Politics

MKE County: Committee Okays Racine Detention for Youthful Offenders
MKE County

Committee Okays Racine Detention for Youthful Offenders

Board will reconsider agreement it opposed in September to pay for Racine facility.

Protasiewicz Says She’ll Bring Fairness to State Supreme Court

Protasiewicz Says She’ll Bring Fairness to State Supreme Court

Milwaukee judge running for high court seat says current majority 'unfair to the citizens.'

Lena Taylor Is Running for Municipal Court

Lena Taylor Is Running for Municipal Court

Veteran state senator will again pursue local office, hoping to replace Derek Mosley.

The State of Politics: Iowa Loses ‘First in Nation’ Bragging Rights
The State of Politics

Iowa Loses ‘First in Nation’ Bragging Rights

Democrats ending our neighboring state's key role in helping pick presidents.

Baldwin Proposes Federal Travel Funding For Abortion Seekers

Baldwin Proposes Federal Travel Funding For Abortion Seekers

But abortion rights advocates say bill unlikely to get through Congress.

Vos Open To Changing Shared Revenue for Local Governments

Vos Open To Changing Shared Revenue for Local Governments

Assembly Speaker admits inflation squeezing governments' ability to pay employees.

Zapata Pleads Not Guilty To Felony Charge Related To Voter Fraud

Zapata Pleads Not Guilty To Felony Charge Related To Voter Fraud

Milwaukee's former number two election official represented by conservative law firm, poised to fight case.

Five of Eight Wisconsin Congressional Representatives Vote For Defense of Marriage Act
MKE County: Board Considering Abortion Referendum, Again
MKE County

Board Considering Abortion Referendum, Again

Board would place question on April ballot after failing to approve November election proposal.

Health Care Groups Ask Wisconsin Supreme Court To Block Ivermectin Order

Health Care Groups Ask Wisconsin Supreme Court To Block Ivermectin Order

Circuit court ruled that hospital must provide drug to patient. Appeals court paused ruling.

Data Wonk: How Democratic Are State’s Smaller Cities?
Data Wonk

How Democratic Are State’s Smaller Cities?

Across the state they are always more Democratic than the rest of the county.

Why Is A Wauwatosa School Board Member Suing His Colleagues?

Why Is A Wauwatosa School Board Member Suing His Colleagues?

Mike Meier alleges open meetings violation in approval of gender identity curriculum.