Politics

Back in the News: Wisconsin’s 150 Ginseng Growers Slammed By Tariffs
Back in the News

Wisconsin’s 150 Ginseng Growers Slammed By Tariffs

'I'm fighting in a trade war,' laments the top producer.

Op Ed: What the Upset in NYC Mayor’s Race Could Mean for Wisconsin
Op Ed

What the Upset in NYC Mayor’s Race Could Mean for Wisconsin

Could another Bernie Sanders-backed, young Democrat defeat Rep. Van Orden?

The State of Politics: The Rise of Jill Karofsky
The State of Politics

The Rise of Jill Karofsky

From circuit court judge to Supreme Court chief justice in just five years.

Birthright Citizenship Stands in Wisconsin After Supreme Court Order

Birthright Citizenship Stands in Wisconsin After Supreme Court Order

Kaul joins other attorney generals in seeking nationwide protection.

SDC Asks Federal Government to Reverse State’s Funding Cutoff

SDC Asks Federal Government to Reverse State’s Funding Cutoff

WI Department of Children and Families ended SDC’s eligibility for block grants.

Lawmakers Release Funds for Literacy But Delay Much of State Budget

Lawmakers Release Funds for Literacy But Delay Much of State Budget

Joint Finance Committee can't decide funding for UW system, Medicaid, child care.

MKE County: Facial Recognition Resolution Passes
MKE County

Facial Recognition Resolution Passes

Unanimous vote asks Sheriff's office to adopt guidelines to protect civil liberties.

Federal Judge Halts Job Corps Shutdown

Federal Judge Halts Job Corps Shutdown

Judge finds U.S. Department of Labor likely violated the law.

Police Chief Jeffrey Norman Given Four-Year Contract Extension

Police Chief Jeffrey Norman Given Four-Year Contract Extension

Chief receives praise, large raise. But who is the city's highest paid employee?

Court’s Rejection of Redistricting Lawsuits Yields Many Questions

Court’s Rejection of Redistricting Lawsuits Yields Many Questions

Court denied lawsuits without explanation, leaving court watchers and political analysts to wonder why, and what comes next.

UW Health Doesn’t Have To Bargain With Nurses Says Supreme Court

UW Health Doesn’t Have To Bargain With Nurses Says Supreme Court

In unanimous decision, justices say Act 10 ended mandatory collective bargaining for hospital authority.

Transportation: After Shocking Budget Shortfall, County Orders Up MCTS Audit
Transportation

After Shocking Budget Shortfall, County Orders Up MCTS Audit

County executive, board and comptroller all caught off guard by $11 million deficit.