Politics

Op Ed: Trump Running On The Economy
Op Ed

Trump Running On The Economy

But warning signs are flashing nationally and in Wisconsin.

Bill to Impound Cars Costly for Cities

Bill to Impound Cars Costly for Cities

Republican bill could cost local governments $50 million per year and charge owners of autos that are stolen.

The State of Politics: Redistricting Fight Is One Year Away
The State of Politics

Redistricting Fight Is One Year Away

So why are Evers and Democrats putting spotlight on it now?

Museum Would Monitor Workers’ Health Choices

Museum Would Monitor Workers’ Health Choices

Public Museum's union workers must share data, show improved wellness program results.

Report Finds ACT Test Decline Since 2014

Report Finds ACT Test Decline Since 2014

State’s students less college ready, ‘alarming' black vs white achievement gap.

Wisconsin Budget: Legislature Hasn’t Restored Aid to Schools
Wisconsin Budget

Legislature Hasn’t Restored Aid to Schools

Huge decline in aid in last decade helped fund tax breaks for wealthy, still hasn’t been made up.

BadgerCare Changes Could Drop Coverage for Poor

BadgerCare Changes Could Drop Coverage for Poor

Changes set in motion by Walker administration could boot poor from state Medicaid program.

Brostoff Slams Occupational Licensing Legislation

Brostoff Slams Occupational Licensing Legislation

The Milwaukee representative assails legislation, says it could have a hazardous outcome.

GOP Lawmakers Push “Tougher on Crime” Legislation

GOP Lawmakers Push “Tougher on Crime” Legislation

Package of bills draws major criticism and concern from committee, citizens.

City Hall: Healthy Food for the Central City
City Hall

Healthy Food for the Central City

Project championed by Ald. Rainey seeks partners, offers $400,000 in grants.

State Supreme Court Candidates Battle at Debate

State Supreme Court Candidates Battle at Debate

Fallone manages to stay on the outside as Karofsky and Kelly sling mud at each other.

Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Push $10M Clean Water Fund

Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Push $10M Clean Water Fund

Trust fund would support clean water projects, though a cash source for the fund remains uncertain.