Politics

Legislative Republicans Say State Auditors Will Review MPS

Legislative Republicans Say State Auditors Will Review MPS

Proposal comes in addition to Governor Tony Evers plan for outside audit.

Milwaukee Receives $2.1M From HUD For Growing MKE Plan, Affordable Housing

Milwaukee Receives $2.1M From HUD For Growing MKE Plan, Affordable Housing

Milwaukee is 1 of 21 communities to receive grant from new PRO Housing program.

Chief Justice Seeks Probe After Leak of Draft in Wisconsin Abortion Case

Chief Justice Seeks Probe After Leak of Draft in Wisconsin Abortion Case

Document indicates high court to hear Planned Parenthood lawsuit on abortion rights.

Op Ed: Milwaukee Needs New Kind of School Board
Op Ed

Milwaukee Needs New Kind of School Board

Higher pay and city-wide elections on high-turnout election days would strengthen board.

Biden, Trump Tied in Wisconsin in New Marquette Poll

Biden, Trump Tied in Wisconsin in New Marquette Poll

Baldwin leads Hovde by at least five points in U.S. Senate race.

MKE County: Board Supports 128th Air Wing’s Bid for New Plane
MKE County

Board Supports 128th Air Wing’s Bid for New Plane

Supervisors seek to protect the jobs, economic impact of 128th Air Refueling Wing.

Data Wonk: How Did Politics Affect Covid Deaths?
Data Wonk

How Did Politics Affect Covid Deaths?

Data by state shows interesting trend for Wisconsin, the U.S.

Murphy’s Law: Does MPS Need To Be Reorganized?
Murphy’s Law

Does MPS Need To Be Reorganized?

Crisis points to potential problems with school system’s financial oversight.

Court Rules Voters With Disabilities Can Get Absentee Ballots by Email

Court Rules Voters With Disabilities Can Get Absentee Ballots by Email

Dane County judge's decision affects only November election in state.

Kaul Finds Private Vendors Can Help With Elections

Kaul Finds Private Vendors Can Help With Elections

Election clerks were confused by impact of constitutional amendment passed in April.

The State of Politics: Shortage of Lawyers Plagues Northern Counties
The State of Politics

Shortage of Lawyers Plagues Northern Counties

New Attorney Retention and Recruitment Committee seeks to address the crisis.

Elections Commission Says Vos Recall Organizers Submitted Enough Signatures

Elections Commission Says Vos Recall Organizers Submitted Enough Signatures

But signatures are from his old district, which leaves legal questions about that to resolve.