Current Congressman Ron Kind announced he would not seek re-election.
Oct 4th, 2021 by Laurel White
Election Officials Receive Subpoenas in Election Probe
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos signs first subpoenas in the inquiry.
Oct 3rd, 2021 by Christine Hatfield
“Is this fair?” The Campaign Against Electoral College
Taking to the streets for the National Popular Vote.
Oct 1st, 2021 by Pegi Christiansen
Kleefisch Tries To Ape Trump
And the results are, ah, pretty weird.
Sep 27th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Pocan, Others Back Military Budget Cuts
Some Democrats support his push for 10% cut.
Sep 27th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
How Biden Plan Could Help State
Two intertwined bills would pay for roads, bridges, energy grid, replacing lead pipes, much more.
Sep 26th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Biden is Right On Vaccine Mandates
The biggest beneficiaries may be anti-vaxxers.
Sep 23rd, 2021 by John Torinus
What’s The Status of State Election Probes?
Three Republican-backed investigations despite no evidence of widespread fraud or wrongdoing.
Sep 22nd, 2021 by Laurel White
College Grads Are Leaving Republican Party
While less educated voters ditch the Democratic Party. How is that changing the state?
Sep 22nd, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Gableman Threatens to Subpoena Election Clerks
But Republican audit is 'not challenging' results of 2020 election, he says.
Sep 21st, 2021 by Madeline Fox
DACA Recipients Need Pathway to Citizenship
Nearly a decade after DACA executive order, action by Congress long overdue.
Sep 19th, 2021 by Alondra Garcia
Biden Vaccine Plan Helps GOP Governors
States supporting Trump have much greater chance of COVID-19 deaths. Biden’s mandates bail out governors afraid to act.
Sep 15th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Republicans Open Office on South Side
Party’s office on Lincoln Ave. to help court Hispanic votes for 2022 mid-term election.
Sep 15th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Elizabeth Warren Endorses Barnes for U.S. Senate
A high-profile endorsement in Democratic primary with nine candidates.
Sep 15th, 2021 by Laurel White
Gableman Request For Election Data Questioned
County clerks concerned about breach of security, Gableman’s misinformed views.
Sep 14th, 2021 by Laurel White
Nursing Home Workers Resist Vaccines
38% in state unvaccinated though long-term care facilities have high rate of COVID-19 deaths.
Sep 13th, 2021 by Madeline Fuerstenberg
Schools Without Masks Could Face Lawsuits, Lose Insurance
Insurers threatening to drop districts that fail to follow public-health mandates.
Sep 13th, 2021 by Terry Falk
The Fight Against Voter Suppression
How the right to vote is being attacked and what you can do to fight it.
Sep 12th, 2021 by Paru Shah
Republican Schools Colleagues on Election Lies
Elections chair Sen. Kathy Bernier runs 2.5 hour meeting with experts and verifiable facts.
Sep 12th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Area Companies Backtrack on Climate Change
We Energies, Dairyland Power, Enbridge Energy plan major new investments in fossil fuels.
Sep 12th, 2021 by Elizabeth Ward
State Business Groups Oppose Vaccine Mandate
Biden order places “burden” on businesses, says leaders of WMC and MMAC.
Sep 12th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Rebecca Kleefisch Announces Campaign for Governor
Kleefisch served as Lieutenant Governor under former Gov. Scott Walker.
Sep 9th, 2021 by Laurel White and Corrinne Hess
GOP Election Probes ‘Bad Faith Efforts,’ Bipartisan Group Says
Group including Republican politicians bashes ‘political stunts’ by Vos, Brandtjen.
Sep 8th, 2021 by Laurel White
Democrats Face High Profile Races in 2022
Experts say elections will test strength of state Democratic Party.
Sep 7th, 2021 by Laurel White
Taxpayers Funding Gableman’s Travel
Trips by election probe leader to MyPillow conspiracy event and discredited Arizona audit.
Sep 5th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Ron Johnson, Paul Ryan Say 2020 Election Not Rigged
Johnson still supports investigation into election commissions and grants.
Sep 2nd, 2021 by Laurel White
Republicans Divided Over Election Audits
Are you with Team Vos or Team Brandtjen? Fish for unproven problems or overturn 2020 election?
Sep 1st, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Groups Sue to Stop Fall Wolf Hunt
Animal rights groups argue state law mandating a hunt is unconstitutional.
Sep 1st, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Gableman Approved to Head 2020 Election Probe
5-3 Assembly committee vote for former Supreme Court Justice. Evers condemns probe.
Aug 30th, 2021 by Laurel White
Barrett, Kind Had 59 Years Experience
Exit of mayor and congressman makes room for new generation of leaders.
Aug 30th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Donovan, Taylor Eyeing Mayoral Runs
Former alderman, state senator lead pack of those likely to join Cavalier Johnson in special election.
Aug 26th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Will Become Ambassador to Luxembourg
Mayor's appointment means Cavalier Johnson will serve as acting mayor, special election will be called.
Aug 25th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Nursing Homes Face Dilemma On Vaccine Mandate
40% of state’s long-term care workers not vaccinated. Mandate may push many to quit.
Aug 23rd, 2021 by Megan Hart
One Year After Jacob Blake Shooting Kenosha Seeks Answers
Still dealing with fallout from police shooting, protests, killing of protestors.
Aug 23rd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes and Henry Redman
Could Guaranteed Income Close Racial Wealth Gap?
Wisconsin cities, including Milwaukee, are participating in guaranteed income pilot program.
Aug 19th, 2021 by Harrison Freuck and Zhen Wang
Walker, Rick Scott Campaign Against Biden
Republican event in Hales Corners warns of inflation, setting tone for 2022 election.
Aug 17th, 2021 by Madeline Fox
State To Get $79 Million for Electric Charging Stations
Federal infrastructure bill will move state 'much more rapidly' to electric vehicles, DOT secretary says.
Aug 17th, 2021 by Laurel White
Ojibwe Tribes Blast State on Wolf Hunt
Natural Resources Board decision to increase quota ignores science, federal treaty rights, tribes charge.
Aug 16th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Natural Resources Board Doubles Recommended Wolf Kill Quota
DNR recommended 130 wolves for fall hunt, board approved 300.
Aug 12th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
New Polling Shows Declining Approval of Ron Johnson
Marquette University Law School poll also shows Evers approval holding steady.
Aug 11th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Higher Vaccination Rates Lead To Fewer Deaths
A political divide is evident in COVID-19 data. Republican leaning states tend toward fewer vaccinations, more deaths.
Aug 11th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Climate Change Is Already Unfolding in Wisconsin
The past decade was warmest, wettest on record. UN Report warns of irreversible climate change.
Aug 10th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Private Firm Offered Security Training For Kenosha Businesses
A private security company pitched its services to Sheriff David Beth after Rittenhouse shootings.
Aug 9th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
State Clears 206k People From Voter Rolls
Election officials say the action was part of "routine list maintenance."
Aug 5th, 2021 by Laurel White
Businesses Must Lead In Mandating Shots
Anti-vaxxers are spreading COVID-19 disease and deaths and could cause a recession.
Aug 4th, 2021 by John Torinus
Federal Eviction Ban Covers Metro Milwaukee
All four counties among 80% in nation with high or substantial rates of COVID-19.
Aug 4th, 2021 by Laura Olson and Ariana Figueroa
Milwaukee Invited To Apply For 2024 DNC
But some aren't happy the city must bid for convention in the first place.
Aug 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Bradley Foundation Spreads The Big Lie
Foundation gets ever more radical, using tax exempt funding to bankroll groups undermining democracy.
Aug 3rd, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Legislative Session Much Ado About Nothing
School spending issue gaveled in and out. Failed veto override generates many speeches.
Jul 28th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Barnes Gets National Endorsements for Senate Bid
Endorsements by three progressive groups could help him win the party activists.
Jul 21st, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
$98 Million Plan Targets Lead Poisoning
Proposal addressing lead poisoning of children backed by the Coalition on Lead Emergency.
Jul 19th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Child Tax Credit Huge for Wisconsin Families
Wisconsin families of 1.5 million children will receive the tax credit.
Jul 15th, 2021 by Laura Olson
A Bold New Environmental Call
"30 by 30” pushes to conserve 30% of U.S. land and ocean by 2030. Biden backs it.
Jul 15th, 2021 by Spencer Black
Trump Country Won Wisconsin For Biden
40,000 vote increase in Democratic vote since 2016 election came from pro-Trump areas of state.
Jul 14th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Should Michael Gableman Investigate 2020 Election?
Vos picks ethically challenged former justice who's already declared election stolen.
Jul 7th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Our Fourth Of July Crisis
Voting rights imperiled and a push to mandate singing the national anthem.
Jul 3rd, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
Wisconsin, U.S. Life Expectancy Declines
Other developed countries doing better. Lack of safety net causing problem?
Jun 30th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Biden Sells Infrastructure In La Crosse
Touts his proposal to fix roads, replace lead service lines, bring broadband internet to rural areas.
Jun 30th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Five Candidates Make Case For Beating Ron Johnson
Roundtable of Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate is first such event in campaign.
Jun 29th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
GOP Candidate For House Under Fire
Derrick Van Orden, opposing Ron Kind, accused of attending Capitol Riot, getting pandemic relief he criticized.
Jun 29th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Obamacare Is Safe. What’s Next?
ACA has survived court challenges and Biden has expanded it. Lowering drug costs should be next goal.
Jun 28th, 2021 by Joe Zepecki
Vos Picks Gableman To Lead Election Probe
Announcement comes just one day after GOP Assembly Speaker attacked by Trump.
Jun 27th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
Johnson, GOP Congressmen Want Answers on Unemployment Fraud
Evers asked to respond to report that states vulnerable to ‘massive’ Nigerian fraud scheme.
Jun 23rd, 2021 by Rob Mentzer
The Paradox of Anti-Vaxxers
The vaccines were developed under Trump. So why do his supporters oppose them?
Jun 23rd, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Tammy Baldwin Is All About The Beer
Senator wins attention with Wisconsin beer, not for the first time.
Jun 22nd, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Biden Plans Seek to Persuade Trump Voters
Battle playing out in Rep. Ron Kind’s western Wisconsin district, which supported Trump.
Jun 22nd, 2021 by Erik Gunn
A Caregiver Shortage Faces ‘Silver Tsunami’
The work is hard, the pay poor. Biden’s American Jobs Plan could help.
Jun 19th, 2021 by Demetrica Shipp
Republicans Running On Resentment
They are betting voters would rather see less for poor people than more for everyone.
Jun 17th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
The Private Election Grants Didn’t Help Biden
If anything they helped Trump, an analysis of state election results show.
Jun 16th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
New Voices Join Voting Rights Battle
Business leaders, faith groups and the disabled oppose bills creating barriers to voting.
Jun 15th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Ron Johnson’s Repeated Racism
Clueless comment on Tulsa echoes past statements on Capitol riot and Charlottesville Nazis.
Jun 15th, 2021 by Bill Kaplan
Why Legislators Fear Critical Race Theory
White fragility drives GOP bill to hide darkest chapters of American history.
Jun 14th, 2021 by State Rep. LaKeshia Myers
We Energies Will Offer Electric Charging Stations Program
Gets PSC approval, joining four other utilities in state creating programs for electric car owners.
Jun 14th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Election Conspiracy Promoter Hosting Trump Via Livestream
The former president will speak virtually at Wisconsin event on Saturday.
Jun 11th, 2021 by Rob Mentzer
Bus Rapid Transit Construction Beginning Soon
The Milwaukee County Transit System held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday for the long planned project.
Jun 10th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Trump Country Has Much Lower GDP
Yet the difference is smaller in Wisconsin. Why?
Jun 9th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
County On Track for Emissions Goals
Surprising progress in goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
Jun 9th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
15 State Projects Included in House Infrastructure Bill
Rep. Moore requested $19 million for projects in Milwaukee.
Jun 9th, 2021 by Laura Olson
State Ground Zero for Vaccine Hesitancy?
Wisconsin trails 20 states in percent vaccinated. Hesitancy could prolong pandemic.
Jun 7th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
GOP Bills Would Ban Critical Race Theory in Wisconsin Schools
Legislation is similar to other Republican bills being pushed around the country.
Jun 4th, 2021 by Laurel White
Ron Johnson Undecided if He’ll Run in 2022
The senator also said "legitimate concerns" of election fraud in 2020 shouldn't be dismissed.
Jun 4th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
GOP Election Commissioners Want Tougher Response to Felon Voting
Republican appointees decry election fraud citing negligible numbers of felons voting.
Jun 3rd, 2021 by Henry Redman
How Vos Pushes The Big Lie
Claiming election irregularities, undermining election officials, hiring a GOP expert in smears.
Jun 1st, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
One Year After George Floyd’s Death
Milwaukeeans reflect on how things have changed — or haven’t.
May 30th, 2021 by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
PRO Act Is Key to American Dream
Biden’s proposed Protecting the Right to Organize Act would protect union rights.
May 28th, 2021 by Bill Kaplan
U.S. Labor Secretary Visits Milwaukee
Marty Walsh visits building trades and manufacturing trainees, hears from immigrant rights advocates.
May 27th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Legal Firearms Used in Many Mass Shootings
Reforms like red-flag laws, background checks for private sales could save lives.
May 26th, 2021 by O. Ricardo Pimentel
African American Roundtable Pushes For Change
Founded in 2012, advocates for voter education, $15 minimum wage, defunding police.
May 20th, 2021 by Caroline White
College Debts Hit State’s Black Borrowers
Average Black graduate owes $25,000 more for student loans than white graduates.
May 19th, 2021 by Alyssa Allemand
Evers Will Run For Reelection
But will Barnes be his running mate? If not, who will Evers pick?
May 18th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Enough Is Never Enough for Gun Zealots
Senate and Assembly bills would make Wisconsin a Second Amendment sanctuary state.
May 15th, 2021 by Bill Christofferson
The Vanishing Courage of Mike Gallagher
Wisconsin congressman took a stand against Republican lies and then turned chicken.
May 11th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Johnson Betrays Constitutional Oath
Betrayal by U.S. Senator extends to other issues as well.
May 10th, 2021 by Bill Kaplan
Hagedorn Is High Court’s Deciding Justice
Expected to be right-wing stalwart, he takes turns siding with Supreme Court's liberals and conservatives.
May 10th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Liz Cheney’s Profile In Courage
For her sign of telling the truth, she may lose her leadership post and her reelection.
May 9th, 2021 by Dave Cieslewicz
