Politics

UW-Madison Closes DEI Division

UW-Madison Closes DEI Division

The university is not ending any scholarships, support programs for minority students.

Board of Regents Approves 5% UW System Tuition Hike

Board of Regents Approves 5% UW System Tuition Hike

Regents also approve preliminary budget showing no UW campus with a deficit.

Lawsuit Introduces New Strategy To Overturn Wisconsin’s Congressional Maps

Lawsuit Introduces New Strategy To Overturn Wisconsin’s Congressional Maps

Lawsuit argues that Wisconsin's US House districts represent an 'anti-competitive gerrymander.'

Former Wisconsin Congressman Is Interim NASA Director

Former Wisconsin Congressman Is Interim NASA Director

To infinity and beyond for Sean Duffy, who adds to Secretary of Transportation responsibilities.

MKE County: MCTS Will Fix Budget With Federal Funds
MKE County

MCTS Will Fix Budget With Federal Funds

Which means it will hit fiscal cliff in 2026. Transit officials grilled about budget hole.

Back in the News: State Sen. Carpenter Bashes Bob Donovan
Back in the News

State Sen. Carpenter Bashes Bob Donovan

Did Donovan win funding for freeway sound barriers? Democrat begs to differ.

Businessman Bill Berrien Launches Republican Campaign for Governor

Businessman Bill Berrien Launches Republican Campaign for Governor

Ex-Navy SEAL promises a Trump-style 'shakeup' of Madison.

Housing Plan Wins Key Council Committee Endorsement

Housing Plan Wins Key Council Committee Endorsement

Revised 'Growing MKE' is not perfect, but council should still adopt it say sponsors.

Data Wonk: Abortion, Public Opinion and Court Rulings
Data Wonk

Abortion, Public Opinion and Court Rulings

Recent decision by Wisconsin Supreme Court raises questions.

Evers, Democratic Legislators Praise Court Ruling on Regulations

Evers, Democratic Legislators Praise Court Ruling on Regulations

'For years, a small group of Republican lawmakers overstepped their power.'

Murphy’s Law: Milwaukee a Leader in Gun Thefts
Murphy’s Law

Milwaukee a Leader in Gun Thefts

Gun thefts have risen by 42% in 16 large cities, with Milwaukee fourth highest.

Transportation: Budget Deficit Fallout Grows, Head of MCTS Resigns
Transportation

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Transit system CEO is second official to resign since surprise deficit announcement.