Politics
Legalize Hammocks!
Parks Department seeks repeal of ordinance outlawing hammocks in county parks.
May 8th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Rights Clash in Records Dispute
Battle over voting by those deemed mentally incompetent is complicated.
May 6th, 2024 by Matthew DeFour
Council At Odds On Committee Assignments
But Pérez pledges to install Ald. Pratt as a vice chair within six months.
May 6th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Sequanna Taylor Running for State Assembly
After years on county board, Taylor has seen how state laws greatly impact local issues.
May 6th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Khalif Rainey To Lead Office of African American Affairs
Plus: Mayor's new picks for lobbying leader, innovation director and labor negotiator.
May 6th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Running for Legislature Not So Simple
Legislative hopefuls face strict rules, deadlines, paperwork.
May 6th, 2024 by Steven Walters
Conservative Firm Sues Wisconsin Elections Commission for State Voter List
Public Interest Legal Foundation, which pushes to purge voter rolls, sues WEC's leader.
May 6th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Mayor Dumps Elections Director Claire Woodall
Johnson nominates deputy to replace her six months before presidential election.
May 6th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
City Seeks 55,000 Beef Jerky Sticks, 250,000 Water Bottles, Kevlar Helmets For RNC
Plus: Police will lease facility in Greendale for staging.
May 3rd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Former Milwaukee Election Official Gets 1-Year Probation For Sending Fake Ballots
Kimberly Zapata will also pay $3K in fines and complete 120 hours of community service.
May 3rd, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
DPI Disagrees With Legislature Over Literacy Program Implementation
Law was signed last July, but parties at odds on implementation.
May 3rd, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
What Will Wisconsin Do Now That Feds Are Moving to Ease Marijuana Restrictions?
Wisconsin supporters of legalization say fed change is welcome, but don't expect any sudden shifts.
May 2nd, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
