Politics

City Hall: Morales Demotion Debacle Will Cost City Additional $19,000
City Hall

Morales Demotion Debacle Will Cost City Additional $19,000

City's outside counsel exceeded its budget.

State Tax Burden In Freefall Since 1999

State Tax Burden In Freefall Since 1999

Wisconsin was once ranked fourth for highest income tax burden, now 23rd.

State Assembly Passes GOP Legislative Maps

State Assembly Passes GOP Legislative Maps

Democrats join Republicans to vote down Evers' People's Maps Commission maps.

Bill Lets Families Switch Schools Based on Vaccine Mandates

Bill 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.

Former CIA Officer Enters 3rd Congressional District Primary

Former CIA Officer Enters 3rd Congressional District Primary

Deb McGrath, daughter of former Rep. Al Baldus, running as a Democrat.

Gableman Says GOP Election Probe Stymied AG

Gableman Says GOP Election Probe Stymied AG

In first testimony to lawmakers, head of probe says he won't conduct interviews in public.

Data Wonk: What Explains the Virginia and New Jersey Election Results?
Data Wonk

What Explains the Virginia and New Jersey Election Results?

Huge increase in Republican turnout. Perhaps ‘critical race theory’ was a factor.

Sheriff Lucas Won’t Run for Reelection

Sheriff Lucas Won’t Run for Reelection

His Chief Deputy Denita Ball announces run for sheriff since Lucas is running for mayor.

Republicans Again Attack Wolfe, WEC

Republicans Again Attack Wolfe, WEC

Rep. Macco calls Wolfe and elections commission “repugnant and insulting” at committee hearing.

MKE County: Board Adopts 2022 Budget of $1.2 Billion
MKE County

Board Adopts 2022 Budget of $1.2 Billion

Rising sales tax revenue plugs budget deficit. Federal ARPA funds largely saved for future investments.

Johnson Seeks ‘True Partnership’ With State Government

Johnson Seeks ‘True Partnership’ With State Government

Council president, who could soon become acting mayor, says city’s future depends on this.

State Could Get $800 Million For Water Systems

State Could Get $800 Million For Water Systems

Federal infrastructure bill could help pay for replacing lead pipes, upgrading sewer systems and more.