Politics

Appeals Court Upholds Act 10, Likely Sending Case to WI Supreme Court

Appeals Court Upholds Act 10, Likely Sending Case to WI Supreme Court

2-1 conservative majority overrules Dane County court decision overturning collective bargaining law.

Murphy’s Law: Crowley Was Weakest in Democratic Governor Debate
Murphy’s Law

Crowley Was Weakest in Democratic Governor Debate

And Hong looked inexperienced at times. Which candidates were the strongest?

Hong Leads Democratic Primary for Governor Once Again in New Marquette Poll

Hong Leads Democratic Primary for Governor Once Again in New Marquette Poll

38% support Hong, 16% support Barnes, 7% support Crowley.

Faith Leaders Call on Next Governor to Embrace Clean Energy

Faith Leaders Call on Next Governor to Embrace Clean Energy

More than 100 leaders across the state agree that 'the climate crisis is a spiritual crisis.'

Legislature Gives WisEye $250,000 to Operate for Rest of 2026

Legislature Gives WisEye $250,000 to Operate for Rest of 2026

The financially troubled live-stream service has covered the Legislature since 2007.

Democratic Candidates for WI Governor Mostly Agree, Avoid Attacks in Debate

Democratic Candidates for WI Governor Mostly Agree, Avoid Attacks in Debate

Most agree not to cut police funding, to reduce the voucher program and better regulate data centers.

Milwaukee Mayor Pushes Early Voting, Absentee Drop-Offs

Milwaukee Mayor Pushes Early Voting, Absentee Drop-Offs

Early voting sites are now open and accepting absentee ballot drop-offs for Aug 11 primary.

UW-Madison Sued for Continuing Race-Based Scholarships After Supreme Court Ruling

UW-Madison Sued for Continuing Race-Based Scholarships After Supreme Court Ruling

Conservative groups, including one run by Scott Walker, say university has 20 programs.

Elections Commission Members Back Lawsuit Challenging Its Absentee Ballot Policy

Elections Commission Members Back Lawsuit Challenging Its Absentee Ballot Policy

Ann Jacobs and Mark Thomsen say WEC policy on revotes is at odds with the law.

New Poll Finds Francesca Hong Far Ahead in Democratic Primary for Governor

New Poll Finds Francesca Hong Far Ahead in Democratic Primary for Governor

State Navigate poll finds she is ahead by 29% over Crowley and 30% over Barnes.

Back in the News: Complaint Accuses Mandela Barnes of Campaign Finance Violation
Back in the News

Complaint Accuses Mandela Barnes of Campaign Finance Violation

Barnes campaign says it followed the law. Complaint filed by attorney supporting David Crowley.

MKE County: County Prepares for Another Brutal Year of Budget Cuts
MKE County

County Prepares for Another Brutal Year of Budget Cuts

Officials planning spending cuts and possible tax increases in 2027.