Politics

Op Ed: Evers, Vos, Fitzgerald Must Compromise
Op Ed

Evers, Vos, Fitzgerald Must Compromise

There are many issues where they can forge agreements — and lead the state forward.

The State of Politics: The Short Career of Caleb Frostman
The State of Politics

The Short Career of Caleb Frostman

Democratic state senator served just five months before his defeat— the shortest tenure for a legislator in state history.

Wisconsin Budget: Health Care Ruling Exposes Republicans
Wisconsin Budget

Health Care Ruling Exposes Republicans

Court ruling they sought ends six Obamacare provisions supported by big majorities, polls show.

Everyone Wants Legal Pot!

Everyone Wants Legal Pot!

A majority in all 19 Milwaukee communities favored legal pot in November referendum.

Murphy’s Law: Top 10 Stories of 2018
Murphy’s Law

Top 10 Stories of 2018

Foxconn's outrages, Walker's decline, white nationalism's rise. Most popular columns of 2018.

The State of Politics: 8 GOP Laws Evers Could Target
The State of Politics

8 GOP Laws Evers Could Target

There’s much new governor opposes. But which issues will he take on?

Health Coverage Growth Stalled in 2017

Health Coverage Growth Stalled in 2017

Slowdown comes after three straight years of growth, state tied for 10th in percent covered.

Experts Praise New State Superintendent

Experts Praise New State Superintendent

Evers’s choice, Stanford Taylor, is state’s first black superintendent of public instruction.

Op Ed: Top 10 Stories of 2018 Affecting Democracy
Op Ed

Top 10 Stories of 2018 Affecting Democracy

How Wisconsin went forward -- and backward -- in democratic government.

County Looks to Grow Hemp at the Domes

County Looks to Grow Hemp at the Domes

Proceeds could be used for Domes' aging infrastructure.

Barnes to Focus on Equity, Sustainability

Barnes to Focus on Equity, Sustainability

Democrat Lt. Gov-elect says he wants to fix issues impacting the entire state of Wisconsin.

Lt. Gov.-Elect Barnes Confident Funding Will be Secured to Host DNC

Lt. Gov.-Elect Barnes Confident Funding Will be Secured to Host DNC

City will know soon if it will host the 2020 Democratic National Convention.