Politics

The State of Politics: GOP Senate Hurts Evers’ Talent Searches
The State of Politics

GOP Senate Hurts Evers’ Talent Searches

Difficult to find cabinet secretaries when Senate keeps firing governor's appointees.

Milwaukee Officials Praise Rescheduling of Cannabis by Biden

Milwaukee Officials Praise Rescheduling of Cannabis by Biden

New federal policy 'will help reverse longstanding injustices in our legal system.'

Ron Johnson Calls on GOP to Set Aside ‘Squabbles’ on Abortion

Ron Johnson Calls on GOP to Set Aside ‘Squabbles’ on Abortion

Republicans at annual convention endorse Hovde, worry about new legislative maps.

Assembly Democratic Leader Says Party Can Win Majority

Assembly Democratic Leader Says Party Can Win Majority

Greta Neubauer says Democrats will spend big in fall election for newly-drawn districts.

Advocates Plead for Task Force on Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls

Advocates Plead for Task Force on Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls

Bill to create task force passed by the state Assembly, but never voted on by Senate

Republicans Fail To Override Any of Evers’ Vetoes

Republicans Fail To Override Any of Evers’ Vetoes

Two-day review session ends without any formal attempts.

How Wisconsin Prevents Noncitizen Voting

How Wisconsin Prevents Noncitizen Voting

The practice is rare — and illegal — but has received increased attention since 2020.

Vice President Kamala Harris Promotes Economic Agenda in Milwaukee Visit

Vice President Kamala Harris Promotes Economic Agenda in Milwaukee Visit

Harris joins entertainer D.L. Hughley for her nationwide "Economic Opportunity Tour" in the lead up to the presidential election.

Biden Courts Black Voters in Milwaukee Radio Interview

Biden Courts Black Voters in Milwaukee Radio Interview

Biden's interview with Sherwin Hughes is example of importance of Black vote.

Dueling Radio Ads Call For, Oppose Recalling Robin Vos

Dueling Radio Ads Call For, Oppose Recalling Robin Vos

Conservative activists are on their second attempt this year to recall Republican Assembly Speaker.

Murphy’s Law: Why Right Wisconsin Was Killed
Murphy’s Law

Why Right Wisconsin Was Killed

Its editor, stalwart Republican James Wigderson watched as readers and his party went off the rails.

Data Wonk: Why Are Wisconsin Republicans So Hostile to Ukraine?
Data Wonk

Why Are Wisconsin Republicans So Hostile to Ukraine?

All 5 of state's remaining Republican House members voted against aid to Ukraine.