Politics

Op Ed: Martin O’Malley Comes to Wisconsin, Sounds Alarm on Social Security
Op Ed

Martin O’Malley Comes to Wisconsin, Sounds Alarm on Social Security

Former administrator notes program's minuscule fraud, world-class efficiency.

Labor Groups Highlight Workplace Deaths on Workers Memorial Day

Labor Groups Highlight Workplace Deaths on Workers Memorial Day

112 Wisconsin workers died on the job in 2023.

MKE County: Could Courthouse Project Forge Partnership With State?
MKE County

Could Courthouse Project Forge Partnership With State?

Discussion by county, state officials suggests political opening for state funding.

All 27 Visa Terminations at UW-Madison Reversed

All 27 Visa Terminations at UW-Madison Reversed

Trump administration has reversed termination of thousands of visa registrations.

Murphy’s Law: The Patriotism of Hannah Dugan
Murphy’s Law

The Patriotism of Hannah Dugan

Milwaukee judge who loves the U.S. constitution and history has fueled a national controversy.

Why Wisconsin Bans Auto Makers From Operating Dealerships

Why Wisconsin Bans Auto Makers From Operating Dealerships

Tesla seeks to change laws limiting manufacturers that go back to mid-20th century.

Bradyn Bohn, 15, a Victim of Sextortion, Died By Suicide

Bradyn Bohn, 15, a Victim of Sextortion, Died By Suicide

His mom wants to protect other kids. Bipartisan bill in Wisconsin targets sextortion

The State of Politics: The New Ways of Capitol Lawmaking
The State of Politics

The New Ways of Capitol Lawmaking

Passing constitutional amendments and seeking muscular high court rulings.

UW-Madison Staff Mobilize Against Federal Attacks 

UW-Madison Staff Mobilize Against Federal Attacks 

Federal funding cuts damaging, can't be replaced by private dollars, they say.

Parties Divided on Judge Dugan’s Arrest

Parties Divided on Judge Dugan’s Arrest

An attack on judicial independence or a sign no one is above the law?

MKE County: County Executive Signs Zero Carbon Emissions Plan
MKE County

County Executive Signs Zero Carbon Emissions Plan

Plan for county government carbon neutrality by 2050 was 4 years in the making.

City Boosts Illegal Dumping Fine To $5,000

City Boosts Illegal Dumping Fine To $5,000

"The tire lady" is sick of bad actors trashing her aldermanic district. Her colleagues agree.