Nearly 10 years after her son, Dontre Hamilton, was shot and killed by a Milwaukee Police Department officer, Maria Hamilton is still fighting for change.
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Incarcerated Wisconsin residents share their priorities for a new Department of Corrections leader
The search for someone to lead the Wisconsin Department of Corrections is in progress. Here are thoughts about a new DOC secretary from people who are currently incarcerated in a DOC facility.
GOP Senate candidate says he doesn’t oppose elderly people voting
Eric Hovde emphasized this week that he doesn’t oppose elderly people voting after initially saying that “almost nobody in a nursing home” is at a point in life where they are capable of voting.
What type of Democrat can win in rural Wisconsin?
The race to challenge Republican U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden in western Wisconsin is on, with three Democratic candidates jostling in a primary that offers voters three distinct paths forward for the general election.
Federal funds help push Green Bay affordable housing project past finish line
Like many communities across the country, Green Bay has been struggling with a shortage of affordable housing. A new, federally funded development on the city’s east side hopes to help.
Wisconsin Supreme Court justices question how much power Legislature should have
Wisconsin Supreme Court justices questioned Wednesday how much power legislative committees should wield — in a case that Democratic Gov. Tony Evers brought against the Republican-controlled Legislature and that could have a major impact on how state government functions.
Despite $252 million referendum, Milwaukee Public Schools eliminates school counselors in 53206 ZIP code
Less than a week after voters narrowly approved a $252 million referendum for Milwaukee Public Schools, the district decided to eliminate full-time trauma support specialists from the schools in the 53206 ZIP code.
Wisconsin voters with disabilities demand a better way to vote absentee
A new lawsuit seeks an electronic voting option so voters have a right to cast an absentee ballot privately and unassisted, but there are security risk concerns.
Farmers’ long fight for the Right to Repair gets little traction in John Deere’s home state of Illinois
The Farm Bureau agreed not to support R2R legislation in exchange for consumer repair diagnostics. Farmers and repair advocates say the tools fall short.
Milwaukee program prepares women for successful reentry after incarceration
Building a Path to Success is a six-week workshop that prepares people for successful reentry after incarceration at the Milwaukee County Community Reintegration Center,
Wisconsin Supreme Court could further reshape balance of power in Capitol
A lawsuit could scale back the GOP’s accumulation of power over the executive branch from the past decade.
Want to run for public office? Here are 5 things to consider
Are you considering running for a seat in the Assembly or state Senate (or another local office)? Here are some things to know before launching your campaign.