Marquette University
Coverage of Marquette University in the Nexus archive.
- Wisconsin Dem socialist gubernatorial hopeful dodges whether she still wants to ‘abolish police’
Wisconsin state Rep. Francesca Hong, a primary frontrunner for governor, avoided confirming whether she still supports abolishing police during an interview, despite her campaign stating her values haven't changed. Her past 2021 call to abolish police followed a 2020 police shooting in Kenosha. Hong and four Democratic opponents all said they would not sign a budget cutting police funding.
- Where to watch tonight’s only televised debate between Democratic primary candidates for governor
Five Democratic candidates for Wisconsin governor, including former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, former state Department of Administration chief and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, and state Rep. Francesca Hong, will debate Tuesday evening in a televised event hosted by WISN 12 at Marquette University. The debate, moderated by Gerron Jordan and Matt Smith, will air on local ABC affiliates and online platforms.
- Former Wisconsin judge spared prison for obstructing ICE arrest of Mexican immigrant
Former Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan was fined $5,000 instead of receiving prison time for felony obstruction after guiding a Mexican defendant out of her courtroom to avoid ICE agents. The sentencing judge cited her law-abiding history and noted her actions did not prevent the defendant's eventual arrest.