Politics

Murphy’s Laws: The New Gerrymandering Scheme
Murphy’s Laws

The New Gerrymandering Scheme

Republicans charge taxpayers for private attorneys to defend secret legislative scheme before it’s even been created.

Who’s the Most Right Wing Of All?

Who’s the Most Right Wing Of All?

Conservative group ranks state’s most conservative members of Congress and Legislature.

Evers Can Remake UW Regents Board

Evers Can Remake UW Regents Board

After 3 new appointments up in May, he will have picked majority of board.

Op Ed: Senate Leader Blocks Marijuana Reform
Op Ed

Senate Leader Blocks Marijuana Reform

Most state voters favor it. Blacks are 4.2 times more likely to be arrested for possession.

MKE County: County Facilities To Ban Single-Use Plastics
MKE County

County Facilities To Ban Single-Use Plastics

Phasing out out non-biodegradable products from county facilities and parks by next year.

State Won’t Lose Congressional Seats

State Won’t Lose Congressional Seats

Census Bureau says Wisconsin will retain all 8 seats in U.S. House of Representatives.

Op Ed: UW System Has Aging, Rundown Buildings
Op Ed

UW System Has Aging, Rundown Buildings

UW-Madison’s Van Hise Hall crumbling. Evers, Thompson push for capital budget funding.

A Tale of Two Elections

A Tale of Two Elections

Green Bay city attorney investigation finds no outside interference with November election, despite GOP legislators’ claims.

Op Ed: Nonpartisan Races Getting Too Partisan
Op Ed

Nonpartisan Races Getting Too Partisan

State superintendent race and school policies should not be so politicized.

Curfew Tickets During Protests Look Biased

Curfew Tickets During Protests Look Biased

Black residents hit by 64% of curfew violations during Milwaukee’s Spring 2020 protests.

Op Ed: Chauvin Verdict Offers Glimmer of Hope
Op Ed

Chauvin Verdict Offers Glimmer of Hope

But real progress will require specific policy changes.

UW Chancellors Push for More Funding

UW Chancellors Push for More Funding

Blank and Mone contest legislators claim that UW system can rely on federal stimulus money.