Politics

GOP Bill Requires UW to Admit Top 5% Of All High School Graduates

GOP Bill Requires UW to Admit Top 5% Of All High School Graduates

Including from all other states. How would this impact Wisconsin's low-income students?

How Evers Can Change Budget With Partial Vetoes

How Evers Can Change Budget With Partial Vetoes

He could veto top tax bracket cut. He could also veto entire budget bill.

The State of Politics: Tax Cuts Divide Evers, Republicans
The State of Politics

Tax Cuts Divide Evers, Republicans

GOP legislators want billions more in cuts, with nearly half of it going to wealthy taxpayers.

National Women’s Convention Comes to Milwaukee

National Women’s Convention Comes to Milwaukee

Scheduled for October, modeled on historic 1977 National Women's Conference.

Following Supreme Court Ruling, UW System Reviewing Its Race-Based Admissions Rules

Following Supreme Court Ruling, UW System Reviewing Its Race-Based Admissions Rules

Wisconsin conservatives applaud ruling, though its actual impact in state is unclear.

MKE County: Special Public Hearing Scheduled On County Sales Tax Increase
MKE County

Special Public Hearing Scheduled On County Sales Tax Increase

Meeting will give residents opportunity to speak directly to supervisors about potential sales tax increase.

Assembly Passes Budget, Sends To Governor For Possible Vetoes

Assembly Passes Budget, Sends To Governor For Possible Vetoes

Evers could veto entire budget or portions of it, with all legislative Democrats voting against agreement.

Marquette Poll Finds Support For Governor, GOP-Led Shared Revenue Deal
Republican-Controlled Senate Laying Groundwork To Fire Wisconsin Elections Chief

Republican-Controlled Senate Laying Groundwork To Fire Wisconsin Elections Chief

But Democrat on election board says there is nothing for Senate to actually vote on.

Senate Republicans Pass Budget That Cuts Taxes and Democrats’ Policies

Senate Republicans Pass Budget That Cuts Taxes and Democrats’ Policies

Two Republicans join Dems in voting against. "Generational harm," says minority leader.

MKE County: County Moves to Replace Jails’ Food Provider
MKE County

County Moves to Replace Jails’ Food Provider

Requesting bids from food service providers for its three detention facilities.

Elections Commission Deadlocks on Executive Director

Elections Commission Deadlocks on Executive Director

3-3 vote means Meagan Wolfe will continue as director. Issue could go to courts.