Politics

Senate Mulls Milwaukee’s Financial Peril

Senate Mulls Milwaukee’s Financial Peril

Struggling to create plan for shared revenue and sales tax that's acceptable to Assembly and Gov. Evers.

Data Wonk: Why GOP Fears Advisory Referendums
Data Wonk

Why GOP Fears Advisory Referendums

Vernon County's vote against abortion ban helps explain local restrictions in revenue sharing bill.

City Hall: City Unveils Latest Lead Lateral Plan
City Hall

City Unveils Latest Lead Lateral Plan

With added federal funding, Water Works can now replace more laterals each year, but which ones?

MKE County: County Programs Win 5 National Awards
MKE County

County Programs Win 5 National Awards

National Association of Counties' non-competitive awards praise Milwaukee's innovations.

Murphy’s Law: National ‘Scam PACs’ Have State Roots
Murphy’s Law

National ‘Scam PACs’ Have State Roots

The operatives running them have connections to Scott Walker, Eric O’Keefe, and conservative groups.

State High Court Will Decide; Must Faith Groups Offer Unemployment Insurance?

State High Court Will Decide; Must Faith Groups Offer Unemployment Insurance?

Catholic Charities wants exemption from paying into state unemployment program.

City Hall: The Ins and Outs of Milwaukee’s Financial Future
City Hall

The Ins and Outs of Milwaukee’s Financial Future

Republican legislators can't agree on how many strings to attach to funding proposal.

The State of Politics: How Will AI Affect Next Election?
The State of Politics

How Will AI Affect Next Election?

Artificial Intelligence could have a huge impact, ramping up disinformation in swing states like Wisconsin.

Republican Legislators At Odds Over Milwaukee Sales Tax

Republican Legislators At Odds Over Milwaukee Sales Tax

Assembly wants referendum, Senate may remove requirement to reduce uncertainty.

Republicans Vote to Create $125 Million Fund To Address PFAS

Republicans Vote to Create $125 Million Fund To Address PFAS

Specifics on how the money would be spent to clean up contamination remain to be worked out.

$200 Million Kia-Hyundai Settlement Would Pay Vehicle Owners, City’s Lawsuit Ongoing

$200 Million Kia-Hyundai Settlement Would Pay Vehicle Owners, City’s Lawsuit Ongoing

Theft epidemic caused by company's negligence, plaintiffs argued.

Ted Kellner Named New CEO of Republican National Convention

Ted Kellner Named New CEO of Republican National Convention

Steve King steps down to spend more time with family.