Politics

Election Conspiracy Promoter Hosting Trump Via Livestream

Election Conspiracy Promoter Hosting Trump Via Livestream

The former president will speak virtually at Wisconsin event on Saturday.

Republican Plan Loses $2.3 Billion for Schools

Republican Plan Loses $2.3 Billion for Schools

State lawmakers slashed education funding below federal minimum requirements.

GOP Elections Commissioners Argue for Voter Roll Purge

GOP Elections Commissioners Argue for Voter Roll Purge

A State Supreme Court decision said it's not the state's responsibility to remove names.

City Hall: Mayor Creates Pension Crisis Task Force
City Hall

Mayor Creates Pension Crisis Task Force

City needs to find an additional $77 million annually starting in 2023.

GOP Lawmakers Cut Evers’ Public Land Funding

GOP Lawmakers Cut Evers’ Public Land Funding

Stewardship program funds the purchase of land for public use, recreation.

State Senate Debates Anti-Defund Police Bill

State Senate Debates Anti-Defund Police Bill

Bill cuts state aid to cities at same level as any reductions in law enforcement spending.

State Treasurer Launches Homeownership Initiative

State Treasurer Launches Homeownership Initiative

Program involves a network of public and private entities to support sustainable home-ownership.

GOP Lawmakers End Weekly Unemployment Boost

GOP Lawmakers End Weekly Unemployment Boost

State legislature votes to end $300 federal supplement. Governor Evers could veto.

Op Ed: Community Should Decide How $400 Million Spent
Op Ed

Community Should Decide How $400 Million Spent

That’s how much federal pandemic aid city is getting. A participatory budget process is needed.

City Hall: Barrett Replacing FPC Chair, Vice Chair
City Hall

Barrett Replacing FPC Chair, Vice Chair

Three new appointments by mayor would reshape the Fire & Police Commission.

Data Wonk: Trump Country Has Much Lower GDP
Data Wonk

Trump Country Has Much Lower GDP

Yet the difference is smaller in Wisconsin. Why?

Legislators Pushed to Revise Schools Budget

Legislators Pushed to Revise Schools Budget

Congressional Democrats warn that Republican budget could lose state $1.5 billion in federal aid.