Politics

85 School Districts Asking Voters for $1.4 Billion Funding

85 School Districts Asking Voters for $1.4 Billion Funding

April ballot referendums driven by rising costs and inadequate state funding, officials say.

MKE County: Crowley Vetoes Big Salary Hikes for Elected Officials
MKE County

Crowley Vetoes Big Salary Hikes for Elected Officials

36% pay hikes passed by board are 'unprecedented and irresponsible,' Crowley chides.

Evers Signs Bills Addressing Judges’ Safety and Human Sex Trafficking

Evers Signs Bills Addressing Judges’ Safety and Human Sex Trafficking

29 bills signed by governor also address school safety and crime victims.

Vos Recall Organizers Ask Dane County Judge For More Time

Vos Recall Organizers Ask Dane County Judge For More Time

Lawsuit by Vos says they lack enough signatures. Recall group seeks delay until Supreme Court decides which district voting map applies.

Rep. Gallagher’s Supporters Chide ‘Grifters’ Backing His Expulsion

Rep. Gallagher’s Supporters Chide ‘Grifters’ Backing His Expulsion

GOP division as Marjorie Taylor Greene pushes House Speaker to expel Gallagher.

Data Wonk: How Partisan Divide on Education Hurts State
Data Wonk

How Partisan Divide on Education Hurts State

Some schools with poor students have success. Why aren't we learning from that?

April Voters Will Weigh In on School Culture Wars

April Voters Will Weigh In on School Culture Wars

Activist school board members in Cudahy, Waukesha and other suburbs up for reelection.

Rep. Shankland Sells Her Record in 3rd Congressional District Race

Rep. Shankland Sells Her Record in 3rd Congressional District Race

Democratic legislator seeks to beat Republican U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden.

MKE County: Board Backs Less Road-To-Trail Conversion in Jackson Park
MKE County

Board Backs Less Road-To-Trail Conversion in Jackson Park

Board backs area supervisors' proposal that costs more money.

Murphy’s Law: City Attorney Race Is Vitally Important
Murphy’s Law

City Attorney Race Is Vitally Important

Incumbent Tearman Spencer has caused countless problems for City of Milwaukee.

Transgender Middle Schooler Files Federal Lawsuit Against Elkhorn School District

Transgender Middle Schooler Files Federal Lawsuit Against Elkhorn School District

Student has been denied access to girls' restrooms for two years

Vos Says Gableman, 2020 Election Probe Leader, Should Be ‘Disbarred’

Vos Says Gableman, 2020 Election Probe Leader, Should Be ‘Disbarred’

Assembly Speaker hired, then fired former state Supreme Court Justice to lead failed effort.