Politics

Underly, Kinser Advance in State Superintendent Race

Underly, Kinser Advance in State Superintendent Race

Incumbent Jill Underly takes first, will face conservative-backed Brittany Kinser.

Tom Barrett Is Figuring Out What Comes Next

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Rotary speech by ex-mayor and newly-returned ambassador is frank and funny.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Dismisses Racine Voting Van Lawsuit

Wisconsin Supreme Court Dismisses Racine Voting Van Lawsuit

Court's majority says former Republican official who filed challenge lacked legal standing.

Some Legislators Want ‘Safe Havens’ to Stay Safe

Some Legislators Want ‘Safe Havens’ to Stay Safe

Proposed bill would keep immigration officers out of all 'safe havens' in Wisconsin.

Crawford, Schimel Won’t Pledge to Recuse from Cases Involving Political Parties

Crawford, Schimel Won’t Pledge to Recuse from Cases Involving Political Parties

Their campaigns for state Supreme Court have gotten millions from two major parties.

Elon Musk’s Group Spending Big in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

Elon Musk’s Group Spending Big in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

His PAC buying some $650,000 for ads expected to back Brad Schimel.

Judge Rules MPS, City Must Split School Police Costs 50/50

Judge Rules MPS, City Must Split School Police Costs 50/50

They have 10 days to follow order or face contempt of court ruling.

Federal Government Confirms ICE Facility For Northwest Side

Federal Government Confirms ICE Facility For Northwest Side

GSA confirmation allows agency to sidestep local zoning regulations.

$50 Million for Reading Instruction Will Return to State Surplus

$50 Million for Reading Instruction Will Return to State Surplus

Supreme Court won't rule on Evers vs. Legislature battle before end of fiscal year.

Comptroller Discovers Housing Authority Owes City An Additional $4 Million

Comptroller Discovers Housing Authority Owes City An Additional $4 Million

Latest 'crippling' blow for HACM adds to long list of problems.

Susan Crawford Makes Her Case for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Susan Crawford Makes Her Case for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Judge and former prosecutor promises to 'give everybody a fair shake.'

Water Fluoridation Debate Boils Up in Wisconsin

Water Fluoridation Debate Boils Up in Wisconsin

Village of DeForest joins nearly 80 communities banning fluoridation since 1995.