Politics

Mayor’s Political Director Steps Down, Leaves Nation Consulting

Mayor’s Political Director Steps Down, Leaves Nation Consulting

Sachin Chheda, who led successful statewide campaigns, leaves political consulting firm.

Murphy’s Law: Hate Toward Black People Rising?
Murphy’s Law

Hate Toward Black People Rising?

Recent incidents in Wisconsin raise troubling questions.

Transportation: Without Sales Tax Hike Paratransit Will Shrink
Transportation

Without Sales Tax Hike Paratransit Will Shrink

Some 700 county residents with disabilities could be left without transportation.

Dane County To Reimburse Employees Traveling for Abortions

Dane County To Reimburse Employees Traveling for Abortions

County 'has to keep up with the many private employers who are offering a similar benefit.'

Op Ed: How to Achieve Fair Legislative Maps
Op Ed

How to Achieve Fair Legislative Maps

We can learn from Iowa and Michigan, which created independent redistricting to prevent gerrymandering.

GOP Launches Early Voting Campaign

GOP Launches Early Voting Campaign

After years of claiming early and absentee voting leads to fraud, Republicans change course.

City Hall: Council Demands Control of Lobbying, Despite Mayoral Pushback
City Hall

Council Demands Control of Lobbying, Despite Mayoral Pushback

Mayor and council president at impasse, council set to take more control.

Vos Defends Country Singer Jason Aldean

Vos Defends Country Singer Jason Aldean

Assenbly Speaker 'proudly' backs Aldean, whose new song is accused of glorifying racist ideas, gun violence.

Murphy’s Law: Time for County Board to Guts Up
Murphy’s Law

Time for County Board to Guts Up

If they don’t approve sales tax hike, county will face fiscal disaster and voters will blame them.

Republican Bill Protects Right to Garden

Republican Bill Protects Right to Garden

Prevents local ordinances prohibiting someone from growing food on their property.

The State of Politics: Trump a Tough Issue for State GOP
The State of Politics

Trump a Tough Issue for State GOP

State Republican chairman pushing Trump loyalists to support whoever wins the nomination.

MKE County: Evers Appoints Federal Public Defender To Milwaukee Judgeship
MKE County

Evers Appoints Federal Public Defender To Milwaukee Judgeship

Ronnie V. Muray II will take the bench in November.