Politics

Despite Past Controversy, 2023 Black History Month Resolution Finds Bipartisan Support

Despite Past Controversy, 2023 Black History Month Resolution Finds Bipartisan Support

In 2019, Republicans objected to a resolution honoring Milwaukee native Colin Kaepernick.

Sen. Johnson Wants Annual Votes on Social Security, Medicare

Sen. Johnson Wants Annual Votes on Social Security, Medicare

After being called out by President Biden, Johnson called Social Security a "ponzi scheme."

Former State Senator Janet Bewley Won’t Be Charged For Fatal Crash

Former State Senator Janet Bewley Won’t Be Charged For Fatal Crash

Bewley was pulling onto highway, other driver was going more than 100 MPH, tested positive for THC in blood.

Dan Kelly Makes His Case for High Court

Dan Kelly Makes His Case for High Court

'Where do our rights come from?' asks former state Supreme Court justice. 'God!'

Can Everett Mitchell Win High Court Race?

Can Everett Mitchell Win High Court Race?

Last in fundraising in state Supreme Court race, Dane County judge says grass roots support is key.

Biden Takes Victory Lap in Wisconsin

Biden Takes Victory Lap in Wisconsin

His speech in Madison suburb stands up for Social Security, unions and family supporting jobs.

City Hall: Comptroller Launches “Open Checkbook,” Highlighting Whom City Is Paying
City Hall

Comptroller Launches “Open Checkbook,” Highlighting Whom City Is Paying

New website shows what businesses are receiving payments from city.

Early Voting Underway For Spring Primary

Early Voting Underway For Spring Primary

Through Feb. 18, Milwaukee voters can cast their ballots at any of 7 city polling sites.

GOP Legislators Vote For Audit of State’s Licensing Agency

GOP Legislators Vote For Audit of State’s Licensing Agency

They cite backlog in approving licenses. Democrats blame inadequate funding and staff.

Murphy’s Law: How Talk Radio Took Over Wisconsin
Murphy’s Law

How Talk Radio Took Over Wisconsin

Most news and talk stations in state are dominated by right-wing voices.

Mandela Barnes Forms Political Action Committee

Mandela Barnes Forms Political Action Committee

The Long Run PAC will support new generation of progressive candidates.

City Hall: Preston Cole Will Lead Department of Administration
City Hall

Preston Cole Will Lead Department of Administration

Former DNR Secretary and City Hall veteran returning to city government.