Politics

Food Safety Experts Warn Staff Cuts Could Lead to Preventable Outbreaks

Food Safety Experts Warn Staff Cuts Could Lead to Preventable Outbreaks

Increased workloads, less protection may mean food inspectors don't flag safety violations.

The State of Politics: Why Evers’ Prison Overhaul Plan Died
The State of Politics

Why Evers’ Prison Overhaul Plan Died

Ambitious plan to modernize state prison system was 'pencil whipped' to death.

Data Wonk: How to Radically Reduce Poverty
Data Wonk

How to Radically Reduce Poverty

New proposal shows how targeted policies could slash poverty in Milwaukee and U.S.

MKE County: Supervisors Support Age Restriction For THC Derivatives
MKE County

Supervisors Support Age Restriction For THC Derivatives

Sup. Eckblad's proposal pushes local suburbs to adopt Milwaukee rules.

Legislative Committee Approves Pay Raises Evers Already Awarded

Legislative Committee Approves Pay Raises Evers Already Awarded

Vos complains the governor, after Supreme Court ruling, is 'drunk with power.'

Milwaukee Democrat Splits from Caucus After Tensions Boil Over

Milwaukee Democrat Splits from Caucus After Tensions Boil Over

State Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez abandons party after arguments, allegations.

Foundry Worker Who Came To U.S. Seeking Asylum Now Faces Deportation

Foundry Worker Who Came To U.S. Seeking Asylum Now Faces Deportation

Missed hearing triggers deportation process for Manitowoc worker.

Democrats Introduce Proposal To Reverse Right-to-Work, Other Walker-Era Labor Laws

Democrats Introduce Proposal To Reverse Right-to-Work, Other Walker-Era Labor Laws

Entire caucus signs onto proposal, which faces likely denial by Republicans.

Milwaukee Alderperson Running For Secretary of State

Milwaukee Alderperson Running For Secretary of State

Zamarripa is second to declare for open seat.

Wisconsin Biologist is Among Those Fired By EPA After Signing Dissent Letter

Wisconsin Biologist is Among Those Fired By EPA After Signing Dissent Letter

Superior resident Alexander Cole was one of at least 2 people fired from the EPA lab in Duluth.

Transportation: Bus System Fare Evasion Plan Gets Chilly Reception
Transportation

Bus System Fare Evasion Plan Gets Chilly Reception

'It doesn't seem like anybody is coming to save the bus.'

Dugan Case Going To Trial in December

Dugan Case Going To Trial in December

Judge charged with obstructing ICE arrest at Milwaukee courthouse.