Politics

City Hall: Sales Tax Helps Fire Department Add Paramedics, Fire Engine
City Hall

Sales Tax Helps Fire Department Add Paramedics, Fire Engine

New ambulance for area near 27th and Capitol, restored fire station at 13th and Layton.

Murphy’s Law: The Anti-Urban Views of Josh Schoemann
Murphy’s Law

The Anti-Urban Views of Josh Schoemann

Why did Washington County Executive dump on Milwaukee?

GOP Proposal Supports Small, State-Run Medical Marijuana Program

GOP Proposal Supports Small, State-Run Medical Marijuana Program

A plan for five state-run dispensaries with 'tight controls,' says Republican legislator.

Evers Says Republican Firings Make It Hard to Find DNR Secretary

Evers Says Republican Firings Make It Hard to Find DNR Secretary

Stop blocking his appointees, governor pleads. GOP lawmakers defend their actions.

Bills Classify Ride-Share Drivers As Independent Contractors

Bills Classify Ride-Share Drivers As Independent Contractors

Uber, other companies again push law that 'eliminates' worker rights, AFL-CIO charges.

The State of Politics: 2024 Political Calendar Is Jam Packed
The State of Politics

2024 Political Calendar Is Jam Packed

Lots of deadlines and dates culminating in presidential election where Wisconsin's vote could be crucial.

3 Years After Jan. 6 Insurrection Where Do Wisconsin Cases Stand?

3 Years After Jan. 6 Insurrection Where Do Wisconsin Cases Stand?

Nearly a dozen state residents were charged in connection with attack on US Capitol.

MKE County: Wrong Paperwork Gets County Board Candidate Tossed From Ballot
MKE County

Wrong Paperwork Gets County Board Candidate Tossed From Ballot

Ryan Antczak, a former Republican state Assembly candidate, circulated the wrong paperwork for nomination signatures.

Brewery Owner Sues To Have Trump Tossed From Wisconsin Ballot

Brewery Owner Sues To Have Trump Tossed From Wisconsin Ballot

Kirk Bangstad's lawsuit comes after Election Commission denied his challenge.

MKE County: District Attorney John Chisholm Won’t Seek Reelection
MKE County

District Attorney John Chisholm Won’t Seek Reelection

Chisholm has served as Milwaukee County District Attorney since 2007.

Evers Willing To Compromise With Republicans On Marijuana

Evers Willing To Compromise With Republicans On Marijuana

But governor says that compromise depends on outcome of legislative maps process.

MKE County: Rematch Set For Southside County Board Seat
MKE County

Rematch Set For Southside County Board Seat

Gómez-Tom vs Sanchez, again, for a full term on county board.