Politics

Liberal Supreme Court Justice Ann Walsh Bradley Won’t Seek Reelection

Liberal Supreme Court Justice Ann Walsh Bradley Won’t Seek Reelection

Surprise announcement heightens stakes for spring 2025 election.

MKE County: Elected Officials Lobbied Board for 36% Pay Hike
MKE County

Elected Officials Lobbied Board for 36% Pay Hike

Actions by constitutional officers raises ethical concerns, county executive's office says.

Trump Endorses Former Gas Station Owner for 8th Congressional District

Trump Endorses Former Gas Station Owner for 8th Congressional District

Trump calls on Republican state Sen. Roger Roth to drop out of race for open seat.

Police Officer Who Survived Jan. 6 Has a Warning for America

Police Officer Who Survived Jan. 6 Has a Warning for America

Michael Fanone was beaten, tortured by rioters, had a heart attack and concussion.

Support For School Funding Referendums Declining

Support For School Funding Referendums Declining

New report finds voter support rose for years, but now in decline.

Data Wonk: Was Wisconsin’s Presidential Primary a ‘Huge Success’ For Trump?
Data Wonk

Was Wisconsin’s Presidential Primary a ‘Huge Success’ For Trump?

So claims Republican fundraising emails. Let's consider the data.

City Hall: Council Bids Farewell To Alders Murphy, Borkowski and Rainey
City Hall

Council Bids Farewell To Alders Murphy, Borkowski and Rainey

Trio leaves, but not before singing, doing impersonations and issuing a challenge.

RNC Says Event, Restaurant Bookings Should Begin Soon

RNC Says Event, Restaurant Bookings Should Begin Soon

Why is pace of bookings behind those for Democratic convention in Chicago?

President Biden Unveils Student Loan Forgiveness Plan in Madison

President Biden Unveils Student Loan Forgiveness Plan in Madison

His second Wisconsin visit in recent weeks. Plan lowers costs for 25 million borrowers.

Evers Vetoes Bill Ending Work Permit Requirement for Younger Teens

Evers Vetoes Bill Ending Work Permit Requirement for Younger Teens

Governor cites need to protect 14- and 15-year-olds through work permit process.

Claire Woodall’s Plan to Restore Trust in Milwaukee’s Election Process

Claire Woodall’s Plan to Restore Trust in Milwaukee’s Election Process

City's top election official adds 26-point checklist to ensure integrity of ballot counting.

School Districts Take Stock of Referendum Results

School Districts Take Stock of Referendum Results

Across state, 56 of 93 of April ballot requests for more money passed.