Politics

MKE County: County Budget a ‘Pleasant Surprise’, But Future Looks Rough
MKE County

County Budget a ‘Pleasant Surprise’, But Future Looks Rough

Annual Wisconsin Policy Forum analysis reveals county faces difficult decisions in future.

Eau Claire Man Wins Musk’s $1M Sweepstakes, Which May Violate Election Law

Eau Claire Man Wins Musk’s $1M Sweepstakes, Which May Violate Election Law

The U.S. Department of Justice has reportedly warned the giveaway could violate federal election law.

Grothman Faces Political Newcomer in Bid To Keep His Congressional Seat

Grothman Faces Political Newcomer in Bid To Keep His Congressional Seat

Zarbano faces uphill climb. The district has been in Republican hands since the 1960s.

New Harris Ad Attacks Trump’s ‘Horrible City’ Milwaukee Comment

New Harris Ad Attacks Trump’s ‘Horrible City’ Milwaukee Comment

'Milwaukee vs Trump', voiced by Doc Rivers, will air during Sunday's Green Bay Packers game.

Data Wonk: Were We Better Off Four Years Ago?
Data Wonk

Were We Better Off Four Years Ago?

It's a central claim in Trump campaign. But the data tells an interesting story.

Scott Fitzgerald Faces Dem Challenger In State’s Most Republican Congressional District

Scott Fitzgerald Faces Dem Challenger In State’s Most Republican Congressional District

Former paramedic hoping to chip away at GOP's dominance in Waukesha, Washington and Jefferson counties.

Trump Will Host Rally at Fiserv Forum, Campaign in Green Bay With Favre

Trump Will Host Rally at Fiserv Forum, Campaign in Green Bay With Favre

Harris will be in Madison, with high-profile surrogates fanning out across state.

DNR Approves 12 Stewardship Projects After Court Blocked Legislative Interference

DNR Approves 12 Stewardship Projects After Court Blocked Legislative Interference

Including one in Milwaukee. Supreme Court ruled legislative vetoes by Legislature's finance committee violated separation of powers.

Despite Mayor’s Objections, Council Reallocates More Than $4 Million

This content is only for membersDespite Mayor’s Objections, Council Reallocates More Than $4 Million

But the big question remains - how will council spend its transformation fund?

Doug Emhoff Teams Up with Bucks Coach to Energize Voters

Doug Emhoff Teams Up with Bucks Coach to Energize Voters

The Second Gentleman held a basketball-themed rally to energize early voters on Milwaukee's North Side.

Committee Discusses Separating UW-Madison From Rest of System

Committee Discusses Separating UW-Madison From Rest of System

Part of larger discussion about future of system, including funding.

Wisconsin’s Longest-Serving State Senator, A Republican, Endorses Harris

Wisconsin’s Longest-Serving State Senator, A Republican, Endorses Harris

Sen. Robert Cowles called former President Donald Trump a 'totalitarian' in a radio interview