Politics
City, County Will Study Merging Services
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos pushing for this as prerequisite for more shared revenue for Milwaukee.
Jan 11th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Legislators Debate Changes to Cash Bail
Republicans pushing constitutional amendment to expand use of cash bail.
Jan 11th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
James Bond Will Run State Veteran Affairs
Evers appoints the first openly gay cabinet secretary, with one of the more memorable names, in Wisconsin history.
Jan 11th, 2023 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee Health Commissioner Resigns
Kirsten Johnson resigns after two years on job. New commissioner will be sixth in six years.
Jan 10th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
State Supreme Court Candidates Discuss Abortion, Redistricting
Race between Dorow, Kelly, Mitchell and Protasiewicz could change court's majority.
Jan 10th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Administration Director Sharon Robinson Retiring
Former staffer for congressman and then Mayor Barrett ran city department for 18 years.
Jan 10th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
GOP Leader Thrilled to Suppress City Vote
Republican ads targeted Black and Hispanic voters to discourage voting. Did they work?
Jan 10th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Legislators Close to Agreeing on Medical Marijuana Bill
But Vos warns it will be strictly regulated, only for those having a true medical condition.
Jan 9th, 2023 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Zapata Resigns City Job Before Disciplinary Decision
Former deputy election director faces felony and misdemeanor charges for voter fraud.
Jan 9th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Crowley Signs Proposal to Fund Housing Project
$11 million project will sell houses to owner occupants rather than predatory landlords.
Jan 9th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Evers, Vos Seek Legacy-Defining Wins
Both are signaling they want to work together. Both want to make history, leave a legacy.
Jan 9th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Conservation Groups Cite Damage From Prehn’s Time on Natural Resources Board
Serving beyond his term limits and favoring lobbyists and PFAS polluter, critics charge.
Jan 8th, 2023 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
