Politics
County Voters Oppose Brewers Bailout
Poll finds residents oppose subsidy by 2-1 margin, could make a deal even tougher to sell.
Sep 11th, 2023 by Bruce MurphyRepublicans Advance Income Tax Cut
Evers promises a veto, calling it a financially 'irresponsible' bill.
Sep 9th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioLegislative Democrats Unveil Agenda To Restore Worker Rights
Bill package includes proposals to undo Act 10, "Right to Work" legislation.
Sep 8th, 2023 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerJudge Protasiewicz Participates In First Supreme Court Hearing
Court resumes work following August investiture, meets on eviction records rules.
Sep 8th, 2023 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerWaukesha Celebrates Completing Milwaukee Water Pipeline
$286 million project will provide safe water for suburban community, revenue for Milwaukee.
Sep 7th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneSup. Tony Staskunas Won’t Seek Re-Election
The West Allis supervisor has served on the board since 2013.
Sep 7th, 2023 by Graham KilmerRepublican Child Care Bills Aim To Address Shortages By Cutting Regulations
Gov. Evers called for a Sept. 20 special session to address shortages, has different plan.
Sep 7th, 2023 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public RadioMilwaukee Drastically Changing Street Lighting Plan
Switch to LED lights upgrades because contractor shortage leaves city unable to rush to replace failing circuits.
Sep 7th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneMore Special Education Funding Is Needed
State covers only 33% of the costs. That must be increased.
Sep 7th, 2023 by Kadeem Gill‘Rainbowland’ Teacher Files Lawsuit Against Waukesha School District
Melissa Tempel says First Amendment rights were violated when she was fired in July.
Sep 6th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioJudicial Commission Dismisses Complaints Against Protasiewicz
Her campaign comments on redistricting did not violate judicial code of ethics.
Sep 6th, 2023 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerPolicy to Buy Union Cars Advances
Committee approves buying only union-made cars for county operations; policy now goes to full board.
Sep 6th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer