Politics
State Taking Over County Pension System
After 87 years, all new county employees will become part of state system.
Dec 2nd, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Will Legislature Change Election Laws?
Republicans may back earlier recount of absentee ballots -- along with other changes.
Dec 2nd, 2024 by Steven Walters
How Legal Loophole Allows Massive Campaign Donations
Wisconsin ended $10,000 cap, allowing individual donors to give millions.
Dec 1st, 2024 by Peter Cameron, The Badger Project
Wisconsin’s Ben Wikler Enters Race for DNC Chair
State chairman has helped Democrats win 7 of 10 statewide races.
Dec 1st, 2024 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public Radio
Time For Legislators to Work Together
For years Republican legislators froze out Democrats. Fair maps should change that.
Nov 30th, 2024 by State Sen. Jeff Smith
County Board Will Vote on Airport Ride-Share Fees
Proposal adds $3 fee for companies like Uber and Lyft giving rides to Mitchell airport.
Nov 28th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
36 MATC Students Become ‘Citizens by Choice’
College's four-month citizenship preparation classes helps students pass the tests.
Nov 28th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Host Committee Raised $92 Million for RNC in Milwaukee
Mostly from MMAC foundation. Committee may donate a few million leftover to community.
Nov 27th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Is Raising the Minimum Wage Good Policy?
Or just good politics? Let's consider the data for both.
Nov 27th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Only 30% of Wisconsin Hospitals Obey Federal Price Transparency Rules
New report shows widespread violation of rules meant to lower hospital costs.
Nov 26th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Council Rejects Mayor’s Vetoes, Finalizes 2025 Budget
In less than 5 minutes, council restores money for its operations and for road repair.
Nov 26th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Negotiating Milwaukee’s Police, Fire Contracts Gets Messy
'Sloppy' says a council member as city cycles through labor negotiator nominees.
Nov 26th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
