Politics

Law Firm Calls on U.S. Attorney to Investigate GOP Operatives For ‘Souls to the Polls’ Texts

Law Firm Calls on U.S. Attorney to Investigate GOP Operatives For ‘Souls to the Polls’ Texts

One of the operatives texted about "wreak(ing) havoc" on the operations of the Milwaukee voting rights group

Murphy’s Law: Cowboy Hovde Hurting Candidate Hovde?
Murphy’s Law

Cowboy Hovde Hurting Candidate Hovde?

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde might want to get off the range.

Biden Hails ‘Transformative’ Microsoft Project in Mount Pleasant

Biden Hails ‘Transformative’ Microsoft Project in Mount Pleasant

President visited Racine to tout $3.3 billion project, slam Foxconn failure.

Op Ed: Biden Broadband Funding Helps Underserved Communities
Op Ed

Biden Broadband Funding Helps Underserved Communities

But FCC proposal to ban bulk billing could seriously hinder the progress made.

Legislators Agree on Opioid Plan, Still Withhold PFAS, Hospital Funds

Legislators Agree on Opioid Plan, Still Withhold PFAS, Hospital Funds

Standoff between Republicans on Joint Finance Committee and Gov. Evers continues.

Data Wonk: Which Party Is Better For The Economy?
Data Wonk

Which Party Is Better For The Economy?

Data shows a clear difference going back a century, including Biden and Trump.

MKE County: Legalize Hammocks!
MKE County

Legalize Hammocks!

Parks Department seeks repeal of ordinance outlawing hammocks in county parks.

Your Right to Know: Rights Clash in Records Dispute
Your Right to Know

Rights Clash in Records Dispute

Battle over voting by those deemed mentally incompetent is complicated.

City Hall: Council At Odds On Committee Assignments
City Hall

Council At Odds On Committee Assignments

But Pérez pledges to install Ald. Pratt as a vice chair within six months.

Sequanna Taylor Running for State Assembly

Sequanna Taylor Running for State Assembly

After years on county board, Taylor has seen how state laws greatly impact local issues.

Khalif Rainey To Lead Office of African American Affairs

Khalif Rainey To Lead Office of African American Affairs

Plus: Mayor's new picks for lobbying leader, innovation director and labor negotiator.

The State of Politics: Running for Legislature Not So Simple
The State of Politics

Running for Legislature Not So Simple

Legislative hopefuls face strict rules, deadlines, paperwork.