Politics

Op Ed: Scott Walker Has a New Job!
Op Ed

Scott Walker Has a New Job!

And if his group succeeds, it could do untold damage to American democracy.

Bipartisan Bills Toughen Drunk Driving Laws

Bipartisan Bills Toughen Drunk Driving Laws

Vos, Fitzgerald quiet on proposals to increase penalties, set mandatory minimum sentences.

Court Watch: Why Shelton, Jones Want To Be Judge
Court Watch

Why Shelton, Jones Want To Be Judge

Candidates for Branch 40 Circuit Court talk about their motivations.

Murphy’s Law: The Lessons of Baltimore
Murphy’s Law

The Lessons of Baltimore

A city falling apart, its police department dysfunctonal. Can Milwaukee learn from this?

Judge Rules Against Kohler Golf Course

Judge Rules Against Kohler Golf Course

Concludes DNR permit to fill wetland invalid, significant environmental damage could be caused.

Campaign Cash: Top Polluters Give to GOP Candidates
Campaign Cash

Top Polluters Give to GOP Candidates

Waupaca Foundry and Mullins Cheese donated more than $16,000 to Republicans.

State Officials Meet to Tackle Drug Epidemic

State Officials Meet to Tackle Drug Epidemic

Two-Day conference focuses on opioids, which killed 916 users in 2017.

The State of Politics: How Evers Would End Gerrymandering
The State of Politics

How Evers Would End Gerrymandering

He proposes non-partisan redistricting plan similar to Iowa’s.

MKE County: Rumors of Domes’ Demise Exaggerated
MKE County

Rumors of Domes’ Demise Exaggerated

Despite report recommending their death, county board members want to save domes.

Bill Targets Illicit Massage Parlors

Bill Targets Illicit Massage Parlors

Helps municipalities close them down. Another bill imposes fine for soliciting prostitutes.

Plats and Parcels: Youth Correctional Center Planned for North Side
Plats and Parcels

Youth Correctional Center Planned for North Side

State facility at 6600 N. Teutonia would replace troubled Lincoln Hills center.

Neubauer, Hagedorn Spar Over Political Ties

Neubauer, Hagedorn Spar Over Political Ties

Candidates for Supreme Court debate over who is more political or biased.