Politics

Former Senator Erpenbach Could Be Confirmed As New Parole Board Leader

Former Senator Erpenbach Could Be Confirmed As New Parole Board Leader

His former Republican colleagues will decide whether he can keep job Gov. Evers appointed him to.

Op Ed: Why State Must Help City and County
Op Ed

Why State Must Help City and County

Fiscal crisis can only be averted with more state shared revenue and local sales tax.

Bipartisan Bill Gives Suicide Prevention Grants to Gun Shops

Bipartisan Bill Gives Suicide Prevention Grants to Gun Shops

'We lost 888 Wisconsinites last year to suicide,' says Rep. Jesse James.

Data Wonk: Wisconsin Ranks Among Four Least Democratic States
Data Wonk

Wisconsin Ranks Among Four Least Democratic States

National ranking shows it dropped since 2011 from one of most democratic to third worst.

Will Armed Police at MPS Hurt Schools?

Will Armed Police at MPS Hurt Schools?

Opponents of proposal for 25 armed officers say it will hurt teacher recruitment, target students of color.

MKE County: Committee Rejects Abortion Travel Fund
MKE County

Committee Rejects Abortion Travel Fund

With Republican legislators watching Milwaukee's every move, supervisors reject proposal.

Murphy’s Law: Is Baldwin Vulnerable? Or Unbeatable?
Murphy’s Law

Is Baldwin Vulnerable? Or Unbeatable?

The pundits disagree. And who is the likely Republican opponent?

City Hall: Dr. T Confirmed As Health Commissioner
City Hall

Dr. T Confirmed As Health Commissioner

Michael Totoraitis is the new leader of city health department.

Wisconsin’s Youth Turnout Led Nation in November Midterm

Wisconsin’s Youth Turnout Led Nation in November Midterm

48.7% of state's voters aged 18-24 turned out, Census Bureau numbers show.

Evers Signs Bill To Expand Watershed Protection

Evers Signs Bill To Expand Watershed Protection

Bipartisan bill expands lake and river protection grants.

Transportation: Free Election Day Buses Still Illegal, Attorneys Say
Transportation

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.

Transportation: County Requires MKE Airport For Employee Travel
Transportation

County Requires MKE Airport For Employee Travel

'This is a logical change.' All county work-related flights must use Mitchell Airport.