Politics

Woman In Crash With State Senator Was Driving 100 MPH

Woman In Crash With State Senator Was Driving 100 MPH

Senate Minority Leader Janet Bewley was involved in July collision that killed speed motorist and her child.

MKE County: Did Crowley Fire Medical Examiner?
MKE County

Did Crowley Fire Medical Examiner?

Former Medical Examiner Brian Peterson says he was forced out by the county executive.

City Hall: Council Beefing Up Negotiation Team In Advance of Public Safety Contract Talks
City Hall

Council Beefing Up Negotiation Team In Advance of Public Safety Contract Talks

Funding comes from City Attorney's Office.

Anti-Transgender Efforts Permeating Wisconsin’s Schools, Political Campaigns

Anti-Transgender Efforts Permeating Wisconsin’s Schools, Political Campaigns

Misinformation and fear-mongering leading to lawsuits, protests and harassment.

Attorney General Candidates Spar Over Abortion, Gun Control in Debate

Attorney General Candidates Spar Over Abortion, Gun Control in Debate

Race pits incumbent Democrat Josh Kaul against Republican challenger Eric Toney

Republican Candidate Says “Leftists” Cannot Be Christians

Republican Candidate Says “Leftists” Cannot Be Christians

Derrick Van Orden running for open congressional seat against Democratic State Sen. Brad Pfaff.

Will Threats to Social Security Drive Voter Turnout?

Will Threats to Social Security Drive Voter Turnout?

Ron Johnson, others in GOP seek to change system.

Judge Rejects Request To Let Clerks Count Absentee Ballots With Incomplete Addresses

Judge Rejects Request To Let Clerks Count Absentee Ballots With Incomplete Addresses

Dane County judge says injunction would "upend the status quo, not preserve it,"

Economists Call Michels’ Flat Tax ‘Disastrous’

Economists Call Michels’ Flat Tax ‘Disastrous’

Dozens of economists and researchers sign letter opposing tax plan.

Murphy’s Law: Age of Voters Will Decide Election
Murphy’s Law

Age of Voters Will Decide Election

Key fact: a vast difference in political views between those under and over age 40.

Data Wonk: Is Wisconsin ‘Flush With Cash’?
Data Wonk

Is Wisconsin ‘Flush With Cash’?

Why state has $4.3 billion surplus, what it means and how should it be handled.

Early In-Person Voting Begins In State

Early In-Person Voting Begins In State

Even as election lawsuits continue, nearly 260,000 voters across Wisconsin have submitted absentee ballots.