Politics

• Johnson Defends Trump, Blasts Media

  Oct 8th, 2019 by Brady Carlson

  Sen. Ron Johnson uses appearance on 'Meet The Press' to defend President Trump while attacking the media, CIA and FBI

• Op Ed

  Move Wisconsin Medicaid Expansion Forward

  Oct 8th, 2019 by Bill Kaplan

  70 percent of Wisconsinites support Medicaid expansion. It would provide health insurance to those without, and save state millions.

• City Hall

  State Republican Lawmakers Oppose Barrett’s Budget

  Oct 7th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene

  Seven Republicans take aim at proposal to reduce police staffing, but don't mention sales tax request.

• City Hall

  Zielinski for Mayor Bus Ads Debut

  Oct 7th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene

  21 MCTS buses now highlight Tony Zielinski's campaign for mayor.

• Democrats Push Medical Marijuana, Red Flag Law

  Oct 7th, 2019 by Laurel White

  Democratic legislators want to take up issues during fall legislative session.

• 4-Year-Old Kindergarten Gets Bipartisan Support

  Oct 7th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff

  Senate taking up bills in committee that would expand early childhood education programs.

• The State of Politics

  Mortgage Crisis Hit African Americans and Hispanics Hardest

  Oct 7th, 2019 by Steven Walters

  Drop in homeownership among African-Americans and Hispanics underlines an affordable housing crisis since the Great Recession.

• Immigration Activists Question MPD Policy Towards ICE

  Oct 7th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes

  Fire and Police Commission delays vote on policy a third time, meanwhile activists want answers.

• Convention Hosts Tell Milwaukee To Play The Long Game

  Oct 6th, 2019 by Corri Hess

  Cleveland and Philadelphia experienced long-term economic impacts following national conventions.

• Police Chief Touts Successes

  Oct 3rd, 2019 by Corri Hess

  City's homicide and non-fatal shootings are down, but chief faces reappointment with rumors swirling that he might not be retained.

• Suicide Texting Hotline Money Finally Released

  Oct 3rd, 2019 by Melanie Conklin

  Republican-led Joint Finance Committee held up releasing funds for almost three months

• Bipartisan Bill Would Legalize Medical Marijuana

  Oct 3rd, 2019 by Isiah Holmes

  But Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald strongly opposes the bill.