Politics

City Hall: Pérez Reshuffles Council Committees
City Hall

Pérez Reshuffles Council Committees

Addition of new alder Alex Brower prompts changes, restores power to veteran council member.

Murphy’s Law: How Much Did Musk Pay Per Vote?
Murphy’s Law

How Much Did Musk Pay Per Vote?

The billionaire spent $25 million on Wisconsin Supreme Court race. Let’s consider his investment return.

State Economic Development Leader Cites Tariff Shock, Impact on Wisconsin

State Economic Development Leader Cites Tariff Shock, Impact on Wisconsin

Hoping to maintain European trade partners amid 'man-made crisis.'

Op Ed: Invest in a Successful Future for Wisconsin’s Children
Op Ed

Invest in a Successful Future for Wisconsin’s Children

Early childhood education leads to later success. Statewide solution, funding needed.

Gableman May Lose Law License For Three Years

Gableman May Lose Law License For Three Years

Former justice alleged to have lied during 2020 election probe accepts plea deal.

Advocacy Group Shines Light on Wage Theft

Advocacy Group Shines Light on Wage Theft

'Every year millions and millions of dollars are stolen from workers.'

Milwaukee Agrees To New Labor Deal With One of Its Biggest Unions
Tariffs Will Hurt Business, Workers in Wisconsin

Tariffs Will Hurt Business, Workers in Wisconsin

Local business, labor and university experts warn that tariffs will lead to a recession.

Op Ed: Why I Joined the Protest in Washington DC
Op Ed

Why I Joined the Protest in Washington DC

A cheesehead gets showered with gratitude for Wisconsin's rejection of Elon Musk.

Back in the News: Crawford Was Ahead Through Entire Election
Back in the News

Crawford Was Ahead Through Entire Election

Both parties' tracking polls showed a race whose winner was always the same.

Education Funding Is Big Issue at West Allis State Budget Hearing

Education Funding Is Big Issue at West Allis State Budget Hearing

57 local school referendums passed in April election but many other districts hurting.

Germantown Leader Loses in Landslide After Supporting Housing Development

Germantown Leader Loses in Landslide After Supporting Housing Development

62% of voters throw out 15-year incumbent who backed new apartment complex.