Politics

Gov. Ever Signs Bills That Aim To Restart Nuclear Power in Wisconsin

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.

Meteorologists Say Cuts To National Weather Service Already Degrading Quality of Forecasts

Meteorologists 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.

Evers, GOP Lawmakers Beat Congress, Trump To Punch On Hospital Funding

Evers, 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.

MKE County: Domes Plan Requires $30 Million From County
MKE County

Domes Plan Requires $30 Million From County

Upside: it will gain lots of private matching money. Downside: the county is broke.

Bipartisan Budget Deal Gets Mixed Reviews From Wisconsin Legislators

Bipartisan Budget Deal Gets Mixed Reviews From Wisconsin Legislators

A 'step in the right direction' or a 'little sad' and 'unacceptable'?

Wisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down 1849 Abortion Ban

Wisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down 1849 Abortion Ban

Pre-Civil War law was invalidated by later laws, justices find in 4-3 ruling.

City Hall: Meet Milwaukee’s Flag Task Force
City Hall

Meet Milwaukee’s Flag Task Force

Will the council agree with its rankings?

Their Budget Closes Green Bay Prison, GOP Leaders Announce

Their Budget Closes Green Bay Prison, GOP Leaders Announce

Evers had called for this. Safety concerns have plagued 127-year-old facility

State Budget Deal Would Give UWM $189 Million

State Budget Deal Would Give UWM $189 Million

Funds from state capital budget would redevelop former Columbia Hospital.

Murphy’s Law: How Republicans Screwed Themselves
Murphy’s Law

How Republicans Screwed Themselves

Aggressively pushing for laws, policies meant to help them. But Democrats now benefiting.

Minocqua Brewing Company Owner Charged with Harassment

Minocqua Brewing Company Owner Charged with Harassment

Kirk Bangstad arrested for alleged harassment of Lakeland Times publisher.

Evers and Republican Legislative Leaders Reach Budget Deal

Evers and Republican Legislative Leaders Reach Budget Deal

With $1.2 billion in tax cuts, new spending on K-12 schools, UW system, child care.