Politics

Republicans Push ‘Universal School Choice’

Republicans Push ‘Universal School Choice’

Vos, others back a key platform plank of Tim Michels' losing bid for governor.

Special Elections Called For 3 Council Seats

Special Elections Called For 3 Council Seats

Northside races called to replace Chantia Lewis, Ashanti Hamilton and Nikiya Dodd.

First Candidate Announces for Triggiano’s Judicial Seat

First Candidate Announces for Triggiano’s Judicial Seat

Family Court Commissioner Ana Berrios-Schroeder will run for Milwaukee Circuit Court.

Op Ed: New Programs Help Pay for Energy Efficiency
Op Ed

New Programs Help Pay for Energy Efficiency

And energy assistance. How to get funding from state and federal programs.

City Hall: Perez Gives New Committee Assignments
City Hall

Perez Gives New Committee Assignments

Newly-elected alders get their first assignments. But others still doing double duty.

The State of Politics: Referendums Fund Emergency Services
The State of Politics

Referendums Fund Emergency Services

23 local referendums in November requested funding for police, fire, parks and more.

Op Ed: South Dakota Expands Medicaid
Op Ed

South Dakota Expands Medicaid

39 states have now expanded Medicaid. What is Wisconsin waiting for?

Op Ed: 10 Questions on Rising Health Care Costs
Op Ed

10 Questions on Rising Health Care Costs

Wisconsin has 4th highest costs in nation. When will our leaders take on the issue?

Sen. Alberta Darling Is Retiring

Sen. Alberta Darling Is Retiring

Veteran Republican will resign Dec. 1. Special election will decide if GOP keeps supermajority.

Data Wonk: Trump, Evers and Urban ‘Cesspools’
Data Wonk

Trump, Evers and Urban ‘Cesspools’

Trump's hatred of cities might help explain how metro area residents voted in November.

Murphy’s Law: Will Republicans Legalize Marijuana?
Murphy’s Law

Will Republicans Legalize Marijuana?

Gov. Evers and two-thirds of voters support it. How long will legislators resist?

Op Ed: Gerrymandering Wins In 2022 Election
Op Ed

Gerrymandering Wins In 2022 Election

Results show how voters are robbed of representation.