Politics

Biden Plan Gives 12,000 in Wisconsin $566 Million in Debt Relief

Biden Plan Gives 12,000 in Wisconsin $566 Million in Debt Relief

Department of Education offers $39 billion in debt relief through revised repayment plan.

Op Ed: The Right Takes Over Waukesha Schools
Op Ed

The Right Takes Over Waukesha Schools

Waukesha, Arrowhead districts move to restrict how history taught, pronouns used, free speech outside classroom.

GOP Bill Requires Watermarks on Absentee Ballots

GOP Bill Requires Watermarks on Absentee Ballots

Election clerks say it would add costs, administrative burdens and not improve security.

Tiffany Far Behind Baldwin In Fundraising

Tiffany Far Behind Baldwin In Fundraising

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin raised $3 million in 2nd quarter of 2023, vs $114,000 for possible challenger, U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany.

MKE County: County Sales Tax Hike Gets First Approval
MKE County

County Sales Tax Hike Gets First Approval

County officials detail future cuts without sales tax plan, as Parks Department is halved and senior centers eliminated.

Murphy’s Law: Gov. Evers Keeps Rising in Stature
Murphy’s Law

Gov. Evers Keeps Rising in Stature

Becoming a national figure with ever more effective leadership. Just ask the Republicans.

Special Election for Assembly Seat Tuesday

Special Election for Assembly Seat Tuesday

Republican Paul Melotik vs Democrat Bob Tatterson for open seat in WOW counties.

The State of Politics: Abortion Rights Backers Get Two Wins
The State of Politics

Abortion Rights Backers Get Two Wins

'There is no such thing as an 1849 abortion ban in Wisconsin.'

State Supreme Court Rejects DEI Education for Attorneys

State Supreme Court Rejects DEI Education for Attorneys

Would create 'goose-stepping brigade," Justice Rebecca Bradley contends.

Federal Aid Hasn’t Closed Pandemic-Induced Learning Gap

Federal Aid Hasn’t Closed Pandemic-Induced Learning Gap

Wisconsin is on track to spend its $2.4 billion in aid by 2024 deadline.

Proposal Would Require Insurance Coverage Of Additional Breast Cancer Screenings

Proposal Would Require Insurance Coverage Of Additional Breast Cancer Screenings

The secondary tests, which can cost thousands of dollars, would be covered for at-risk patients

City Hall: Mayor Johnson Signs 2% Sales Tax Into Law
City Hall

Mayor Johnson Signs 2% Sales Tax Into Law

"Something huge, something major, something extraordinary," says Johnson of revenue deal, averting fiscal cliff.