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Bowen Will Run For Lieutenant Governor
Rep. David Bowen joins Lena Taylor, Sara Rodriguez in Democratic primary.
Nov 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene and Graham Kilmer
DNR Will Fund Projects Reducing Diesel Emissions
$320,000 in grants from EPA will be awarded by the state's environmental regulator.
Nov 12th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Is Nelson ’22 Like Feingold ’92?
Tom Nelson is dark horse in Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. But don’t count him out.
Nov 5th, 2021 by Dave Cieslewicz
Lt. Gov. Barnes Leads Fundraising in Senate Democratic Primary
Barnes raised more than $1 million since launching his campaign this summer.
Oct 19th, 2021 by Laurel White
New Mural, Peace Tree Unveiled at Pulaski Playfield
Effort designed to encourage social unity, environmental consciousness and youth empowerment.
Oct 11th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Lena Taylor Is Running For Lieutenant Governor
Veteran state senator would be first Black woman to hold the position.
Oct 4th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Elizabeth Warren Endorses Barnes for U.S. Senate
A high-profile endorsement in Democratic primary with nine candidates.
Sep 15th, 2021 by Laurel White
Plan Offers Alternative To Expanded I-94
Groups back repairing freeway, second BRT line, possible commuter rail, other projects.
Sep 14th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Democrats Face High Profile Races in 2022
Experts say elections will test strength of state Democratic Party.
Sep 7th, 2021 by Laurel White
Evers’ Search for Lt. Governor Hits Snag
His top choices to run for post don't seem to be interested.
Aug 31st, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Activist Steven Olikara Joins US Senate Race
He’s the ninth Democrat running for seat held by Republican Ron Johnson.
Aug 17th, 2021 by Laurel White
State Emergency Management Administrator Enters U.S. Senate Race
Darrell Williams joins the race for the seat held by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson.
Aug 7th, 2021 by Laurel White
Milwaukee Missed Golden Opportunity with Bucks Championship
A 1% sales tax would have generated new revenue for parks and public transit.
Aug 5th, 2021 by David Salmon, Nick DeMarsh, Caressa Givens and James Davies
Poll Shows Barnes Leads Among Milwaukee Democrats
Getting 39% of Milwaukee County Democratic vote. Alex Lasry polled at only 4%.
Aug 3rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Larson Drops Out of Senate Race, Endorses Barnes
Eight candidates remain in race, including Godlewski, Lasry and Nelson.
Aug 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
The Race Is On For Lt. Governor
The last time there was no incumbent, back in 2010, nine candidates ran for the position.
Jul 26th, 2021 by Steven Walters
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
Chantia Lewis Enters U.S. Senate Race
Milwaukee alderwoman is ninth candidate in the race to replace Ron Johnson.
Jul 21st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Mandela Barnes Enters Senate Race
Long-rumored run by Lt. Governor becomes official and targets Ron Johnson.
Jul 20th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers, Johnson Rake In Campaign Funds
Outpacing challengers, Evers raises $5 million and Johnson $1.2 million in first half of 2021.
Jul 18th, 2021 by Laurel White
Alderwoman Chantia Lewis For U.S. Senate?
Website appears, and quickly disappears.
Jul 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Announces Reelection Bid
Speech at state Democratic convention touts education spending and new Foxconn contract.
Jun 6th, 2021 by Laurel White
Chris Larson Files To Run for U.S. Senate
State senator hopes to make move to Washington.
May 25th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Will Run For Reelection
But will Barnes be his running mate? If not, who will Evers pick?
May 18th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Nurses Call For Union Rights at Capitol Rally
'We were deeply betrayed at all levels of power while drowning in... dying patients.’
May 10th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Dem Leaders Promote Climate Action
Gov. Evers, Lt. Gov. Barnes advocate for budget provisions, federal spending.
Apr 22nd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Hot Democratic Contest for U.S. Senate
Several impressive candidates looking to defeat Ron Johnson. Who's the front runner?
Apr 19th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Evers, Advocates Discuss Justice System Reform, Legalizing Pot
Evers budget includes major reforms and legalizing medical and recreational marijuana.
Apr 17th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Godlewski Will Run for U.S. Senate
State Treasurer is fourth Democrat to announce for seat held by Ron Johnson.
Apr 14th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Parties Bash Heads on State Budget
Evers budget and Republican proposals are miles apart. A compromise won’t be easy.
Apr 12th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Lt. Gov. Barnes Gets First Vaccine Shot
Vaccinated at North Division, not far from where first outbreak of COVID-19 occurred last year.
Apr 6th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
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
Governor’s Climate Change Report Offers Warning
The details of how state has changed in just 15 year are remarkable.
Mar 28th, 2021 by Charlie Mitchell
Racial Bias Found in Pot Prosecutions
Black Wisconsinites 4.3% more likely to be prosecuted for pot possession, new study finds.
Mar 22nd, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Local Running Group Gets National Coverage
F.E.A.R. MKE turning heads, integrating running world, gaining a following.
Mar 9th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Pushes Funding to Help Schools Change Mascots
“If it's not a financial issue,” why won’t schools change race-based mascots? he asks.
Mar 2nd, 2021 by Megan Hart
Alex Lasry Files To Run for Senate
Bucks VP is one of many Democrats interested in seat.
Feb 16th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
GOP Lawmakers Blasted for Racial Disparities Task Force Comments
Email from Majority Leader Jim Steineke to Assembly Speaker Robin Vos showed little expectation of producing actual legislation.
Feb 5th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Myers Bill Ends No-Knock Search Warrants
Wisconsin was the first to legalize this and Milwaukee legislator wants state to be first to end it.
Feb 3rd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
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
Barnes Rips Kenosha DA On Blake Shooting
A non-prosecuting DA "as negligent as the officers,” Lt. Governor charges.
Jan 6th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
State Needs Climate Change Flooding Plan
Governor’s Task Force on Climate Change lays out the changes and challenges state faces.
Dec 26th, 2020 by Dr. Anna Haines and Yaron Miller
Coalition Forming Around State’s Climate Goals
Agriculture industry, environmental advocates and political leaders share goals of Climate Change Task Force report.
Dec 17th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
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
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
Evers Recall Effort Fails
Organizer says recall fell short of 668,000 signatures required.
Oct 26th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Recall Effort Claims Enough Signatures
But organizer won’t give exact number, brags about misleading the media.
Oct 20th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
“Think I’m Doing This for My Health?”
Trump comes to Janesville. "We win Wisconsin, we win the whole ballgame."
Oct 18th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer
Barnes Urges Social Distancing to Slow COVID-19 Spread
The lieutenant governor says people need to exercise caution heading into cold weather.
Oct 2nd, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Film Details Disenfranchisement in Wisconsin
Documentary chronicles the human cost of gerrymandering.
Sep 24th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Lt. Gov Mandela Barnes Wants You To Fill Out Census
Failure to do so will cost $13,000 per resident in next decade. Deadline is September 30th.
Sep 21st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Rebecca Kleefisch Will Run for Governor
Former Lt. Governor hasn’t announced, but is clearly organizing for 2022 campaign.
Sep 21st, 2020 by Steven Walters
A Q+A with Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes
Members can join in as we chat with Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes about issues of the day.
Sep 7th, 2020 by Urban Milwaukee
Did Kenosha Cops Push Protesters Toward Militia?
So says militia member after two people killed by armed civilian. Pattern seen in other cities.
Sep 6th, 2020 by Dee J. Hall
Thousands March With Blake Family in Kenosha
Lt. Governor Barnes, Rep. Gwen Moore join march for justice one week after Jacob Blake shot seven times by officer.
Aug 31st, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Recall Effort Launched Against Evers
Organizers oppose his policies on pandemic and Kenosha unrest.
Aug 30th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Trump Says Evers Accepts Federal Troops
But Evers says he’s authorized more Wisconsin guard troops as officials argue over what should be done.
Aug 26th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
A Q+A with Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes
Members can join in as we chat with Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes about issues of the day.
Aug 25th, 2020 by Urban Milwaukee
Evers, Vos Battle Over Jacob Blake Shooting
Governor demands legislative special session on police reforms. Vos accuses Evers of “dictating liberal policies”.
Aug 25th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Evers Calls for Special Session on Policing
In wake of Kenosha shooting calls for legislative session on police accountability, transparency.
Aug 24th, 2020 by Megan Hart
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
Mayor Gives Welcome Remarks On Night Two
"These are not conventional times," says Barrett in opening convention proceedings.
Aug 18th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Nine Election Takeaways
Big turnout, delayed votes, new faces in the Assembly and the Constitution Party.
Aug 12th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Democrats Release List of DNC Speakers
Big names like Obama, Sanders, Clinton to speak virtually, state pols like Evers, Baldwin to orate in person.
Aug 11th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Many Back Ramon for Register of Deeds
Appointed by Evers in 2019 to fill the vacant office, he has racked up many endorsements.
Aug 9th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Town Hall Discusses Urgency of Climate Crisis
The virtual town hall was held by Lt. Gov. Barnes and Sen. Baldwin.
Aug 1st, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Karofsky Swearing In During 100-Mile Run
New Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice will take oath 35 miles into a 100-mile ultramarathon.
Jul 28th, 2020 by Henry Redman
Legislature Hasn’t Met in 100 Days
No action since April 15 on pandemic, police reform, budget shortfalls.
Jul 26th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Legislature Unlikely to Respond to BLM Movement Soon
Republican controlled state legislature shows no signs of convening to respond to the growing movement for police reform.
Jul 11th, 2020 by Laurel White
Barnes Holds First Climate Change Conversation
The Lt. Gov. said citizens "called on elected officials to act."
Jun 26th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Barnes Calls on Wisconsin to Tackle Climate Change
The Lt. Gov. says, "we cannot afford to let the gravity of the crisis paralyze us."
Jun 20th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Evers Introduces Police Reform Legislation
Bills banning police use of chokeholds, no-knock warrants part of legislative package.
Jun 20th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
Juneteenth Flag Flies Over City Hall Complex
City flies flag for the first time as county and state follow suit.
Jun 19th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Juneteenth Flags Will Fly at Capitol, City Office Building For First Time
Move is part of growing recognition for holiday.
Jun 18th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Supreme Court Salvages DACA Protections
A narrow majority overturns Trump administration's revocation of DACA.
Jun 18th, 2020 by Allison Stevens
State, City Elected Officials Call for Police Reform
Activists, Alders, lawmakers and the governor are calling for policy changes.
Jun 5th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Many Milwaukee Leaders Support Protests
Community leaders, politicians release statements, Common Council calls for Milwaukee Police reforms.
Jun 2nd, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Governor’s Climate Change Task Force Meets
Third meeting on zoom. Policy recommendations expected by October 31.
May 24th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Legislature Should ‘Step Up’ Barnes Says
Take action to protect our health, end patchwork of pandemic rules, Lieutenant Governor urges.
May 19th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Politicos Respond to Safer At Home Ruling
Politicians, lobbyists and activists fall back on party line in attacking or praising decision.
May 14th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Erik Gunn, Isiah Holmes and Henry Redman
Legislative Black Caucus Addresses Pandemic
State’s black communities lack healthcare, economic relief and accurate information.
May 4th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Health Clinics To Offer Drive-Thru Tests
350 tests per day by 5 community centers including drive-thu tests handled by Wisconsin National Guard.
Apr 27th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
What’s Life Like Inside State’s Prisons?
Contrasting state's official description vs. inmate’s account of prison life during pandemic.
Apr 13th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
Common Council Candidates
Ten contested races could reshape 15-member council.
Apr 4th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
How Will State Party Pick DNC Delegates?
Complicated formula to assure geographic, gender, racial balance for 84 delegates.
Mar 9th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Shooting at Molson Coors Left 6 Dead, Including Gunman
Law enforcement and elected officials lament the tragedy.
Feb 27th, 2020 by WPR Staff
Common Council Races
Six of 15 Common Council seats feature three or more candidates.
Feb 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Gerrymandering Has Racial Bias, Evers Says
Black disenfranchisement still happening, governor declares at Black History Month event.
Feb 4th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Voces de La Frontera Mobilizing Voters
Effort for 2020 builds on 2016, when it recruited 5,600 Latinx voters, 67% of them new voters.
Feb 4th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Nath Kicked Out Of Voces Event
In interview with Urban Milwaukee, Nath gives her version of events.
Feb 3rd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Redistricting Fight Is One Year Away
So why are Evers and Democrats putting spotlight on it now?
Feb 3rd, 2020 by Steven Walters
Why The Census Matters to Milwaukee
What you need to know about the Census and why it matters to state, nation.
Feb 3rd, 2020 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz
GOP Gerrymandering and School Choice
Republicans proclaim vouchers for minorities while seeking ways to disenfranchise their votes.
Jan 30th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
DNC Chair Talks Healthcare in Milwaukee
Chair Tom Perez is touring 2020 battle ground states discussing health care.
Jan 17th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
500 Media Members Get DNC Preview
Officials host national media for first look at city and convention venues.
Jan 7th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
State Residents Cross Border for Legal Pot
Hundreds of Wisconsin buyers heading to Illinois now that it has legalized marijuana.
Jan 3rd, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Back From Madrid, Barnes Pushes Climate Policy
Lt. Governor attended international climate conference, envisions state as a climate policy leader.
Dec 30th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Who Lost the City Residency Rule?
Lena Taylor blames Mayor Barrett. But did she fight the state law killing residency?
Nov 27th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Evers Commits to Paris Climate Accords
Lt. Gov. Barnes joins a call with experts and city leaders ahead of UN COP25.
Nov 25th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
