Politics

Data Wonk: How The Minimum Wage Declined
Data Wonk

How The Minimum Wage Declined

40 years ago it was worth three times more. What happened?

State Releases $16 Million Withheld from Milwaukee Public Schools

State Releases $16 Million Withheld from Milwaukee Public Schools

State Superintendent Jill Underly says MPS made progress on financial reports.

Sen. Baldwin Sees Momentum to Save U.S. Education Department

Sen. Baldwin Sees Momentum to Save U.S. Education Department

Even some Republicans balk at Trump's order in March to close department.

MKE County: Future Unclear for Senior Centers
MKE County

Future Unclear for Senior Centers

Crowley and board at odds; he wants to pause all repairs until long-term plan decided.

Bipartisan Group of State Politicians Criticize Trump Election Proposal

Bipartisan Group of State Politicians Criticize Trump Election Proposal

Opposing his push to end mail-in votes and eliminate voting machines.

Council Members Pitch Trump to Declare FEMA Emergency

Council Members Pitch Trump to Declare FEMA Emergency

Dimitrijevic and Chambers lead letter urging FEMA help after 1000-year rainstorm.

City Hall: Mayor Skips Finalists, Picks Outsider For Key Violence Prevention Role
City Hall

Mayor Skips Finalists, Picks Outsider For Key Violence Prevention Role

Johnson taps Adam Procell, who turned his life around after homicide conviction.

Democratic Field Grows in 1st Congressional District Election

Democratic Field Grows in 1st Congressional District Election

Community activist Gage Stills will oppose Rep. Steil and 'Big Beautiful Bill.'

State Budget Included $15 Million in Earmarks for Robin Vos’ District

State Budget Included $15 Million in Earmarks for Robin Vos’ District

Gov. Evers didn’t veto funds sought by Assembly speaker as part of budget deal.

The State of Politics: A Big Year for Purged Voters
The State of Politics

A Big Year for Purged Voters

WI Elections Commission purges most voters in 6 years. Why that matters.

Republican DA Eric Toney Will Head Investigation Of Ballot Box Removal

Republican DA Eric Toney Will Head Investigation Of Ballot Box Removal

Wausau mayor removed drop box. Toney previously argued the boxes were illegal.

Brewers Beer Vendor Will Run for Wisconsin Governor

Brewers Beer Vendor Will Run for Wisconsin Governor

Ryan Strnad will run as Democrat, pushing support for unions, working class.