Politics

Baldwin, Johnson Urge People Not to Exploit Waukesha Tragedy

Baldwin, Johnson Urge People Not to Exploit Waukesha Tragedy

Rare joint press release asks outside groups not to politicize situation.

Wisconsin Budget: Charting The Racial Disparities In State’s Prisons
Wisconsin Budget

Charting The Racial Disparities In State’s Prisons

Four charts show Wisconsin is worse than nearly every state.

Op Ed: Bail Reform And The Waukesha Tragedy
Op Ed

Bail Reform And The Waukesha Tragedy

Republicans are going to use accused killer Darrell Brooks like a hammer.

MKE County: County Chases Grants It Once Overlooked
MKE County

County Chases Grants It Once Overlooked

New office created by County Executive Crowley winning grants it once 'left on the table.'

‘No Thanksgiving Without immigrants’

‘No Thanksgiving Without immigrants’

Advocates in Wisconsin call on congressional Democrats to deliver a pathway to citizenship.

Op Ed: Sen. Ramthun Wants To Hijack Election
Op Ed

Sen. Ramthun Wants To Hijack Election

Offering no evidence of fraud, legislator would cancel the ballots of every voter in the state.

State Insurance Commissioner Retires

State Insurance Commissioner Retires

Evers appointee Mark Afable steps down.

City Hall: Council Okays ‘Warp Speed’ Redistricting
City Hall

Council Okays ‘Warp Speed’ Redistricting

City officials forced to work quickly, with one council member objecting to new plan.

City Hall: Entrepreneur Announces Run for Mayor
City Hall

Entrepreneur Announces Run for Mayor

Michael Sampson, 38 founder of SWARMM Events, vying to replace Tom Barrett.

Op Ed: Biden Delivers For Wisconsin
Op Ed

Biden Delivers For Wisconsin

Bipartisan infrastructure bill gives state $8 billion for roads, bridges, transit, broadband and much more.

Johnson Pushes Legislators to Take Over Federal Elections

Johnson Pushes Legislators to Take Over Federal Elections

Including U.S. Senator race. He has 'lost confidence' in state elections agency.

City Hall: The Council’s War With Tearman Spencer
City Hall

The Council’s War With Tearman Spencer

Lots of grumbling, but City Attorney scores wins in two of three battles Tuesday.