Politics

Mayor Cavalier Johnson Pledges Four Points of MPS Involvement

Mayor Cavalier Johnson Pledges Four Points of MPS Involvement

Including helping select the next superintendent and city administrative support.

Effort To Ban Guns From Area Around RNC Fails

Effort To Ban Guns From Area Around RNC Fails

Ald. Robert Bauman wanted to challenge state law, but his colleagues demur.

Wisconsin Democrats Running Candidates In All But Two Races

Wisconsin Democrats Running Candidates In All But Two Races

A multi-decade high. But will it matter to their electoral prospects?

ACLU, Coalition Sue City Over RNC Protest Rules

ACLU, Coalition Sue City Over RNC Protest Rules

Group promises to march right to Fiserv Forum, alleges city is denying its 1st Amendment rights.

Lawmakers At Odds Over Releasing Health, PFAS Funds

Lawmakers At Odds Over Releasing Health, PFAS Funds

GOP-controlled Joint Finance Committee won't release funding, citing legal risk.

Secret Service, City Find Themselves Targeted By Protesters, Republicans

Secret Service, City Find Themselves Targeted By Protesters, Republicans

Republicans want alternative to Pere Marquette Park. ACLU announces lawsuit.

Trump Sentencing Looms Over RNC Planning

Trump Sentencing Looms Over RNC Planning

RNC officials promote massive convention stage. But will Trump walk across it?

Murphy’s Law: Brad Schimel Is Mr. Anti-Abortion
Murphy’s Law

Brad Schimel Is Mr. Anti-Abortion

Conservative candidate for state Supreme Court a national leader in pushing to ban abortions.

MPS Submits Missing Financial Information To State

MPS Submits Missing Financial Information To State

Board will first pick interim superintendent to replace Posley, then launch national search.

City Hall: Council Happy With New Election Chief
City Hall

Council Happy With New Election Chief

'You are honestly one of the smartest people I have ever met,' says one alderman.

Data Wonk: How Wisconsin Republicans View Trump’s Conviction
Data Wonk

How Wisconsin Republicans View Trump’s Conviction

It's agreed: A 'dark day' and Democrats have 'weaponized' the legal system.

City Hall: City Government Could Launch a Daycare
City Hall

City Government Could Launch a Daycare

Proposal for new perk aims to help city retain and attract employees.