Politics

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.

Wisconsin is Now 49th State With Postpartum Medicaid Coverage

Wisconsin is Now 49th State With Postpartum Medicaid Coverage

Governor Evers had proposed the policy in four straight budget proposals.

Judges Said No, But Brad Schimel Is Still Running Milwaukee’s U.S. Attorney Office

Judges Said No, But Brad Schimel Is Still Running Milwaukee’s U.S. Attorney Office

Federal judges refused to extend his interim term; Trump admin found another way to keep him in charge.

How Milwaukee Lost Its DEI Director

This content is only for membersHow Milwaukee Lost Its DEI Director

It wasn't President Donald Trump. But the name of office will change.

Data Wonk: Is Non-Citizen Voting a Real Threat to Elections in Wisconsin?
Data Wonk

Is Non-Citizen Voting a Real Threat to Elections in Wisconsin?

The data is very powerful. First of a series.

Murphy’s Law: Utilities in Wisconsin Pile Up Profits
Murphy’s Law

This content is only for members Utilities in Wisconsin Pile Up Profits

Average U.S utility has 15% profit margin. This could be key issue in race for governor.