Politics

2022 Race for Governor Taking Shape

2022 Race for Governor Taking Shape

Kleefisch the Republican frontrunner. But a Trump-backed candidate could shake up campaign.

Vos, Assembly Ordered To Release Election Probe’s Documents

Vos, Assembly Ordered To Release Election Probe’s Documents

Judge gives them 10 days to comply with state open records law.

The State of Politics: Why The GOP Push To Oust Wolfe
The State of Politics

Why The GOP Push To Oust Wolfe

If elections commission administrator resigned and board deadlocks on who should replace her, Vos and Republicans get to choose new leader.

Op Ed: Charges Against Election Officials Are Partisan Stunt
Op Ed

Charges Against Election Officials Are Partisan Stunt

Using unproven allegations to cause distrust of democracy.

Free Speech Champion Rep. Sortwell Blocks Facebook Comments

Free Speech Champion Rep. Sortwell Blocks Facebook Comments

Republican turns off Facebook comments on his page after facing claims of child abuse.

Evers Vetoes Reading Assessments

Evers Vetoes Reading Assessments

But governor signs bill requiring financial transparency for schools,

Op Ed: Is Nelson ’22 Like Feingold ’92?
Op Ed

Is Nelson ’22 Like Feingold ’92?

Tom Nelson is dark horse in Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. But don’t count him out.

City Hall: Milwaukee Adopts ‘Calm Before The Storm’ 2022 Budget
City Hall

Milwaukee Adopts ‘Calm Before The Storm’ 2022 Budget

No fee increases and small tax increase as city bolsters pension reserve fund in anticipation of fiscal cliff.

AG Calls Racine Sheriff Charges ‘Publicity Stunt’

AG Calls Racine Sheriff Charges ‘Publicity Stunt’

AG Kaul refused a statewide investigation, called charges "disgraceful."

WILL Sues Over Federal Vaccine Mandate

WILL Sues Over Federal Vaccine Mandate

OSHA requiring COVID-19 vaccination at companies with 100 or more employees.

PFAS Rules Getting Weaker, Advocates Say

PFAS Rules Getting Weaker, Advocates Say

New DNR rules reflect changes Republican legislators made earlier this year.

State Senate Will Vote on GOP Legislative Maps

State Senate Will Vote on GOP Legislative Maps

Republican drawn maps maintain their advantage created during 2011 redistricting.