Politics

Yessenia Ruano Joins Suit Arguing ICE Illegally Deports Crime Victims

Yessenia Ruano Joins Suit Arguing ICE Illegally Deports Crime Victims

Ex-Milwaukee educator's deportation drew protests and statewide attention.

MKE County: Will County Hike Wheel Tax to Fund Buses?
MKE County

Will County Hike Wheel Tax to Fund Buses?

Facing deep transit cuts, some supervisors consider raising 'extremely unpopular tax.'

Evers Warns ACA Premiums Will ‘Skyrocket’ Unless Congress Acts

Evers Warns ACA Premiums Will ‘Skyrocket’ Unless Congress Acts

Governor warns of 200% to 800% hikes unless Republicans extend tax credits.

Murphy’s Law: Do Democratic Candidates Need to Be More Moderate?
Murphy’s Law

Do Democratic Candidates Need to Be More Moderate?

Experts argue it will take a Democrat like Tony Evers to win the state.

Milwaukee Legislators Push Fire Sprinkler Bills After Deadly May Fire

Milwaukee Legislators Push Fire Sprinkler Bills After Deadly May Fire

Legislation would provide grants for sprinkler installation, allow municipal regulations.

Can Wisconsin Republicans Retain Youth Vote in 2026 Election?

Can Wisconsin Republicans Retain Youth Vote in 2026 Election?

Charlie Kirk and Turning Point USA helped GOP lose fewer young voters in 2024.

Wisconsin Officials Decry Denial of FEMA Assistance

Wisconsin Officials Decry Denial of FEMA Assistance

Trump administration 'is sending a clear message: we do not care about you.'

The State of Politics: The Debate Over Data Centers
The State of Politics

The Debate Over Data Centers

Controversial for local communities. Candidates for state office may have to pick sides.

New Laws Aim to Help State’s Emergency Medical Services

New Laws Aim to Help State’s Emergency Medical Services

Gov. Evers signed 2 bills to train more EMS personnel, hike state funding.

Johnson, Baldwin Split on Trump’s Pick for Appeals Court Judge

Johnson, Baldwin Split on Trump’s Pick for Appeals Court Judge

U.S. Senate ready to approve Milwaukee prosecutor Rebecca Taibleson for position.

Wisconsin Residents Running Out of Time to Get Solar Tax Credits 

Wisconsin Residents Running Out of Time to Get Solar Tax Credits 

Trump administration is ending tax breaks on solar panels and electric vehicles.

MKE County: County Can’t Afford Disaster Recovery
MKE County

County Can’t Afford Disaster Recovery

County officials were already cutting the 2026 budget when feds denied disaster aid.