Historic Victories – and Defeat – Mark Milwaukee Election
Balloting brought huge wins for County Exec Crowley, Mayor Johnson and diversity, along with a crushing loss for City Attorney Spencer.
What You Think You Know About The Stadium Deal Is Wrong
Numbers for the state, city, county and Brewers shares of renovating AmFam Field are all misleading — and still may fall short of project cost.
A Conversation With Two Wisconsin Women Lawmakers
Reps. Cindi Duchow and Christine Sinicki talk about partisanship, decorum and gender representation in the State Legislature.
What’s Next for Milwaukee Politico Alex Lasry?
After a Senate run and his departure from the Bucks, the 36-year-old has gone all in on electing fellow Democrats.
The Waukesha “Rainbowland” Controversy Explained
Melissa Tempel stood up for “Rainbowland.” Now the school district wants to fire her from her teaching job.
How Milwaukee City and County Got to the Edge of the Fiscal Cliff
The sweeping new plan to overhaul state funding of local governments aims to reverse decades of policies that local leaders say put them on a budgetary precipice.
Why an Idea to Raise the Local Sales Tax Could Trigger a Statewide Fiscal Overhaul
Instead of letting Milwaukee County boost its sales tax, lawmakers will debate how to pay for local government and pensions
Plow Politics: How Milwaukee Winters Might Play a Role in the Mayoral Election
To secure another term, Tom Barrett will have to defeat two challengers. But Old Man Winter might be his most unpredictable threat.
Why Are Half of Wisconsin's Counties Considered Dental Deserts?
In rural areas, it can take more than a year to get an appointment.
Mandela Barnes Sees Our Greatest Opportunities in Our Biggest Challenges
Mandela Barnes has no prescribed duties as lieutenant governor. All the better to advance his agenda of equity and sustainability.