Politics

Evers Makes the New York Times Crossword

Evers Makes the New York Times Crossword

14 down with the clue “Wisconsin governor Tony.”

Cavalier Johnson Says He’s Ready To Be Mayor

Cavalier Johnson Says He’s Ready To Be Mayor

He'll become acting mayor immediately upon Tom Barrett's resignation. Expected by Dec. 28.

It Could Be Many Weeks Before Barrett Goes to Luxembourg

It Could Be Many Weeks Before Barrett Goes to Luxembourg

Barrett resignation expected by Dec. 28. Mayor has never been to Luxembourg.

Biden Appoints Milwaukee Judge William Pocan to Federal Bench

Biden Appoints Milwaukee Judge William Pocan to Federal Bench

Pocan would be first openly gay judge in 7th Circuit.

USDA Secretary Touts Lead Removal Funding

USDA Secretary Touts Lead Removal Funding

Sec. Tom Vilsack visits Bloomer, Wis. announcing $28 million for lead pipe removal.

Evers’ New Legislative Maps Retain GOP Advantage

Evers’ New Legislative Maps Retain GOP Advantage

But they create more competitive districts, the governor said.

Tom Barrett Confirmed as Ambassador to Luxembourg, Resignation Expected

Tom Barrett Confirmed as Ambassador to Luxembourg, Resignation Expected

Special election for mayor will occur April 5.

Book Excerpt: How To End Prison Gerrymandering
Book Excerpt

How To End Prison Gerrymandering

It is particularly harmful to cities like Milwaukee. From Matt Rothschild's new book, 'Twelve Ways to Save Democracy in Wisconsin.'

First Lady Promotes Child COVID-19 Vaccination During Wisconsin Visit

First Lady Promotes Child COVID-19 Vaccination During Wisconsin Visit

First Lady Jill Biden joined by Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff also visited Waukesha parade victims.

Data Wonk: WILL’s Report Short on Evidence
Data Wonk

WILL’s Report Short on Evidence

Conservative report asserts, with no evidence, that changes in election law needed.

Quit ‘Chasing Conspiracy Theories,’ Kaul Urges Republicans

Quit ‘Chasing Conspiracy Theories,’ Kaul Urges Republicans

Election investigation ‘wasting taxpayer money,’ attorney general charges.

Will City Have New Mayor By End of Year?

Will City Have New Mayor By End of Year?

Committee advances Tom Barrett's ambassadorship nomination to full Senate.