Politics

Wisconsin Higher Education Leaders Blast Student Aid Cuts in ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’

Wisconsin Higher Education Leaders Blast Student Aid Cuts in ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’

Bill, pending Senate approval, would make it harder for students to get student aid, attend technical college part time.

Bill Would Allow New Cigar Bars To Open in Wisconsin

Bill Would Allow New Cigar Bars To Open in Wisconsin

Existing cigar bars were exempt from the state’s indoor smoking ban.

RFK Jr. Claims ‘Team’ Is In Milwaukee Helping With Lead Crisis, Health Department Can’t Find Them

RFK Jr. Claims ‘Team’ Is In Milwaukee Helping With Lead Crisis, Health Department Can’t Find Them

But health department is exploring hiring staffers Kennedy terminated.

Council Could Kill Revised Baird Center Revenue-Sharing Agreement

This content is only for membersCouncil Could Kill Revised Baird Center Revenue-Sharing Agreement

Ald. Bauman says city should hold out for more than $500,000 per year.

Port Washington Annexes Land for Data Center

Port Washington Annexes Land for Data Center

1,900 acres rezoned as Technology Campus, hoping to attract Google or Meta.

Milwaukee Won’t Replace Fire-Damaged Recycling Center

This content is only for membersMilwaukee Won’t Replace Fire-Damaged Recycling Center

And it's ending its partnership with another government entity. Why?

Republican Legislators Push Tax Credits for Films Made in Wisconsin

Republican Legislators Push Tax Credits for Films Made in Wisconsin

Republican leaders had removed similar item from Evers' budget.

Rep. Van Orden Wants to End Spring Elections in Wisconsin

Rep. Van Orden Wants to End Spring Elections in Wisconsin

Republicans 'just don't vote in spring elections,' says GOP congressman.

MKE County: Join County Executive For Bike Rides, Basketball and Zumba
MKE County

Join County Executive For Bike Rides, Basketball and Zumba

David Crowley launches fourth annual Healthy County Challenge.

54% in U.S. Disapprove of Trump

54% in U.S. Disapprove of Trump

New Marquette poll finds 56% approve of border security policies, only 34% on inflation and cost of living.

City Hall: Former Deputy City Attorney Sues City Over Inspector General Report
City Hall

Former Deputy City Attorney Sues City Over Inspector General Report

Odalo Ohiku says allegations in report were false, defamatory.

Gov. Evers Optimistic State Budget Is on Track

Gov. Evers Optimistic State Budget Is on Track

Despite federal funding uncertainty and differing with legislators on tax cuts.