Politics

The State of Politics: Democrats Think Referendum Success Was A Preview of November Win
The State of Politics

Democrats Think Referendum Success Was A Preview of November Win

But conservatives say funding referendum's failure was a result of out-of-state spending.

Brookfield, New Berlin Ban Ballot Drop Boxes

Brookfield, New Berlin Ban Ballot Drop Boxes

Use of secured drop boxes increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, as did politicization of the practice.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Suspends Campaign, Backs Trump 

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Suspends Campaign, Backs Trump 

Third-party candidate joined Trump at rally in Arizona.

Regents Approve UW President Rothman’s $855 million Budget

Regents Approve UW President Rothman’s $855 million Budget

Budget comes as state investment in system continues to fall.

Baldwin Highlights Social Security In Two-Minute DNC Speech

Baldwin Highlights Social Security In Two-Minute DNC Speech

Wisconsin Senator, who faces her own reelection battle, says Harris would protect benefits.

Regents Approve UWM Plan For Mass Layoff of Tenured Professors

Regents Approve UWM Plan For Mass Layoff of Tenured Professors

Layoffs centered on general studies professors from two-year schools merged into UWM.

Mayor Cavalier Johnson Talks Harm of Freeway Construction, Bronzeville During DNC Speech

Mayor Cavalier Johnson Talks Harm of Freeway Construction, Bronzeville During DNC Speech

Johnson promotes federal grant to overhaul 6th Street through Downtown, surrounding neighborhoods.

Democrats Label Effort to Unseat Van Orden A ‘Red to Blue’ Priority

Democrats Label Effort to Unseat Van Orden A ‘Red to Blue’ Priority

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee promises resources, support to challenger Rebecca Cooke.

MKE County: Contaminated Franklin Gas Station Will Be Studied, Then Sold
MKE County

Contaminated Franklin Gas Station Will Be Studied, Then Sold

State grant will fund environmental assessment of property foreclosed by county.

MKE County: Pension Overpayments Still Happening?
MKE County

Pension Overpayments Still Happening?

Retired sheriff's deputy notified he owes $9,000 for pension overpayments. Crowley's office says such errors are rarities in recent years.

Wisconsin Palestinians Feel Isolated From Politics

Wisconsin Palestinians Feel Isolated From Politics

Israels's war on Gaza and upcoming election have made things worse.

Data Wonk: WOW Counties Turning Less Republican
Data Wonk

WOW Counties Turning Less Republican

Ozaukee and Waukesha now less red while Washington County resists the trend.