Politics

Bill Requires Judge’s OK Before Prosecutors Could Drop Certain Charges

Bill Requires Judge’s OK Before Prosecutors Could Drop Certain Charges

Law enforcement groups support it, ACLU opposes it.

Moms for Liberty Rising in Wisconsin

Moms for Liberty Rising in Wisconsin

Part of national group pushing to ban books and raced-focused history lessons and opposing LGBTQ+ concerns.

Data Wonk: Should Protasiewicz Recuse From Redistricting Cases?
Data Wonk

Should Protasiewicz Recuse From Redistricting Cases?

Or should Rebecca Bradley? Her comment was less factual and more scathing.

Murphy’s Law: How David Crowley Led on Sales Tax
Murphy’s Law

How David Crowley Led on Sales Tax

The inside story of how the county exec and mayor helped pass state legislation to save Milwaukee.

MKE County: Sheehy Says Local Sales Tax Must Help Fund Brewers’ Stadium
MKE County

Sheehy Says Local Sales Tax Must Help Fund Brewers’ Stadium

Some of new city and county sales tax must be spent on the team, business leader says.

No Trump, But Republican Debate Fills Hotels, Creates Buzz

No Trump, But Republican Debate Fills Hotels, Creates Buzz

And draws protesters. Wednesday's event is first debate of 2024 GOP presidential race.

MKE County: Two Candidates Running for Clancy’s County Board Seat
MKE County

Two Candidates Running for Clancy’s County Board Seat

Clancy won't say if he will seek reelection in 2024, despite fellow DSA member filing to run.

Rep. Clancy Says Police Work Has ‘No Dignity Or Value’

Rep. Clancy Says Police Work Has ‘No Dignity Or Value’

Republican legislators call him 'clueless" and 'divisive' as Clancy doubles down.

Judicial Rotation Explained By An Insider

Judicial Rotation Explained By An Insider

Judges face an annual court house shuffle on August 1.

Amber Raffeet August Announces Bid for Milwaukee Circuit Court Judge

Amber Raffeet August Announces Bid for Milwaukee Circuit Court Judge

Raffeet August was appointed by Gov. Tony Evers in May of this year. Now seeking full term.

State Election Board Leaves Administrator In Legal Limbo

State Election Board Leaves Administrator In Legal Limbo

Commissioners split on whether Wolfe should testify to Senate.

Kaul Announces Funding for Office of School Safety

Kaul Announces Funding for Office of School Safety

Attorney General reallocates federal ARPA dollars to provide temporary funding.