Politics

Making The Jump From ‘Inmate to ‘Voter’

Making The Jump From ‘Inmate to ‘Voter’

Andron Lane's long journey to see his voting rights restored.

New City Attorney Brings Back Deputy Who Departed Under Spencer

New City Attorney Brings Back Deputy Who Departed Under Spencer

Mary Schanning will return to City Hall as one of Evan Goyke's top deputies.

Two Wisconsin Lawmakers Push “Right To Contraception” At State and Federal Levels

Two Wisconsin Lawmakers Push “Right To Contraception” At State and Federal Levels

Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Rep. Lisa Subeck say protection would ensure personal autonomy.

Biden Announces Milwaukee As New “Workforce Hub” For Lead Pipe Removal

Biden Announces Milwaukee As New “Workforce Hub” For Lead Pipe Removal

Contractor capacity has long been issue limiting ability to remove lead pipes.

Public Hearing Considers New Rule for Election Observers

Public Hearing Considers New Rule for Election Observers

State elections commission consulted local election clerks, poll workers, political parties.

Data Wonk: Wisconsin’s Legislative Committees Uniquely Powerful?
Data Wonk

Wisconsin’s Legislative Committees Uniquely Powerful?

Suit by Gov. Evers shows Wisconsin violating separation-of-powers doctrine.

Eric Hovde’s Brother Gives $1 Million to Group Attacking Tammy Baldwin

Eric Hovde’s Brother Gives $1 Million to Group Attacking Tammy Baldwin

Steven Hovde supporting Super PAC running digital ads slamming US Sen. Baldwin.

Legislature Stalls Opioid Settlement Funds. Again

Legislature Stalls Opioid Settlement Funds. Again

Joint Finance Committee fails to meet deadline to approve state DHS plan.

Property Owners Seek to Cash In on RNC

Property Owners Seek to Cash In on RNC

Metro area homes asking up to $7,000 a night during Republican National Convention.

Evers Pledges State Will Plant 100 Million Trees by 2030

Evers Pledges State Will Plant 100 Million Trees by 2030

Governor announces plan as part of Earth Day celebration.

Alderman Won Office Owing Property Taxes

Alderman Won Office Owing Property Taxes

DiAndre Jackson has since paid off 2022 taxes but still owes for 2023.

Back in the News: Eric Hovde Has Another Bad Week
Back in the News

Eric Hovde Has Another Bad Week

Even the good news was an issue for Republican candidate for U.S. Senate.