Politics

Dan Kelly Did Paid Partisan Work

Dan Kelly Did Paid Partisan Work

Supreme Court candidate's financial disclosure forms show payments from Republican Party. No such work done by Protasiewicz.

Supreme Court Race Costs $13 Million in Three Weeks

Supreme Court Race Costs $13 Million in Three Weeks

Ad war will help set national spending record. 'We're gonna blow it out of the water.'

Evers’ Budget Would Create ‘Record’ Imbalance, Report Finds

Evers’ Budget Would Create ‘Record’ Imbalance, Report Finds

And Republican flat tax proposal would create $5 billion reduction in tax revenue.

Bill Would Ban Shackling of Pregnant Inmates, Create Doula Program

Bill Would Ban Shackling of Pregnant Inmates, Create Doula Program

An estimated 58,000 pregnant people are incarcerated every year, and thousands give birth while in custody.

Op Ed: Daniel Kelly Is Not a Good Legal Scholar
Op Ed

Daniel Kelly Is Not a Good Legal Scholar

Even conservative justices have criticized his decisions for poor reasoning.

Illinois, Michigan Gained $770 Million From Cannabis Taxes in 2022

Illinois, Michigan Gained $770 Million From Cannabis Taxes in 2022

While Wisconsin's Republican legislators struggle to legalize even medical marijuana.

Proposal Would Require Felons Caught With Guns To Serve 5 Years in Prison

Proposal Would Require Felons Caught With Guns To Serve 5 Years in Prison

Republican-led proposal is backed by law enforcement groups, but critics argue is excessively harsh.

MKE County: Committee Votes to Condemn Conversion Therapy
MKE County

Committee Votes to Condemn Conversion Therapy

Resolution would have no legal impact, meant as political and educational statement.

Republicans Concerned About Housing Shortage, Local Zoning Rules

Republicans Concerned About Housing Shortage, Local Zoning Rules

Need for more housing pushes conservatives to consider loosening local zoning rules.

Evers Predicts State Shared Revenue Changes

Evers Predicts State Shared Revenue Changes

More money coming, 'I don't care if you’re a 300-people township or the city of Milwaukee.'

Murphy’s Law: Protasiewicz Ahead In High Court Race
Murphy’s Law

Protasiewicz Ahead In High Court Race

All signs suggest Kelly well behind in election for state Supreme Court. Can he catch up?

Op Ed: Evers Messes Up PSC Appointments
Op Ed

Evers Messes Up PSC Appointments

Three appointees in a row have had conflicts of interest, which is good news for utilities.