Politics

Op Ed: Can Democrats Win State’s Swing Voters?
Op Ed

Can Democrats Win State’s Swing Voters?

They voted for Obama and then Trump. Will they swing to Democrats in November?

The State of Politics: State Democrats Split on Abolishing ICE
The State of Politics

State Democrats Split on Abolishing ICE

Pocan’s proposal not backed by Baldwin, most Democratic candidates for Congress

Canada’s Tariffs Target Wisconsin

Canada’s Tariffs Target Wisconsin

Trump trade war pushes Canada to slap tariffs on 163 products made in state.

Books: Remembering Milwaukee’s Socialist Days
Books

Remembering Milwaukee’s Socialist Days

New book The Fall of Wisconsin, contrasts state’s progressives with Scott Walker era.

Op Ed: Give State Treasurer Real Power
Op Ed

Give State Treasurer Real Power

Voters favored keeping position, so why not empower state treasurer as a fiscal cop?

Race for Governor: Democratic Candidates Duke it Out
Race for Governor

Democratic Candidates Duke it Out

In debate all eight Democrats running for governor blast the Foxconn deal.

Wisconsin Budget: Online Sales Tax Will Benefit Wealthy
Wisconsin Budget

Online Sales Tax Will Benefit Wealthy

Walker will use money for income tax cut, delivering much of benefit to wealthiest.

Walker Doubts Roe v. Wade at Risk

Walker Doubts Roe v. Wade at Risk

Governor says new Supreme Court justice unlikely to overturn Roe, make abortion illegal in state.

Campaign Cash: State Writes Off Shady $1.1 Million Loan
Campaign Cash

State Writes Off Shady $1.1 Million Loan

Convicted fraudster Ron Van Den Heuvel, a generous GOP donor, defrauded state agency.

MKE County: Talks May Start on Bus to Foxconn
MKE County

Talks May Start on Bus to Foxconn

Lipscomb offers road map for bus connecting workers from Milwaukee at press conference.

Murphy’s Law: Who Now Has Power Over Police Chief?
Murphy’s Law

Who Now Has Power Over Police Chief?

Common Council may regret stripping mayor’s power over Police-Fire director.

City Hall: City’s $3.4 Million Settlement Will Cost More?
City Hall

City’s $3.4 Million Settlement Will Cost More?

IT costs weren't factored into city settlement of ACLU suit, could increase price tag.