Politics

Plenty of Horne: Can Tim Michels Divest His Stock?
Plenty of Horne

Can Tim Michels Divest His Stock?

A previous wealthy governor did this, to eliminate a conflict of interest. It did not go well

The State of Politics: The 161 Executive Orders of Gov. Evers
The State of Politics

The 161 Executive Orders of Gov. Evers

Seizing a way to dramatize his political philosophy, and giving opponents campaign issues.

Op Ed: A Courageous Call For Equity
Op Ed

A Courageous Call For Equity

A family's battle with top-ranked school in town has lessons for all of us, county executive says.

No One Cancels Kellyanne Conway

No One Cancels Kellyanne Conway

No protests of former Trump advisor’s UW-Whitewater speech about suppressing free speech.

Sexism And The Marquette Poll

Sexism And The Marquette Poll

Should pollsters test respondents agreement with statements deriding women?

UAW, Environmentalists Challenge Postal Truck Contract

UAW, Environmentalists Challenge Postal Truck Contract

Auto workers union, Natural Resources Defense Council sue U.S. Postal Service.

6 Wisconsin Tribes Oppose Bill Scrapping Wolf Protections

6 Wisconsin Tribes Oppose Bill Scrapping Wolf Protections

Senators Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson sponsor bill to lift federal wolf protections.

City Hall: Perez Shakes Up Committee Assignments
City Hall

Perez Shakes Up Committee Assignments

Musical chairs game has new leaders at the helm of city's most powerful committees.

Op Ed: Tim Michels Is No Political ‘Outsider’
Op Ed

Tim Michels Is No Political ‘Outsider’

Candidate for governor has long record of political donations, lobbying, state contracts.

Democratic US Senate Primary Tightens In Poll

Democratic US Senate Primary Tightens In Poll

Marquette poll also shows Evers' approval steady, Ron Johnson’s declined further.

Murphy’s Law: The Bradley Foundation and ‘Superpredators’
Murphy’s Law

The Bradley Foundation and ‘Superpredators’

Research it helped fund demonized young Black males, leading to long prison sentences.

Legislators Rewrite State Plan for Federal Highway Money

Legislators Rewrite State Plan for Federal Highway Money

Finance committee makes sure funds to reduce congestion can’t support bicycle, pedestrian travel.