Politics

MKE County: County Board Finds Funding For Emergency Food Assistance
MKE County

County Board Finds Funding For Emergency Food Assistance

Board also declares "Food Apartheid" a public health emergency.

Lawmakers Criticize DPI Superintendent Underly at Hearing

Lawmakers Criticize DPI Superintendent Underly at Hearing

Concerns include that she sent a deputy to represent DPI.

WIAA Fighting Proposal To Make It Subject To Open Records Law

WIAA Fighting Proposal To Make It Subject To Open Records Law

Wisconsin's high school regulator isn't a government body, but legislators want it to behave like one.

Ron Johnson Flips Position on Ending Senate Filibuster

Ron Johnson Flips Position on Ending Senate Filibuster

In 2022, Johnson accused Democrats trying to eliminate filibuster of wanting 'absolute power.'

Back in the News: Ron Johnson’s New Conspiracy Theory
Back in the News

Ron Johnson’s New Conspiracy Theory

Demonizing prosecutor Jack Smith and distorting his investigation of Trump.

MKE County: Feds Deport Immigrant After Court Orders His Release
MKE County

Feds Deport Immigrant After Court Orders His Release

Recent courthouse arrest shows shifting federal tactics in handling immigrants.

Federal SNAP Benefits Could Take Weeks to Arrive

Federal SNAP Benefits Could Take Weeks to Arrive

And even then payments would be reduced, WI Department of Health explains.

GOP Bill Has Total Ban on Abortion

GOP Bill Has Total Ban on Abortion

But has exceptions for treatments like ectopic pregnancy, because 'these things are not abortion.'

Superintendent Jill Underly Makes Changes on Sexual Misconduct

Superintendent Jill Underly Makes Changes on Sexual Misconduct

Legislative committee grills her on handling of 'sexual grooming' by teachers.

Republicans Argue Over Bill to Ban Ballot Drop Boxes

Republicans Argue Over Bill to Ban Ballot Drop Boxes

Backers cite views of President Trump. A GOP critic says it's not 'reality-based.'

Historic Designations For Milwaukee Auditorium, Arena Is Strategic Move

Historic Designations For Milwaukee Auditorium, Arena Is Strategic Move

Aiming to slow redevelopment? It's all about 'transparency' says Ald. Bob Bauman.

Council Passes Tougher Reckless Driving Towing Policy

Council Passes Tougher Reckless Driving Towing Policy

New state law clears way for long-sought policy change.