Politics

Evers’ Budget Allows Immigrants In-State Tuition

Evers’ Budget Allows Immigrants In-State Tuition

Proposal praised by Democrats, slammed by Republicans.

Back in the News: The Disappearance of Sheriff Clarke
Back in the News

The Disappearance of Sheriff Clarke

Fox News no longer wants him. Does anyone?

City Hall: Aldermen Blast City’s Snowplowing
City Hall

Aldermen Blast City’s Snowplowing

Just how bad is city's operation? Aldermen allege lies and mismanagement.

Murphy’s Law: Who Will Win State Budget Battle?
Murphy’s Law

Who Will Win State Budget Battle?

Right now it looks like an endless standoff. But appearances can be deceiving.

Campaign Cash: Nebraska Billionaire Loves Our Politicians
Campaign Cash

Nebraska Billionaire Loves Our Politicians

Marlene Ricketts, whose rich husband emails racist jokes, gave $1 million to state Republicans.

The State of Politics: Governor’s Veto Power Looms Large
The State of Politics

Governor’s Veto Power Looms Large

What Legislature gives, veto can take away. The battle has begun.

Evers Pushes Labor Law Changes

Evers Pushes Labor Law Changes

Governor’s plan repeals right-to-work, reinstates prevailing wage on state projects.

Sheriff Won’t Work With Federal Immigration

Sheriff Won’t Work With Federal Immigration

Lucas changes policy, won’t give information to ICE about people detained in the jail.

Plenty of Horne: Painting Headed Back to Governor’s Mansion
Plenty of Horne

Painting Headed Back to Governor’s Mansion

Rejected by Walker, Evers will have painting of three Milwaukee children re-installed.

Governor Evers Budget Prioritizes Real People Living Real Lives

Governor Evers Budget Prioritizes Real People Living Real Lives

“Last night, attending Governor’s Evers budget address with my 9-year-old daughter, I felt so proud to share with her such a kind and strong message of respect for the needs of real people"

Eyes on Milwaukee: MPS Selling Building to Charter Operator Carmen
Eyes on Milwaukee

MPS Selling Building to Charter Operator Carmen

Deal for Hayes School would be first under state's 2015 surplus schools law.

Farmers, Environmentalists Applaud Water Quality Trading Bill

Farmers, Environmentalists Applaud Water Quality Trading Bill

GOP bill would create a clearinghouse to trade credits from reducing water pollution.