Politics

Data Wonk: 3 Solutions to City, County Fiscal Woes
Data Wonk

3 Solutions to City, County Fiscal Woes

Without one or more of these solutions Milwaukee will see drastic cuts in service.

Ron Johnson’s Campaign Hires Trump Recount Attorney

Ron Johnson’s Campaign Hires Trump Recount Attorney

Jim Troupis attempted to get 220,000 ballots tossed, also implicated in fake electors scheme with Johnson.

Tim Michels Promises to Fix Milwaukee

Tim Michels Promises to Fix Milwaukee

But how? He made his case Tuesday at Rotary luncheon.

Evers, Michels In Agreement That Governor’s Veto Pen Is Stopping Republican Policies

Evers, Michels In Agreement That Governor’s Veto Pen Is Stopping Republican Policies

Gov. Evers has set record for vetoes, but Michels plans to sign GOP bills sent to him.

Barnes Outraises Johnson By $8 Million In Senate Race

Barnes Outraises Johnson By $8 Million In Senate Race

But Johnson has $7 million spending edge from outside groups who have attacked Barnes.

MKE County: Policy Forum Report Shows Sales Tax Critical to Local Government
MKE County

Policy Forum Report Shows Sales Tax Critical to Local Government

Report shows a relative financial calm in 2023, but the potential for future budgetary storms.

City Hall: Milwaukee Spending $1.5 Million On Lawsuits, Including Two Police Conduct Cases
City Hall

Milwaukee Spending $1.5 Million On Lawsuits, Including Two Police Conduct Cases

And another $1.5 million in settlements is pending.

The State of Politics: The Actual Stats Behind Wisconsin’s Polarizing Crime Ads
The State of Politics

The Actual Stats Behind Wisconsin’s Polarizing Crime Ads

Rhetoric and reality don't line up statewide, but Milwaukee County is an outlier.

Evers, Michels Spar in Their Only Debate

Evers, Michels Spar in Their Only Debate

Candidates in close race have clear differences on abortion, talent attraction, election results, gun laws and education.

League of Women Voters Sues To Block Absentee Ballot Correction Ruling

League of Women Voters Sues To Block Absentee Ballot Correction Ruling

Lawsuit is one of many pending before upcoming election that would impact how absentee ballots can be counted.

U.S. Senate Candidates Johnson, Barnes Trade Barbs in Last Debate

U.S. Senate Candidates Johnson, Barnes Trade Barbs in Last Debate

Candidates show stark differences on major issues, including immigration, gun violence and abortion.

Quiet Race For State Treasurer Is About What The Office Should Actually Be

Quiet Race For State Treasurer Is About What The Office Should Actually Be

Winner will replace Democrat Sarah Godlewski, who opted to run for Senate seat instead of re-election.