Politics

Smart Politics: High Court Race 4th Closest in State History
Smart Politics

High Court Race 4th Closest in State History

Hagedorn’s margin of 0.495% is tighter than 121 of 125 state Supreme Court races since 1850s.

Baldwin, Sensenbrenner Back Trails Bill

Baldwin, Sensenbrenner Back Trails Bill

Bipartisan effort to elevate two state scenic trails, join them to National Park Service.

The State of Politics: Evers Too Slow on Prison Reform?
The State of Politics

Evers Too Slow on Prison Reform?

His budget expands prisons, doesn’t offer much reform, critics charge.

Future of Lake Michigan Gets Discussion

Future of Lake Michigan Gets Discussion

Experts say progress has been made protecting Great Lakes, but not enough.

Advocates of Legal Pot Still Face Hurdles

Advocates of Legal Pot Still Face Hurdles

Public support growing but GOP leaders oppose Evers' plan to legalize medical marijuana and possession of small amounts.

Baldwin Wants More Federal Help With Flooding

Baldwin Wants More Federal Help With Flooding

State’s flooded areas need more help and changes in federal flood insurance needed, says Senator.

Scores of People Attend State Budget Hearing

Scores of People Attend State Budget Hearing

Education funding and Medicaid expansion are top concerns of citizens.

Supreme Court Vote Was Most Partisan Ever

Supreme Court Vote Was Most Partisan Ever

Voting patterns in state almost exactly match the 2016 presidential victory for Trump.

City Hall: Dimitrijevic Will Run For Common Council
City Hall

Dimitrijevic Will Run For Common Council

County Supervisor wants to represent Bay View at City Hall.

City Hall: MPD Complying With ACLU Settlement
City Hall

MPD Complying With ACLU Settlement

Changes due to suit alleging Milwaukee Police stop-and-frisk policy used racial profiling.

City Carries Shelton to Victory

City Carries Shelton to Victory

Candidate for circuit court judge lost the suburbs, but won city by huge margin.

Op Ed: Evangelicals Won Race for Hagedorn
Op Ed

Evangelicals Won Race for Hagedorn

And liberals made it happen by waving a red flag: ads decrying his anti-abortion, anti-gay views.