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Wisconsin Gets Failing Grades in Tobacco Control
American Lung Association says Wisconsin behind others, still has legal sale age of 18.
Feb 2nd, 2026 by Steph Conquest-Ware
We Energies Plans New Gas-Fired Power Plant
Kenosha County project could emit 590,000 tons in greenhouse gas per year.
Dec 10th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
Bill Would Allow New Bars To Offer Indoor Cigar, Pipe Smoking
City of Milwaukee could support the bill, but raised questions over regulation.
Oct 19th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
District Attorney Races Often Uncontested
Only 7 of 71 seats in state contested in 2020. Impacts criminal justice reform.
Jun 1st, 2021 by Bridgit Bowden
ACLU Calls for National Search for Tosa Police Chief
Police department 'must repair its relationship with many community members.’
Feb 23rd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Wisconsin is ‘Late to the Pot Party’
Marijuana prohibition currently produces racially disparate drug arrests, costs the state millions.
Feb 11th, 2021 by Matt Rothschild
ACLU Blasts Tosa on Records Fees
Police considering high fees to discourage open record requests is a “red flag” of bad intentions.
Nov 28th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Can Police Be Defunded?
Milwaukee spends 125 times more on cops than violence prevention. Chief Morales fights call to change funding priorities.
Jul 26th, 2020 by Allison Dikanovic
Some Wore Masks, Some Didn’t
Long lines at city’s polling places discourage many who walk away.
Apr 8th, 2020 by Edgar Mendez
Pandemic Forces State Prisons to Adapt
Evers halts admissions, DOC implements measures to minimize the risk.
Mar 23rd, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Most Muni Court Pot Cases Charged Blacks in 2019
39% of city’s population is charged with 77% of Municipal Court’s pot possession cases.
Jan 27th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
Morales Blames ACLU Suit for Traffic Ticket Drop
Police Chief says stop-and-frisk settlement caused decline. But some question this.
Nov 18th, 2019 by Gretchen Schuldt
Groups Urge Yes Vote on Legal Pot
ACLU, MICAH, WJI, several legislators back advisory referendum to legalize marijuana.
Nov 2nd, 2018 by Edgar Mendez
Secrecy Hides State Legislators’ Actions
Anonymous budget amendments and "Body Snatcher” bills reward special interests, limit public input.
Oct 30th, 2018 by CV Vitolo-Haddad and Dee J. Hall
ACLU Attempts to End Stop-And-Frisk Policing
While at the same time, President Trump praises stop-and-frisk policing.
Oct 18th, 2018 by Edgar Mendez
Police Use Armored Vehicle To Serve Warrant
West Allis police use tank-like vehicle to serve warrant on Milwaukee’s north side, residents upset, officials complain.
Aug 31st, 2018 by Edgar Mendez
Community Groups Want Say On Police Chief
In search for new chief, pushing for a candidate committed to community relations.
Jan 13th, 2018 by Jabril Faraj
Blacks Slammed by Municipal Court Fines
73% of municipal court fines hit city’s African Americans, totals $23 million over four years.
Nov 4th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
Blacks Bear Brunt of Pot Arrests
New study shows blacks are 39% of city’s population but 72% of arrests for marijuana possession.
Mar 24th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
Impact of City Reduction in Marijuana Fine?
Local leaders offer different views on new city ordinance lowering maximum fine for pot possession to just $50.
Jun 11th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez
City Considers Lowering Penalties for Marijuana
Study shows 86% of those convicted of pot possession are African American.
May 31st, 2015 by Edgar Mendez
Black Men Face Unequal Enforcement of Marijuana Laws
While the nation moves towards legalization, Wisconsin fills its jails with black men arrested for marijuana possession.
Aug 12th, 2014 by Edgar Mendez
