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Biden Touts ‘Small Business Boom’ In Visit to Milwaukee
President hails record rise in Black-owned businesses in speech at WI Black Chamber of Commerce.
Dec 20th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Rep. Gallagher Climbs Green Bay Cell Tower
Climb comes after Gallagher, a Republican, voted against bill to bring $1 billion in broadband investment to state.
Aug 25th, 2023 by Joe Schulz
Because Of Income Levels, 12,200 In Wisconsin Will Have Student Loans Forgiven
Income-based repayment plans adjusted by Department of Education following court rejecting Biden's larger proposal.
Aug 25th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
National Issues Take Center Stage During GOP Debate in Milwaukee
Despite debate being in swing state, little touched on Wisconsin.
Aug 24th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk and Corrinne Hess
President Sells ‘Bidenomics’ In Visit To Milwaukee
Biden touts green jobs, low unemployment, rebuilding middle class in factory floor speech.
Aug 15th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
President Biden To Visit Milwaukee on Tuesday
President will tout "Bidenomics" in advance of GOP debate.
Aug 11th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
VP Kamala Harris Visits Wisconsin To Tout Nokia Bringing 200 Jobs To State
New jobs are a result of "Bidenomics" says VP at event with Secretary of Commerce, Sen. Baldwin.
Aug 3rd, 2023 by Evan Casey
City Unveils Latest Lead Lateral Plan
With added federal funding, Water Works can now replace more laterals each year, but which ones?
May 24th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
How Will AI Affect Next Election?
Artificial Intelligence could have a huge impact, ramping up disinformation in swing states like Wisconsin.
May 22nd, 2023 by Steven Walters
Milwaukee Faces Complicated Question On What Lead Pipes To Replace Next
Milwaukee Water Works hopes to grow replacements by almost 50% in 2024.
Feb 23rd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Speaks At White House Lead Summit, City Joins New Partnership
Wisconsin is part of new program aiming to increase pace of lead pipe replacement.
Jan 27th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Supply Chain Slows Lead Service Lines Replacement
Due to shortage of parts, city may complete only 900 of 1,100 planned 2022 replacements.
Nov 17th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Vice President Backs Abortion Fight
Kamala Harris visits Milwaukee, speaks to Democratic Attorneys General group, endorses Josh Kaul's lawsuit against abortion ban.
Sep 22nd, 2022 by Deneen Smith
Vice President Harris Will Visit Milwaukee
Harris coming Thursday to speak at Democratic Attorneys General conference, meet with local Latino leaders.
Sep 19th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
President To Visit Milwaukee On Labor Day
Biden will make his second presidential visit to city, attend Laborfest.
Aug 29th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Biden’s Infrastructure Czar Visits City, Touts Lead Lateral Funding
City has replaced 524 laterals this year, but Biden administration says that will greatly increase with federal funding.
Jul 13th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
$2 Million Grant Will Train Minorities, Help Replace Lead Laterals
Federal infrastructure funds help Milwaukee Water Works expand, diversify workforce.
May 31st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Karen Dettmer Leaving City For Federal Job
Interim Public Works Commissioner, former Water Works leader will join federal EPA.
Mar 23rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Governments Should Support Apprenticeship Program
Build Back Better funding can help assure more people of color become skilled laborers.
Feb 3rd, 2022 by Lindsay Blumer
Federal Funding for Lead Pipe Removal Likely a Year Away
But Milwaukee Water Works officials were encouraged by show of confidence from VP Harris.
Jan 26th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Will 10 Wisconsin Republicans Who Tried to Hijack 2020 Election Be Punished?
They submitted imposter Electoral College ballots to Congress.
Jan 14th, 2022 by Melanie Conklin
Milwaukee Reportedly One of Four RNC Finalists
After DNC was largely canceled, Republicans seriously considering Milwaukee.
Jan 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
6 Wisconsin Pols to Watch in 2022
Their decisions could decide what kind of year it is.
Jan 3rd, 2022 by Steven Walters
Voces Protests Change in Biden Bill
Build Back Better drops pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.
Nov 22nd, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
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
Johnson Race Now Rated a ‘Tossup’
Top political report finds race now closer as Johnson wins "Four Pinocchios" rating for misinformation on COVID-19
Jul 19th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Tammy Baldwin Is All About The Beer
Senator wins attention with Wisconsin beer, not for the first time.
Jun 22nd, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
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
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
New Mural Will Brighten Dark Intersection
City hires Tia Richardson to create vibrant work at 30th and Locust.
Apr 21st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
State Senate Beset by Culture Wars
Rush Limbaugh vs. Black history, LGBT protectors vs GOP objectors, the arguments get ugly.
Mar 17th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Honoring Limbaugh But Not Black History
Republican legislators back resolution to honor Rush, resist celebrating Black History Month.
Mar 9th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
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
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
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
State Legislature Has Most Women Lawmakers Ever
31% of state legislators are women.
Jan 22nd, 2021 by Laurel White
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
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
‘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
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
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
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
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
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
State Declares Biden Won Election
With recounts finished, Wisconsin Elections Commission's chair signed the official determination, and Gov. Evers certified the results.
Nov 30th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Recount an Insult to Minority Voters?
'Shameless' and part of a pattern of "blaming Black and brown voters," advocates say.
Nov 25th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Biden Supporters Celebrate Downtown
Hundreds gather at Zeidler Union Square. Organizers hail strong Black and Latinx voter turnout.
Nov 8th, 2020 by Ethan Duran
Wisconsin Reacts To Biden Victory
Gov. Evers says "we're returning kindness, respect, and compassion back to the White House."
Nov 7th, 2020 by Rachael Vasquez
Biden Brings His Message of Controlling COVID-19 to Milwaukee
Says Trump has "waived the white flag" and surrendered to the coronavirus.
Oct 31st, 2020 by Madeline Fox
Will BLM Movement Sway State Voters?
Both parties hope it will play to their advantage.
Oct 20th, 2020 by Bridgit Bowden
Amy Coney Barrett Is Not Pro-Life
She opposes Affordable Care Act and ignores guidelines for masks, social distancing.
Oct 18th, 2020 by Matt Rothschild
Healthcare Coverage, Protections At Risk
Race for president could decide if ACA ended and 54 million people lose protection.
Sep 30th, 2020 by Bill Kaplan
Trump Announces $13 Billion Farm Aid
The president announced the new relief during rally in Wisconsin.
Sep 18th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer
Pence to Janesville “The Choice is Clear”
Vice-president’s speech at Holiday Inn Conference Center says economy is on the ballot.
Sep 14th, 2020 by Shamane Mills
State Voters Less Undecided Than in 2016
Polls show Biden's lead in Wisconsin safer than Clinton's was in 2016. But how safe?
Sep 8th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Pence, Harris Campaign in Wisconsin
Republican Vice President, Democratic VP hopeful talk jobs, economy on Labor Day.
Sep 8th, 2020 by Shamane Mills
Trump and Barr Tour Kenosha
'These are not acts of peaceful protest, but really domestic terror,’ president declares.
Sep 2nd, 2020 by WPR Staff
Management Styles of Trump vs. Biden
A one-man band overseeing 4.4 million federal employees versus a true team leader.
Aug 30th, 2020 by John Torinus
Get Your DNC Memorabilia
Bobbleheads and buttons from the convention that wasn't.
Aug 25th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Will Biden’s DNC Snub Hurt Him In State?
Republicans gleeful. Is Biden's blowoff of Milwaukee convention Hillary-like or smartly strategic?
Aug 24th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Last Night Brings Little Exposure for Milwaukee
Tammy Baldwin and Tom Perez are only Milwaukee speakers Thursday.
Aug 20th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
With A “Holy Mackerel” Tony Evers Kicks Off DNC
Evers says Biden will bring civility, respect, empathy and kindness to White House.
Aug 19th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Harris Could Push Dems Towards Pragmatic Policies
On health care, immigration, free college tuition there are potential compromises.
Aug 18th, 2020 by John Torinus
Gwen Moore Gives 90 Second Convention Speech
Moore, first Wisconsin politician to speak, delivers high-energy speech.
Aug 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Could Biden Pick Baldwin for Vice President?
Tammy Baldwin still on Biden's short list, has survived considerable scrutiny.
Jun 15th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Democrats Offer Major Police Reform Plan
Baldwin, Moore, Pocan push bill stressing transparency, accountability, banning chokeholds, racial profiling.
Jun 9th, 2020 by Robin Bravender
Tiffany Wins Northwoods Special Election
Republican wins congressional race by 14 points, down from Trump’s 20 point margin in 2016.
May 13th, 2020 by Henry Redman
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
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
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
The Truth About Busing
Is Harris or Biden right? The impact of busing in Milwaukee and other cities.
Jul 11th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Kamala Is Dead Wrong on Busing
And the Milwaukee busing plan was a dramatic example of this.
Jul 8th, 2019 by George Mitchell
Hispanic Convention Should Draw 20,000 People
League of United Latin American Citizens will celebrate 90th anniversary with July convention held in Milwaukee.
May 15th, 2019 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz
Bernie Sanders Campaigns in Madison
“It is about all of us — not me, us — transforming this country.”
Apr 13th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Evers’ Approval, Disapproval Rises in Poll
But big majority in MU poll says Legislature not cooperating with governor and support him on most issues.
Apr 11th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Democrats Court Packing Plan Is Unwise
Some presidential candidates support changing Supreme Court’s size. Why it's a bad idea.
Mar 31st, 2019 by Casey Hoff
Abolish ICE
Wisconsin congressman Mark Pocan is right: the immigration agency cannot be fixed.
Jul 17th, 2018 by Alan Talaga
