Politics

First Democrat Enters Race To Replace Sen. Darling

First Democrat Enters Race To Replace Sen. Darling

Attorney Jodi Habush Sinykin declares for race that already has four Republicans.

MKE County: Supervisors Stall Waukesha Drinking Water Project
MKE County

Supervisors Stall Waukesha Drinking Water Project

Waukesha needs access to one acre of county land. Committee votes to delay this.

Murphy’s Law: The Battle Over ‘Astounding’ State Surplus
Murphy’s Law

The Battle Over ‘Astounding’ State Surplus

Now up to an 'unprecedented' $6.8 billion. But can Evers and Legislature agree on any plans to spend it?

Conservationists Stonewalled By DNR Wolf, Bear Advisory Committees

Conservationists Stonewalled By DNR Wolf, Bear Advisory Committees

Hunters dominate DNR committees, conservationists say, and oppose every proposal.

State’s Assembly Maps More Skewed Than Ever

State’s Assembly Maps More Skewed Than Ever

Wisconsin, the fourth most pro-Republican gerrymandered state, has gotten worse.

Candidate Announces for Derek Mosley’s Judicial Seat

Candidate Announces for Derek Mosley’s Judicial Seat

Legal Action of Wisconsin attorney Molly Gena running for Municipal Court Judge.

Campaign Cash: Record $93 Million Spent by Outside Groups in 2022
Campaign Cash

Record $93 Million Spent by Outside Groups in 2022

$31 million more than total in 2018 and five times higher than in 2010.

Goyke Will Challenge Spencer for City Attorney

Goyke Will Challenge Spencer for City Attorney

Democratic state representative plans run against highly controversial city official.

Op Ed: How Should State Spend $6.6 Billion Surplus
Op Ed

How Should State Spend $6.6 Billion Surplus

Evers and Legislature could have fun -- and improve the state.

Brandtjen, Leading Election Denier, Will Run for Open Senate Seat

Brandtjen, Leading Election Denier, Will Run for Open Senate Seat

Rep. Janel Brandtjen, kicked out of the Assembly GOP, wants to succeed Alberta Darling.

The State of Politics: State Grants Help 7,200 Businesses
The State of Politics

State Grants Help 7,200 Businesses

Evers used federal pandemic aid to give $72 million in $10,000 grants to small businesses, with more to come.

Op Ed: The War Over Democracy Isn’t Over
Op Ed

The War Over Democracy Isn’t Over

Both nationally and in Wisconsin there will be more attempts to undermine elections.