Politics

Milwaukee Protests Target Deportations, Democratic Leaders

Milwaukee Protests Target Deportations, Democratic Leaders

Highway bridges all over town on Saturday became protests of Trump's policies.

UW-Madison Diversity Officer Gone, But New Position Has Similar Duties

UW-Madison Diversity Officer Gone, But New Position Has Similar Duties

Special advisor role works 'to create a welcoming and inclusive community.'

Op Ed: Why the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program Matters
Op Ed

Why the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program Matters

Bipartisan program has created wonderful recreational lands we enjoy.

MKE County: Supervisor Says County Will Remove S.S. Minnow
MKE County

Supervisor Says County Will Remove S.S. Minnow

East Side Supervisor Sheldon Wasserman wants boat removed ASAP.

Shouting Match at State Election Commission Over Agenda, Milwaukee Ballots

Shouting Match at State Election Commission Over Agenda, Milwaukee Ballots

A discussion about Madison's failure to record approximately 200 votes went sideways when Bob Spindell tried to bring something else up.

With Tariff Threat, Port Milwaukee Benefiting From Interest in Little Known Federal Trade Program

With Tariff Threat, Port Milwaukee Benefiting From Interest in Little Known Federal Trade Program

But tariffs and other Trump changes could damage port's overall business.

Supreme Court Upholds Evers’ ‘400 Years’ Budget Veto

Supreme Court Upholds Evers’ ‘400 Years’ Budget Veto

Governor used partial budget veto to change school funding.

Underly Says Wisconsin Schools Won’t Comply With Feds Anti-DEI Requirement

Underly Says Wisconsin Schools Won’t Comply With Feds Anti-DEI Requirement

Underly, under threat of losing funding, says Wisconsin schools are already in compliance with federal law.

Bipartisan Proposal Would Revive Pre-Kindergarten Program

Bipartisan Proposal Would Revive Pre-Kindergarten Program

Two-year pilot would fund reading readiness at child care centers.

State’s $475 Million Housing Program Didn’t Work, Now Legislators Are Trying To Fix It

State’s $475 Million Housing Program Didn’t Work, Now Legislators Are Trying To Fix It

Less than 4% of money allocated in 2023 has made its way to actual projects.

Supervisors Nix Uber Rides for Bus Drivers

Supervisors Nix Uber Rides for Bus Drivers

Funding will instead go toward an MCTS van program to pick up drivers getting off bus mid-route.

Even Before Tariffs, Value of Wisconsin Exports Is Declining

Even Before Tariffs, Value of Wisconsin Exports Is Declining

New Wisconsin Policy Forum report examines importance of exports to state's economy, and a multi-billion decline.