Politics

Schimel Tells Canvassers He’ll Be ‘Support Network’ for Trump

Schimel Tells Canvassers He’ll Be ‘Support Network’ for Trump

Supreme Court candidate also rehashes election denial claims in Waukesha County appearance.

City Hall: Housing Authority Says City Didn’t Cash More Than $2 Million In Checks
City Hall

Housing Authority Says City Didn’t Cash More Than $2 Million In Checks

New CFO finds that agency previously tried to pay city for employee wages.

Data Wonk: How Vulnerable Is Wisconsin to Federal Firings?
Data Wonk

How Vulnerable Is Wisconsin to Federal Firings?

State has 30,000 federal employees. And many state workers in federally funded agencies.

1.3 Million People in State Threatened By Possible Medicaid Cuts

1.3 Million People in State Threatened By Possible Medicaid Cuts

Federally funded care for poor, elderly and disabled helps 1 in 5 Wisconsin residents.

Poll Shows Many Don’t Know About Crawford or Schimel in High Court Race

Poll Shows Many Don’t Know About Crawford or Schimel in High Court Race

Marquette Law School poll also finds majority of voters view Elon Musk unfavorably.

UWM Student Protesters Face Continued Punishment

UWM Student Protesters Face Continued Punishment

'I do believe they’ve been targeting Palestinian and Muslim students.'

Back in the News: Democrats Launch Anti-Musk Ad
Back in the News

Democrats Launch Anti-Musk Ad

Making Elon Musk the villain and blasting Brad Schimel's bid for Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Crawford Battles Schimel Over Impartiality

Crawford Battles Schimel Over Impartiality

'He’s got a long history as an extreme partisan,' candidate charges in Rotary speech.

Federal Workers in Wisconsin Fight Their Firings After Mass Layoffs

Federal Workers in Wisconsin Fight Their Firings After Mass Layoffs

'A slap in the face.' Most were probationary staff. Many were veterans.

New Milwaukee Sales Tax Brings in $200 Million

New Milwaukee Sales Tax Brings in $200 Million

2024 was first year of 2% city sales tax; it raised $16 million more than expected.

Evers Warns Trump Tariffs Will Harm Wisconsin

Evers Warns Trump Tariffs Will Harm Wisconsin

'This is not good for our country. It sucks. It’s bad.'

Wisconsin Pays Little Compensation to Wrongfully Convicted

Wisconsin Pays Little Compensation to Wrongfully Convicted

About $5,000 per year of incarceration, $25,000 maximum, stingier than most states.