Politics

The State of Politics: Will Abortion Issue Drive Election Turnout?
The State of Politics

Will Abortion Issue Drive Election Turnout?

Democrats link it with same-sex issue, push turnout, could be key issue in races for governor, attorney general.

Campaign Cash: GOP Group In D.C. Targets Josh Kaul
Campaign Cash

GOP Group In D.C. Targets Josh Kaul

Republican AG Association will spend nearly $700,000 on ads against WI attorney general.

Op Ed: Do MPS Board Members Deserve Pay Raise?
Op Ed

Do MPS Board Members Deserve Pay Raise?

Board members give themselves a 4.7% salary hike — but for what?

The Rise of José Pérez

The Rise of José Pérez

How high school dropout rose to become first Latino Common Council president in Milwaukee history.

Evers Opposes Parole for Man Who Killed Wife

Evers Opposes Parole for Man Who Killed Wife

Governor asks parole board to reverse parole for Douglas Balsewicz, who killed his wife in 1997.

Milwaukee Preparing Agreement For Possible Republican National Convention

Milwaukee Preparing Agreement For Possible Republican National Convention

Common Council would approve framework agreement to allow formal work with GOP.

Did Act 10 Fuel Prison Staffing Crisis?

Did Act 10 Fuel Prison Staffing Crisis?

Union officer says staff turnover began rising after collective bargaining rights were curtailed.

Gableman Review Paused, But His Pay Continues

Gableman Review Paused, But His Pay Continues

Gableman's taxpayer funded $11,000 a month pay reduced to $5,500 a month.

Data Wonk: What Do Voters Think About Abortion?
Data Wonk

What Do Voters Think About Abortion?

In Wisconsin and nationally, it depends on your partisan views and particularly, your religion.

Judge Rules Against Law Giving Legislators Power Over Attorney General Settlements

Judge Rules Against Law Giving Legislators Power Over Attorney General Settlements

Cites 170-year history before lame duck law. Republicans will appeal ruling.

DOJ Releases Police Use-of-Force Data

DOJ Releases Police Use-of-Force Data

Information from 96% of state’s law enforcement agencies shows how and when force used.

City Hall: Street Lighting Still Burning Issue For City
City Hall

Street Lighting Still Burning Issue For City

Lights are frequently out. Council allocates $20 million to replace them, but effort may take years to complete.