Politics

The State of Politics: The Race Is On For Lt. Governor
The State of Politics

The Race Is On For Lt. Governor

The last time there was no incumbent, back in 2010, nine candidates ran for the position.

Can Newcomer Turn a Red Seat Blue?

Can Newcomer Turn a Red Seat Blue?

Republicans have held 1st Congressional District for three decades. Ann Roe seeks an upset.

Op Ed: State Republicans Oppose Federal PFAS Law
Op Ed

State Republicans Oppose Federal PFAS Law

Just one of state's five GOP House members backs bill regulating 'forever chemicals.'

Op Ed: Not Too Late to Expand Medicaid
Op Ed

Not Too Late to Expand Medicaid

Will extend coverage to 91,000 more people, save taxpayers $1.3 billion.

Campaign Cash: List of Evers Supporters Is Long
Campaign Cash

List of Evers Supporters Is Long

$20,000 each from three-dozen individuals and $1 million from state Democratic Party.

Op Ed: Giannis Triumphed, Immigrants Attacked
Op Ed

Giannis Triumphed, Immigrants Attacked

If all DACA immigrants were deported, US economy would lose $280 billion.

Op Ed: Workforce Investments Will Support Economic Recovery
Op Ed

Workforce Investments Will Support Economic Recovery

Gov. Evers Recently Announced $130 million investment into workforce development.

Lawmakers Request Civil Rights Probe of Tosa PD

Lawmakers Request Civil Rights Probe of Tosa PD

Rep. Gwen Moore and Sen. Tammy Baldwin ask Justice Department for investigation.

State Democrats Push $15 Minimum Wage

State Democrats Push $15 Minimum Wage

Housing, retirement and baby bond proposals also included in legislative package.

Op Ed: UW System Bolsters State Workforce
Op Ed

UW System Bolsters State Workforce

Investments in UW System will support Wisconsin's workforce needs.

Gray Wolf Advocates Want Natural Resources Chair Gone

Gray Wolf Advocates Want Natural Resources Chair Gone

Chair of Natural Resources Board refuses to vacate seat after term expired. Board taking up wolf hunting policy.

Bill Allows Lifetime Restraining Orders for Sexual Assault Survivors

Bill Allows Lifetime Restraining Orders for Sexual Assault Survivors

Survivors would have legal protection from assailant even after the offenders probation ends.