Politics

The State of Politics: How Wisconsin Became Wild West of Campaign Spending
The State of Politics

How Wisconsin Became Wild West of Campaign Spending

In just 20 years quiet nonpartisan Supreme Court races turned into something ugly.

More Than 700,000 in State Losing Additional FoodShare Benefits

More Than 700,000 in State Losing Additional FoodShare Benefits

Food pantries brace for high demand, say pandemic benefits cutoff too sudden.

GOP Legislators Bash Evers ‘Reckless’ Budget

GOP Legislators Bash Evers ‘Reckless’ Budget

DOA Secretary defends 'prudent' fiscal decisions at Joint Finance Committee hearing.

Protasiewicz Embraces Democratic Issues

Protasiewicz Embraces Democratic Issues

If elected, Supreme Court candidate could flip state on abortion, gerrymandering, election laws.

The Life and Times of Dan Kelly

The Life and Times of Dan Kelly

Supreme Court candidate says he is 'boring,' not political. His life and record tell a different story.

Vote Tuesday: School Board Candidates
Vote Tuesday

School Board Candidates

Three contested races, including a citywide race.

Wisconsin’s Congressional Republicans Blast Trump Indictment

Wisconsin’s Congressional Republicans Blast Trump Indictment

Indictment marks first time in history a former president faces criminal charges.

DSPS Secretary, Republicans Debate Licensing Staffing, Backlog

DSPS Secretary, Republicans Debate Licensing Staffing, Backlog

Secretary-designee wants to use its revenue to hire staff, Republicans question backlog, push for fewer licenses.

Data Wonk: Is Democracy at Stake in Supreme Court Race?
Data Wonk

Is Democracy at Stake in Supreme Court Race?

A conservative majority seems set on restricting voting rights.

Bipartisan Support For Extending Medicaid Benefits For Postpartum Mothers

Bipartisan Support For Extending Medicaid Benefits For Postpartum Mothers

Approximately 50 post-partum deaths annually that the Wisconsin health department believes are preventable.

GOP Legislators Plan Hearings on UW System’s Lack of ‘Intellectual Diversity’

GOP Legislators Plan Hearings on UW System’s Lack of ‘Intellectual Diversity’

Rep. Dave Murphy accuses universities of 'indoctrinating' students.

Campaign Cash: $38 Million Spent on High Court Race
Campaign Cash

$38 Million Spent on High Court Race

$23.7 million by outside groups and $14.6 million by campaigns, with Kelly still behind in total spending.