Politics

$189 Million UWM Project Would Redevelop Former Columbia Hospital

$189 Million UWM Project Would Redevelop Former Columbia Hospital

Gov. Evers backs funding project to relocate, expand health sciences programs.

Data Wonk: Why Is Trump Targeting Veterans?
Data Wonk

Why Is Trump Targeting Veterans?

Trump/Musk cuts hurt a popular government program and many workers who back MAGA.

GOAT Gets Started in State Legislature

GOAT Gets Started in State Legislature

Committee that is Wisconsin's version of DOGE seeks proof that state employees are really working.

Democrat Rebecca Cooke to Again Challenge US Rep. Derrick Van Orden

Democrat Rebecca Cooke to Again Challenge US Rep. Derrick Van Orden

Promising a voice in Congress who will 'fight like hell to rebuild the middle class.'

MKE County: County Faces $47 Million 2026 Budget Deficit
MKE County

County Faces $47 Million 2026 Budget Deficit

Comptroller report shows county short of solutions to chronic structural deficit.

Murphy’s Law: How Deportations Will Hurt Milwaukee
Murphy’s Law

How Deportations Will Hurt Milwaukee

Most of its growth in population and workers in last 30 years has come from immigrants.

Trump Administration Warns UW-Madison It Could Lose Federal Funding

Trump Administration Warns UW-Madison It Could Lose Federal Funding

One of 60 universities, colleges listed for alleged failure to protect Jewish students.

Evers’ Capital Budget Funds $4.1 Billion in Building Projects

Evers’ Capital Budget Funds $4.1 Billion in Building Projects

Includes $189 million to merge UWM's health sciences program into one building.

Evers Bashes Congress as Wisconsin Joins Lawsuit Against Trump Firings

Evers Bashes Congress as Wisconsin Joins Lawsuit Against Trump Firings

Firings are 'against the law' and show 'contempt' for federal workers, suit charges.

Organized Labor Faces Assault Under Trump

Organized Labor Faces Assault Under Trump

DOGE targets Milwaukee NLRB office, Mitchell Airport TSA officers losing rights.

City Still Pausing New Liquor Licenses in Vacant Aldermanic District

City Still Pausing New Liquor Licenses in Vacant Aldermanic District

On hold until April 1. Pending licenses range from dive bars to upscale restaurant.

MKE County: Evers Proposes Funding for County Courthouse Project
MKE County

Evers Proposes Funding for County Courthouse Project

Proposing $25 million for new $495 million courthouse operated under state mandate.