Politics

MKE County: Supervisors Cut Tens of Millions From Courthouse Project Budget
MKE County

Supervisors Cut Tens of Millions From Courthouse Project Budget

Removing a glassy entrance dramatically reduces cost of billion dollar project.

Immigration Crackdowns Deepen Wisconsin’s Caregiver Crisis

Immigration Crackdowns Deepen Wisconsin’s Caregiver Crisis

Refugee and TPS cuts under Trump have halted overseas hiring and forced some long-term care beds to close.

New GOP-Aligned Group Drops Millions Against Crowley, Democrats

New GOP-Aligned Group Drops Millions Against Crowley, Democrats

First Amendment LLC has already spent $9.3 million attacking David Crowley in the governor’s race alone, records show.

Wolf Delisting Fight Puts Wisconsin Governor’s Race In The Crosshairs

Wolf Delisting Fight Puts Wisconsin Governor’s Race In The Crosshairs

Trump’s push to remove protections would hand wolf policy power to whoever wins in November.

How Data Center Politics Are Rewriting The 3rd District Playbook

How Data Center Politics Are Rewriting The 3rd District Playbook

From nicknames to attack ads, both parties test how far anti-data center sentiment will go in November.

As Residents Fume Over Potholes, City Tries A Different Kind of Fix

This content is only for membersAs Residents Fume Over Potholes, City Tries A Different Kind of Fix

Ald. Burgelis wins support for a concrete-panel replacement pilot focused on alleys.

Tiffany Says End Iran War, But His Votes Tell A Different Story

Tiffany Says End Iran War, But His Votes Tell A Different Story

Republican backs Trump’s war powers while distancing himself from gas price backlash on the trail.

After Bad Legal Advice, Council Tries Again On Elected Official Raises

After Bad Legal Advice, Council Tries Again On Elected Official Raises

A 10–5 vote replaces a raise formula tied to city workers.

Sen. Baldwin Calls For Tomah VA Investigation After Nurse Arrested

Sen. Baldwin Calls For Tomah VA Investigation After Nurse Arrested

Complaint from Monroe County DA accuses hospice nurse of removing oxygen from Tomah VA patient.

Kapenga, Neylon Try Double Run For Legislature And Waukesha County Executive

Kapenga, Neylon Try Double Run For Legislature And Waukesha County Executive

Twin campaigns could trigger special elections and reshape GOP power at the Capitol next session.

City Budget Boosts Police, Fire and Violence Prevention, But At A Price

City Budget Boosts Police, Fire and Violence Prevention, But At A Price

Mayor's budget proposal relies on heavy reserve withdrawals, big parking cost increases and small tax and fee increases.

The State of Politics: Four Health Care Questions For Wisconsin Political Candidates
The State of Politics

Four Health Care Questions For Wisconsin Political Candidates

Plus: A bonus question for those running for Congress.