Politics

The State of Politics: Bill To End State Income Tax Debated
The State of Politics

Bill To End State Income Tax Debated

Republican and research center push it. Democrat and LFB report raise doubts.

City Hall: Trial of Ald. Chantia Lewis Inches Forward
City Hall

Trial of Ald. Chantia Lewis Inches Forward

Embezzlement and falsifying campaign finance reports among 4 felony charges. Judge schedules June 3 plea hearing.

Police Transparency Bill Passed Quietly

Police Transparency Bill Passed Quietly

Unanimous support for new law that could help get rid of bad cops.

Campaign Cash: GOP Lawmakers Far Ahead in Campaign Cash
Campaign Cash

GOP Lawmakers Far Ahead in Campaign Cash

Four times more money than Democratic legislators going into 2022 year.

Vos Expects Gableman Election Report Soon

Vos Expects Gableman Election Report Soon

By end of February. But that won’t be end of investigation, Vos adds.

MKE County: County Gets $50 Million for Rent Assistance
MKE County

County Gets $50 Million for Rent Assistance

U.S. Treasury allocated additional funds provide emergency aid for low-income renters.

K-12 Education: Waukesha School Board a Political Battleground
K-12 Education

Waukesha School Board a Political Battleground

Primary election shows conservative momentum, a microcosm of national trends.

Great Lakes Get $1 Billion for Clean Up

Great Lakes Get $1 Billion for Clean Up

Funding from infrastructure law will help with remediation in Milwaukee Estuary.

Assembly Passes Unemployment, Medicaid Restrictions

Assembly Passes Unemployment, Medicaid Restrictions

One proposal limits access to unemployment insurance when the unemployment rate is low.

Op Ed: Biden Infrastructure Fund Helps Business
Op Ed

Biden Infrastructure Fund Helps Business

Mine is one of many businesses that will benefit from better infrastructure.

Milwaukee Seen As RNC Favorite

Milwaukee Seen As RNC Favorite

Former Governor Scott Walker leading tour of city today. Taxpayers paying for security.

Insurance Companies Oppose Drug Coupon Bill

Insurance Companies Oppose Drug Coupon Bill

Insurers don't want coupons for expensive drugs to count against deductibles.