Politics

Sanders Leads Dems in State Funds Raised

Sanders Leads Dems in State Funds Raised

Warren is second, Buttigieg third, in state donations to presidential primary candidates.

Op Ed: Will Ron Johnson Stand Up for Retirees?
Op Ed

Will Ron Johnson Stand Up for Retirees?

Democratic bill protects state workers covered by troubled Central States Pension Fund. Will Johnson support it?

Op Ed: Gun Control Has Wide Support
Op Ed

Gun Control Has Wide Support

Majority of state’s gun owners favor background checks. Even some gun store owners do

State Group Helps Sue Trump on Coal

State Group Helps Sue Trump on Coal

Clean Wisconsin and 9 other environmental groups argue Trump Administration violates Clean Air Act.

Mine Approved Despite Environmental Concerns

Mine Approved Despite Environmental Concerns

Aguila Resources could mine gold, zinc near Wisconsin-Michigan border.

Op Ed: Allow Immigrants to Get Drivers Licenses
Op Ed

Allow Immigrants to Get Drivers Licenses

Change the law and roads will be safer, and state drivers will save millions in insurance premiums.

Convention Center Expansion Advances

Convention Center Expansion Advances

No new taxes used, with grand opening planned for 2023.

Evers Wants Carbon Neutral State by 2050

Evers Wants Carbon Neutral State by 2050

New plan includes creating Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy.

City Hall: Barrett Kicks Off 2020 Budget Process
City Hall

Barrett Kicks Off 2020 Budget Process

Numbers are daunting. City between a rock and a hard place when it comes to finances.

Campaign Cash:  GOP Lawmakers Have Big Lead in 2019 Funds
Campaign Cash

GOP Lawmakers Have Big Lead in 2019 Funds

Raised twice as much as Democrats in campaign donations in first half of 2019.

UW Students Oppose Free Speech Bill

UW Students Oppose Free Speech Bill

Student groups say UW Regents policy already protects free speech, law not needed.

Op Ed: State Needs Republican Leadership on Guns
Op Ed

State Needs Republican Leadership on Guns

History is watching. Will Sen. Fitzgerald think beyond elections and consider what’s best for the state?