Politics

City Workers Robbed DPW, Taxpayers, Blew Cash at Casino

City Workers Robbed DPW, Taxpayers, Blew Cash at Casino

Felony plea agreements lay out fraudulent sale scheme.

MKE County: Board Supports Professional Licensing for DACA Recipients
MKE County

Board Supports Professional Licensing for DACA Recipients

Bipartisan state legislation failed to pass, but county supervisors get behind the policy.

City Hall: Lawsuit Likely Over RNC Free Speech Stage
City Hall

Lawsuit Likely Over RNC Free Speech Stage

Committee endorses plan despite concerns from Coalition to March on the RNC.

Five Brewers Executives Gave Maximum Donations to Robin Vos

Five Brewers Executives Gave Maximum Donations to Robin Vos

Donations made just two weeks after $366 million funding for team passed.

Back in the News: How Hovde Evaded Federal Taxes
Back in the News

How Hovde Evaded Federal Taxes

He has said he wants to stop what his firm did: paying zero federal taxes on investments.

RNC Closed Hispanic Center in Milwaukee

RNC Closed Hispanic Center in Milwaukee

Closed in 2022, hasn't reopened since. Republicans closing centers focused on minority voters across the U.S.

Controversial Power Line Bill Dies In Legislature

Controversial Power Line Bill Dies In Legislature

Opponents of 'Right of First Refusal' bill say it would have hiked utility rates.

The State of Politics: How New Supreme Court Influenced Legislative Decisions
The State of Politics

How New Supreme Court Influenced Legislative Decisions

Everything important passed by the Legislature came after court gained a liberal majority.

Op Ed: Voting at Wisconsin’s Universities Isn’t Easy
Op Ed

Voting at Wisconsin’s Universities Isn’t Easy

Long lines and cumbersome ID requirements discourage students from voting.

MKE County: Committee Backs Housing Voucher Incentives
MKE County

Committee Backs Housing Voucher Incentives

Program would incentivize landlords to accept tenants receiving rental assistance.

Constitutional Referendums on April Ballot Address GOP ‘Zuckerbucks’ Charges

Constitutional Referendums on April Ballot Address GOP ‘Zuckerbucks’ Charges

Election conspiracy theorists made unfounded charges the funding caused voter fraud.

Committee Punts On For-Profit College Approval

Committee Punts On For-Profit College Approval

But without approval, Arizona College of Nursing issue seems likely headed to court.