Politics

Op Ed: Why to Vote No on Marsy’s Law
Op Ed

Why to Vote No on Marsy’s Law

Referendum proposal would undermine due process and the presumption of innocence.

Governor Evers Blocks Evictions, Foreclosures During Pandemic

Governor Evers Blocks Evictions, Foreclosures During Pandemic

Emergency order in effect for 60 days.

Sen. Fred Risser Retires After 64 Years

Sen. Fred Risser Retires After 64 Years

He is the longest serving legislator in the United States.

Op Ed: Lessons of the Pandemic
Op Ed

Lessons of the Pandemic

It’s exposed weaknesses in Wisconsin that legislators must address after the crisis ends.

City Will Accept Absentee Ballots, Serve as Required Witness at Five Sites

City Will Accept Absentee Ballots, Serve as Required Witness at Five Sites

56,000 absentee ballots requested already. Lawsuits pending in court could change election.

Senate Passes $2 Trillion Stimulus

Senate Passes $2 Trillion Stimulus

Spending package provides aid to people, businesses, health care systems and states during COVID-19 pandemic.

GOP Holds Off Debate on Evers’ Emergency Powers

GOP Holds Off Debate on Evers’ Emergency Powers

Despite adversarial relationship, GOP leaders say now isn't an appropriate time.

City Hall: Mixed Results on ACLU Settlement Compliance
City Hall

Mixed Results on ACLU Settlement Compliance

Settlement monitor praises commitment by FPC and MPD to getting into compliance.

David Bowen, Gwen Moore Talk COVID-19 From Quarantine

David Bowen, Gwen Moore Talk COVID-19 From Quarantine

Two black political leaders share their story and why social distancing is key.

Data Wonk: What Will Green New Deal Cost?
Data Wonk

What Will Green New Deal Cost?

And why is the research on this so sloppy?

Murphy’s Law: Will Legislature Delay Election?
Murphy’s Law

Will Legislature Delay Election?

Life-and-death issue poses the most danger for Milwaukee. Only the Legislature can act.

23 Advisory Votes on Gerrymandering

23 Advisory Votes on Gerrymandering

9 counties, 14 municipalities in state will have referendums in spring election.