Politics

Confidential Deal Could Settle Civil Case in Joseph Mensah Shooting of Alvin Cole

Confidential Deal Could Settle Civil Case in Joseph Mensah Shooting of Alvin Cole

Two sides in a contentious civil case say they are close to settlement.

Latest Marquette Poll Finds Deep Skepticism of Data Centers and AI

Latest Marquette Poll Finds Deep Skepticism of Data Centers and AI

'There’s pretty much bipartisan skepticism, both here in Wisconsin and nationally.'

Justice-Elect Chris Taylor Endorses Pedro Colón in 2027 Supreme Court Race

Justice-Elect Chris Taylor Endorses Pedro Colón in 2027 Supreme Court Race

Nearly a year from next Wisconsin Supreme Court election, 2 candidates already running.

Severe Storms Push Milwaukee To Change Leaf And Street Sweeping Rules

Severe Storms Push Milwaukee To Change Leaf And Street Sweeping Rules

Climate change, clogged drains and angry residents are driving DPW changes.

Dugan Seeks Acquittal Ahead of Sentencing

Dugan Seeks Acquittal Ahead of Sentencing

A recent appeals court changed the case law at the heart of Dugan case.

Second Judicial Panel Rejects Challenge to WI Congressional Map

Second Judicial Panel Rejects Challenge to WI Congressional Map

Law Forward promises to appeal to Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Feds Suing Wisconsin Over Prediction Markets

Feds Suing Wisconsin Over Prediction Markets

Federal government sues to prevent state regulation of these companies.

Trump Administration Wants Wisconsin to Return $20M in COVID-19 Funds

Trump Administration Wants Wisconsin to Return $20M in COVID-19 Funds

Funds went to private schools as approved by Biden administration, state DPI says.

Appeals Court Judge Pedro Colón Announces 2027 WI Supreme Court Bid

Appeals Court Judge Pedro Colón Announces 2027 WI Supreme Court Bid

He's the second liberal judge to enter race to replace conservative Justice Annette Ziegler.

Agriculture Secretary Pushes Farm Bill on Visit to Wisconsin Dairy

Agriculture Secretary Pushes Farm Bill on Visit to Wisconsin Dairy

After yearslong delays, farm bill scheduled for vote in Congress this week.

Advocates Weigh In on Planned Update of Wisconsin Prison Code

Advocates Weigh In on Planned Update of Wisconsin Prison Code

Its rules directly 'shape daily life for incarcerated people.'

Teachers in Milwaukee, Madison Plan Pro-Immigrant Demonstration Friday

Teachers in Milwaukee, Madison Plan Pro-Immigrant Demonstration Friday

Madison schools canceled Friday after 70% of teachers said they would be absent.