Politics

MKE County: Crowley’s 2024 Budget Departs From Decades of Cuts
MKE County

Crowley’s 2024 Budget Departs From Decades of Cuts

Thanks to new sales tax and state revenue, property taxes go down and money for county services go up.

Mayor, County Exec Join Strikers Outside Bay View Auto Plant

Mayor, County Exec Join Strikers Outside Bay View Auto Plant

UAW workers on strike at Stellantis distribution hub.

Proposal Would Eliminate License Requirement for School Superintendents

Proposal Would Eliminate License Requirement for School Superintendents

Proposal aimed at reducing turnover. DPI in opposition.

Murphy’s Law: The Legal Trickery of Robin Vos
Murphy’s Law

The Legal Trickery of Robin Vos

Using every pseudo-legal tactic to fight fair maps and muzzle Justice Protasiewicz.

Bipartisan Bill to Protect Election Workers Moves Forward

Bipartisan Bill to Protect Election Workers Moves Forward

Proposed state law makes it a felony to attack an election worker.

DAs in Milwaukee, Dane Counties Urged to Prosecute Abortion Providers

DAs in Milwaukee, Dane Counties Urged to Prosecute Abortion Providers

Anti-abortion groups accuse Planned Parenthood of flouting state law.

Data Wonk: The Impact of Impeachment Threats
Data Wonk

The Impact of Impeachment Threats

Republicans seek to scare Justice Protasiewicz and elections overseer Meagan Wolfe into following their dictates.

Bipartisan Bill Creates Ranked Choice Voting for Congressional Races

Bipartisan Bill Creates Ranked Choice Voting for Congressional Races

With a single primary for all candidates. What are its chances of passage?

Council, Residents Seek Solutions For Housing Authority Woes

Council, Residents Seek Solutions For Housing Authority Woes

Common Ground's complaints concern city officials, but can they fix problems?

MKE County: Board Halts Medical Travel Subsidy For Abortions
MKE County

Board Halts Medical Travel Subsidy For Abortions

With abortions resuming in state, supervisors hold off on medical travel program.

Murphy’s Law: How Much Do Brewers Benefit Milwaukee?
Murphy’s Law

How Much Do Brewers Benefit Milwaukee?

Vos claims city is the biggest beneficiary. Really? Let’s look at the numbers.

Senate Chief Clerk Resigns, Leadership Cites Credible Allegation of Abuse