Politics

Evers Commits to Paris Climate Accords

Evers Commits to Paris Climate Accords

Lt. Gov. Barnes joins a call with experts and city leaders ahead of UN COP25.

Lawsuit Targets State’s Student Voter ID Laws

Lawsuit Targets State’s Student Voter ID Laws

National advocacy organization argues unconstitutional age-based discrimination creates barriers for young voters.

Op Ed: All Children Deserve Great Schools
Op Ed

All Children Deserve Great Schools

We seek fair funding of MPS. And ask the media not to sensationalize the issue.

2020 County Exec Race: Six Now Running for County Executive
2020 County Exec Race

Six Now Running for County Executive

Democrat Chris Larson and Trump supporter Purnima Nath join four other candidates.

Why State Voters Cooled on Impeachment

Why State Voters Cooled on Impeachment

MU poll found small shifts add up and Trump might be helped by good economy.

Campaign Cash: Legislators Got $2 Million During Budget
Campaign Cash

Legislators Got $2 Million During Budget

Twice as much donated to Republican lawmakers by special interest groups.

Evers Vetos Bill on Nursing Assistants

Evers Vetos Bill on Nursing Assistants

Would cut required training hours to get certified. Opponents say it would hurt patients.

Act 10 Caused Big Decline in Unions

Act 10 Caused Big Decline in Unions

Study finds union recertification efforts, required by law, declined by a third since 2014.

Op Ed: Terrorizing Immigrants Makes Us Less Safe
Op Ed

Terrorizing Immigrants Makes Us Less Safe

ACLU demands investigation of arrest of Jose De la Cruz-Espinoza by ICE and Milwaukee Police.

Seeking an RX for Rising Drug Prices

Seeking an RX for Rising Drug Prices

Governor’s task force brings business, consumers, Republicans and Democrats to the table

Poll Shows Less Support For Impeachment

Poll Shows Less Support For Impeachment

Support declining, MU poll shows, and presidential race in state also looks close.

Climate Change Threatens 23 Superfund Sites

Climate Change Threatens 23 Superfund Sites

Federal watchdog agency report finds 23 of 44 sites in state are vulnerable to flood hazard.