Politics

8th Senate District Race Will Decide GOP Veto-Proof Majority

8th Senate District Race Will Decide GOP Veto-Proof Majority

Republican Rep. Dan Knodl, Democrat Jodi Habush Sinykin compete for open seat.

Op Ed: UWM Gets Stiffed In Governor’s Budget
Op Ed

UWM Gets Stiffed In Governor’s Budget

While UW-Madison got $347 for building projects. Will Milwaukee's leaders push for better deal from legislators?

The State of Politics: Inside the Dome Deals Are Common
The State of Politics

Inside the Dome Deals Are Common

La Follette's resignation, Godlewski appointment latest example of insider Capitol deals.

Can Ex-Offenders Vote in Wisconsin?

Can Ex-Offenders Vote in Wisconsin?

The state's 65,000 convicted felons face tougher rules than in three neighboring states.

State Funding Has Plummeted For Parks, Public Lands, DNR

State Funding Has Plummeted For Parks, Public Lands, DNR

DNR funding down 41% in 25 years, spending on state parks lowest in U.S., study finds.

Kelly Campaign Airing Remake of Racist “Willie Horton Ad”

Kelly Campaign Airing Remake of Racist “Willie Horton Ad”

1988 ad was used by George H.W. Bush against Michael Dukakis. Kelly creates nearly shot-for-shot remake.

GOP Building Commission Members Reject Gov. Evers’ $3.8 Billion Plan, Setting Up Budget Showdown
City Hall: Participating In “No Mow May” Will Require Registration
City Hall

Participating In “No Mow May” Will Require Registration

Ald. Dimitrijevic leads Milwaukee in adopting bee-friendly program.

Rep. Donovan’s Reckless Driving Bills Approved By Legislature

Rep. Donovan’s Reckless Driving Bills Approved By Legislature

And: Republicans block rule that bans conversion therapy, allowing controversial practice to continue.

MKE County: Expanded City-To-Suburbs Transit Service Approved
MKE County

Expanded City-To-Suburbs Transit Service Approved

County Board's Finance Committee approves $1.3 million for a 'last mile' transit service.

Op Ed: Referendums on Ballot Are Confusing
Op Ed

Referendums on Ballot Are Confusing

Three proposals by Republicans sow confusion, resentment.

Back in the News: Republican Party Raising Cash for Kelly
Back in the News

Republican Party Raising Cash for Kelly

Emails from 4th District Republican chairman Bob Spindell shows how partisan the race is.