Politics

Unemployment Insurance Bill Could Divide Democrats

Unemployment Insurance Bill Could Divide Democrats

Labor-management council proposes higher benefits, tougher penalties.

The State of Politics: Many in Wisconsin Rely on Food Stamps, Obamacare
The State of Politics

Many in Wisconsin Rely on Food Stamps, Obamacare

Numbers show big statewide impact and even bigger in Milwaukee County.

City Hall: Council Spends More Than Nine Hours Debating Budget Amendments
City Hall

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Testy meeting lines up more library hours, raises, fire truck funding.

Governor Signs School Cell Phone Ban, Several Other Laws

Governor Signs School Cell Phone Ban, Several Other Laws

Evers' signature advances policies to tackle reckless driving, allow candidates off ballots.

ICE Arrests Asylum Seekers During Routine Check-In

ICE Arrests Asylum Seekers During Routine Check-In

ICE arrests of Venezuelan immigrants reveal agency's shifting view of asylum.

Advocates Ask Evers To Issue First Commutations In a Quarter Century

Advocates Ask Evers To Issue First Commutations In a Quarter Century

Evers ran for office promising to reduce Wisconsin’s prison population, but population is now growing.

How High Are Prices? Polls Show That’s a Partisan Question

How High Are Prices? Polls Show That’s a Partisan Question

Amid ongoing inflation, Marquette poll shows Republicans and Democrats view issue differently depending on who is in the White House.

MMAC Wants State To Opt Into Federal Voucher School Program

MMAC Wants State To Opt Into Federal Voucher School Program

Evers has said participating in the program would be “catastrophic” for public schools.

MKE County: Supervisors Trying To Reverse Crowley’s Budget Cuts
MKE County

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Procedural move would provide board with revenue to craft amendment.

Size of Raises in New Police Contract Revealed

Size of Raises in New Police Contract Revealed

Voluntary agreement also includes an additional year.

Judge Rules Trump Administration Must Send Wisconsin $8 Million

Judge Rules Trump Administration Must Send Wisconsin $8 Million

Ruling follows April decision by Trump to stop $1 billion in mental health grants over 'diversity, equity and inclusion.'

Marquette Poll Reveals Vast Majority of Voters Undecided On Governor’s Race

Marquette Poll Reveals Vast Majority of Voters Undecided On Governor’s Race

An even larger percentage hasn't decided on Supreme Court race.