Politics

Milwaukee Wants 4,500 Police For RNC

Milwaukee Wants 4,500 Police For RNC

City would house additional officers from across the state and country.

DNR Secretary Promises Review of How Agency Works With Local Governments

DNR Secretary Promises Review of How Agency Works With Local Governments

Potential changes coming as a result of Pelican River Forest mix-up.

Researchers Find BadgerCare Changes Would Worsen Care, Violate Federal Law

Researchers Find BadgerCare Changes Would Worsen Care, Violate Federal Law

Advocates for proposal say it would combat fraud.

New Bills Would Make It Easier to Lose “Welfare Benefits”

New Bills Would Make It Easier to Lose “Welfare Benefits”

After statewide referendum, Legislature debating eight bills that would expedite removal of Medicaid and unemployment benefits.

Wisconsin Teachers and Janitors Could Carry Guns Under New GOP Bill

Wisconsin Teachers and Janitors Could Carry Guns Under New GOP Bill

Bill would allow school staff to carry weapons at school. Gov. Evers threatens veto.

Bowen Won’t Seek Recount, Pratt Is New Alderwoman

Bowen Won’t Seek Recount, Pratt Is New Alderwoman

Andrea Pratt wins race to replace Ashanti Hamilton by 17 votes.

Murphy’s Law: 11 Lessons From The Democrats’ Victory
Murphy’s Law

11 Lessons From The Democrats’ Victory

How did Protasiewicz win by so big in such an evenly divided state?

Tammy Baldwin Will Run for Reelection

Tammy Baldwin Will Run for Reelection

Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator makes it official, she will seek third term.

Data Wonk: Election Shows Shifting Demographics
Data Wonk

Election Shows Shifting Demographics

The WOW counties delivered less wow for the Republican Party.

MKE County: Board Wrings Extra $8,000 Out Of We Energies Deals
MKE County

Board Wrings Extra $8,000 Out Of We Energies Deals

Supervisors, parks department gain more money for two utility easements.

Op Ed: State Supreme Race Shows Need for Campaign Finance Reform
Op Ed

State Supreme Race Shows Need for Campaign Finance Reform

Now that Republicans got outspent in big money race, will they back any reforms?

Murphy’s Law: Yes, Protasiewicz Could Be Impeached
Murphy’s Law

Yes, Protasiewicz Could Be Impeached

And removed from office by Republican Senate supermajority. But then Gov. Evers could step in.