Politics

Lawmakers Back Milwaukee Youth Prison

Lawmakers Back Milwaukee Youth Prison

Bipartisan group seeks $43 million to fund replacement for scandal-plagued Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake facilities.

Democrats’ Bill Tightens Campaign Finance Laws

Democrats’ Bill Tightens Campaign Finance Laws

Aim is 'to stop this mudslide of money before it suffocates our democracy.'

Kaul, 21 Attorneys General Warn of Voter Suppression

Kaul, 21 Attorneys General Warn of Voter Suppression

Letter to congressional leaders urges legislation to prevent voter suppression, election subversion.

Federal Eviction Ban Covers Metro Milwaukee

Federal Eviction Ban Covers Metro Milwaukee

All four counties among 80% in nation with high or substantial rates of COVID-19.

GOP Legislators Order UW System to Submit COVID-10 Safety Measures

GOP Legislators Order UW System to Submit COVID-10 Safety Measures

Thompson warned that ending UW System control would be "biggest threat.”

Milwaukee Invited To Apply For 2024 DNC

Milwaukee Invited To Apply For 2024 DNC

But some aren't happy the city must bid for convention in the first place.

Public School Advocates Discuss State Budget Losses

Public School Advocates Discuss State Budget Losses

Evers says ending gerrymandering may be only way to get more education funding.

Poll Shows Barnes Leads Among Milwaukee Democrats

Poll Shows Barnes Leads Among Milwaukee Democrats

Getting 39% of Milwaukee County Democratic vote. Alex Lasry polled at only 4%.

Evers Gives $10 Million More In Tourism Grants

Evers Gives $10 Million More In Tourism Grants

A total of $150 million has now been granted for tourism from ARPA funds.

Gableman Defends Election Audit

Gableman Defends Election Audit

Former justice had an altercation with a Milwaukee poll worker during November election.

Murphy’s Law: Bradley Foundation Spreads The Big Lie
Murphy’s Law

Bradley Foundation Spreads The Big Lie

Foundation gets ever more radical, using tax exempt funding to bankroll groups undermining democracy.

Smart Politics: History Suggests Ron Kind Will Win Reelection
Smart Politics

History Suggests Ron Kind Will Win Reelection

Democratic congressman faces rematch against Derrick Van Orden. Just 15% of such efforts have succeeded since 1848 in Wisconsin.