Politics

MKE County: County Board Officially Recognizes Denim Day
MKE County

County Board Officially Recognizes Denim Day

New supervisor pushes resolution for day to 'stand against sexual assault and violence.'

Vos Critics Submit Recall Petitions Again

Vos Critics Submit Recall Petitions Again

They claim to have more than 9,000 signatures. Earlier effort this year to recall Assembly Speaker Robin Vos fell short.

Former Top Election Official Signs Settlement With City

Former Top Election Official Signs Settlement With City

Claire Woodall will serve in remote, 'associate director' role until early August.

MKE County: Failed County Board Candidate Charged With Election Fraud
MKE County

Failed County Board Candidate Charged With Election Fraud

Andrew Matias, who was disqualified from the ballot, now faces criminal complaint.

The State of Politics: Ron Johnson’s Curious Stand on Abortion
The State of Politics

Ron Johnson’s Curious Stand on Abortion

Pleading for Republican unity on an issue that's a loser for the party.

Evers Urges Legislators to Release Funds for Communities Losing UW Branches

Evers Urges Legislators to Release Funds for Communities Losing UW Branches

Legislature passed budget with $20 million for economic loss due to campus closures.

GOP Holdover on UW Board Says He Won’t Step Down

GOP Holdover on UW Board Says He Won’t Step Down

UW Regent Robert Atwell advised by Vos to stay on Board until replacement confirmed.

City Hall: Milwaukee Will Contest We Energies Rate Hikes
City Hall

Milwaukee Will Contest We Energies Rate Hikes

It's 'environmental redlining... just to turn a profit,' Ald Dimitrijevic charges.

RNC, Protesters, Secret Service At Odds Over Free Speech Zone

RNC, Protesters, Secret Service At Odds Over Free Speech Zone

Is Pere Marquette Park actually the Goldilocks spot?

MKE County: Supervisors Grudgingly Approve Raises for Sheriff’s Deputies
MKE County

Supervisors Grudgingly Approve Raises for Sheriff’s Deputies

County Board unanimously approves new contract with sheriff's deputy union, but wants overtime under control.

Lawsuit Argues Cash Bail Amendment Was Improperly On Ballot

Lawsuit Argues Cash Bail Amendment Was Improperly On Ballot

Dane County judge is weighing whether overturn 2023 amendments approved by voters

Progressives Argue Constitutional Amendment Requires Definition For ‘Election Workers’

Progressives Argue Constitutional Amendment Requires Definition For ‘Election Workers’

Progressive groups want AG Kaul to ensure that a recent amendment respects voting rights