Politics

Chris Abele starts his year of change and problem solving

Chris Abele starts his year of change and problem solving

Abele tells residents that there are no individual municipal, county or organizational problems - there are only "all of us problems."

How will Voter ID affect future elections?

How will Voter ID affect future elections?

If Voter ID passes, Wisconsin would have some of the strictest voting laws in the country. State Democrats met with the community to sound off on the bill.

Kloppenburg requests a recount

Kloppenburg requests a recount

The Supreme Court race continues with a recount and demand for an independent investigation of the process in Waukesha County.

Durst: Armageddon at the DC Corral
Durst

Armageddon at the DC Corral

The government didn't shut down, but the battles aren't over. Just like Broadway's "Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark," this was but a preview.

BREAKING: Tosa Mayor vetoes ratification of union contracts
BREAKING

Tosa Mayor vetoes ratification of union contracts

Last night the Wauwatosa Common Council voted 8-7 to ratify contracts with three unions. Today, Mayor Didier vetoed the measure, citing the need to wait for Act 10.

Wauwatosa is ground zero in argument over union contracts

Wauwatosa is ground zero in argument over union contracts

Concessions that would save Tosa $1 million per year were stalled last month by Walker supporters. Tonight the Common Council will try again.

Art for our time: Carlos Cortéz and Allied Artists at WPCA
Art for our time

Carlos Cortéz and Allied Artists at WPCA

Drawing a striking parallel to current events, the gallery features prints by the famed labor activist and local artists, inspired by Wisconsin's labor movement.

UPDATED: Mr. Walker goes to Washington and gets bloodied
UPDATED

Mr. Walker goes to Washington and gets bloodied

Gov. Scott Walker appears before a House committee to discuss how he is balancing the budget in Wisconsin and faces tough questions

Milwaukee testimony heard, but meeting ends on a sour note

Milwaukee testimony heard, but meeting ends on a sour note

Wisconsin taxpayers speak out about Gov. Walker's budget proposal, but was the entire Joint Finance Committee listening?

Testimony being heard on Wisconsin budget in West Allis

Testimony being heard on Wisconsin budget in West Allis

Joint Finance Leadership intent on ending testimony at 6 p.m.; If you have something to say, you might want to leave work early.

Budget plans will restrict health care access across the state

Budget plans will restrict health care access across the state

Walker’s cuts to Medicaid programs could put many Wisconsinites in jeopardy. Share your concerns with the Joint Finance Committee on April 11 at State Fair Park.

Wisconsin school funding cuts create “accidental activists”

Wisconsin school funding cuts create “accidental activists”

Gov. Walker's cuts and changes to K12 education bring people out in support of schools. Share your story with the Joint Finance Committee on April 11 at State Fair Park.