Politics

County Clerk George Christenson Running For New Job

County Clerk George Christenson Running For New Job

Seeking to become clerk of circuit court, replacing John Barrett.

City Hall: Johnson, Donovan Spar Over City’s Future
City Hall

Johnson, Donovan Spar Over City’s Future

Candidates for mayor differ on streetcar, partisan politics and who favors defunding police.

Back in the News: Brewers Want $100 Million Tax Subsidy?
Back in the News

Brewers Want $100 Million Tax Subsidy?

So claims Journal Sentinel. But where exactly did this figure come from?

The State of Politics: Thompson Weighs Fifth Run for Governor
The State of Politics

Thompson Weighs Fifth Run for Governor

Could stand out as the moderate in a five-candidate Republican primary.

MKE County: County Would Hike Property Taxes for Museum
MKE County

County Would Hike Property Taxes for Museum

Financially strapped county would spend up to $63 million over 15 years for new museum.

State High Court To Rule On Local Health Orders

State High Court To Rule On Local Health Orders

WILL suit charges Dane County health director had no power to issue orders combatting COVID-19.

Use of Paper Ballots Soared in State Senate

Use of Paper Ballots Soared in State Senate

Maneuver used in hundreds of bills to bar any debate or amendments to proposed bills.

Donovan Promises To Focus On Crime

Donovan Promises To Focus On Crime

If elected mayor would push for more police resources, more beat cops.

Op Ed: Baldwin Keeps the Wolves At Bay
Op Ed

Baldwin Keeps the Wolves At Bay

Her vote to oppose federal protection of wolves is smart politics.

Court Orders Vos Turn Over Deleted Texts, Emails

Court Orders Vos Turn Over Deleted Texts, Emails

Oversight group has sued for release of records related to partisan 2020 election review.

Op Ed: Don’t Forget About the Climate Crisis
Op Ed

Don’t Forget About the Climate Crisis

Biden and Congress must act. The future of our nation and our state depend on it.

County Task Force Approves Funding for Public Safety, Behavioral Health

County Task Force Approves Funding for Public Safety, Behavioral Health

Task Force considers funding requests for county's $183 million in federal ARPA funding.