Mike Tate

‘Inflation-Adjusted’ Deer District Concert Venue Approved

FPC's proposal for a smaller Deer District concert venue finds unanimous support.

Why Republicans Lose Younger Voters

Can Scott Walker lead the way to transforming the party’s aging demographics?

Crowley Makes New Appointments to Museum Board, Baseball District

Kristen Hardy and Danielle Bergner will serve on the museum board and baseball district.

Lasry’s Quitting Race Raises Questions

Did Democrats miss a chance to vet Mandela Barnes in primary for US Senate?

Council Approves RNC Deal, Drops $6 Million Request

Move praised by mayor, convention backers.

Johnson Ceremonially Sworn In As Mayor

Milwaukee's acting mayor hosts a ceremony of pomp and circumstance to tell his story.

Contribution to Cavalier Johnson of $100

Voting Access Ensures All Voices Are Heard

A new bipartisan coalition is working to promote safe, reliable voting in Wisconsin.

Contribution to Marina Dimitrijevic of $50

How to Win Wisconsin

What national media and political operatives don't get about the Badger State.

Contribution to JoCasta Zamarripa of $50

Contribution to Tom Barrett of $100

The Whacko Primary for Governor

Seriously, a dozen or more Democratic candidates? It’s beyond the Republicans’ dreams.

Contribution to Tom Barrett of $33

The Many Faces of Charlie Sykes

He’s spent his whole career changing his views. So which should we believe?

Contribution to Tom Barrett of $33

Contribution to Tom Barrett of $33

Chris Abele is spending early and often in re-election bid

Contribution to Tom Barrett of $33

Contribution to Tom Barrett of $33

Contribution to Tom Barrett of $33

Bucks Bailout Gets Even Bigger

And the proportion paid by local taxpayers keeps rising, which the Journal Sentinel still doesn't report.

Race for Democratic Chair Gets Dirty

Some mudslinging at the candidates may stick to Democratic insider and consultant Thad Nation. This story was updated at 6:30 p.m., May 26.

De Blasio Descends on Milwaukee

New York's mayor and crew of handlers and security came for his speech to state Democrats. Later he partied with local pols and local brews at Nick's House.

Who Will Lead the Democratic Party?

Five candidates seek the difficult job of trying to revive the minority party in Wisconsin.

Who Will Lead the Democrats?

The party badly needs leadership, but the bench looks thin. Here are the likely candidates.

Let Us Now Blame Mike Tate

Hatred for the state Democratic Chair is flowing. But is he at fault for the election debacle or was the party’s message lacking?

Only You Can Change the Status Quo

Nothing would rock the established Democratic Party more than a loss in Wisconsin’s 19th Assembly District.

Attorney General Race Could Be a Sizzler

Happ's dramatic victory sets up clash between two county DAs.

Low-Turnout Election Had Big Results

For first time, voters could elect two female candidates to top state-wide offices.

Christmas Gifts for Your Favorite Politician

Here are some last-minute gift ideas for a few Wisconsin pols.

Why Walker Didn’t Graduate

Journal Sentinel adds more to story, but still leaves some mystery.

Talk is Cheap on John Doe Probe

Are conservatives trying to smear the investigators probing Walker's reelection campaign and third party groups?

Who Will Run Against Walker?

The list of possible candidates isn't long, as discussions at the state Democratic convention made clear.

Tammy Baldwin Comes to Town

Baldwin offers an insider's look at the U.S.Senate. And Milwaukee Buck Samuel Dalembert buys a LOT of wine.