Politics

Murphy’s Law: Does MPS Need To Be Reorganized?
Murphy’s Law

Does MPS Need To Be Reorganized?

Crisis points to potential problems with school system’s financial oversight.

Court Rules Voters With Disabilities Can Get Absentee Ballots by Email

Court Rules Voters With Disabilities Can Get Absentee Ballots by Email

Dane County judge's decision affects only November election in state.

Kaul Finds Private Vendors Can Help With Elections

Kaul Finds Private Vendors Can Help With Elections

Election clerks were confused by impact of constitutional amendment passed in April.

The State of Politics: Shortage of Lawyers Plagues Northern Counties
The State of Politics

Shortage of Lawyers Plagues Northern Counties

New Attorney Retention and Recruitment Committee seeks to address the crisis.

Elections Commission Says Vos Recall Organizers Submitted Enough Signatures

Elections Commission Says Vos Recall Organizers Submitted Enough Signatures

But signatures are from his old district, which leaves legal questions about that to resolve.

Aisha Carr Charged With Fraud, Misconduct in Office

Aisha Carr Charged With Fraud, Misconduct in Office

Former school board director faces two felonies for living outside district she represented.

Marcus Performing Arts Center Struggling Financially

Marcus Performing Arts Center Struggling Financially

It was supposed to go independent by 2026, but now pleads for continued county support.

RNC Will Build on Milwaukee’s Growing Visibility, Tourism Leader Says

RNC Will Build on Milwaukee’s Growing Visibility, Tourism Leader Says

Visit Milwaukee’s CEO Peggy Williams-Smith salutes city's 'swagger,' rising tourism.

MKE County: Board Will Weigh In On MPS Trouble
MKE County

Board Will Weigh In On MPS Trouble

Six supervisors support Sup. Bielinski's resolution opposing any changes to MPS governance.

Supreme Court Bickers Over Consultant Costs For Redistricting

Supreme Court Bickers Over Consultant Costs For Redistricting

'What a mess... today’s order is a brazen imposition of judicial will.'

Trace Adkins Will Headline RNC Welcome Party

Trace Adkins Will Headline RNC Welcome Party

County singer stars at 'Red, White and Brew' party on Sunday, July 14 on lakefront.

MKE County: Supervisors Embrace Part-Time Roles, Schedule
MKE County

Supervisors Embrace Part-Time Roles, Schedule

Supervisors change start time of board meetings, reflecting truly part-time nature of job.