Politics

Op Ed: The Game is Rigged in Wisconsin
Op Ed

The Game is Rigged in Wisconsin

We wouldn’t tolerate a rigged football game. Why allow a rigged democracy?

$831 Million Plan Aims to Stop Asian Carp

$831 Million Plan Aims to Stop Asian Carp

Representatives of Great Lakes states and Canadian provinces discussing partnership.

Vos Previews Assembly’s Fall Agenda

Vos Previews Assembly’s Fall Agenda

Possible legislation in three areas: water quality, suicide prevention and adoption.

Transportation: Three Scooter Companies Apply to Operate in Milwaukee
Transportation

Three Scooter Companies Apply to Operate in Milwaukee

Lime, Bird and Spin could all have scooters on city streets in the coming weeks.

How Polarized Are State Politicians?

How Polarized Are State Politicians?

Study of roll call votes shows Wisconsin 11th most polarized in the nation.

Op Ed: Prevailing Wage Laws Protect Middle Class
Op Ed

Prevailing Wage Laws Protect Middle Class

They also protect taxpayers from shoddy construction and lower quality work.

DNC Chair Visits Milwaukee

DNC Chair Visits Milwaukee

Chairman Perez says Trump's policies have failed Wisconsin, calls out Republican leaders.

Transportation: Evers Touts $75 Million Local Grants Fund
Transportation

Evers Touts $75 Million Local Grants Fund

Competitive grants for local transportation replace state roads fund, includes mass transit.

Op Ed: Remembering Justice Stevens
Op Ed

Remembering Justice Stevens

He died at age 99, but his dissent in Citizens United case lives on.

Local Climate Change Task Force Proposed

Local Climate Change Task Force Proposed

Common Council okays City-County Joint Task Force on Climate and Economic Equity.

City Hall: Aldermen Blast City’s Call Center
City Hall

Aldermen Blast City’s Call Center

Should you call 286-City to report a pothole? Don't bother, some aldermen say.

Student Debt Earns State a Bad Ranking

Student Debt Earns State a Bad Ranking

Report finds Wisconsin 6th highest in percent of former students with debt.