Milwaukee's Unarmed Responder Task Force Draws Questions

Milwaukee is considering having unarmed first responders and social workers respond to certain calls instead of police.

The DeShawnda Bailey Case Exemplifies The Dysfunction Of Milwaukee Institutions | Opinion

There are several institutions that failed Bailey and continue to fail many others.

Texts Show Kenosha Officers Called Armed Civilians ‘Very Friendly’ Hours Before Rittenhouse Shooting

Many of the messages show officers complaining about the long hours they worked in those days, others about minor nuisances of the job.

The Pandemic Has Gotten Better. It’s Still Not Over.

Public health experts urge continued efforts to vaccinate more people in order to tamp down more variants.

It’s About Time We Changed Deceptive Meat Labeling | Opinion

Misleading ‘Product of the USA' label is hurting American farmers.

I Covered Protests In Wauwatosa, So The Police Put Me On A List Shared With The FBI

Former FBI agent states purging the list 'seems to be appropriate.'

‘They Have Nothing To Do With Us’

Workers in Janesville feel left behind as the factory that once felt like a family prepares to move most of their jobs out of the country.

BLOC, Other Groups Demand Real Police Reform From Evers

BLOC, The People's Revolution, and allied elected officials call for substantive change out of controversial task force bills.

Eyes On Sen. Kapenga: “A Valuable Master Class In The Art Of Trump Sycophancy"

His letter to Donald Trump grabbed lots of national media attention.

US House Backs Select Committee To Probe Jan. 6 Attack On The Capitol

In a 222-190 vote that was almost entirely party-line, just two Republicans joined Democrats in passing the resolution.

Republicans Push Back Against Federal Approval For Changes In State Voting Laws

Democrats say the GOP state laws broadly disenfranchise many voters, including those of color, rural residents and people with disabilities.

Wisconsin GOP Split On Vote To Remove Statues Of Confederate Leaders, Bust Of Dred Scott Author

Wisconsin Republicans were divided, with Reps Scott Fitzgerald and Glenn Grothman voting nay and Rep. Bryan Steil voting in favor.

What Democrats Want Versus What Republicans Got In The Budget

Will the dramatic changes made by the GOP draw a veto from Gov. Evers?

Bill Removes Predatory Pricing Shield From Medical Expenses

Unfair Sales Act exemption framed as cutting health costs, but opponents say it won't help.

Biden Tries To Sell Infrastructure Deal In Trip To La Crosse

Biden detailed a bipartisan deal on infrastructure, focusing on how it would help families and workers across Wisconsin and the country.

Derrick Van Orden Called COVID-19 Relief A ‘Disaster’

However, the nonprofit organization he works with got $170K in aid.

How Low Can Wisconsin Republicans Go? | Opinion

Trump lashed out at state Republican leaders, claiming that they “are working hard to cover up election corruption in Wisconsin."

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Chosen For A New Select Committee

Eyes on Milwaukee for new Congressional economic disparity committee.

US Department of Justice Takes Georgia To Court Over Its Elections Law

Kristen Clarke, assistant attorney general for civil rights at the DOJ, outlined a number of provisions within the Georgia law.

Angst And Uncertainty Over Wisconsin’s Budget For Schools

School officials are seeking funding to pay for necessities to keep schools running.

Newly Public Federal Data Shows Wisconsin’s Internet Disparities

Disparities between lack of internet connection between counties highlighted by new information.

We Don’t Need Another Oil Pipeline | Opinion

The fight over a northern Minnesota pipeline project could have global repercussions.

Shrinking Personal Property Tax Could Disappear For Good

No one likes it, but Democrats wary of GOP promises to cover local government losses if the business levy ends.

Republicans Vote To Preserve Gerrymandered Maps For Another Year

The last time the maps were drawn, 10 years ago, they were among the most gerrymandered maps in the country.

Defund The Police Debate Turns To Milwaukee Fear-Mongering

GOP and Milwaukee reps clash during debate over anti-defund the police bills.

St. Croix Co. DA Delays Giving Evidence To Defense Lawyers

The district attorney, Republican Karl Anderson, was elected to the post last fall.

Pleas By Advocates For Elderly, Disabled Ignored As Assembly Passes Voter Restrictions

Dem: 'Wisconsin Republicans are now taking pointers from the people who are looking for bamboo fibers in the ballots in Arizona'.

Marching For Immigrant Workers’ Rights

Immigrant essential workers march for recognition, a path to citizenship and restoration of driver's licenses.

Senate Democrats’ Voting Rights Push Stalls In The Face Of GOP Opposition

The Democratic measure, S.1, titled the For the People Act, did not reach the 60-vote threshold required to end a filibuster and advance.

Ambitious Biden Plans Win Over Some Trump Country Voters

Campaign wants to persuade Congress members such as Ron Kind that Jobs Plan, Families Plan have widespread backing.

Test For Democracy In The United States Senate This Week

Our democracy is in a current state of crisis.

Maps show Milwaukee’s overdoses on the rise without new treatment options

A medication-assisted treatment center struggles to open in Milwaukee despite clear progress in West Allis.

Mixed Feelings On Juneteenth | Opinion

As long as I can remember, my friends and family referred to it as “our 4th of July”.

Relief, Applause Greets Supreme Court Ruling That Leaves ACA Intact

Advocates urge building on health care law to expand coverage, equity.

Police Reform To Evers, As Some Democrats Plead For Stronger Reforms

Activists from Milwaukee and Democratic lawmakers objected to the measures, saying they didn’t go nearly far enough.

Assembly Republicans Pass Bills Excluding Trans Girls And Women From Sports

Republicans express outrage after being called 'cruel' for excluding children from athletic opportunities.

Marjorie Taylor Greene In New Attack On Fauci Demands His Salary Be Stripped

Fauci has been a political lightning rod throughout the pandemic.

Suburban Republican Calls For National Guard To Patrol Milwaukee ‘War Zone’

Sanfelippo called on Gov. Tony Evers to activate the Wisconsin National Guard to patrol Milwaukee neighborhoods.

Environmental Groups Unite Against ‘Dire’ WMC Push To Block Chemical Cleanup

At stake, they say, is whether the DNR can continue to protect state lands and water.

The Broad Battle Against Limiting Voting Rights

New voices join in the growing outcry against voter suppression bills.

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