Politics

Wisconsin Budget: State’s $1 Billion Tax Cut Leaves Out 49% of Taxpayers
Wisconsin Budget

State’s $1 Billion Tax Cut Leaves Out 49% of Taxpayers

Not a dollar for half of all taxpayers, thousands in tax cuts for the most wealthy.

City Hall: Barrett Unveils 2022 Budget Proposal
City Hall

Barrett Unveils 2022 Budget Proposal

'The calm before the storm,' mayor warns, using federal funds and reduced police force to plug budget holes.

MKE County: Board Gets Messy With Vaccine Mandate
MKE County

Board Gets Messy With Vaccine Mandate

Board muddies county executive order with procedural issues, duplicative legislation.

Gableman Threatens to Subpoena Election Clerks

Gableman Threatens to Subpoena Election Clerks

But Republican audit is 'not challenging' results of 2020 election, he says.

Kleefisch Tests Positive for COVID-19

Kleefisch Tests Positive for COVID-19

Republican candidate for governor has campaigned unmasked and opposes vaccine mandates.

Murphy’s Law: State Trails Most In Renewable Energy
Murphy’s Law

State Trails Most In Renewable Energy

Just 10 mostly southern states are doing less. Wisconsin also has more expensive electricity.

Legislature Plans Culture War Against Evers

Legislature Plans Culture War Against Evers

Fall session could include “born alive” abortion bill, forbidding teachers from discussing race and more.

The State of Politics: Democrats Lose Experience In Legislature
The State of Politics

Democrats Lose Experience In Legislature

10 years of Republican control helps creates Legislature with less experienced Democrats.

Op Ed: Flood Control Helps Milwaukee Watershed
Op Ed

Flood Control Helps Milwaukee Watershed

MMSD, conservationists have preserved 11,000 acres to help reduce flooding caused by climate change.

Rep. Sortwell Targets Social Media Censorship

Rep. Sortwell Targets Social Media Censorship

Three bills combatting online censorship shoot for bipartisan support.

Op Ed: DACA Recipients Need Pathway to Citizenship
Op Ed

DACA Recipients Need Pathway to Citizenship

Nearly a decade after DACA executive order, action by Congress long overdue.

Court Backs Natural Resources Board Chair

Court Backs Natural Resources Board Chair

Judge rejects Kaul lawsuit arguing Frederick Prehn should step aside for Evers appointee.