Politics

Underly Says Critics of Report Card Changes Are ‘Getting It Wrong’

Underly Says Critics of Report Card Changes Are ‘Getting It Wrong’

DPI leader's achievement measurement changes have faced criticism from Gov. Evers, Speaker Vos.

Ashanti Hamilton Resigns From Violence Prevention Role

Ashanti Hamilton Resigns From Violence Prevention Role

Former alderman has led Office of Community Wellness and Safety since 2022.

Snow Plowing Debate Airs Grievances, Floats Ideas

Snow Plowing Debate Airs Grievances, Floats Ideas

Council members want better service, maybe even gold-plated streets you can eat off of.

Data Wonk: Crime, Trump’s Claims and The Facts
Data Wonk

Crime, Trump’s Claims and The Facts

Has the crime rate gone up or down in Milwaukee and nationally?

Federal Regulators Deny Petitions to Reduce Protections for Wolves

Federal Regulators Deny Petitions to Reduce Protections for Wolves

Wisconsin Bear Hunters, other groups in nation petitioned U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Crawford, Schimel Will Clash in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

Crawford, Schimel Will Clash in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

Another high stakes high court race will decide its ideological balance.

MKE County: County Taps New Private Contractor For Jail Commissary
MKE County

County Taps New Private Contractor For Jail Commissary

Union Supply Group will run commissary at jail and Community Reintegration Center.

GOP Lawmakers Move Quickly to Enshrine Wisconsin’s Voter ID Law

GOP Lawmakers Move Quickly to Enshrine Wisconsin’s Voter ID Law

Early committee hearing to put a proposed constitutional amendment on the April ballot.

Two Candidates Will Challenge State School Superintendent Jill Underly

Two Candidates Will Challenge State School Superintendent Jill Underly

Sauk Prairie superintendent Jeff Wright and former principal Brittany Kinser.

Republicans Push Tax Cuts as New Wisconsin Legislature Convenes

Republicans Push Tax Cuts as New Wisconsin Legislature Convenes

Democratic leader calls for 'common-sense solutions' and no 'partisan bickering.'

Op Ed: Brad Schimel Defends Jan. 6 Rioters
Op Ed

Brad Schimel Defends Jan. 6 Rioters

Former Republican attorney general running for Wisconsin Supreme Court also attacks jury trials.

Evers Pushes For Citizen-Initiated Referendums

Evers Pushes For Citizen-Initiated Referendums

26 states allow laws or constitutional amendments to be passed by voters. Not Wisconsin.