Politics
Free Election Day Buses Still Illegal, Attorneys Say
Board amendment asks county attorneys to find legal way to do it. They can't and don't.
May 8th, 2023 by Graham KilmerCounty Requires MKE Airport For Employee Travel
'This is a logical change.' All county work-related flights must use Mitchell Airport.
May 8th, 2023 by Graham KilmerTaxpayers Support Schools That Can Discriminate
Dozens of voucher schools have policies excluding LGBTQ+ and disabled students.
May 8th, 2023 by Phoebe Petrovic, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismState Sales Tax Deal Toughest on City
Deal for Milwaukee County far better than for city. Why? Blame police union.
May 8th, 2023 by Bruce MurphyActivists Decry GOP Bill Ending Advisory Referendums
All local referendums would be barred. But not state advisory referendums.
May 8th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Vision Trashed by Republicans
It's governor's vision vs. 12 Republicans on Joint Finance Committee. Who's right?
May 8th, 2023 by Steven WaltersGOP Revenue Sharing Plan Penalizes Cities
Milwaukee gets 10% hike in funding, rural towns get increase as high at 723%.
May 7th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Makes 3 Appointments to DNR Board
All members of Natural Resources Board now appointed by Democratic governor.
May 7th, 2023 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerRobin Vos Wants to Gag Citizens
Shared revenue bill would outlaw advisory referendums.
May 7th, 2023 by Matt Rothschild, Wisconsin ExaminerOutside Groups Spent Record $28.8 Million on State Supreme Court Race
Nearly six times more than previous record of $5.03 million set in 2020.
May 7th, 2023 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerQAnon, Jan. 6 Conspiracy Theorist To Speak at Republican State Convention
'We are thrilled to have' Mayra Flores, former GOP Congresswoman from Texas as speaker.
May 6th, 2023 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerVos Doubles Down On Sales Tax Referendum
Milwaukee would get sales tax, but only if voters approve it in referendum.
May 6th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio