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Is Baldwin Vulnerable? Or Unbeatable?
The pundits disagree. And who is the likely Republican opponent?
May 9th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Tammy Baldwin Will Run for Reelection
Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator makes it official, she will seek third term.
Apr 12th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
State Will Get $139 Million Federal Funds for Water Infrastructure
Around $81 million will be set aside for replacement of lead pipes.
Apr 9th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Baldwin, Crowley Promote Foreclosure-to-Affordable Housing Program
$8 million in funding will rehab tax-foreclosed homes for sale at affordable prices.
Apr 7th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
17 Election Winners and Losers
Beyond the election results, who were the other people, groups and trends that won or lost?
Apr 5th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Sen. Baldwin Pushes For Health Care Coverage For Those Leaving Jail
Medicaid loophole leaves vulnerable people released from incarceration without immediate coverage.
Mar 31st, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Will David Clarke Take On Tammy Baldwin?
"America's Sheriff" may run against Democratic U.S. Senator, national story suggests.
Mar 14th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Will The Real Paul Ryan Stand Up?
What his tarnished stature as Fox News board member reveals about the once golden GOP leader.
Mar 14th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Will Mike Gallagher Challenge Baldwin?
U.S. Senator Baldwin seeks reelection in 2024. Republican Rep. Gallagher's star turn in Washington helps build his profile.
Mar 13th, 2023 by Steven Walters
‘Living Breakwater’ Would Protect Harbor
Harbor District, partnering with city, wins grant to design wetland habitat structure.
Mar 8th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
State Sees Rise in Child Labor Complaints
Part of a national trend. 'This is not a 19th century problem — this is a today problem.'
Mar 6th, 2023 by Joe Schulz
State Expects $25 Million Federal EPA Funds for PFAS Cleanup
$5 billion from bipartisan infrastructure law will address toxic impact of 'forever chemicals.'
Feb 18th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
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
Evers, Vos Seek Legacy-Defining Wins
Both are signaling they want to work together. Both want to make history, leave a legacy.
Jan 9th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Federal Spending Bill Includes $10.8 Million For Milwaukee County
Crowley says Baldwin and Moore fought 'tooth and nail' to secure funding.
Jan 6th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Feds Buying $350 Million Great Lakes Icebreaker
Part of $858 billion defense bill. Endorsed by Sen. Baldwin and Rep. Gallagher as way to improve Wisconsin shipping.
Dec 22nd, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Milwaukee Believes Census Didn’t Count 15,800 Residents
City submitting formal challenge with more than $21 million in federal aid on the line.
Dec 20th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Baldwin Calls on Biden To Require Rail Sick Days
Joins 14 senators, Rep. Mark Pocan, 51 other House members asking for executive order.
Dec 13th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Baldwin Proposes Federal Travel Funding For Abortion Seekers
But abortion rights advocates say bill unlikely to get through Congress.
Dec 12th, 2022 by Bridgit Bowden
Five of Eight Wisconsin Congressional Representatives Vote For Defense of Marriage Act
Three Democrats joined by Republicans Steil and Gallagher.
Dec 9th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
LGBTQ+ Advocates Say Sen. Baldwin’s Marriage Act Is A Relief
But concern still expressed over narrow support, religious exemptions.
Dec 2nd, 2022 by Gaby Vinick
Legislators Tackle National Guard Sexual Misconduct
Years of reported mishandling leads to bipartisan legislative effort.
Nov 22nd, 2022 by Christina Lieffring
Sen. Baldwin Says Same-Sex Marriage Bill Will Be Passed After Thanksgiving
Senate passed bill Wednesday, House action still needed.
Nov 18th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Barnes Urges Supporters To Keep Fighting for Change
Lt. Governor who lost US Senate race thanks supporters in speech at Sherman Phoenix.
Nov 9th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Obama Says Evers, Barnes Will ‘Fight For You’
In Milwaukee former president warns future of democracy hinges on 2022 election.
Oct 30th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Secretary of Labor Tours Milwaukee Wind Turbine Manufacturer
Ingeteam expects to grow Milwaukee operation as part of recently-passed Inflation Reduction Act.
Oct 27th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Mandela Barnes Attempts to Reframe Senate Race
Republicans have blitzed Barnes with negative advertising.
Oct 11th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Johnson and Barnes Show Clear Differences in First Debate
Candidates discussed marijuana, bail reform, Milwaukee crime, gay marriage, gun control and more.
Oct 8th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Sen. Ron Johnson Attacks Milwaukee Elections
While calling for an end to "division and anger," Johnson levies attack on Milwaukee's vote counting
Oct 4th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Baldwin, Grothman and Fitzgerald Want Action Against Chinese Company
Bipartisan call comes after Wisconsin company was awarded $106 million in intellectual property theft lawsuit.
Oct 2nd, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Johnson Has Long Opposed Abortion
He celebrated overthrow of Roe and cosponsored 6 bills over 8 years to restrict abortions.
Sep 25th, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
State’s Suicide Hotline Gets 6k Calls in First Month
Department of Health Services launched suicide and crisis line July 16.
Aug 23rd, 2022 by Evan Casey
Conservationists Seek to Restore State’s Bird Habitat
Goal is to restore nearly 300,000 acres to nurture at least 10 marsh bird species.
Aug 22nd, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
MCTS Adds 73 New Clean-Diesel Buses To Fleet
MCTS working to replace more than 200 aging buses by 2024.
Aug 19th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
State’s Democrats Warn More Federal Help Needed to Fight Monkeypox
Letter from Baldwin, others requests more vaccines and health care.
Aug 17th, 2022 by Hope Kirwan
Legislature Taking Up Sexual Misconduct in National Guard
New committee will propose policies for handling sexual misconduct cases.
Aug 11th, 2022 by Leah Treidler
Federal Inflation Bill Could Boost Renewable Energy Transition
Clean energy advocates applaud tax credits for new infrastructure, electric vehicles.
Aug 9th, 2022 by Hope Kirwan
Tammy Baldwin’s Big Moment
Wisconsin’s Democratic U.S. Senator leads the way toward bipartisan deal on marriage equality.
Jul 31st, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
Sen. Johnson Will Support Same Sex Marriage
Says Respect for Marriage Act 'unnecessary’ but won’t oppose bill.
Jul 23rd, 2022 by Deneen Smith
Why Steil Supported Same Sex Marriage
Rep. Bryan Steil is only Republican in state to support House bill, as his party swings ever further right.
Jul 20th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
County Must Decide On North-South BRT
Project could be transformative, but $148 million price tag nearly twice that of East-West BRT.
Jul 19th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Why Nicholson Quit The Governor’s Race
Did Uihlein pull his funding? And which candidate for governor will benefit?
Jul 12th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
What’s That Big, New Tower at The Port?
Largest port investment in 60 years is beginning to materialize. See it from the Hoan Bridge.
Jul 8th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Offers Clemency For Doctors Prosecuted for Providing Abortions
Governor made commitment during keynote speech of the state Democratic Party Convention.
Jun 27th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
State Leaders React to Overturning of Roe
Republicans celebrate, Democrats say they are ‘heartbroken’
Jun 25th, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
Gregory Haanstad Named U.S Attorney
Nominee, if confirmed, would get second term as U.S. Attorney and top prosecutor for Southeast Wisconsin.
Jun 7th, 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
Gerrymandering For Personal Gain
Republican redistricting put Fitzgerald brothers in separate congressional districts. Democrats put them back together again.
May 29th, 2022 by Peter Cameron
Johnson Chided For Opposing Restaurant Aid
Senator’s opposition helps kill federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund.
May 23rd, 2022 by Christina Lieffring
Democrats Must Listen to Rural Wisconsin
Evers and Baldwin have shown the way, winning some rural areas.
May 16th, 2022 by Bill Kaplan
Baldwin Touts PFAS Funds, Hopes For More
Senator visits La Crosse, where $3.7M federal funding will help remove PFAS pollutant from wells.
May 16th, 2022 by Hope Kirwan
How Alex Lasry Rose in the Polls
Labor support, personal wealth helps Bucks exec in Democratic primary for US Senator.
May 3rd, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Sexism And The Marquette Poll
Should pollsters test respondents agreement with statements deriding women?
Apr 30th, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
6 Wisconsin Tribes Oppose Bill Scrapping Wolf Protections
Senators Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson sponsor bill to lift federal wolf protections.
Apr 28th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Doug La Follette Faces Primary Challenge for Secretary of State
Alexia Sabor, Chair of Dane County Democratic Party, running for Secretary of State.
Apr 22nd, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
Bernie Sanders Supports Pabst Unionization
Pabst Theater Group CEO Gary Witt donated to Sanders' presidential campaigns.
Apr 21st, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Thompson Won’t Run For Governor
Former governor, 80, could have shaken up the Republican primary.
Apr 18th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
New Mayor Offers Upbeat Inaugural Address
A who's who crowd cheers Johnson's vision of improved public safety and family-supporting jobs
Apr 13th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Right-Wing Money Helps Elect Appeals Court Judge
Uihleins and outside groups spend $450,000 to elect Maria Lazar.
Apr 9th, 2022 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Baldwin Blasts FDA Consultant For Pharma Ties
McKinsey & Company consulted for federal drug regulators and opioid manufacturers.
Apr 7th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Mental Health Emergency Center’s Opening Delayed
Partnership of county and four major health systems pushes opening to September, cites need to hire specialized staff.
Apr 5th, 2022 by Matt Martinez
Pabst Theater Group Workers Want A Union
Workers at its five venues organizing with Milwaukee Area Service and Hospitality Workers.
Apr 5th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Baldwin, Pocan Deliver for Wisconsin
Both among top members of Congress in getting earmarked federal spending for this state.
Apr 4th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
New Facility for Emergency Mental Health
Sen. Baldwin helped secure $2.5 million for joint venture by county and area health systems.
Apr 3rd, 2022 by Christine Hatfield
Local Races Attract Out-Of-State Super PACs
They spent $248,000 on 18 candidates in city, county races in state’s spring election.
Mar 29th, 2022 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Senate Action Possible on Prescription Drug Prices, Baldwin Says
Some GOP support needed to gain 60 votes for bill to lower drug prices.
Mar 29th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Ron Johnson Abandons Ukraine. Again
Votes against $13.6 billion in economic and military aid for embattled country.
Mar 21st, 2022 by Bill Kaplan
Congress Extends Streetcar Grant
Extended deadline for spending grant allows city to finish streetcar line through delayed Couture tower.
Mar 16th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Media Groups Lobby for Tax Breaks
Should companies who buy ads from state broadcasters, newspapers get 50% tax credit?
Mar 15th, 2022 by Mike Nichols
Pocan Accuses Johnson of Homophobia
Congressman assails senator for opposing brother’s nomination to federal court, past comments on gays.
Mar 15th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Thompson Weighs Fifth Run for Governor
Could stand out as the moderate in a five-candidate Republican primary.
Mar 14th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Baldwin Keeps the Wolves At Bay
Her vote to oppose federal protection of wolves is smart politics.
Mar 12th, 2022 by Dave Cieslewicz
Don’t Forget About the Climate Crisis
Biden and Congress must act. The future of our nation and our state depend on it.
Mar 11th, 2022 by Pam Fendt
America’s Black Holocaust Museum Reopens To Great Fanfare
Packed event 14 years in the making is just the beginning says CEO.
Feb 25th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Johnson Blasted For Stance on Lost Jobs
Oshkosh Defense will build US Postal Service vehicles in South Carolina, not Wisconsin.
Feb 7th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer
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
Can Nicholson Beat Kleefisch?
Democrats are thrilled about what could be a bruising Republican primary for governor.
Feb 2nd, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Private Equity Firms Want To Buy Kohl’s
Analysts say it could spell disaster for metro area company.
Jan 31st, 2022 by Rob Mentzer
Primary For Governor Continues Century-Old Reform
This was the first state to hold primary elections. Kleefisch vs. Nicholson is latest example.
Jan 31st, 2022 by Steven Walters
Johnson Doubles Down Against Child Care Aid
Taking care of children isn't 'society's responsibility,’ Senator insists.
Jan 28th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer
Nicholson Enters Race For Governor
Will face Kleefisch in Republican primary. He called her ‘dumb as a bag of hammers.’
Jan 28th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
State School Boards ‘Consider’ Leaving National Association
19 states quit National Association of School Boards after it requested federal policing of board meetings.
Jan 25th, 2022 by Terry Falk
Democrats Push Abortion Rights Bill
Without Roe, old state law would prevail, making abortion a felony, with penalty of up to 6 years in prison
Jan 24th, 2022 by Melanie Conklin
Tommy Thompson Won’t Rule Out Another Run for Governor
Thompson served four terms as governor from 1987 to 2001. He recently served as interim UW-System president.
Jan 13th, 2022 by Henry Redman
It Could Be Many Weeks Before Barrett Goes to Luxembourg
Barrett resignation expected by Dec. 28. Mayor has never been to Luxembourg.
Dec 17th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Biden Appoints Milwaukee Judge William Pocan to Federal Bench
Pocan would be first openly gay judge in 7th Circuit.
Dec 17th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Tom Barrett Confirmed as Ambassador to Luxembourg, Resignation Expected
Special election for mayor will occur April 5.
Dec 16th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Tommy Thompson For Governor?
He might welcome an overture from Republican Party. And add depth to 2022 campaign.
Dec 12th, 2021 by John Torinus
Lawyers Caution Against Changing Bail System
Waukesha parade killings spark calls for higher bail, more punitive pretrial detention.
Dec 5th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Baldwin, Johnson Urge People Not to Exploit Waukesha Tragedy
Rare joint press release asks outside groups not to politicize situation.
Nov 29th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
‘No Thanksgiving Without immigrants’
Advocates in Wisconsin call on congressional Democrats to deliver a pathway to citizenship.
Nov 25th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Biden Delivers For Wisconsin
Bipartisan infrastructure bill gives state $8 billion for roads, bridges, transit, broadband and much more.
Nov 23rd, 2021 by Bill Kaplan
‘We Are All In This Together’
Waukesha unites in wake of tragedy at holiday parade.
Nov 23rd, 2021 by Shamane Mills and Diane Bezucha
After Rittenhouse, Expect More Vigilantes
Self defense laws and lack of gun control at issue. Is reform possible?
Nov 22nd, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
State Democrats Have a Rural Problem
But Evers and Baldwin did better than Biden or Clinton in rural Wisconsin.
Nov 18th, 2021 by Bill Kaplan
Barrett Appears Before U.S. Senate
Mayor's nomination as Ambassador to Luxembourg reviewed by Senate committee.
Nov 2nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Democrats Pressured on Immigration Reform
Voces de la Frontera and allies picket Sen. Tammy Baldwin.
Oct 31st, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Construction Starts on Biggest Port Project In More Than 60 Years
Milwaukee project intended to make Wisconsin export hub for ethanol byproduct.
Oct 13th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
GOP Legislators Push To Continue Gerrymandering
Pushing for redistricting to diverge from current districts as little as possible.
Sep 29th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin and Henry Redman
Activists Demand Eviction Protection For All
Milwaukee tenants union joins national call for rental assistance, eviction moratorium.
Sep 28th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
