Politics

Three of Wisconsin’s Neighboring States Hike Minimum Wage

Three of Wisconsin’s Neighboring States Hike Minimum Wage

Minnesota, Illinois, Michigan all much higher. Will Wisconsin lose workers?

Ads Push Rep. Van Orden to Oppose Pardons for Convicted Jan. 6 Rioters

Ads Push Rep. Van Orden to Oppose Pardons for Convicted Jan. 6 Rioters

Sergeant who defended Capitol joins Courage for America in opposing pardons.

Op Ed: Sean Duffy Is Odd Pick to Run Department of Transportation
Op Ed

Sean Duffy Is Odd Pick to Run Department of Transportation

Former Wisconsin congressman has little management experience or interest in the issue.

K-12 Education: Studies Show Police in Schools Don’t Make Them Safer
K-12 Education

Studies Show Police in Schools Don’t Make Them Safer

Chicago Public Schools has dropped the program. MPS may be forced to pay for them.

Report: Wisconsin Taxes Hit Record Low in 2024 
Report

Wisconsin Taxes Hit Record Low in 2024 

Lowest tax burden in at least half a century, Wisconsin Policy Forum report finds.

The State of Politics: 550 Lobbyists Busy in State Capitol
The State of Politics

550 Lobbyists Busy in State Capitol

Ultimately some 750 lobbyists costing $40 million may battle for state budget decisions.

MKE County: County Files Lawsuit Over Insulin Price Fixing Scheme
MKE County

County Files Lawsuit Over Insulin Price Fixing Scheme

Joins national lawsuit charging big pharmacy and insurance companies with racketeering.

Is ICE Building A Detention Facility in Milwaukee?

Is ICE Building A Detention Facility in Milwaukee?

Politicians and community groups keep using the D word. ICE says no.

Meet The Eight Candidates Running To Replace Brostoff

Meet The Eight Candidates Running To Replace Brostoff

Special election for third district aldermanic seat draws large field.

Judge Dismisses Business Group’s Lawsuit Over Local Control of Large Farms

Judge Dismisses Business Group’s Lawsuit Over Local Control of Large Farms

Counties and towns have passed ordinances to regulate CAFO operations, while farm groups want to prevent them.

Supreme Court Considering Whether GOP Can Block State Ban On Conversion Therapy

Supreme Court Considering Whether GOP Can Block State Ban On Conversion Therapy

At issue is whether Legislature is within its power to suspend rules for state agencies without passing a law to do so.

MKE County: Milwaukee’s New District Attorney Sworn In
MKE County

Milwaukee’s New District Attorney Sworn In

Kent Lovern replaces John Chisholm as Milwaukee's top prosecutor.