Politics
Morales Demotion Debacle Will Cost City Additional $19,000
City's outside counsel exceeded its budget.
Nov 12th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneState Tax Burden In Freefall Since 1999
Wisconsin was once ranked fourth for highest income tax burden, now 23rd.
Nov 12th, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioState Assembly Passes GOP Legislative Maps
Democrats join Republicans to vote down Evers' People's Maps Commission maps.
Nov 11th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioBill Lets Families Switch Schools Based on Vaccine Mandates
Students would be able to transfer if they are for or against COVID-19 policies, including mask mandates.
Nov 11th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerFormer CIA Officer Enters 3rd Congressional District Primary
Deb McGrath, daughter of former Rep. Al Baldus, running as a Democrat.
Nov 11th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerGableman Says GOP Election Probe Stymied AG
In first testimony to lawmakers, head of probe says he won't conduct interviews in public.
Nov 11th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioWhat Explains the Virginia and New Jersey Election Results?
Huge increase in Republican turnout. Perhaps ‘critical race theory’ was a factor.
Nov 10th, 2021 by Bruce ThompsonSheriff Lucas Won’t Run for Reelection
His Chief Deputy Denita Ball announces run for sheriff since Lucas is running for mayor.
Nov 10th, 2021 by Graham KilmerRepublicans Again Attack Wolfe, WEC
Rep. Macco calls Wolfe and elections commission “repugnant and insulting” at committee hearing.
Nov 10th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerBoard Adopts 2022 Budget of $1.2 Billion
Rising sales tax revenue plugs budget deficit. Federal ARPA funds largely saved for future investments.
Nov 10th, 2021 by Graham KilmerJohnson Seeks ‘True Partnership’ With State Government
Council president, who could soon become acting mayor, says city’s future depends on this.
Nov 9th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerState Could Get $800 Million For Water Systems
Federal infrastructure bill could help pay for replacing lead pipes, upgrading sewer systems and more.
Nov 9th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio