Politics

WILL Sues Over Plan to Fund Prosecutors in Milwaukee County

WILL Sues Over Plan to Fund Prosecutors in Milwaukee County

State plan diverts funding from school libraries.

City Hall: Future of Sunday Library Hours Uncertain As MPL Tries New Staffing Model
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Council hints it may override mayor. Spiker again provokes a coworker.

Bill Would Restrict Credit Card Campaign Contributions

Bill Would Restrict Credit Card Campaign Contributions

State legislation would prohibit campaigns from accepting online contributions without verification code, U.S. address.

Council Takes Major Step To Delay Mayor’s Wheel Tax Increase

Council Takes Major Step To Delay Mayor’s Wheel Tax Increase

Finance committee members charge mayor created budget hole he is asking council to solve.

Data Wonk: The Irony of the Government Shutdown
Data Wonk

The Irony of the Government Shutdown

States that overwhelmingly backed Donald Trump now stand to lose the most in ACA subsidy battle.

Assembly Approves GOP Housing Bills

Assembly Approves GOP Housing Bills

Proposals now head to dormant Senate.

Wisconsin Lawmakers, DNR Clash Over PFAS Protections in GOP Bills

Wisconsin Lawmakers, DNR Clash Over PFAS Protections in GOP Bills

GOP proposal would shield those who spread PFAS in biosolids with state approval.

Policy Forum Says City Successfully Navigated Budget Crisis, Only To Find Future Problems

Policy Forum Says City Successfully Navigated Budget Crisis, Only To Find Future Problems

New analysis suggests city will need cut spending in future years.

Wisconsin Lawmakers and Hemp Producers Both Want New Regulations on THC
FBI Obtained Ron Johnson’s Phone Records During Jan. 6 Investigation

FBI Obtained Ron Johnson’s Phone Records During Jan. 6 Investigation

Johnson was involved in attempt to get slate of false electors to then-VP Mike Pence.

AG Kaul Says He’s Pursuing Reelection, Opts Out of Gubernatorial Race

AG Kaul Says He’s Pursuing Reelection, Opts Out of Gubernatorial Race

Prospective Evers replacement opts out of crowded Democratic field.

Russ Feingold Files Brief Against Republican Effort to Weaken Campaign Finance Laws

Russ Feingold Files Brief Against Republican Effort to Weaken Campaign Finance Laws

Feingold, who crafted campaign finance regulations, is joined by liberal law firm.