Politics

Court Injunction Prevents Ouster of Election Administrator, At Least For Now

Court Injunction Prevents Ouster of Election Administrator, At Least For Now

Dane County grants temporary protection for Meagan Wolfe's job while case plays out.

PayPal Shielded COVID-19 Misinformation Group Donors

PayPal Shielded COVID-19 Misinformation Group Donors

PayPal Giving Fund allowed for anonymous donations to anti-vaccine, discredited treatment groups.

The State of Politics: How Wisconsin’s GOP House Members Explained Speaker Fight
The State of Politics

How Wisconsin’s GOP House Members Explained Speaker Fight

Despite their names sometimes percolating, one member even missed the vote while on a trip to Israel.

Longest Tenured Council Member, Michael Murphy, Not Seeking Reelection

Longest Tenured Council Member, Michael Murphy, Not Seeking Reelection

But he could run for Comptroller. First elected in 1989, Murphy announces he won't run for reelection.

GOP Bill Aims To Boot Individual From Technical College Board

GOP Bill Aims To Boot Individual From Technical College Board

Bill would require full citizenship to serve on a technical college board, blocking reappointment for Zaida Lange-Irisson.

GOP Bill Would Punish Wisconsin Colleges For Free Speech Violations

GOP Bill Would Punish Wisconsin Colleges For Free Speech Violations

Loss of state grants, admissions document notice, up to $100,000 in damages per incident, among penalties.

Council Debates 53 Budget Amendments, Adds Spending, Services

Council Debates 53 Budget Amendments, Adds Spending, Services

Full-day meeting adds services, but includes lots of discussion on what is or isn't appropriate.

Vacancies Declining in Prosecutor, Public Defender Ranks

Vacancies Declining in Prosecutor, Public Defender Ranks

Raises went into effect in July after group warned of "constitutional crisis."

Senate Indicates Changes Required For Brewers’ Subsidy

Senate Indicates Changes Required For Brewers’ Subsidy

Despite Assembly passage, initial Senate hearing yields plenty of concern.

Transportation: Board Plans Lobbying Push for Transit Funding
Transportation

Board Plans Lobbying Push for Transit Funding

The county needs state assistance to save transit system from big cuts.

Mayor Calls For Action on Gun Laws

Mayor Calls For Action on Gun Laws

Though homicides down 20% this year, non-fatal shootings are up. Guns a key part of problem, Johnson says.

GOP Proposal Adds Voter ID Law to State Constitution

GOP Proposal Adds Voter ID Law to State Constitution

Amendments would prevent state Supreme Court from overturning the 2011 law.