Politics

Illinois, Michigan Gained $770 Million From Cannabis Taxes in 2022

Illinois, Michigan Gained $770 Million From Cannabis Taxes in 2022

While Wisconsin's Republican legislators struggle to legalize even medical marijuana.

Proposal Would Require Felons Caught With Guns To Serve 5 Years in Prison

Proposal Would Require Felons Caught With Guns To Serve 5 Years in Prison

Republican-led proposal is backed by law enforcement groups, but critics argue is excessively harsh.

MKE County: Committee Votes to Condemn Conversion Therapy
MKE County

Committee Votes to Condemn Conversion Therapy

Resolution would have no legal impact, meant as political and educational statement.

Republicans Concerned About Housing Shortage, Local Zoning Rules

Republicans Concerned About Housing Shortage, Local Zoning Rules

Need for more housing pushes conservatives to consider loosening local zoning rules.

Evers Predicts State Shared Revenue Changes

Evers Predicts State Shared Revenue Changes

More money coming, 'I don't care if you’re a 300-people township or the city of Milwaukee.'

Murphy’s Law: Protasiewicz Ahead In High Court Race
Murphy’s Law

Protasiewicz Ahead In High Court Race

All signs suggest Kelly well behind in election for state Supreme Court. Can he catch up?

Op Ed: Evers Messes Up PSC Appointments
Op Ed

Evers Messes Up PSC Appointments

Three appointees in a row have had conflicts of interest, which is good news for utilities.

Kenosha Appointees Fuel Controversy

Kenosha Appointees Fuel Controversy

Militia leader, Rittenhouse attorney and retired cop who killed man in custody serving on county committees.

Supreme Court Candidates Will Debate Just Once

Supreme Court Candidates Will Debate Just Once

Kelly and Protasiewicz will debate March 21. Protasiewicz declined other debates.

The State of Politics: Capitol Campaign Spending Records Keep Falling
The State of Politics

Capitol Campaign Spending Records Keep Falling

'The voices of average citizens are being drowned out.'

Data Wonk: What Kind of Justice Would Daniel Kelly Be?
Data Wonk

What Kind of Justice Would Daniel Kelly Be?

He left a clear track record during his four years on state Supreme Court.

Third Ethics Complaint Filed Against Michael Gableman

Third Ethics Complaint Filed Against Michael Gableman

Head of 2020 election review accused of repeated dishonesty, harassing public officials.