Politics

Bill Would Strip Conservation Tax Credits From Farmers With Solar Installations
City Hall: Is Milwaukee Being Sold An Insurance Scam?
City Hall

Is Milwaukee Being Sold An Insurance Scam?

Or is exclusive contract with company offering water and sewer line warranties a good deal?

Data Wonk: How the Gerrymander Wastes Votes
Data Wonk

How the Gerrymander Wastes Votes

Compared to 4 other maps of Wisconsin's legislative districts, the current one nullifies the most votes.

Bill Prohibits ‘Cashless’ Businesses in Wisconsin

Bill Prohibits ‘Cashless’ Businesses in Wisconsin

For any transaction of less than $2,000. City of Milwaukee supports state bill.

Council, Mayor Bickered On Brewers Deal

Council, Mayor Bickered On Brewers Deal

Council president said no more than $1 million, mayor said council was undermining city's negotiating position.

Murphy’s Law: Evers Email Issue Pales Compared to Walker
Murphy’s Law

Evers Email Issue Pales Compared to Walker

Both as county exec and governor, Scott Walker systematically evaded public scrutiny.

GOP Legislators Push Bills to Double State’s EV Charging Stations

GOP Legislators Push Bills to Double State’s EV Charging Stations

Using federal funds and exempting charging stations from being regulated as utilities.

Evers Conducted State Business Using Phony Email

Evers Conducted State Business Using Phony Email

Governor's email used name of famed pitcher Warren Spahn.

Milwaukee Could Add Race, Gender To Contracting Requirements

Milwaukee Could Add Race, Gender To Contracting Requirements

New study attempts to chart legal pathway for city.

Op Ed: Voting Reforms Offer a Moral Choice
Op Ed

Voting Reforms Offer a Moral Choice

Proposals for fair maps and expanded voting opportunities enhance democracy.

The State of Politics: Justices Favoring New Legislative Maps Face Tough Questions
The State of Politics

Justices Favoring New Legislative Maps Face Tough Questions

Must entire state be redistricted? And who should court ask to draw the maps?

Proposal Would Fine Scam Callers Using Fake IDs

Proposal Would Fine Scam Callers Using Fake IDs

GOP proposal targets phone scams that cost Americans $40 billion last year.