Politics

Op Ed: The 10 Worst Politicians of 2021
Op Ed

The 10 Worst Politicians of 2021

The competition was really stiff this year, but here are the very worst.

Wisconsin’s Congressman Priest

Wisconsin’s Congressman Priest

Fr. Robert Cornell loved rock music and served two terms as a Democratic congressman.

Bill By State Democrats Targets ‘Stealthing’

Bill By State Democrats Targets ‘Stealthing’

Charges, fines for people who sabotage their partner’s birth control without consent.

Chris Larson May Run For Mayor

Chris Larson May Run For Mayor

Senator 'strongly considering' entering crowded race, adding 9th candidate.

MKE County: 9 Supervisors Unopposed For 2022
MKE County

9 Supervisors Unopposed For 2022

Deadline is one week away and nearly 70% of districts have just one candidate running.

Op Ed: State School Report Cards Bend the Truth
Back In The News: Evers Might Consider Changes in Bail
Back In The News

Evers Might Consider Changes in Bail

But only "if everybody sits back and takes a breath" and "every stakeholder" involved.

Evers Strategizes on Pandemic

Evers Strategizes on Pandemic

Seeking federal help to staff health care facilities, reserving some pandemic aid for future problems.

Op Ed: Proposal Cuts Taxes for 1%
Op Ed

Proposal Cuts Taxes for 1%

State’s top business lobbying group wants to transform Wisconsin’s tax structure.

The State of Politics: Top 8 Capitol News Stories In 2021
The State of Politics

Top 8 Capitol News Stories In 2021

And what a strange year it was.

Lena Taylor Will Run For Mayor, Again

Lena Taylor Will Run For Mayor, Again

Taylor lost to Barrett in 2020, but now she's in an open, eight-way race.

2022 Governor’s Race Will Decide How Elections Run, Hintz Warns

2022 Governor’s Race Will Decide How Elections Run, Hintz Warns

If Evers loses Republicans will install partisan election controls, Assembly Minority Leader predicts.