Jul 15 Sen. Ron Johnson says he gave the wrong speech at the RNC. Here’s the one he meant to give By Alexa Gold, Molly Finnegan Johnson provided PBS News with the text of the speech he said he wanted to give on Monday. Continue reading
Jul 13 Milwaukee’s Democrats conflicted over hosting Trump and Republican National Convention By Scott Bauer, Associated Press It didn't help smooth things over with wary Democrats after Trump used the word "horrible" when talking about Milwaukee just a month before the convention. Continue reading
Jul 05 Watch 4:08 Ballot drop boxes legal again in Wisconsin after state Supreme Court ruling By Lisa Desjardins, Matt Loffman, Saher Khan A Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling could impact the 2024 presidential election. In a 4-3 decision, the liberal majority reversed a near-total ban on the use of ballot drop boxes. Restoring this method, which was used slightly more by Biden voters… Continue watching
Jul 05 Wisconsin Supreme Court will allow expanded use of ballot drop boxes this fall, reversing 2022 decision By Todd Richmond, Associated Press The court ruled in 2022 that absentee ballot drop boxes could be used only in election offices and no one other than the voter could return a ballot in-person. Continue reading
Jun 18 Trump says he loves Milwaukee after reportedly calling the RNC host city ‘horrible’ last week By Christine Fernando, Jill Colvin, Associated Press Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday repeatedly praised Milwaukee just weeks before it hosts the Republican National Convention, playing cleanup ain talking about swing-state Wisconsin’s largest city. Continue reading
Jun 12 What is Flag Day? Here’s a guide By Teresa Crawford, John O'Connor, Associated Press This unincorporated Wisconsin town about 35 miles north of Milwaukee takes the day seriously. Continue reading
Jun 06 After protesters allege free speech violations, Secret Service says security plans for Republican convention not final By Sophia Tareen, Associated Press The Secret Service says security plans for the RNC are still being determined after protesters said the restrictions will violate free speech. Continue reading
May 28 Wisconsin judge to weigh lawsuit brought by public workers over collective bargaining restrictions By Scott Bauer, Associated Press If the latest lawsuit succeeds, all public sector workers who lost their collective bargaining power would have it restored. They would be treated the same as the police, firefighter and other public safety unions who remain exempt. Continue reading
May 08 Wisconsin Democrats plan to spend $7 million on television ads on key Senate races By Todd Richmond, Associated Press Democrats in Wisconsin plan to spend $7 million on television ads on upcoming senate elections. Continue reading
May 08 WATCH: Biden announces new Microsoft facility at campaign event in Wisconsin By Colleen Long, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press Later, Biden met with about 50 Black supporters and volunteers at a community center in nearby Racine, noting that he first got into politics “because of the African-American community.”… Continue reading