Politics

Milwaukee’s inspector general is calling for charges against City Attorney Tearman Spencer and a deputy city attorney stemming from misconduct, and is asking the Milwaukee Common Council to oust them.

The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature was scheduled to give final approval to a $2 billion income tax cut that's part of a package also targeting child care costs.

Gov. Tony Evers said Thursday that he will sign into law a bill that would allow Wisconsin elections officials to process absentee ballots the day before an election if the Republican-controlled Legislature passes the measure in its current form.

Questions about abortion are being considered in several states — some to protect access and some to limit or ban it.

The Wisconsin Assembly passed a bill Tuesday that would ban UW officials from considering race and diversity when awarding state-funded financial aid.

The Wisconsin Senate proposed tweaks to its American Family Field funding plan that would impose a surcharge on tickets to non-Brewers events.

Some Republicans have been trying to oust state elections administrator Meagan Wolfe, who was in her position during the 2020 election.

The Wisconsin Senate voted Tuesday to approve three proposed amendments to the state constitution addressing concerns about elections administration.

The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Senate voted Tuesday to approve an amendment to the state constitution that would prohibit government agencies from ordering churches to shut down during a state of emergency.

The Universities of Wisconsin unveiled a $32 million workforce development plan in an attempt to recover funds that were cut by the Republican-controlled Legislature earlier this year.

The Milwaukee Common Council approved spending $1.9 billion for the 2024 budget. Here's how it will impact city residents and taxpayers.