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Public Schools Fight for Funding
MPS, other public school districts have gotten no federal CARES funding while choice and charter schools get millions.
Jul 21st, 2020 by Terry Falk
Biden Can Win Wisconsin
His state staff, money raised and poll results all bode well.
Jul 20th, 2020 by Bill Kaplan
What Should Next Pandemic Aid Bill Include?
State’s Democrats, Republicans disagree on who needs federal help and how much is needed.
Jul 20th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Mike Pence’s Unreality Show
The Vice President loves us. That’s why he keeps coming back to Wisconsin.
Jul 19th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
Newly Out Legislator Sees Hope
Rep. Greta Neubauer joins a growing list of out LGBTQ legislators around the country.
Jul 18th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Zamarripa Defends Her Double Dipping
Alderwoman will collect second full-time salary as state legislator for eight months.
Jul 14th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin’s Wealth Gap Grows Worse
Pandemic devastates lower and middle class while billionaires get wealthier.
Jul 13th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Baldwin Bill Pushes Transitional Jobs
Pandemic dramatizes long-term issue of job shortages, issue pushed by policy analyst David Riemer.
Jul 13th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Baldwin Calls For Federal Safety Rules for Businesses
Uniformity needed, state-by-state pandemic rules leave businesses on "uneven playing field,” senator charges.
Jul 1st, 2020 by Allison Winter
UW Tests Tommy’s Legacy As a ‘Builder”
Former governor has huge legacy of bipartisan success, but leading UW won’t be easy.
Jun 29th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Milwaukee County Headed for Record Overdoses in 2020
By March the county was significantly ahead of 2019 in the number of deaths.
Jun 19th, 2020 by Edgar Mendez
Supreme Court Salvages DACA Protections
A narrow majority overturns Trump administration's revocation of DACA.
Jun 18th, 2020 by Allison Stevens
Five Definitions of “Defunding Police”
What could it mean? We ask some experts.
Jun 15th, 2020 by Steven Walters
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
Does Your Congressperson Support Police Reform?
The positions of Wisconsin's congressional delegation on police reform.
Jun 12th, 2020 by Megan Hart
Democrats Offer Major Police Reform Plan
Baldwin, Moore, Pocan push bill stressing transparency, accountability, banning chokeholds, racial profiling.
Jun 9th, 2020 by Robin Bravender
Wisconsin’s Lousy Record for Women in Politics
Two politicos talk about getting more women in elected offices.
May 31st, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Workers Concerned About Safety During Reopening
As many are called back to work, there are more questions than answers about their safety.
May 29th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Ron Johnson Rolls Over For Trump
Firing of inspector generals undermines balance of power, Romney charges. No problem, Johnson says.
May 26th, 2020 by Bill Kaplan
National Guard COVID-19 Funding at Stake
Trump considering cuts, officials in Wisconsin, other states urge him to continue funding.
May 24th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Baldwin Requests Funding to Study Opioid Crisis
Sen. Tammy Baldwin is behind a push for better data collection and monitoring of opioid use
May 22nd, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Biden Virtually Campaigning in Rural Wisconsin
The former Vice President held a virtual round-table on rural issues with Rep. Ron Kind of Lacrosse.
May 21st, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
Baldwin Calls for Meat Industry Protections
29 Democratic senators demand that Trump administration address worker safety.
May 18th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Wisconsin Relaxes Food Stamps Rules
Residents using SNAP benefits can now buy groceries online.
May 16th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
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
Kaul, Unions Push Meatpacking Safety Rules
Kaul among 20 state attorneys general pushing Trump for tougher regulations.
May 13th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
GOP Inaction Cost Wisconsin $25 Million
Already depleted unemployment trust fund misses out on millions in federal aid.
May 8th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Did Trump, Ron Johnson Endanger Lives?
Promotion of unproven drug resulted in millions of pills being delivered to cities like Milwaukee.
May 5th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
State Gets Federal Help with COVID-19 Supplies
But barriers remain, supplies still fall way short, particularly N95 respirator masks.
Apr 28th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
GOP Donor Uihlein Calls COVID-19 “Overhyped”
Liz Uihlein, co-founding of Uline, is a major Trump donor spending millions on right-wing causes.
Apr 24th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Pence Visits State Amid Criticism
"No national plan,” Wisconsin still lacks COVID-19 supplies, Democrats charge.
Apr 21st, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
Democratic Turnout Surged in Election
High absentee voting in Milwaukee, Dane counties. State results mirrored Tammy Baldwin win in 2018.
Apr 15th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Who Provides Leadership on Pandemic?
Compare Trump to Evers or Maryland’s Republican Governor Larry Hogan.
Apr 6th, 2020 by Bill Kaplan
Change Lame Duck Law, Baldwin Urges Legislators
Republican law passed to limit governor’s power prevents him from getting federal funding for COVID-19.
Apr 5th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
WI Congressional Delegation Backs Federal Help
All back CARES Act and Evers' disaster declaration for Wisconsin.
Apr 4th, 2020 by Megan Hart
Will Trump Help State Get Medical Supplies?
Still won’t use Defense Production Act to ramp up production. Baldwin pushes for action.
Mar 31st, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Supreme Decision
Karofsky v. Kelly, stakes are high in state Supreme Court race.
Mar 29th, 2020 by Bill Lueders
Senate Passes $2 Trillion Stimulus
Spending package provides aid to people, businesses, health care systems and states during COVID-19 pandemic.
Mar 26th, 2020 by Robin Bravender
Baldwin Plan Needed for Pandemic
Using Defense Production Act could save lives, but Trump won’t act.
Mar 24th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
One Year After Shopko Went Bankrupt
Virtual town hall of ex-workers talk about impact of retail chain's 2019 shutdown.
Mar 22nd, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Senators Must Pass Coronavirus Act
House passed relief bill goes to Senate, Johnson and Baldwin should support it.
Mar 16th, 2020 by Sarah Godlewski
Survey Shows Support for Health Care Changes
4 of 5 respondents in state survey worry they won’t be able to afford health care in the future.
Mar 10th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
Coronavirus Could Hit State Economy Harder
Wisconsin more dependent on trade than most states, could face bigger downturn.
Mar 10th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
How Will State Party Pick DNC Delegates?
Complicated formula to assure geographic, gender, racial balance for 84 delegates.
Mar 9th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Nothing Changed After Molson Coors Shooting
Wisconsin's GOP legislators mourned publicly, but continue ignoring calls from Democrats to address gun violence.
Mar 6th, 2020 by Allison Stevens
Coronavirus and Candor
While some Republican push Trump for action, Ron Johnson lets administration officials testify behind closed doors.
Mar 4th, 2020 by Bill Kaplan
Community Honors Shooting Victims
300 people, local pastors, government officials attend vigil for those killed at Molson Coors.
Mar 2nd, 2020 by Alana Watson
329% Jump in State’s Antisemitic Incidents
Skyrocketing rise since 2015 in report by local Jewish Community Relations Council.
Mar 2nd, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Baldwin Backs Bill To Save Wisconsin Defense Contracts
Bill restores $3.8 billion diverted away from the Department of Defense for construction of the southern border wall.
Mar 1st, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Hmong Leaders Rally Against Deportation
Efforts by Trump administration to deport Hmongs to Laos condemned at rally in Wausau.
Feb 25th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer
Legislature Split on Violence Against Women Bills
Nationally the Violence Against Women Act has expired. In Wisconsin partisan split killing legislation.
Feb 18th, 2020 by Evi Arthur
GOP Pushes Fetal Personhood
Republican legislators introduce an amendment to the state constitution that gives personhood to fertilized eggs.
Feb 14th, 2020 by Shamane Mills
Wisconsin Ethanol By-Product To Feed the World
First-of-its-kind export facility on the Great Lakes will take trucks off the road, make Midwest ethanol more competitive.
Feb 13th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
The Courage of Mitt Romney
And the sad spectacle of Wisconsin Sen. Ron Jonnson.
Feb 10th, 2020 by Bill Kaplan
In Trump Acquittal, Wisconsin Legislators Divided
Johnson votes to acquit, is happy trial is over. Baldwin says republicans lack moral courage.
Feb 6th, 2020 by Robin Bravender and Ruth Conniff
Irrelevant If Trump Broke Law, Johnson Says
Wisconsin’s Republican Senator is voting against impeachment of president.
Feb 5th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer
Organic Food Crisis Threatens State Farmers
Organic dairy farming boom is darn near a bust, affecting your choices at grocery stores.
Feb 3rd, 2020 by Marc Eisen
Call Bolton to Testify, Baldwin Urges
Former National Security advisor’s book says Trump froze Ukraine aid to force Biden investigation and implicates Ron Johnson.
Jan 29th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
“Gut Check Time” For Senators, Baldwin Says
Pushes U.S. Senate to let Bolton testify in Trump impeachment trial.
Jan 28th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Trump Wants to Slash Social Security
If reelected will push for this. Has proposed $1.9 trillion cut in entitlement programs.
Jan 27th, 2020 by Bill Kaplan
Evers Releases Anti-Vaping Agenda
Package of politics targets youth vaping, a “serious public health epidemic.”
Jan 27th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
How China Trade Agreement Impacts Wisconsin Farmers
China agrees to purchase $80 billion of US food, agricultural and seafood products.
Jan 16th, 2020 by Miranda Suarez
Milwaukee Seeking $50 Million To Pay for DNC Security
Federal grant covers costs of police and fire during convention. 4,000 police officers expected.
Jan 16th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
State Politicians Respond to Iranian General’s Killing
Activists are protesting and politicos weighing in on assassination, U.S. troop escalation.
Jan 4th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
It’s “Obvious” Senate Will Acquit Trump
So says Ron Johnson. “Horrifying” that any senators won’t be impartial, says Baldwin.
Dec 18th, 2019 by Robin Bravender
Baldwin Bill Addresses Veterans’ Health
Help for veterans hurt by over-prescription of medications, high suicide rate.
Dec 12th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Evers Orders National Guard Leader to Resign
Governor calls for sweeping changes in how sexual assault and harassment is reported, investigated.
Dec 10th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
Poor Hit Again by Food Aid Cuts
Trump follows Walker model to cut more, as many as 25,000 in state will lose aid.
Dec 6th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
How Republicans Became Anti-Train
The politics of resentment replaced business-oriented development, as Tommy Thompson would learn. Part 8 of series.
Nov 15th, 2019 by Bridgit Bowden and Shawn Johnson
Senator Baldwin Fights for Retirees
Her bill rescues Central States Pension Fund, which covers 400,000 workers, including 25,000 in this state.
Nov 12th, 2019 by Bill Kaplan
Johnson Dodges Questions About Trump, Ukraine
Wisconsin senator has become one of Trump's most vocal defenders.
Nov 7th, 2019 by Allison Stevens
Paging 402,000 People Lacking Health Care
Evers administration urges enrollment in state health insurance marketplace. You have until December 15.
Nov 2nd, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
Baldwin Pushes for Action on Lead Poisoning
Urges Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to improve lead screening data.
Oct 30th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Barrett, Moore to Lead Growing DNC Team
19 honorary chairs round out Milwaukee 2020 leadership.
Oct 25th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Celebrating The Neutron Economy
The Phoenix Neutron Imaging Center points the way to state’s new economy.
Oct 16th, 2019 by John Torinus
DNR Releases PFAS Contamination Data
PFAS chemicals have been linked to a multitude of health problems
Oct 8th, 2019 by Erik Gunn
Wisconsin Democrats and Republicans Split on Trump Impeachment
Democrats clear in call for impeachment inquiry, while Republicans have little to say.
Oct 1st, 2019 by Bill Kaplan
Climate Crisis, Listen to Young People
Thousands of young people marched across the US demanding action to fight climate-change, will leaders listen?
Sep 24th, 2019 by Bill Kaplan
$44 Million Soldiers Home Project Launched
Huge group of politicians, dignitaries, salute project to redevelop Civil War-era VA complex.
Sep 20th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Can a Democrat Succeed Duffy?
Yes, if the campaign is run on bread-and-butter issues that appeal to rural voters.
Sep 10th, 2019 by Bill Kaplan
How to Win Wisconsin
What national media and political operatives don't get about the Badger State.
Sep 8th, 2019 by Angela Lang and Mike Tate
Wis. Republicans Once Backed Gun Control
Backing Brady Bill in 1993. Will any now support the background checks bill?
Aug 30th, 2019 by Robin Bravender
Parties Eye Candidates For Duffy’s Seat
Republican state Sen. Tom Tiffany and Democratic Rep. Nick Milroy consider run for Congress.
Aug 27th, 2019 by Rob Mentzer
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
Will Ron Johnson Stand Up for Retirees?
Democratic bill protects state workers covered by troubled Central States Pension Fund. Will Johnson support it?
Aug 20th, 2019 by Bill Kaplan
Baldwin Bill Hikes Great Lakes Funding
Bipartisan bill boosts allocation for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.
Aug 1st, 2019 by Mary Kate McCoy
Will Wisconsin Decide the 2020 Election?
All signs suggest this state could determine whether Trump wins reelection.
Jul 25th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Do Stock Buybacks Depress Worker Pay?
Money spent on buybacks could be used to hike worker pay.
Jul 24th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
High CEO Pay Due to Stock Buybacks?
It’s definitely one cause. It may also make the American economy less productive.
Jul 17th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Obama-Trump Voters Key To Election
Signs of some deserting Trump, including state’s dairy farmers.
Jul 17th, 2019 by Bill Kaplan
State Republicans Quiet on Trump Tweets
Only Rep. Gallagher offers criticism, only Rep. Duffy offers agreement.
Jul 16th, 2019 by Robin Bravender
Life As a Latino in Milwaukee
Residents offer frank views. Education, low wages, segregation seen as challenges.
Jul 11th, 2019 by Adam Carr
Republican Grifters
Many fake right wing groups rip off donors. Why are conservatives more vulnerable?
Jun 12th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
PrideFest Boasted 120 LGBTQ Artists
45,787 people attended, making it the largest pride event ever held in Wisconsin.
Jun 10th, 2019 by Jack Fennimore
Baldwin’s Bill Would Save Job Corps Centers
Trump Administration wants to close or privatize 120 job training centers for disadvantaged youth.
Jun 10th, 2019 by Rob Mentzer
Trump Tariffs Killing Wisconsin
In just three years state changed from net exporter to suffering a massive trade deficit.
Jun 4th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Wikler Is New Democratic Party Chair
MoveOn leader Ben Wikler defeats David Bowen, will replace Martha Laning.
Jun 3rd, 2019 by Laurel White
Baldwin Backs More Funds for Small Shipyards
Wisconsin companies who are suppliers to shipyards would gain business.
May 3rd, 2019 by Patty Murray
Congressional Oversight, Not Impeachment
Mueller report alarming. Much still needs to be uncovered, clarified on Trump and Russia.
May 2nd, 2019 by Bill Kaplan
Walker’s Costly War on the Poor
Former governor’s “trampoline” for SNAP recipients is a high-cost failure, report finds
Apr 23rd, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
