Politics

The State of Politics: Parties Seek New Candidates in New Districts
The State of Politics

Parties Seek New Candidates in New Districts

New state legislative maps means races are the fairest and most wide open in 12 years.

Legislature Backs Bills for High-Speed EV Charging Stations

Legislature Backs Bills for High-Speed EV Charging Stations

Near unanimous Assembly votes set state DOT up to create EV infrastructure program.

State of the Tribes Speech Emphasizes Diversity

State of the Tribes Speech Emphasizes Diversity

Potawatomi chairman James Crawford notes diversity of 11 tribes and their common needs.

Campaign Targets MPS Funding Referendum

Campaign Targets MPS Funding Referendum

Atty Dan Adams forms Milwaukeeans For Affordable Housing, bashes proposed tax hike.

Ethics Investigators Recommend Felony Charges Against Trump Committee, Rep. Brandtjen

Ethics Investigators Recommend Felony Charges Against Trump Committee, Rep. Brandtjen

Groups are alleged to skirted campaign finance laws in primary challenge against Vos.

Op Ed: New Legislative Proposals Threaten Wisconsin’s Environmental and Economic Progress
Op Ed

New Legislative Proposals Threaten Wisconsin’s Environmental and Economic Progress

Don't eliminate the DNR's Green Tier program argues John Imes.

Legislature Passes PFAS Bill, But Evers Likely To Veto It

Legislature Passes PFAS Bill, But Evers Likely To Veto It

$125 million is set aside in trust for addressing forever chemicals, but bill would limit DNR authority.

Campaign Wants You To “Vote Yes For MPS” On School Referendum

Campaign Wants You To “Vote Yes For MPS” On School Referendum

Group urges voters to support property tax increase for students.

Planned Parenthood Seeks Wisconsin Supreme Court Ruling On Abortion

Planned Parenthood Seeks Wisconsin Supreme Court Ruling On Abortion

Organization will ask justices whether Wisconsin's constitution protects right to bodily autonomy in new legal argument

Tranq Testing Strip Bill Passes Assembly

Tranq Testing Strip Bill Passes Assembly

Strips test for horse tranquilizer xylazine increasingly mixed with heroin, opioids.

Bill That Would Hold Students Back For Truancy Passes First Major Hurdle

Bill That Would Hold Students Back For Truancy Passes First Major Hurdle

Assembly passes bill that would make frequently absent students repeat their current grade, sends it to Senate.

City Hall: Milwaukee Will Pay More Than $60,000 To Settle Tearman Spencer Harassment Claim
City Hall

Milwaukee Will Pay More Than $60,000 To Settle Tearman Spencer Harassment Claim

Council moves to approve settlement while Spencer seeks reelection.