Politics

SDC Faces Debts, Board Vacancies, Lawsuits

SDC Faces Debts, Board Vacancies, Lawsuits

Here's the latest on challenges for Social Development Commission.

Data Wonk: The Imperial Legislature Loses Again
Data Wonk

The Imperial Legislature Loses Again

Three decisions by Wisconsin Supreme Court overrule Republican lame duck laws.

Republicans Move to Repeal Gov. Evers’ 400-Year School Funding Hike

Republicans Move to Repeal Gov. Evers’ 400-Year School Funding Hike

If the bill passes the Legislature, it would face ironic hurdle: Evers' veto pen.

Fight for Control of Wisconsin Senate Has Begun

Fight for Control of Wisconsin Senate Has Begun

2026 election gives Democrats a chance to flip seats under new legislative maps.

Murphy’s Law: Does Justice Rebecca Bradley Face An Enthusiasm Gap?
Murphy’s Law

Does Justice Rebecca Bradley Face An Enthusiasm Gap?

Why Republicans might prefer her to step down from WI Supreme Court.

Older Adults Account for 20% of Wisconsin’s Suicides

Older Adults Account for 20% of Wisconsin’s Suicides

Older men have highest rate. Experts discuss possible causes and solutions.

U.S. DOJ Hasn’t Gotten Wisconsin Voter Data It Requested

U.S. DOJ Hasn’t Gotten Wisconsin Voter Data It Requested

Why the delay? State law would require it to pay $12,500 for data.

Trump Tariffs Hurting Wisconsin Foreign Trade, Business Relationships

Trump Tariffs Hurting Wisconsin Foreign Trade, Business Relationships

Tonnage through the Port of Milwaukee down 30% through early 2025.

Murphy’s Law: The Mystery of Bill Berrien
Murphy’s Law

The Mystery of Bill Berrien

Republican candidate for governor seems to have come from nowhere. Why the secrecy?

The State Of Politics: How Madison Screwed Up Election Ballots
The State Of Politics

How Madison Screwed Up Election Ballots

It involved only 193 ballots but 'undermines public confidence in elections.'

Cities With State Buildings Get Boost from Wisconsin Budget

Cities With State Buildings Get Boost from Wisconsin Budget

Special funding since universities, prisons, state offices pay no local taxes.

Proposed Bill Aims to Ease Wisconsin School Bus Driver Shortage

Proposed Bill Aims to Ease Wisconsin School Bus Driver Shortage

Older drivers needn't take Commercial Driver's License tests as often.