Politics

Local Officials Hail Opioid Settlement Funds

Local Officials Hail Opioid Settlement Funds

County executives Crowley, Farrow say resources will help fight opioid epidemic.

City Hall: Council Ends City Attorney’s Review Power
City Hall

Council Ends City Attorney’s Review Power

Unanimous vote strips Spencer's ability to halt contracts and overrides Barrett veto.

How Evers Could Change State Budget

How Evers Could Change State Budget

Governor’s veto power is wide ranging. Action by him expected this week.

EPA Administrator Tours Pulaski Park

EPA Administrator Tours Pulaski Park

Michael Regan calls MMSD and county project to revitalize KK River a national model.

Op Ed: Grothman, Fitzgerald Dishonor State Heroes
Op Ed

Grothman, Fitzgerald Dishonor State Heroes

Vote against removing Confederate statues from U.S. Capitol dishonors Civil War dead.

Bill Requiring National Anthem Unworkable?

Bill Requiring National Anthem Unworkable?

Youth sports leaders in state say Republican bill — for every kids' soccer game? — is overly broad.

Op Ed: Pretty Sure It’s Corrupt
Op Ed

Pretty Sure It’s Corrupt

Initials of Public Service Commission have a second meaning: possible misconduct by Mike Huebsch.

The State of Politics: Legislature Is the Most Diverse in History
The State of Politics

Legislature Is the Most Diverse in History

Many first served as local officials, many ran small businesses, some started as Capitol staffers.

Campaign Cash: Democratic Governors Association Spends Big
Campaign Cash

Democratic Governors Association Spends Big

One of biggest spenders on elections in state, nearly $13.5 million since 2012.

Workers In Janesville Feel Left Behind

Workers In Janesville Feel Left Behind

Private equity firm moving company and all its jobs to Mexico.

Whose Vision Will Prevail In Budget Battle?

Whose Vision Will Prevail In Budget Battle?

Republicans got their way in budget rewrite, but Evers' vetoes loom.

Plan Would Permit Sports Betting

Plan Would Permit Sports Betting

At Oneida casino and properties in state. But may not boost economy much.