Politics

MKE County: Resolution Supports Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants
MKE County

Resolution Supports Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants

Resolution instructs county lobbyists to push for such state legislation.

City Hall: Sales Tax Timing Is Burning Issue
City Hall

Sales Tax Timing Is Burning Issue

Will two-thirds of Common Council support 2% sales tax? How tricky is the tax's timing?

Op Ed: Why Does GOP Hate Engineers?
Op Ed

Why Does GOP Hate Engineers?

Republican vote against new engineering building at UW-Madison is a head scratcher.

The State of Politics: Will GOP Dump State Elections Leader?
The State of Politics

Will GOP Dump State Elections Leader?

Fate of Meagan Wolfe a high stakes decision for state voters, Republican image.

GOP Amendment Blocks Tech Colleges’ Property Tax For Operations

GOP Amendment Blocks Tech Colleges’ Property Tax For Operations

Tech colleges weren't consulted. They would lose $249 million in annual funding.

Republicans Discuss Unity, Abortion at State Convention

Republicans Discuss Unity, Abortion at State Convention

"This is not your pop's Republican Party. We've got tattoos, piercings."

Planned Parenthood of Illinois Sees Surge of Wisconsin Patients

Planned Parenthood of Illinois Sees Surge of Wisconsin Patients

A '12-times increase' in patients needing to travel from Wisconsin to get care.

GOP Legislators Boost Road Funding By $1.5 Billion

GOP Legislators Boost Road Funding By $1.5 Billion

Budget committee approves proposal that also hikes fees on electric vehicles.

Even After Change, DPI Opposes Reading Bill

Even After Change, DPI Opposes Reading Bill

Issue centers on proposal to hold third graders back.

Despite Legal Gay Marriage, Wisconsin Laws Still Centered On Husband and Wife

Despite Legal Gay Marriage, Wisconsin Laws Still Centered On Husband and Wife

From birth certificates to court documents, same-sex parents have concerns.

Overnight GOP Vote Would End Child Care Program

Overnight GOP Vote Would End Child Care Program

Advocates say decision would raise costs and cause centers to close.

MKE County: Liz Sumner Announces Candidacy for County Comptroller
MKE County

Liz Sumner Announces Candidacy for County Comptroller

Supervisor plans run for county's chief financial officer.