Politics

Campaign Cash: State Insurance Group Pays for Clout
Campaign Cash

State Insurance Group Pays for Clout

WIA spends millions on lobbying, campaign donations, gets favored bills passed.

Murphy’s Law: How Hispanics Have Saved Milwaukee
Murphy’s Law

How Hispanics Have Saved Milwaukee

Acid attack against man for “invasion” of Hispanics couldn’t be more wrong about their impact.

Farm Groups Support Agriculture Secretary

Farm Groups Support Agriculture Secretary

Republicans threaten to force firing of Evers’ secretary Brad Pfaff; farm groups object.

Op Ed: Everyone Deserves Clean Water
Op Ed

Everyone Deserves Clean Water

Evers, Democrats back a comprehensive agenda. We want to work with Republicans on this.

Your Right to Know: Here Are Your Open Government Rights
Your Right to Know

Here Are Your Open Government Rights

How you can make sure government meetings and records remain open to the people.

Mayor, Officials Denounce Acid Attack

Mayor, Officials Denounce Acid Attack

Barrett says Trump’s rhetoric has fed anger leading to such attacks.

Op Ed: State Ranks 41st in Internet Speed
Op Ed

State Ranks 41st in Internet Speed

Broadband expansion is badly needed in Wisconsin.

The State of Politics: Online World Transforms Capitol Coverage
The State of Politics

Online World Transforms Capitol Coverage

Biggest surprise: More journalists than ever may be covering the Capitol.

MKE County: Safe Houses for Domestic Violence Victims Proposed
MKE County

Safe Houses for Domestic Violence Victims Proposed

87% of victims request housing help. Proposal budgets $100,000 for temporary housing.

Op Ed: ‘Shhh! It’s a Secret…’
Op Ed

‘Shhh! It’s a Secret…’

Legislators’ refusal to release records violates law, requires legal challenges.

Paging 402,000 People Lacking Health Care

Paging 402,000 People Lacking Health Care

Evers administration urges enrollment in state health insurance marketplace. You have until December 15.

Senate Targets Evers’ Agriculture Secretary

Senate Targets Evers’ Agriculture Secretary

Fitzgerald warns governor that Senate won't confirm Brad Pfaff, which means he’ll be fired.