Politics

UWM Student Protesters Face Continued Punishment

UWM Student Protesters Face Continued Punishment

'I do believe they’ve been targeting Palestinian and Muslim students.'

Back in the News: Democrats Launch Anti-Musk Ad
Back in the News

Democrats Launch Anti-Musk Ad

Making Elon Musk the villain and blasting Brad Schimel's bid for Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Crawford Battles Schimel Over Impartiality

Crawford Battles Schimel Over Impartiality

'He’s got a long history as an extreme partisan,' candidate charges in Rotary speech.

Federal Workers in Wisconsin Fight Their Firings After Mass Layoffs

Federal Workers in Wisconsin Fight Their Firings After Mass Layoffs

'A slap in the face.' Most were probationary staff. Many were veterans.

New Milwaukee Sales Tax Brings in $200 Million

New Milwaukee Sales Tax Brings in $200 Million

2024 was first year of 2% city sales tax; it raised $16 million more than expected.

Evers Warns Trump Tariffs Will Harm Wisconsin

Evers Warns Trump Tariffs Will Harm Wisconsin

'This is not good for our country. It sucks. It’s bad.'

Wisconsin Pays Little Compensation to Wrongfully Convicted

Wisconsin Pays Little Compensation to Wrongfully Convicted

About $5,000 per year of incarceration, $25,000 maximum, stingier than most states.

Council Overrides Mayor’s Veto, Changes Zoning Board Makeup

Council Overrides Mayor’s Veto, Changes Zoning Board Makeup

Mayor Johnson calls move 'unnecessary and potentially detrimental.'

Murphy’s Law: Democrats Launch ‘The People v. Musk’
Murphy’s Law

Democrats Launch ‘The People v. Musk’

Yes, the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court is now nationalized. Who will benefit?

Council Approves MPS Police Officer Agreement, But Money Still An Issue

Council Approves MPS Police Officer Agreement, But Money Still An Issue

Council has opportunity to spend MPS funding, but on what?

DOGE Terminates Leases for 16 Federal Offices in Wisconsin

DOGE Terminates Leases for 16 Federal Offices in Wisconsin

Many in Milwaukee and Madison, but also in Green Bay and Ashland.

Transportation: Should County Create New Bus Fund?
Transportation

Should County Create New Bus Fund?

Potential policy would prioritize funding for buses. County supervisors will decide.