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GOP Legislators Push Mexican Border Wall
Including a video. With music. 'Trump wall’ better than 'Obama wall.’
May 5th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
Vice President Visits City, Sells Jobs Plan
Harris tours UWM Clean Energy Laboratories, promotes infrastructure spending.
May 4th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson and Laurel White
Ron Johnson Looks Like Russian Tool
He once condemned Russia and Vladimir Putin. What explains the turnabout?
May 3rd, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Proposed Changes in Election Law Illegal?
Republican legislators pushing changes that may violate numerous federal laws.
May 3rd, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Wisconsin Governments Getting $19.9 Billion In Federal Aid
New report warns: how state and local governments spend it could create later 'fiscal cliff.'
May 3rd, 2021 by Steven Walters
Will Biden Deliver Immigration Reform?
It’s time. He promised voters to prioritize reform bill in the first 100 days.
May 1st, 2021 by Christine Neumann-Ortiz
Spindell Gets Second Term on Elections Commission
Spindell wanted Wisconsin's electors cast for Trump, attended "Stop The Steal" rally.
Apr 30th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Could ‘Amtrak Joe’ Start a Rail Renaissance?
Rail advocates see hope for a major expansion of passenger rail.
Apr 30th, 2021 by Daniel C. Vock
Eligibility Expanded for Federal Unemployment Assistance
Biden administration releases new guidelines making previously denied applicants eligible for up to 79 weeks of unemployment.
Apr 29th, 2021 by Rob Mentzer
Public Testimony Backs Evers Budget
Hearings held only in state’s smaller cities but Evers budget favored 284 to 30 by speakers.
Apr 28th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
State’s Air Quality Is Improving
But new report gives failing grades to six counties; Milwaukee among nation’s 25 worst cities for smog.
Apr 26th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
UW Chancellors Push for More Funding
Blank and Mone contest legislators claim that UW system can rely on federal stimulus money.
Apr 24th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Ron Johnson Favors “Limited” COVID-19 Vaccination
"I see no reason to be pushing vaccines on people," the senator said.
Apr 23rd, 2021 by Rob Mentzer
State’s COVID-19 Funding Doubles Financial Crisis Stimulus
Wisconsin state and local governments have received nearly $20 billion in relief.
Apr 23rd, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
Dem Leaders Promote Climate Action
Gov. Evers, Lt. Gov. Barnes advocate for budget provisions, federal spending.
Apr 22nd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
New Mural Will Brighten Dark Intersection
City hires Tia Richardson to create vibrant work at 30th and Locust.
Apr 21st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Moore Hopes Biden Plan Can Replace City’s Lead Pipes
Milwaukee's 70,000 lead pipes including those for home of her great granddaughter.
Apr 17th, 2021 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter
Evers Redistricting Panel Seeks ‘Partisan Fairness’
‘People's Maps Commission’ can only make suggestions which Republican legislators say they will reject.
Apr 17th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
Wisconsin Police Donated to Officer that Shot Jacob Blake
A data breach of a Christian fundraising website revealed $5k in donations.
Apr 16th, 2021 by Jenny Peek and Corrinne Hess
State’s Infrastructure Is Falling Apart
Analysis gives C and D grades to roads, bridges, dams, ports, transit, drinking water and more.
Apr 16th, 2021 by Bill Kaplan
Utility Shut Off Moratorium Ends Today
Thousands of state residents have utility bills that are coming due.
Apr 15th, 2021 by Rob Mentzer
Biden Plan Is a Lead Pipe Cinch
His infrastructure proposal could provide enough funding to replace all lead pipes in Milwaukee.
Apr 14th, 2021 by Dan Shafer
Evers Reaches Deal To Save Federal Food Aid
$70 million in monthly aid jeopardized after court ruling ended governor’s pandemic emergency order.
Apr 13th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
Johnson’s ‘Presidential’ Speech Fizzles
Senator gets no coverage of Mar-a-Lago speech, but working hard to get national attention.
Apr 13th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Biden Plan Cites State’s Infrastructure Needs
Wisconsin has 198 bridges and 1,949 miles of highway needing repair, big gaps in broadband coverage.
Apr 13th, 2021 by Laura Olson
Fix Lead Poisoning, Not Lead Pipes
Biden proposes to get rid of lead pipes, but his plan falls far short of tackling lead poisoning.
Apr 12th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Reggie Moore Leaving Office of Violence Prevention
After 5 years on the job, Moore will shift focus from local to national change in new role.
Apr 12th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Signs of Hope at State Budget Hearing
Citizens attended public hearing in Whitewater and demanded legislators support a wide range of reforms.
Apr 11th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
Federal Pandemic Aid Will Repair State Roads
National report gave Wisconsin’s roads a grade of D plus.
Apr 11th, 2021 by John Davis
Freeway Expansion Opponents To Meet With Biden Administration
Biden and Buttigieg might be more willing than Evers to halt project.
Apr 8th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
GOP Governors Have Higher COVID-19 Rates
More cases, more deaths per capita in states run by Republicans.
Apr 7th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
GOP Legislators Question Federal Pandemic Aid for MPS
MPS getting 36% of $2.2 billion for state schools under federal formula prioritizing high poverty districts.
Apr 7th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson and Laurel White
Fiserv Paid No Federal Taxes in 2020
Not a dollar of taxes on $1.1 billion in pre-tax earnings. Among 55 corporations that paid nothing.
Apr 6th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
14 Bills Restrict Voting in Wisconsin
Bills call for voter roll purges and restrictions on early voting and registration.
Apr 6th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin and Nate Rau
Can Education Overcome Vaccine Resisters?
State officials hope to overcome resistance among Republicans, rural residents.
Apr 6th, 2021 by Shamane Mills
Will Robin Vos Face Healthcare Realities?
American Rescue Plan offers huge opportunities for states to expand medical coverage.
Apr 5th, 2021 by Bill Kaplan
Evers Raises Cash for Reelection Bid
He has $3.3 million on hand, wants more. But is he definitely running for reelection?
Apr 5th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Milwaukee Could Suspend Street Lighting Fee
But property owners will need to pay at least once.
Apr 1st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Biden Infrastructure Plan Adds Amtrak Service To Madison, Green Bay
Plan also calls for enhanced service on existing Hiawatha line.
Apr 1st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Which Members of Congress Got Vaccine?
One third are Republicans, survey of 22 states find. But Wisconsin divided by party.
Apr 1st, 2021 by Laura Olson and Ariana Figueroa
FEMA Will Run Wisconsin Center Vaccinations
Federal pilot program will administer 3,000 vaccinations a day, seven days a week.
Mar 31st, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Evers Has Chance to Stimulate Startups
But he needs to reconsider his “fund of funds” idea, consult experts.
Mar 31st, 2021 by John Torinus
How Fox Spread Lies About State’s Election
Sidney Powell, Rudy Giuliani and some very fishy graphs about Wisconsin’s presidential election.
Mar 31st, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
General Population Eligible for Vaccine April 5th
State opens vaccine eligibility to everyone 16 and older a month ahead of schedule.
Mar 30th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Gun Owners for Gun Control
72% of NRA members support expanded background checks.
Mar 28th, 2021 by Dave Cieslewicz
Meet the Pandemic Profiteers
Menard, Hendricks, Kohler among top 100 plutocrats getting richer during pandemic.
Mar 23rd, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Will State Judges Protect Voting Rights?
Expert at state forum suggests federal courts may be less important as state courts rule on election laws.
Mar 22nd, 2021 by Steven Walters
Employers Face Worker Shortage
Some in metro area offering signing bonus of $1,000.
Mar 21st, 2021 by John Torinus
State Launching $300 Unemployment Supplement
In the coming months three more unemployment assistance programs will be available.
Mar 18th, 2021 by Rachael Vasquez
Ron Johnson Declines Vaccine
As polls show about 50% of GOP men will refuse vaccine, state’s Republican congressmen won’t speak out.
Mar 17th, 2021 by Rob Mentzer
Evers Is Wrong on I-94 Expansion
The proposal doesn't learn from history and contradicts the approach of Biden, Buttigieg.
Mar 16th, 2021 by John Norquist
FEMA Joins Wisconsin Center Vaccine Site
State is allocating 7,000 doses weekly to the site.
Mar 15th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Unemployment Aid Coming to State
Federal stimulus extends unemployment benefits to September, ups number of weeks recipients can get aid.
Mar 15th, 2021 by Rachael Vasquez
11.5% of State is Fully Vaccinated
Vaccine will be available to the general public by May 1st.
Mar 12th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
State Would Recieve $1.25 Billion Under Medicaid Expansion
GOP gearing up to remove provision from Governor's budget, despite additional funding for expansion in latest stimulus bill.
Mar 12th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Stimulus Bill Provides Major Funding to Local Governments
Bill will funnel millions into local services, housing assistance, health care, childcare tax credits and unemployment.
Mar 12th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Parties Divided on State Election Reforms
But there is bipartisan support for quicker voting. Will anything get passed?
Mar 11th, 2021 by Anya van Wagtendonk
We Energies Reduces Electric Cars’ Impact
Batteries charged on coal power aren’t so good for the environment.
Mar 10th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
School Vouchers a Danger For Democrats
The issue could lose them enough voters in Milwaukee to lose the state.
Mar 10th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Gun Sales Are Soaring in Wisconsin
Up 114% since 2000. A change in who owns guns, what kind they own and why they own them.
Mar 9th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Baldwin Vs. Johnson on Pandemic Stimulus Plan
Could any state’s two senators be more different?
Mar 9th, 2021 by Bill Kaplan
Supreme Court Brushes Off Trump Election Challenge
Trump filed the suit against Wisconsin Elections Commission and many state, local officials.
Mar 8th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Tiffany Pushed Election Lies, Report Notes
His social media posts quoted in Democratic report on Republicans’ “insurrection."
Mar 6th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Ron Johnson Pushes Conspiracies Ahead of Possible Third Term
The Senator has become a controversial figure as opponents queue up to run against him.
Mar 5th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
8.7% of State Now Fully Vaccinated
Next phase underway. Nation's addition of Johnson & Johnson one-shot vaccine will speed up efforts.
Mar 2nd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
GOP Bills Bar Transgender Athletes
Prevents them from competing with school teams that align with their gender identity.
Mar 2nd, 2021 by Laurel White
Hupy & Abraham Face Political Storm
Hupy’s donations to Ron Johnson attacked by Minocqua brewer and law firm losing business.
Mar 2nd, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
House Passes $1.9 Trillion Pandemic Bill
Wisconsin would get $5.5 billion in COVID-10 relief. Includes minimum wage hike.
Feb 27th, 2021 by Ariana Figueroa
Waukesha Republicans’ Pillow Paranoia
Pandering to its wacko-wing with My Pillow CEO’s movie falsely claiming election theft.
Feb 25th, 2021 by James Wigderson
Supreme Court Denies Trump’s Wisconsin Election Lawsuit
Lawsuit targeted 220,000 absentee ballots in Milwaukee and Dane counties.
Feb 22nd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
$15 Minimum Wage Would Help 831,000 State Workers
38% of Milwaukee workers would benefit from minimum wage hike, versus 22% nationally.
Feb 22nd, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
I’m Glad U.S. Will Again Welcome Immigrants
We are a family of Rohingya refugees. Being allowed to immigrate here saved our lives.
Feb 21st, 2021 by Abdul Hamid
The Hammer of Student Testing
Republican legislators may use tests as a way to force schools to reopen.
Feb 19th, 2021 by Terry Falk
State Passes 1 Million Vaccine Doses
More than 4% of the state's population have completed the two-dose vaccination program.
Feb 17th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
The Hoax Master of Wisconsin
Ron Johnson has become a national leader in hoaxes and conspiracy theories.
Feb 17th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
With Donald Trump It’s Never Over
His lawyers are still pushing election lawsuit, hoping for a Trump coup in 2024.
Feb 17th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Spindell Can Vote on Whether to Investigate Himself
Elections Commission member Robert Spindell one of 10 Republicans accused of election fraud.
Feb 17th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Biden Sells Pandemic Plan in Town Hall
Milwaukee chosen for his first official visit as president.
Feb 17th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
10 Republicans Accused of Voter Fraud
Meet the folks who wanted to overturn Wisconsin’s election. Legal complaint says they committed crimes.
Feb 16th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Urban Milwaukee Cited Three Times In Impeachment Trial
We're honored and have our members to thank.
Feb 16th, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee
Federal Health Insurance Marketplace Reopens
New three-month enrollment period for Affordable Care Act seeks more enrollees.
Feb 16th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
How The Republican Party Lost Control
Wisconsin was a hotbed for the far-right rebellion.
Feb 15th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Economist Urges $10 Minimum Wage
Professor says $15 too high, but state could take incremental steps.
Feb 14th, 2021 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter
Get COVID-19 Vaccine at Walgreens
New federal program will add to state's vaccine supply, should expand access.
Feb 12th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
U.S. Attorney Matthew Krueger Resigning
Resignation comes as part of Trump-Biden turnover.
Feb 12th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Pabst CEO on Biden’s Visit to the Theater
Gary Witt discusses preparing for the presidential visit, running an event venue during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Feb 12th, 2021 by Michael Horne
GOP Lawmakers Order Audit of State’s Election System
Republicans say they are responding to constituent concerns regarding the 2020 election.
Feb 12th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
How to Get Food Share Benefits
Biden’s executive order expands benefits. 5 things you need to know.
Feb 11th, 2021 by Matt Martinez
Where’s Joe Biden the Centrist?
No bipartisan moves, no centrist innovations so far from the president.
Feb 11th, 2021 by John Torinus
Lessons of the 1969 MATC Strike
How public employees beat the odds to create a union.
Feb 10th, 2021 by Michael Rosen and Charlie Dee
Democratic Assembly Candidates Trailed Biden
While state Republican candidates outperformed Trump. A problem for both parties.
Feb 10th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Clerks Urge Vaccines for Election Workers
35 election clerks in state say election workers 'essential,' push Evers to give them priority for vaccines.
Feb 10th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
County Running Out of CARES Act Funds
Report shows its entire $77 million allocation has been spent or will be claimed by costs already incurred.
Feb 9th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Biden Needs to Stop Federal Executions
More executions in Trump’s last six months than in previous 56 years of the presidency.
Feb 8th, 2021 by Gregory Humphrey
Ron Johnson’s Latest Conspiracy Theory
Senator now blaming House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for Capitol riot.
Feb 8th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Conservative Lawsuit Demands a Wolf Hunt
Hunter Nation says the rights of its 20,000 members violated by state ruling against wolf hunting.
Feb 7th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
The Good News About Vaccines
Despite some glitches, effort is going well. And early returns suggest they are very effective.
Feb 6th, 2021 by John Torinus
Giving Schools a Shot in the Arm
Vaccinating teachers would enable schools to reopen. But it’s not that simple.
Feb 6th, 2021 by Terry Falk
Baldwin Joins Call for Domestic Terrorism Investigation
Senate resolution expresses the "imminent and pervasive threat" of white supremacist terrorism.
Feb 4th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Why Republicans Oppose Mask Mandate
They say it’s about the governor exceeding his authority. So why not pass their own plan?
Feb 3rd, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
