Politics

MKE County: Dugan Acquittal Motion Gets Hearing
MKE County

Dugan Acquittal Motion Gets Hearing

Court allows former judge Hannah Dugan to challenge criminal conviction given recent federal ruling.

Murphy’s Law: Tom Tiffany’s On a Roll. It’s Not Good
Murphy’s Law

Tom Tiffany’s On a Roll. It’s Not Good

And Francesca Hong stumbles badly in CNN story.

Wisconsin’s Prison Population Heading Toward Record High

Wisconsin’s Prison Population Heading Toward Record High

Women prisons the most overcrowded. 'They just cram us in wherever they can.'

MKE County: Supervisors Protest Transmission Project Over Utility Rate Hikes
MKE County

Supervisors Protest Transmission Project Over Utility Rate Hikes

Supervisors consider opposing new transmission line through parkway, then (mostly) relent.

Tom Tiffany Stands by Criticisms of Failed Wisconsin Tax Cut Deal

Tom Tiffany Stands by Criticisms of Failed Wisconsin Tax Cut Deal

Republican candidate for governor sticks to stand despite poll showing big support for deal.

Sheboygan Mother in ICE Custody for Over 2 Months Is Released

Sheboygan Mother in ICE Custody for Over 2 Months Is Released

Attorney for Elvira Benitez-Suarez said she was granted bond by administrative judge.

Microsoft Doesn’t Fear Review of Its Data Centers by Great Lakes Compact

Microsoft Doesn’t Fear Review of Its Data Centers by Great Lakes Compact

Its data centers in Mount Pleasant projected to use 8.4 million gallons of water per year.

Record-High Diesel Prices Squeeze Wisconsin Trucking Companies

Record-High Diesel Prices Squeeze Wisconsin Trucking Companies

For smaller companies 'this might be the straw that breaks the camel's back.'

Not Fired, At Least Yet. Board Keeps Discussing Marty Brooks’ Future

Not Fired, At Least Yet. Board Keeps Discussing Marty Brooks’ Future

Convention center district CEO's employment likely to end, according to sources.

Marquette Poll Finds 80% in State Favored Failed Tax Cut Deal

Marquette Poll Finds 80% in State Favored Failed Tax Cut Deal

69% favored it even if it would cause budget deficit. Legislature defeated tax cut-school aid plan.

As Homelessness Rises, Milwaukee Sees Some Success

As Homelessness Rises, Milwaukee Sees Some Success

Prevention efforts have worked. Milwaukee doing better than many cities.

Op Ed: How Monopoly Power Killed a Key Milwaukee Industry
Op Ed

How Monopoly Power Killed a Key Milwaukee Industry

Anti-union mega corporations led to end of 150 years of meatpacking in Milwaukee.