Politics

The State of Politics: New Court Majority Changes Target Chief Justice Ziegler
The State of Politics

New Court Majority Changes Target Chief Justice Ziegler

Is it revenge for conservatives' past overthrow of Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson?

Evers Signs School Bus Driver, Crime Laws, Vetoes Nine Bills

Evers Signs School Bus Driver, Crime Laws, Vetoes Nine Bills

Vetoes restrictions on unemployment insurance and protections for fossil fuels.

Women of Color Face Elevated Rates of Domestic Abuse, Homicide

Women of Color Face Elevated Rates of Domestic Abuse, Homicide

Of 21 women killed in 2022 under abusive circumstances, 17 were Black, Milwaukee Police Department data shows.

Conservative Chief Justice Annette Ziegler Accuses Liberal Majority of Going ‘Rogue’

Conservative Chief Justice Annette Ziegler Accuses Liberal Majority of Going ‘Rogue’

Claims state Supreme Court liberal majority of holding a 'secret' meeting. Majority says all justices were invited.

MKE County: Crowley Signs Sales Tax Legislation, Tax Starts January 1
MKE County

Crowley Signs Sales Tax Legislation, Tax Starts January 1

Crowley and Nicholson sign sales tax legislation, celebrate historic moment for Milwaukee County.

Now Liberal Wisconsin Supreme Court Fires Administrator

Now Liberal Wisconsin Supreme Court Fires Administrator

Randy Koschnick, hired in 2017, previously ran for court as conservative candidate.

New Report Finds Milwaukee’s Criminal Justice System In Peril

New Report Finds Milwaukee’s Criminal Justice System In Peril

Arrests are down, felony charges are down and a court backlog remains

Lawsuit Filed To Overturn Republican-Drawn Legislative Maps

Lawsuit Filed To Overturn Republican-Drawn Legislative Maps

Progressive law firms asking now-liberal-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court to throw out controversial maps.

Justice Janet Protasiewicz Sworn In, Giving Liberals Control of Supreme Court

Justice Janet Protasiewicz Sworn In, Giving Liberals Control of Supreme Court

Wisconsin court's ideological persuasion flips for first time in 15 years.

Rep. Tom Tiffany Won’t Challenge Sen. Tammy Baldwin

Rep. Tom Tiffany Won’t Challenge Sen. Tammy Baldwin

Republican field for fall 2024 race is wide open as more candidates opt out.

Group Offering $40,000 In Grants For Northwest Side Initiatives

Group Offering $40,000 In Grants For Northwest Side Initiatives

African American Roundtable builds its own participatory budgeting initiative.

Judge Dismisses Rep. Brandtjen’s Military Ballot Lawsuit

Judge Dismisses Rep. Brandtjen’s Military Ballot Lawsuit

Criminal case against former Milwaukee election official continues.