Politics

Waukesha County Judge Orders Citizenship Check of Wisconsin Voter Rolls, DOJ Appeals

Waukesha County Judge Orders Citizenship Check of Wisconsin Voter Rolls, DOJ Appeals

Judge partially halts order with Monday afternoon ruling.

The State of Politics: More Names Surface in Governor’s Race
The State of Politics

More Names Surface in Governor’s Race

And a new poll suggests another Democrat should consider getting in.

Council Might Pump Brakes on Mayor’s Proposed Wheel Tax Increase

Council Might Pump Brakes on Mayor’s Proposed Wheel Tax Increase

Finance chair says delaying vote gives city residents a voice.

Your Right to Know: Costs Shouldn’t Be Used To Deter Records Requests
Your Right to Know

Costs Shouldn’t Be Used To Deter Records Requests

Recent evidence suggests school districts might be doing just that.

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos Still Weighing Whether To Run For Reelection
Bill Would Require Grocers, Restaurants To Label Lab-Grown Meat

Bill Would Require Grocers, Restaurants To Label Lab-Grown Meat

Proposal includes fines that mirror penalties set for falsely labeling margarine as butter

After MPS Issue, GOP Lawmakers Would Require Financial Reporting Before Referendums

After MPS Issue, GOP Lawmakers Would Require Financial Reporting Before Referendums

Bill would bar districts that haven't reported figures to state from advancing a referendum.

Rep. Grothman Wants To Lay Off Up to 200,000 Federal Employees
Data Wonk: Why Do Trump and GOP Lawmakers Want More Uninsured Americans?
Data Wonk

Why Do Trump and GOP Lawmakers Want More Uninsured Americans?

Cutting ACA subsidies would harm their own supporters.

Bill Would Reduce Wisconsin Unemployment Aid for Workers with Disabilities

Bill Would Reduce Wisconsin Unemployment Aid for Workers with Disabilities

Wisconsin has among the lowest unemployment insurance benefits in the country.

Federal Judge Dismisses Waukesha ‘Rainbowland’ Lawsuit

Federal Judge Dismisses Waukesha ‘Rainbowland’ Lawsuit

Former Waukesha teacher said her First Amendment rights were violated when she was fired.

For The First Time, Wisconsin’s Youth Prisons Are Fully Compliant With Required Reforms