Politics

Op Ed: Federal Water Infrastructure Spending Needed
Op Ed

Federal Water Infrastructure Spending Needed

In Wisconsin could be used to replace lead service lines and improve sewerage systems.

Back in the News: Lasry Revises His Minimum Wage Story
Back in the News

Lasry Revises His Minimum Wage Story

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate's campaign issues correction. But it's far from complete.

The State of Politics: Surplus Leaves Evers, Legislators Even Further Divided
The State of Politics

Surplus Leaves Evers, Legislators Even Further Divided

Unprecedented $4.4 billion surplus is huge opportunity. But for what?

Op Ed: Why Legislators Fear Critical Race Theory
Op Ed

Why Legislators Fear Critical Race Theory

White fragility drives GOP bill to hide darkest chapters of American history.

Budget Surplus Offers ‘Golden Opportunity’

Budget Surplus Offers ‘Golden Opportunity’

Report details how $4.4 billion state surplus could be used to improve Wisconsin.

Op Ed: State’s Faith Leaders Decry Anti-Voter Bills
Op Ed

State’s Faith Leaders Decry Anti-Voter Bills

88 faith leaders and 17 faith organizations decry state bills making it harder to vote

Campaign Cash: State Business Group Has Massive Clout
Campaign Cash

State Business Group Has Massive Clout

WMC has secretly raised and spent $41 million on elections in last 15 years.

Rushed Redistricting Bill Drafted In March

Rushed Redistricting Bill Drafted In March

No author listed for bill, but drafting notes show it was requested by Robin Vos.

Assembly Leaders Accused of ‘Systemic Racism’

Assembly Leaders Accused of ‘Systemic Racism’

Republicans use racist retaliation, punish free speech, Democratic legislators charge.

State High Court Blocks School Closures

State High Court Blocks School Closures

Local health departments can’t order closures, 4-3 Supreme Court decision rules.

Republicans Slash Public Transit Funding for Milwaukee

Republicans Slash Public Transit Funding for Milwaukee

50% cut for Milwaukee, Madison, but funding for I-94 expansion included in budget.

Ron Johnson Suspended From YouTube

Ron Johnson Suspended From YouTube

Company says Wisconsin's U.S. Senator violated its COVID-19 misinformation policy.