Politics

Movies: Oscar-Winning Russian Documentary Takes on Putin
Movies

Oscar-Winning Russian Documentary Takes on Putin

'Mr. Nobody Against Putin,' now showing at the Oriental, is quietly devastating.

Reappointment of Brad Schimel Could ‘Threaten’ Criminal Cases

Reappointment of Brad Schimel Could ‘Threaten’ Criminal Cases

The move is legally questionable, could lead to cases being thrown out, expert warns.

Opponents of Bill Defining Antisemitism Push Evers to Veto It

Opponents of Bill Defining Antisemitism Push Evers to Veto It

Charging it would chill free speech, criminalize protests against Israeli government.

How One Wisconsin Family Helped Change Breast Screening Rules

How One Wisconsin Family Helped Change Breast Screening Rules

After a Neenah woman’s breast cancer was missed, advocates spent years pushing for state law change.

Senate Stalls Justice For All Act, Court Backlog Fixes Pushed To 2027

Senate Stalls Justice For All Act, Court Backlog Fixes Pushed To 2027

Republican divisions and an unwritten rule leave new judges and defenders on hold statewide.

Family of Milwaukee Woman Detained By ICE Pleads For Her Release

Family of Milwaukee Woman Detained By ICE Pleads For Her Release

After 36 years in the U.S. with no criminal record, a mother is sent to a Kentucky detention center.

Washington County Weighs Renaming Highway for Charlie Kirk

Washington County Weighs Renaming Highway for Charlie Kirk

Proposal to rename part of Highway K draws strong opposition and a packed committee meeting.

Microsoft Ends Secrecy Deals With Local Governments on Data Centers

Microsoft Ends Secrecy Deals With Local Governments on Data Centers

Move follows growing backlash in Wisconsin and elsewhere over nondisclosure agreements on major projects.

Milwaukee Reckoning With Cesar Chavez Allegations

Milwaukee Reckoning With Cesar Chavez Allegations

Labor activist and civil rights leader subject of substantial sexual abuse allegations.

Evers Signs Roadside Drug Test Law Amid Rising Impaired Crashes

Evers Signs Roadside Drug Test Law Amid Rising Impaired Crashes

Nearly one in three fatal Wisconsin crashes involves impairment as police gain a new screening tool.

Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu Won’t Seek Reelection

Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu Won’t Seek Reelection

LeMahieu's announcement comes just weeks after Assembly Speaker Robin Vos announced his retirement

MKE County: Crowley Focuses on ‘Building Bridges’ in 2026 State of the County
MKE County

Crowley Focuses on ‘Building Bridges’ in 2026 State of the County

The county executive promotes major infrastructure projects, policy successes in annual address.