Stories tagged: "Sarah Godlewski"

Politics Doctors to Ron Jonson: COVID-19 Is More Lethal Than the Flu
Politics Breaking Down Democrats’ Crowded 2022 Senate Field in Wisconsin

What you need to know about the five candidates declared and two others strongly considering runs against GOP Sen. Ron Johnson.

Olivia Stern Olivia Stern July 23, 2021 12:00 pm CDT
Politics Democratic Senate candidates
Politics Democratic Senate Candidates Take Aim at Ron Johnson, Talk Policies

Six Democrats try to break through the crowded US Senate candidate field to face Ron Johnson in 2022.

Olivia Stern Olivia Stern June 30, 2021 1:36 pm CDT
Money (Illustration by Morgaine Ford-Workman)
Money Wis. State Treasurer Has a Big Plan to Make Saving for Retirement Easier

Most people say they’re not putting away enough money but would if they had access to an automatic plan at work.

Julian Emerson Julian Emerson February 25, 2021 9:42 am CST
Housing Tom Danielson works Friday on improvements to the mobile home he and his girlfriend, Heidi Oertel, bought two months ago after they were evicted from their previous home. (Photo by Julian Emerson)
Housing January Will Be ‘Catastrophic’ for Renters in Wisconsin With No Eviction Moratorium

With more than 12,000 evictions since a state moratorium expired, as many as one-third of Wisconsin renters will be at risk of eviction if there is no extension of federal eviction moratorium.

Julian Emerson Julian Emerson December 15, 2020 11:12 am CST
Voting Wisconsin Treasurer Sarah Godlewski, left, urges people to vote during a stop in Eau Claire with US Sen. Tammy Baldwin. The duo made appearances earlier in the day in Green Bay and Wausau. (Photo by Julian Emerson).
Voting Baldwin and Top Democrats Make Final Voter Turnout Push to Avoid 2016 Repeat

Trump won Wisconsin after sharply lower Democratic turnout in 2016.

Julian Emerson Julian Emerson November 2, 2020 5:39 pm CST

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Emanuel Montalvo cuts Aaron Feria's hair on Oct. 12 at The Lounge Barbershop in Arcadia. The barbershop is one of a growing number of Latino-owned businesses in the Trempealeau County city that is home to a fast-growing Latino population. (Photo by Julian Emerson) Latinos As Latino Populations Increase, Communities Are Also Seeing a Growth in Latino-owned Businesses
The post-war economic boom of the 1950s and 60s sharply increased Wisconsin crop production. In this photo from the Wisconsin Historical Society, Latino farm workers hoe a cucumber field near Wautoma in 1967. Economy From Farms to Factories to New Businesses, Latinos Have Made a Mark on Wisconsin’s Economy for More Than a Century
Harmful blue-green algae blooms, like this one seen on Lake Monona in Madison, are becoming more frequent along Lake Superior as climate change continues to make conditions right for the species to bloom. (Photo by JT Cestkowski) Climate How Climate Change Is Causing Harmful Algae Blooms on Lake Superior
Nada Elmikashfi, chief of staff to state Rep. Francesca Hong (D-Madison), is outspoken about racism and bias, even at the statehouse. (Photo by Christina Lieffring.) Politics Hostile Workplaces, Closed Minds, Hurtful Rhetoric—Welcome to the Wisconsin State Capitol
Elections Young WI Leaders Turn Out to Encourage Youth Vote at DNC
Elections Young WI Leaders Turn Out to Encourage Youth Vote at DNC

Wisconsin elected officials, Biden’s daughter get out the youth vote.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski August 19, 2020 10:35 am CDT
Economy U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin. (Photo provided)
Economy How Baldwin Is Fighting for Another Round of COVID Relief Funds

County-level officials in Wisconsin say drop in revenue leaves funds dwindling to handle COVID-related needs.

Julian Emerson Julian Emerson July 2, 2020 11:55 am CDT