Politics

Data Wonk: The Paradox of Anti-Vaxxers
Data Wonk

The Paradox of Anti-Vaxxers

The vaccines were developed under Trump. So why do his supporters oppose them?

Assembly Passes Ban on Vegetable Burgers

Assembly Passes Ban on Vegetable Burgers

Targeting Beyond Burgers, Smart Bacon or Just Eggs, all made from plants.

Bill Takes Aim at Beavers

Bill Takes Aim at Beavers

Muskrats Assembly unanimously approves the shooting of beavers, muskrats if they damage a highway.

MKE County: HOC Leader Seeks to Change Justice System
MKE County

HOC Leader Seeks to Change Justice System

Chantell Jewell is the first Black woman to head the Milwaukee County House of Correction.

Barrett Addresses Downtown Violence

Barrett Addresses Downtown Violence

Fights and shootings occurring at large gatherings outside Water Street bars

Legislature Passes Absentee Voting Restrictions

Legislature Passes Absentee Voting Restrictions

And proposal cutting funding to municipalities that reduce police funding.

Back in the News: Tammy Baldwin Is All About The Beer
Back in the News

Tammy Baldwin Is All About The Beer

Senator wins attention with Wisconsin beer, not for the first time.

Biden Plans Seek to Persuade Trump Voters

Biden Plans Seek to Persuade Trump Voters

Battle playing out in Rep. Ron Kind’s western Wisconsin district, which supported Trump.

School Officials, Families Blast GOP Budget

School Officials, Families Blast GOP Budget

Republican legislators’ proposal keeps school funding flat for two years.

Op Ed: GOP Obamacare Lawsuit a Cynical Political Stunt
Op Ed

GOP Obamacare Lawsuit a Cynical Political Stunt

U.S. Supreme Court strikes down suit. Meanwhile, Vos and and state GOP obstruct Medicaid expansion.

The State of Politics: Why Do Politicians Become Lobbyists?
The State of Politics

Why Do Politicians Become Lobbyists?

Elected-jobs aren't forever, and lobbyists help guide elected officials through the revolving door separating politics and lobbying.

School Funding Increase Actually a Property Tax Cut

School Funding Increase Actually a Property Tax Cut

GOP approved school aid will replace local property tax money, keep school funding flat.