Politics

Evers’ Requests AG Opinion on State Agency Rule making

Evers’ Requests AG Opinion on State Agency Rule making

This is the first request made public on the DOJ's website that allows for public opinion.

The State of Politics: Legislature May Debate Few Fall-Session Issues
The State of Politics

Legislature May Debate Few Fall-Session Issues

Short fall legislative session doesn't leave a lot of room for action on major issues.

Pot Tourism in Illinois?

Pot Tourism in Illinois?

Could Illinois become a tourist destination for Wisconsinites that like marijuana?

Undeclared Candidate for Judge Already Polling Well

Undeclared Candidate for Judge Already Polling Well

Third-party poll promotes the potential candidacy of Zach Whitney.

Bill Would Increase Public Defender Pay

Bill Would Increase Public Defender Pay

Bipartisan legislation funds merit based pay increases for public defenders.

MKE County: County Board Backs Milwaukee Voting Rights Bill
MKE County

County Board Backs Milwaukee Voting Rights Bill

Resolution calls for restoring voting rights to people on probation and parole.

County Ends Vendor’s Contract Due to Actions at Border

County Ends Vendor’s Contract Due to Actions at Border

Southwest Key's immigrant detention centers for unaccompanied minors cause termination.

City Beat: Supervisor Marina Dimitrijevic
City Beat

Supervisor Marina Dimitrijevic

Supervisor Dimitrijevic discusses her bid for Common Council seat, vision for the city.

Election Commission Will Fund Election Security Measures

Election Commission Will Fund Election Security Measures

Grant program with $1.1 million is available to cities and municipalities to improve elections security.

Municipalities Calling For Mass Violence Reform

Municipalities Calling For Mass Violence Reform

League of Wisconsin Municipalities want Gov. Evers and the legislature to work together to find solutions.

Owners Lobbying For Service Workers

Owners Lobbying For Service Workers

New organization lobbies state officials on behalf of service industry workers

Data Wonk: The Use and Abuse of Jobs Data
Data Wonk

The Use and Abuse of Jobs Data

Walker administration used flimsy interpretations of jobs reports to put a positive spin on the state's economy.