Politics
Gov. Ever Signs Bills That Aim To Restart Nuclear Power in Wisconsin
State will move forward finding the best location for a nuclear fusion power plant.
Jul 3rd, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioMeteorologists Say Cuts To National Weather Service Already Degrading Quality of Forecasts
Fewer weather balloon launches means less accurate forecast data, which could be hazardous during storm season.
Jul 3rd, 2025 by Richelle Wilson, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers, GOP Lawmakers Beat Congress, Trump To Punch On Hospital Funding
Wisconsin could see additional $1.2 billion in federal Medicaid matching funds because of state budget passage.
Jul 3rd, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioDomes Plan Requires $30 Million From County
Upside: it will gain lots of private matching money. Downside: the county is broke.
Jul 2nd, 2025 by Graham KilmerBipartisan Budget Deal Gets Mixed Reviews From Wisconsin Legislators
A 'step in the right direction' or a 'little sad' and 'unacceptable'?
Jul 2nd, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerWisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down 1849 Abortion Ban
Pre-Civil War law was invalidated by later laws, justices find in 4-3 ruling.
Jul 2nd, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioMeet Milwaukee’s Flag Task Force
Will the council agree with its rankings?
Jul 1st, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneTheir Budget Closes Green Bay Prison, GOP Leaders Announce
Evers had called for this. Safety concerns have plagued 127-year-old facility
Jul 1st, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioState Budget Deal Would Give UWM $189 Million
Funds from state capital budget would redevelop former Columbia Hospital.
Jul 1st, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneHow Republicans Screwed Themselves
Aggressively pushing for laws, policies meant to help them. But Democrats now benefiting.
Jul 1st, 2025 by Bruce MurphyMinocqua Brewing Company Owner Charged with Harassment
Kirk Bangstad arrested for alleged harassment of Lakeland Times publisher.
Jul 1st, 2025 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers and Republican Legislative Leaders Reach Budget Deal
With $1.2 billion in tax cuts, new spending on K-12 schools, UW system, child care.
Jul 1st, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio