Politics

K-12 Education: Studies Show Police in Schools Don’t Make Them Safer
K-12 Education

Studies Show Police in Schools Don’t Make Them Safer

Chicago Public Schools has dropped the program. MPS may be forced to pay for them.

Report: Wisconsin Taxes Hit Record Low in 2024 
Report

Wisconsin Taxes Hit Record Low in 2024 

Lowest tax burden in at least half a century, Wisconsin Policy Forum report finds.

The State of Politics: 550 Lobbyists Busy in State Capitol
The State of Politics

550 Lobbyists Busy in State Capitol

Ultimately some 750 lobbyists costing $40 million may battle for state budget decisions.

MKE County: County Files Lawsuit Over Insulin Price Fixing Scheme
MKE County

County Files Lawsuit Over Insulin Price Fixing Scheme

Joins national lawsuit charging big pharmacy and insurance companies with racketeering.

Is ICE Building A Detention Facility in Milwaukee?

Is ICE Building A Detention Facility in Milwaukee?

Politicians and community groups keep using the D word. ICE says no.

Meet The Eight Candidates Running To Replace Brostoff

Meet The Eight Candidates Running To Replace Brostoff

Special election for third district aldermanic seat draws large field.

Judge Dismisses Business Group’s Lawsuit Over Local Control of Large Farms

Judge Dismisses Business Group’s Lawsuit Over Local Control of Large Farms

Counties and towns have passed ordinances to regulate CAFO operations, while farm groups want to prevent them.

Supreme Court Considering Whether GOP Can Block State Ban On Conversion Therapy

Supreme Court Considering Whether GOP Can Block State Ban On Conversion Therapy

At issue is whether Legislature is within its power to suspend rules for state agencies without passing a law to do so.

MKE County: Milwaukee’s New District Attorney Sworn In
MKE County

Milwaukee’s New District Attorney Sworn In

Kent Lovern replaces John Chisholm as Milwaukee's top prosecutor.

MKE County: How Will County Jail React To Trump’s ‘Mass Deportation’ Policy?
MKE County

How Will County Jail React To Trump’s ‘Mass Deportation’ Policy?

Per Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office policy, it does not detain individuals at the request of ICE.

Full-Speed Ahead For Sean Duffy To Serve As Transportation Secretary

Full-Speed Ahead For Sean Duffy To Serve As Transportation Secretary

Former Wisconsin congressman finds bipartisan support, discusses policy during confirmation hearing.

Funding For Wisconsin Reading Law Goes to State Surplus If Not Used by June 30

Funding For Wisconsin Reading Law Goes to State Surplus If Not Used by June 30

Republican legislators won't release funds, saying they don't trust how DPI will spend it.