The picture of poverty in Wisconsin
By Jessica Lipaz | Nov. 16, 2018Despite boasting a generally below average rate of poverty, Wisconsin’s racial inequalities and lack of social support are hitting some communities with disproportionate force.
Despite boasting a generally below average rate of poverty, Wisconsin’s racial inequalities and lack of social support are hitting some communities with disproportionate force.
Despite boasting a generally below average rate of poverty, Wisconsin’s racial inequalities and lack of social support are hitting some communities with disproportionate force.
Evers has ensured that his state budget proposal to increase public school funding by 12.3 percent is feasible.
As barriers both new and old continue to be the reality for Wisconsin's welfare system, experts fear that getting help may not be realistic or accessible for many who need it.
Despite a general uptick in the performance of most schools throughout the state, a new report from the Department of Public Instruction shows the socioeconomic roots of gaps in academic performance.
Abuse and trafficking survivors could have see increased difficulty applying for asylum in the U.S., Wisconsin advocacy groups warn.
Despite winning more than half of the votes in state elections, systemic advantages handed Democrats only one-third of the seats in the state Assembly.
Candidates running for 132 state-level Wisconsin offices spent nearly $11 million in total on their campaigns, an analysis of pre-election reports filed with the Wisconsin Campaign Finance Information System performed by The Daily Cardinal revealed. One hundred sixty state Assembly candidates and 30 state Senate candidates’ combined total campaign disbursements were $10,990,854.24, according to available data.
After Democrat Governor elected, Republican leaders consider limits
Democrats won every partisan statewide race in Wisconsin Tuesday, but Republicans seem ready to do everything they can to protect the reforms they enacted under exiting Gov. Scott Walker.
State Superintendent Tony Evers wins in the closest governor election Wisconsin has seen in over 50 years.
Democrats are expected to take control of the House, though no upsets are expected in Wisconsin to affect the balance of power.
Democrats hold onto their Wisconsin seat in the U.S. Senate, as Tammy Baldwin cruises to victory.
Polls for the midterm election will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 6.
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren rallied for Tammy Baldwin’s reelection campaign in Madison and Milwaukee ahead of Tuesday’s election.
Although the Center did not approve the state’s request to require drug screenings, drug and risk assessments can be administered by health care providers as a part of a member’s treatment plan according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Early voting levels in Madison thus far look to be at record-breaking levels for a midterm election, as its availability comes to an end this Friday.
Gov. Scott Walker and Democratic challenger Tony Evers are in a dead heat in the latest and last poll from Marquette Law School before next week’s election.
As high profile names flood Wisconsin leading up to next week’s midterm election, former Vice President Joe Biden spoke in Madison to encourage voter turnout.
The UW-Madison College Democrats and College Republicans organizations held their first debate of the year on Monday, discussing issues ahead of the next week’s election.