Politics

The State of Politics: The Actual Stats Behind Wisconsin’s Polarizing Crime Ads
The State of Politics

The Actual Stats Behind Wisconsin’s Polarizing Crime Ads

Rhetoric and reality don't line up statewide, but Milwaukee County is an outlier.

Evers, Michels Spar in Their Only Debate

Evers, Michels Spar in Their Only Debate

Candidates in close race have clear differences on abortion, talent attraction, election results, gun laws and education.

League of Women Voters Sues To Block Absentee Ballot Correction Ruling

League of Women Voters Sues To Block Absentee Ballot Correction Ruling

Lawsuit is one of many pending before upcoming election that would impact how absentee ballots can be counted.

U.S. Senate Candidates Johnson, Barnes Trade Barbs in Last Debate

U.S. Senate Candidates Johnson, Barnes Trade Barbs in Last Debate

Candidates show stark differences on major issues, including immigration, gun violence and abortion.

Quiet Race For State Treasurer Is About What The Office Should Actually Be

Quiet Race For State Treasurer Is About What The Office Should Actually Be

Winner will replace Democrat Sarah Godlewski, who opted to run for Senate seat instead of re-election.

First Lady Visits Milwaukee, Meets With MPS Families and Union

First Lady Visits Milwaukee, Meets With MPS Families and Union

First Lady Jill Biden, a former teacher, talks to parents, students and teachers about challenges.

Ron Johnson Expanding Lead Over Mandela Barnes in US Senate Race

Ron Johnson Expanding Lead Over Mandela Barnes in US Senate Race

New Marquette poll has Gov. Tony Evers holding a slight lead over Tim Michels in race for governor.

MKE County: County Would Raise Tax Levy For Forensic Science Center
MKE County

County Would Raise Tax Levy For Forensic Science Center

County would exceed property tax limits to pay back $107 million in debt for new forensic center and public museum.

Evers Says Fixing Financial Relationship Between State, Milwaukee and Other Cities Is Top Priority

Evers Says Fixing Financial Relationship Between State, Milwaukee and Other Cities Is Top Priority

But his proposal leaves Milwaukee far short of the revenue it needs to avoid substantial cuts.

Mandela Barnes Attempts to Reframe Senate Race

Mandela Barnes Attempts to Reframe Senate Race

Republicans have blitzed Barnes with negative advertising.

Appeals Court Halts Restriction on Absentee Ballot Spoiling

Appeals Court Halts Restriction on Absentee Ballot Spoiling

Waukesha County judge ruled last week that absentee ballots couldn't be replaced at voter request. Democrats objected.

Wisconsin Joins Multi-State Pact In Bid for Hydrogen Funding

Wisconsin Joins Multi-State Pact In Bid for Hydrogen Funding

Wisconsin joins MN, ND and MT in creating "hub" that hopes to land part of $8 billion in federal clean energy funding.