Politics

Transportation: Free Election Day Buses Still Illegal, Attorneys Say
Transportation

Free Election Day Buses Still Illegal, Attorneys Say

Board amendment asks county attorneys to find legal way to do it. They can't and don't.

Transportation: County Requires MKE Airport For Employee Travel
Transportation

County Requires MKE Airport For Employee Travel

'This is a logical change.' All county work-related flights must use Mitchell Airport.

Taxpayers Support Schools That Can Discriminate

Taxpayers Support Schools That Can Discriminate

Dozens of voucher schools have policies excluding LGBTQ+ and disabled students.

Murphy’s Law: State Sales Tax Deal Toughest on City
Murphy’s Law

State Sales Tax Deal Toughest on City

Deal for Milwaukee County far better than for city. Why? Blame police union.

Activists Decry GOP Bill Ending Advisory Referendums

Activists Decry GOP Bill Ending Advisory Referendums

All local referendums would be barred. But not state advisory referendums.

The State of Politics: Evers Vision Trashed by Republicans
The State of Politics

Evers Vision Trashed by Republicans

It's governor's vision vs. 12 Republicans on Joint Finance Committee. Who's right?

GOP Revenue Sharing Plan Penalizes Cities

GOP Revenue Sharing Plan Penalizes Cities

Milwaukee gets 10% hike in funding, rural towns get increase as high at 723%.

Evers Makes 3 Appointments to DNR Board

Evers Makes 3 Appointments to DNR Board

All members of Natural Resources Board now appointed by Democratic governor.

Op Ed: Robin Vos Wants to Gag Citizens
Op Ed

Robin Vos Wants to Gag Citizens

Shared revenue bill would outlaw advisory referendums.

Camaign Cash: Outside Groups Spent Record $28.8 Million on State Supreme Court Race
Camaign Cash

Outside Groups Spent Record $28.8 Million on State Supreme Court Race

Nearly six times more than previous record of $5.03 million set in 2020.

QAnon, Jan. 6 Conspiracy Theorist To Speak at Republican State Convention

QAnon, Jan. 6 Conspiracy Theorist To Speak at Republican State Convention

'We are thrilled to have' Mayra Flores, former GOP Congresswoman from Texas as speaker.

Vos Doubles Down On Sales Tax Referendum

Vos Doubles Down On Sales Tax Referendum

Milwaukee would get sales tax, but only if voters approve it in referendum.