Politics

Taxpayers Pay for Ramthun’s Campaign Travels

Taxpayers Pay for Ramthun’s Campaign Travels

Legislator running for governor violates Assembly rules, claiming reimbursement for political events.

State Has Few Competitive Assembly Districts

State Has Few Competitive Assembly Districts

New redistricting approved by high court could leave just 3 of 99 districts with competitive races.

Wisconsin Got Less Pandemic Aid Than Other States

Wisconsin Got Less Pandemic Aid Than Other States

Follows pattern of state ranking low in federal funding received, WPF report finds.

Evers Releases New Clean Energy Plan

Evers Releases New Clean Energy Plan

Aims to grow renewable energy, creating more jobs and lower fuel costs.

Gun Laws Targeted in State’s Fall Elections

Gun Laws Targeted in State’s Fall Elections

Democrats pushing opposition to looser gun regulations backed by Republican legislators.

Rep. Brostoff Will Run For Aldermanic Seat

Rep. Brostoff Will Run For Aldermanic Seat

Jonathan Brostoff will seek seat being vacated by Nik Kovac and won't run for re-election to State Assembly.

Perez Elected Common Council President

Perez Elected Common Council President

Ald. Jose Perez is first Latino to lead council. Fills vacancy created by Johnson's election as mayor.

Ron Johnson Flush With Campaign Funds

Ron Johnson Flush With Campaign Funds

Raised $6 million in first quarter of 2022, has more than twice as much cash as any opponent.

City Hall: Ald. Kovac Named Budget Director, Will Resign Council Seat
City Hall

Ald. Kovac Named Budget Director, Will Resign Council Seat

Kovac has represented the East Side and Riverwest since 2008.

City Hall: City Braces For More Lawsuit Settlements
City Hall

City Braces For More Lawsuit Settlements

Unusual number of claims by this early in the year. City may transfer $850,00 into settlements account.

Three Northern Assembly Districts Held By Democrats Up For Grabs

Three Northern Assembly Districts Held By Democrats Up For Grabs

Retirement of three representatives creates opportunity for Republicans.

Thompson Won’t Run For Governor

Thompson Won’t Run For Governor

Former governor, 80, could have shaken up the Republican primary.