Politics

Brewers Beer Vendor Will Run for Wisconsin Governor

Brewers Beer Vendor Will Run for Wisconsin Governor

Ryan Strnad will run as Democrat, pushing support for unions, working class.

Housing Authority HR Manager Terminated, Audit Finds Culture of Nepotism

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Issues continue to pile up related to past leadership of agency.

Prison Officials Deny Violating Rights of Green Bay Inmate Killed By Cellmate

Prison Officials Deny Violating Rights of Green Bay Inmate Killed By Cellmate

Lawsuit alleges state should have intervened because of cellmate's conduct.

Evers Bypasses GOP-Led Committee To Implement Pay Raises For State Workers

Evers Bypasses GOP-Led Committee To Implement Pay Raises For State Workers

Evers administration says Supreme Court ruling means he can skip final approval for already funded action.

School Report Cards Being Updated, But Major Changes Need Legislative Approval

School Report Cards Being Updated, But Major Changes Need Legislative Approval

DPI says updates are a necessary step to ensure the system remains fair.

DNR Has Seen 500 Positions Cut Since 2003, Says It Is Causing Delays

DNR Has Seen 500 Positions Cut Since 2003, Says It Is Causing Delays

Loss of 20 vacant positions is latest in a long-term trend, leaders say.

Wisconsin’s State Budget Surplus Is Shrinking

Wisconsin’s State Budget Surplus Is Shrinking

Spending and tax cuts have consumed most of surplus, Policy Forum warns.

Texas, California Gerrymandering Battle Will Make It Harder For Independent Reforms

Texas, California Gerrymandering Battle Will Make It Harder For Independent Reforms

Fair Maps Coalition members hope to establish politically independent process in Wisconsin.

Federal Funding Cut Imperils Wisconsin’s Unemployment System Update

Federal Funding Cut Imperils Wisconsin’s Unemployment System Update

System that buckled in 2020 was being updated, but work can't be completed without funding.

Competing Bills Aim To Save Two State Facilities For Homeless Veterans

Competing Bills Aim To Save Two State Facilities For Homeless Veterans

Budget deal 'overlooked' $2 million funding need.

Evers Kills Bill That Would Have Made It More Difficult For Felons To Resume Voting

Evers Kills Bill That Would Have Made It More Difficult For Felons To Resume Voting

ACLU called proposed restrictions a 'modern-day poll tax.'

Hearings Start On Controversial Line 5 Pipe Rerouting

Hearings Start On Controversial Line 5 Pipe Rerouting

Weekslong hearing will determine whether state regulators complied with state law in issuing permits.