Politics

Experts Warn Against ‘Sham’ Election Audits

Experts Warn Against ‘Sham’ Election Audits

Influenced by Arizona, Wisconsin has many ‘audits,' including one by a convicted felon.

Op Ed: Democrats Should Be Tough on Crime
Op Ed

Democrats Should Be Tough on Crime

It’s not a winning message to say crime is justified by poverty.

Bill Could Reduce DNR’s Regulatory Authority Over PFAS

Bill Could Reduce DNR’s Regulatory Authority Over PFAS

Legislation would bar towns from suing polluters if they accept a cleanup grant.

State Supreme Court OKs Private Attorneys for Redistricting

State Supreme Court OKs Private Attorneys for Redistricting

Lower court ruled that legislators can't hire private attorneys until a lawsuit is pending.

Alderwoman Chantia Lewis For U.S. Senate?

Alderwoman Chantia Lewis For U.S. Senate?

Website appears, and quickly disappears.

City Hall: Anger and Frustration With Milwaukee’s Lead Program
City Hall

Anger and Frustration With Milwaukee’s Lead Program

Even the Milwaukee Health Department doesn't like what's happened since 2018.

Child Tax Credit Huge for Wisconsin Families

Child Tax Credit Huge for Wisconsin Families

Wisconsin families of 1.5 million children will receive the tax credit.

City Hall: Federal Funds Could Be Used for Milwaukee Universal Basic Income Program
City Hall

Federal Funds Could Be Used for Milwaukee Universal Basic Income Program

Funds would establish program infrastructure, city would still need to raise $450,000 from private donors.

Data Wonk: Trump Country Won Wisconsin For Biden
Data Wonk

Trump Country Won Wisconsin For Biden

40,000 vote increase in Democratic vote since 2016 election came from pro-Trump areas of state.

7 Mayors In State Back Infrastructure Plan

7 Mayors In State Back Infrastructure Plan

They are among 360 mayors in 50 states pushing for massive federal funding.

Janesville Business Owner To Oppose Bryan Steil

Janesville Business Owner To Oppose Bryan Steil

Democratic newcomer will battle first-term Republican congressman in First District.

Supreme Court Suspends Gun Wielding Judge

Supreme Court Suspends Gun Wielding Judge

Winnebago County judge's ‘undignified language’ included threat to kill anyone who breaks into his house.