Politics
Why Brewers Stadium Conflict Erupted
Legislature has squeezed the five-county ballpark district, leaving it less flexibility.
Feb 22nd, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Council Could End Fight Over Couture Provision
But City Attorney and Acting Mayor object. Legality of requiring $100,000 donation at issue.
Feb 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
A Court Battle Over Open Records
Court hears suit against former Natural Resources Board chairman, who won’t release any records.
Feb 22nd, 2022 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Democratic Bills Target Teacher Shortage
8 bills raise teacher pay, offer bonuses and same health insurance received by legislators.
Feb 22nd, 2022 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Rise of Timothy Ramthun
One-time nobody now a candidate for governor and top demagogue in state Republican Party.
Feb 21st, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Tearman Spencer Attacks Robert Bauman
City Attorney says alderman broke local, state and federal laws and has bullied and exceeded his authority at great cost to taxpayers.
Feb 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Assembly Blocks ‘Recall’ of 2020 Electors
Resolution demanding recall killed in committee. Democrats insist Republicans vote on it.
Feb 21st, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Spencer Alleges Multiple City Hall Politicians Face Criminal Probes
Which officials? What are the charges? Who is investigating? City Attorney won't say.
Feb 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Group Pushes Dane County DA To Prosecute False Electors
'All 10 convened in Dane County to carry out their unlawful plan,’ Law Forward writes.
Feb 21st, 2022 by Matt Rothschild, Wisconsin Examiner
Fetal Heartbeat Bill Divides Abortion Foes
Bill banning abortion after 6 weeks may not get passed by Legislature before session ends.
Feb 21st, 2022 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
$1.4 Million Verdict Against Alderman, City
No immediate payment expected for Bauman's comments in 2007. Case involving controversial housing facility could take several more years to settle.
Feb 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Ron Johnson Courts City’s Hispanic Voters
National poll shows Hispanics evenly split. Republicans open Hispanic center in Milwaukee.
Feb 21st, 2022 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
