Politics

Will Milwaukee’s Black Voters Turn Out for Harris? 

Will Milwaukee’s Black Voters Turn Out for Harris? 

After turning out big for Obama, some turned off by Biden. Can Harris turn that around?

Mount Pleasant, Racine in Legal Battle Over Water After Foxconn Failure

Mount Pleasant, Racine in Legal Battle Over Water After Foxconn Failure

Racine mayor says the city didn't get promised benefits, wants new water deal.

DLCC Spotlights 14 Democratic Candidates for State Legislature

DLCC Spotlights 14 Democratic Candidates for State Legislature

National group helps with funding, messaging; goal is Democratic Assembly takeover.

Data Wonk: Should Wisconsin Legalize Marijuana?
Data Wonk

Should Wisconsin Legalize Marijuana?

What do the people want? Let's look at the data.

At Rally in Eau Claire, Vance Promises Trump Will Increase Deportations

At Rally in Eau Claire, Vance Promises Trump Will Increase Deportations

Republican vice presidential candidate returns to state, calls for 'secure southern border.'

RNC Suit Claims Racine Didn’t Hire Enough Republican Poll Workers

RNC Suit Claims Racine Didn’t Hire Enough Republican Poll Workers

City's August primary poll workers included 8 Republicans and 7 Democrats.

Murphy’s Law: Will Western Wisconsin Shock the Nation?
Murphy’s Law

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Republican-held congressional district could elect Democratic challenger.

UW System Sets ‘Viewpoint Neutrality’ Standard on Official Statements

UW System Sets ‘Viewpoint Neutrality’ Standard on Official Statements

No stand on social or political controversy unless it affects core mission of universities.

Survey Finds Demand for Child Care Outpaces Providers’ Capacity

Survey Finds Demand for Child Care Outpaces Providers’ Capacity

Lack of staff primary reason for not expanding capacity. Low pay an issue.

Dane County and Appeals Court Agree On Absentee Ballot Witness Addresses

Dane County and Appeals Court Agree On Absentee Ballot Witness Addresses

A less stringent standard for when an address is detailed enough for ballot to be counted.

Dane County Court Rejects RFK Jr.’s Attempt to Get Off Presidential Ballot

Dane County Court Rejects RFK Jr.’s Attempt to Get Off Presidential Ballot

'Mr. Kennedy has no one to blame but himself if he didn’t want to be on the ballot.'

How League of Women Voters Helps People With Criminal Records

How League of Women Voters Helps People With Criminal Records

Those 'off paper' can vote. 'I’ve had people brought to tears,' advocate says.