The executives made the donations two weeks after a huge funding bill to renovate the team’s stadium passed out of the legislature.
With public funding for stadium secured, five Brewers executives sent maximum donations to top Republican legislator
The Koch network, the Brewers, Kwik Trip: here’s who spent the most on lobbying in Wisconsin last year
WMC, the Koch network, the Brewers and Kwik Trip are just some of the organizations on the list.
‘Lobbying is effective’ – Brewers spent $1.5 million pressing legislature, got $366 million in state funds
The ball club negotiated a deal for the state to pay hundreds of millions for renovations to American Family Field in exchange for staying in Milwaukee through 2050.
Ron Johnson votes against bipartisan aid package for Ukraine, Israel. Baldwin joins most Dems, 22 Repubs to approve it.
Passed by the U.S. Senate, the measure now goes to the U.S. House, where its passage is uncertain.
Even with more competitive maps, Dems unlikely to win full control of state government in 2024, experts say. With one exception.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court will probably enact more competitive legislative maps soon. But only one set of districts being considered might allow Democrats to win a legislative majority if they win a majority of the vote.
Northern Wisconsin deputy and councilman cited for disorderly conduct after profane outburst at city hall
Iron County road deputy Thomas Conhartoski is accused of angrily confronting Hurley city workers and the mayor over his water bill.
Final-Five Voting has bipartisan support across the country. But status quo thinking is entrenched. Here are the arguments on both sides.
Across the country, Final-Five Voting – a system that bans partisan primary elections and voters use rank their preferred candidates in general elections – are gaining traction. But opposition, largely from the hard right, is significant.
A new voting system in Alaska brought more choice, representation and civility, experts say. A bill in Wisconsin would launch it here.
Experts say Alaska’s new voting system made elections more civilized and representative. A bipartisan bill in Wisconsin would create a similar system. It’s called Final Five Voting.
Milwaukee-area cop who signed up for Oath Keepers resigns
An investigation by The Badger Project found Ryan Bowe’s name on a leaked list of Oath Keepers. It’s unknown if he resigned due to that revelation.
Evers signs bipartisan bill requiring financial literacy in Wisconsin schools
The bill passed with overwhelming bipartisan support despite criticisms that the mandate is unfunded. It requires students learn about things like money management, investing, and debt.