By Karen Stokes The latest Marquette Law School Poll conducted September 18th of Wisconsin voters finds Evers with 49 percent support and incumbent Walker with 44 percent support among likely voters in the state’s race for governor. “We’ve been traveling all across the state, people are energized about this race, it’s a little different flavor,” […]
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Andy Gronik Wins Fight Against Gov. Scott Walker’s Attack on Milwaukee’s Black Community
By Urban Media News It appears there is no level too low for Wisconsin Republicans to reach to win elections. We know that all too well in Milwaukee, where Gov. Scott Walker’s election machine has relentlessly attacked our community through some of the most restrictive voter suppression laws in the county. Walker’s machine was up […]
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Scott Walker’s Newfound Religion
Capitol Report By State Representative, Leon D. Young Scott Walker delivered his eighth state-of-state address last week. And, believe me, it was a performance for the ages. According to numerous political pundits, Walker is now facing the most challenging reelection race of his 25- year political career; and he has come out swinging. Flanked by […]
Gov. Scott Walker Signs Right-to-Work Law, Mixed Reactions Result
By Lindsey Gapen March 20, 2015 A crowd of about 200 people and union members gather in frigid temperatures in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin February 23, 2015. (Photo by Reuters/Brendan O'brien) Gov. Scott Walker signed a right-to-work law last week at an invitation-only ceremony at Badger Meter north of Milwaukee, effectively ending mandatory […]
Governor Scott Walker Appoints Ray Allen as DFI Secretary
March 6, 2015 Ray Allen MADISON, WISCONSIN — On February 27, Governor Scott Walker announced the following administrative appointments: Ray Allen – Secretary, Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). Matt Moroney – Senior Advisor, Office of Governor Walker. “We’d like to offer our sincere thanks and gratitude to Peter Bildsten […]
Scott Walker Unveils Wisconsin Budget While Focused on a Presidential Bid
By Karen Stokes February 6, 2015 Governor Scott Walker Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker has been busy. Between attending the Iowa Freedom Summit and appearances on Sunday morning news shows, it is apparent to all of Wisconsin that Scott Walker has presidential aspirations. Amid his campaigning, Walker addressed lawmakers in Madison unveiling […]
2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court Voter Guide – Susan Crawford v. Brad Schimel
Why your April 1 vote matters The election on Tuesday, April 1 will decide control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Susan Crawford and Brad Schimel are running for a 10-year term. While this is a nonpartisan election, Crawford is generally seen as a liberal supported by Democrats, and Schimel is considered to be a conservative […]
One Child, $463,000 Per Year: Ballooning Costs of Troubled Lincoln Hills Youth Prison
A budget request would nearly double incarceration costs in Wisconsin’s juvenile justice system. Many say the funds would be better used to prevent crime. By Mario Koran Wisconsin Watch and Devin Blake Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service Wisconsin budgets nearly $463,000 a year to incarcerate each child at the state’s beleaguered juvenile prison complex in the […]
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Looks are Deceiving: Why you Should Vote “NO” for Both Constitutional Amendments on August 13th
By State Senator-Elect Dora Drake Time and time again, we ask for more resources to fund resources to address racial and economic disparities, public safety, housing, and education. Even though the GOP-controlled state legislature has yet to allocate the resources we need to have safe and healthy communities, one way our state legislature’s power is […]
Kohler Co. Golf Course Plans Along Lake Michigan Dealt Another Setback. Here’s What to Know.
Opponents cheer a court decision finding fault with the controversial project’s plan to fill Wisconsin wetlands. By Bennet Goldstein Wisconsin Watch This story is a product of the Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk, an editorially independent reporting network based at the University of Missouri School of Journalism in partnership with Report For America […]
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