politics
Column
Apr 21, 2021
Trump’s action in Wisconsin reveal his true intentions
Trump challenges democratic institutions, allowing state legislators to cast votes instead of voters
City of Madison
Apr 8, 2021
Low voter turnout in Madison spring election actually impressive for year with few partisan state races
The ballot featured one statewide election, city council races
Column
Apr 7, 2021
Wisconsin repeals rule banning conversion therapy, leaving LGBTQ+ youth unprotected
Wisconsin Legislature rolls back the clocks to 1950 with two discriminatory bills
Column
Apr 1, 2021
Continuing trend of elderly politicians could be cause for concern
To change this, young voters need to participate and vote for younger candidates
Column
Apr 1, 2021
Absentee ballot voting could increase participation and representation in our electoral system
Focusing on increasing absentee voting could lead to more focus on who is elected and how they represent citizens
Column
Apr 1, 2021
GOP extends their attack on fair elections during a vulnerable time in our country
Recent legislation aimed at elections show signs of a desperate party afraid of losing fair fight
State of Wisconsin
Mar 24, 2021
Unclear if Sen. Ron Johnson will run for reelection after opposing American Rescue Plan
Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson, Milwaukee Bucks Senior Vice President Alex Lasry have already announced campaigns to run against Johnson with more candidates likely to join the field
State of Wisconsin
Mar 1, 2021
Gov. Tony Evers’ budget allows 0.5% increase in sales tax, addresses concerns from municipalities
Counties will be allowed to increase sales tax to diversify local revenue sources, empower local governments
State of Wisconsin
Feb 18, 2021
Wisconsin congressional delegates vote on key issues, exposing deep political divisions
Cabinet nominations, filibusters, minimum wage and Marjorie Taylor Greene cause division in Senate
State of Wisconsin
Feb 12, 2021
GOP lawmakers create resolution to terminate statewide mask mandate
'Regardless of whether state or federal laws require it, respect for the health of our families, neighbors and ourselves should compel us to always wear masks in public settings until the pandemic is under control,' dean says
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