Politics

How Can Milwaukee Solve Its $820 Million Road Funding Backlog?

How Can Milwaukee Solve Its $820 Million Road Funding Backlog?

More than a quarter of city's streets are in 'poor' condition. The solution?

Giving Cash With No Strings Attached To New Moms Is Delivering Big Results

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Cash transfer program shows positive outcomes for 122 Milwaukee moms.

Republican Bill Changes How Wisconsin Pays for Voucher Schools

Republican Bill Changes How Wisconsin Pays for Voucher Schools

Backers say 'decoupling' will save taxpayers money, report disputes this.

Legislature Passes Advanced Nursing Bill Evers Expected to Sign

Legislature Passes Advanced Nursing Bill Evers Expected to Sign

Bipartisan bill allows nurses with advanced training to practice independently.

WI Legislator Calls for Task Force on Missing and Murdered Black Women

WI Legislator Calls for Task Force on Missing and Murdered Black Women

Statistics alarming. Rep Stubbs re-introduces bill following killing of Sade Robinson.

The State of Politics: Supreme Court Justices Call for More Security
The State of Politics

Supreme Court Justices Call for More Security

GOP legislators reject $2.2 million proposal. But that was before Minnesota killings.

Bipartisan Bill Expands Alternatives to Prison for People with Mental Illness

Bipartisan Bill Expands Alternatives to Prison for People with Mental Illness

'It works because you don’t see repeat involvement in the criminal justice system.'

Haitian Immigrants in Wisconsin Lose Legal Status, Pushed to Self-Deport

Haitian Immigrants in Wisconsin Lose Legal Status, Pushed to Self-Deport

'What people have to understand... the immigrants …came here legally.'

Republican Budget Bill Would Eliminate Energy Efficiency Tax Credits

Republican Budget Bill Would Eliminate Energy Efficiency Tax Credits

Considering solar panels or a heat pump? Don't wait.

UW-Milwaukee Chancellor ‘Puzzled’ By GOP Lawmakers’ Stance on Higher Education

UW-Milwaukee Chancellor ‘Puzzled’ By GOP Lawmakers’ Stance on Higher Education

Mark Mone will step down this month after 11 years at helm.

Transportation: County Supervisors Blindsided by MCTS Cuts
Transportation

County Supervisors Blindsided by MCTS Cuts

Supervisors balk at lack of financial transparency from county transit system.

State Senate Passes Bill That It Says Targets ‘Violent Riots’ With New Felony Penalties