Politics

MKE County: Ted Chisholm Running for County Treasurer
MKE County

Ted Chisholm Running for County Treasurer

Milwaukee DA's son, formerly the sheriff's chief of staff, to oppose incumbent David Cullen.

No More Humorous Highway Signs

No More Humorous Highway Signs

New federal DOT manual bars them, saying witty safety messages can be misunderstood.

Democratic Firm’s Lawsuit Challenges State’s Congressional Maps

Democratic Firm’s Lawsuit Challenges State’s Congressional Maps

'Wisconsin is a purple state, but... district maps don’t reflect that.'

Data Wonk: Ranking The 7 Proposed Legislative Maps
Data Wonk

Ranking The 7 Proposed Legislative Maps

7 redistricting maps were submitted to state Supreme Court. Which is best and why?

City Hall: Council Approves Raises For Elected Officials, Administrators
City Hall

Council Approves Raises For Elected Officials, Administrators

Vote was 9-6. Elected officials will get 15% hike, non-elected leaders even more.

Senate Votes to Fire Evers Appointee from Public Service Commission

Senate Votes to Fire Evers Appointee from Public Service Commission

Tyler Huebner rejected. Senate also passes electric vehicle, nudity ban and tax cut bills.

Proposals Would Allow Guns In More Churches, More Access To Tasers

Proposals Would Allow Guns In More Churches, More Access To Tasers

Proposals attempt to navigate existing restrictions in state law.

Op Ed: Final Five Voting Will Strengthen Democracy
Op Ed

Final Five Voting Will Strengthen Democracy

Legislative proposal will give citizens more power and big money less clout in elections.

The State of Politics: Why GOP Divided on Medical Marijuana
The State of Politics

Why GOP Divided on Medical Marijuana

Republican divisions between geographic areas, between Senate and Assembly on the bill.

GOP Committee Votes to Toss Utility Commissioner Tyler Huebner

GOP Committee Votes to Toss Utility Commissioner Tyler Huebner

RENEW Wisconsin leader on PSC board since 2020, but never confirmed by Legislature.

Democrats’ Proposed Legislative Maps Tilt in Favor of Republicans

Democrats’ Proposed Legislative Maps Tilt in Favor of Republicans

Republicans' maps submitted to state high court change districts for about 0.1% of voters.

Judge Rules Wolfe Legally Holds Position as State Elections Leader

Judge Rules Wolfe Legally Holds Position as State Elections Leader

Judge chastises 'hyper-partisan' GOP legislators for attack on WEC leader Meagan Wolfe.