Politics

Lawsuit Underway On Absentee Ballot Rules

Lawsuit Underway On Absentee Ballot Rules

Judge hears oral argument on case that seeks to improve absentee ballot access.

Data Wonk: What Can We Learn From Gerrymandering Case Briefs?
Data Wonk

What Can We Learn From Gerrymandering Case Briefs?

Seven parties submit written briefs in advance of oral arguments in Supreme Court case.

Legislative Democrats Push Health Care Agenda

Legislative Democrats Push Health Care Agenda

Proposal is a statement of Democrat priorities, despite the fact that GOP will likely block adoption.

Assembly Bill Would Allow Milwaukee, Other Cities To Count Absentee Ballots Early

Assembly Bill Would Allow Milwaukee, Other Cities To Count Absentee Ballots Early

Day-before processing seeks to end late night results.

Gov. Evers Sues Republican Lawmakers

Gov. Evers Sues Republican Lawmakers

Suit comes after string of decisions have blocked UW pay raises, blocked new building code rules and halted conservation projects.

Proposed Bill Would Require Political Ads With AI-Enhancements To Be Labeled

Proposed Bill Would Require Political Ads With AI-Enhancements To Be Labeled

AI-generated content makes it increasingly easy to generate video or audio of something that didn't actually happen.

Transportation: Crowley, Transit Officials Oppose ‘Transit Rangers’ Backed By Drivers
Transportation

Crowley, Transit Officials Oppose ‘Transit Rangers’ Backed By Drivers

Board fails to get administration buy-in for transit rangers, pitting union against Crowley and MCTS.

Op Ed: Political Obstruction is Climate Destruction
Op Ed

Political Obstruction is Climate Destruction

Lawmakers in Washington and Madison are playing games while our climate crisis grows.

Court Injunction Prevents Ouster of Election Administrator, At Least For Now

Court Injunction Prevents Ouster of Election Administrator, At Least For Now

Dane County grants temporary protection for Meagan Wolfe's job while case plays out.

PayPal Shielded COVID-19 Misinformation Group Donors

PayPal Shielded COVID-19 Misinformation Group Donors

PayPal Giving Fund allowed for anonymous donations to anti-vaccine, discredited treatment groups.

The State of Politics: How Wisconsin’s GOP House Members Explained Speaker Fight
The State of Politics

How Wisconsin’s GOP House Members Explained Speaker Fight

Despite their names sometimes percolating, one member even missed the vote while on a trip to Israel.

Longest Tenured Council Member, Michael Murphy, Not Seeking Reelection

Longest Tenured Council Member, Michael Murphy, Not Seeking Reelection

But he could run for Comptroller. First elected in 1989, Murphy announces he won't run for reelection.