Milwaukee’s election leader has been ousted by the mayor in a surprise move that comes just six months before Wisconsin’s largest city will be in the spotlight in the presidential swing state. Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson announced Monday that he would be replacing Milwaukee Election Commission Executive Director Claire Woodall with her deputy, Paulina Gutierrez.
Why is Wisconsin a swing state? That’s the question at the heart of this podcast, which explores the state’s historical and current political climate.
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Whether it's the war in Gaza, the candidates' ages or a perceived lack of urgency on climate change, young people in Wisconsin remain disillusioned with presidential candidates.
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As a swing state, Wisconsin has outsized influence in the 2024 election. What you may not know is Wisconsin has been influencing national policy for over 100 years.
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Lake Effect's Books and Beyond series visits the Rare Books Room at Central Library in downtown Milwaukee to explore some of the unique materials housed there.
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With summer just over the horizon, many Milwaukeeans are looking forward to a season full of festivals, food, and, of course, live music — especially Milwaukeean Matt Wild.
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The movement on college campuses to support Palestine came to Milwaukee and Madison on Monday, April 29.
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Whether you’re switching to a spring wardrobe, finally clearing out the pantry or just have a mountain of unopened mail to clear through … decluttering might seem like a never-ending cycle. But it doesn’t have to be.
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WUWM has a new podcast called "Swing State of the Union" — it explores how Wisconsin became and continues to be so deeply purple.
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For this year’s Black Maternal Health Week, U.S. News & World Report highlighted the success of high-performing maternity care hospitals in supporting Black maternal health. Aurora Medical Center in Grafton, WI is one of them.