Politics

Wikler Won’t Run For Governor

Wikler Won’t Run For Governor

Former Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair won't enter open race.

MKE County: Detox Center, Eviction Lawyers, Student Aid Would Be Cut In 2026
MKE County

Detox Center, Eviction Lawyers, Student Aid Would Be Cut In 2026

Proposed county budget would slash funding for several human services programs.

Lawmakers Debate Whether Wisconsin GOP Proposal Is ‘Anti-Vax’

Lawmakers Debate Whether Wisconsin GOP Proposal Is ‘Anti-Vax’

Proposal would require schools, child care facilities to provide information to parents on how to opt out of vaccination.

Gov. Evers Calls on Trump To Preserve $1.5 Billion in Wisconsin Energy Grants

Gov. Evers Calls on Trump To Preserve $1.5 Billion in Wisconsin Energy Grants

U.S. Department of Energy anticipates scaling up earlier announced cuts.

UW-Madison Sees 30% Drop In New International Students

UW-Madison Sees 30% Drop In New International Students

With delays in visa processing, travel bans and threats of deportation, fewer students are traveling overseas

Federal Special Education Layoffs Worry Wisconsin Education Advocates

Federal Special Education Layoffs Worry Wisconsin Education Advocates

Trump administration also cut funds for Wisconsin program that attracts and retains special ed teachers.

Milwaukee Gets Its Wish, City Can Tow All Reckless Drivers

Milwaukee Gets Its Wish, City Can Tow All Reckless Drivers

Loopholes made prior policies "somewhat useless."

Senate Approves School Cellphone Ban

Senate Approves School Cellphone Ban

Senate also passes bill require insurance coverage of breast cancer screenings.

Assembly Passes Several Public Safety Bills

Assembly Passes Several Public Safety Bills

Democrats largely supported GOP bills, but offered doomed amendments.

Hundreds in St. Francis Take Part in Charlie Kirk’s National Day of Remembrance

Hundreds in St. Francis Take Part in Charlie Kirk’s National Day of Remembrance

Republican Party of Milwaukee County hosts memorial event on Kirk's birthday.

Democrats Unveil Statewide Tuition Promise Program

Democrats Unveil Statewide Tuition Promise Program

Another bill would reverse Act 10 for most UW system employees.

City Hall: From Brownfields to Blue Waters, Mayor Names New Port Director
City Hall

This content is only for members From Brownfields to Blue Waters, Mayor Names New Port Director

Benji Timm tapped to lead Port Milwaukee.