Politics

State Landlord Group Wants Evictions Delayed

State Landlord Group Wants Evictions Delayed

Wisconsin Apartment Association pushes tenant repayment plans, working with state rental assistance.

Finalist for UW Job Defends Budget Cuts

Finalist for UW Job Defends Budget Cuts

Dr. Jim Johnsen, picked for UW System president, oversaw elimination of 40 programs at University of Alaska System.

Democrats Offer Major Police Reform Plan

Democrats Offer Major Police Reform Plan

Baldwin, Moore, Pocan push bill stressing transparency, accountability, banning chokeholds, racial profiling.

Op Ed: Jensen Tries to Pre-Rig Redistricting
Op Ed

Jensen Tries to Pre-Rig Redistricting

To maintain gerrymandering, neutralize governor, wants to give state Supreme Court the whip hand.

Pocan Wants Uniform National Police Standards

Pocan Wants Uniform National Police Standards

Bill includes standard for use of force, de-escalation techniques, pursuit practices.

Murphy’s Law: Why the Protests Won’t End
Murphy’s Law

Why the Protests Won’t End

9 reasons why the protests are different this time.

The State of Politics: Local Governments Face Huge Revenue Losses
The State of Politics

Local Governments Face Huge Revenue Losses

Continuing COVID-19 losses could force employee furloughs, major service cuts.

This Weekend’s George Floyd Protests

This Weekend’s George Floyd Protests

List of protests against the killing of George Floyd and police brutality.

Police, Mayor, Hospital Workers March to Sherman Park

Police, Mayor, Hospital Workers March to Sherman Park

March is markedly different from larger marches that have circled city.

Op Ed: UWM’s Financial Plight Is “Catastrophic”
Op Ed

UWM’s Financial Plight Is “Catastrophic”

Governor, Legislature not helping. Big hitters in Milwaukee need to rally around university.

Evers Calls For Action to Dismantle ‘Systemic Racism’

Evers Calls For Action to Dismantle ‘Systemic Racism’

Governor says, "We must use this dark moment to begin to be an example for the rest of the nation."

Op Ed: Walker Defends Trump With ‘Fact Check’
Op Ed

Walker Defends Trump With ‘Fact Check’

The President didn't use tear gas, no siree, the former governor assures us.