Politics
It’s Butter Vs Margarine. Again
140 years after original ban on 'oleo,' legislators propose limits on its use.
Nov 27th, 2025 by Annie Pulley, The Badger Project
How Republicans Opened the Door To Redistricting
2011 law passed under Scott Walker could lead to remapped congressional districts.
Nov 26th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
End of the Ballgame For Beer Vendor’s Bid to Be Governor
Brewers' stadium vendor Ryan Strnad drops out of race, endorses David Crowley.
Nov 26th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
What Will Jurors Hear At The Dugan Trial?
Key experts could buttress Judge Dugan's defense -- if court allows them.
Nov 26th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
WI Supreme Court Considers Suit to Remap Congressional Districts
Appoints 3-judge panels to consider: must map with 6-2 Republican split be redrawn?
Nov 26th, 2025 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Sues Over Trump Administration Funding Cuts for Homeless
Kaul joins 19 states in suit. Cuts would leave many homeless in Milwaukee.
Nov 26th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Officials Call On Feds — Don’t Take Away Food Aid
SNAP pause and future cuts to it in 'One Big Beautiful Bill' hurt people, they warn.
Nov 25th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Republicans Want to Charge for Hiking, Biking, Canoeing on State-Owned Land
Legislators push $20 permit for hiking, $40 for biking or cross-county skiing.
Nov 25th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Council Narrowly Approves New Police Contract
Several members raise objections to provisions in and out of the deal.
Nov 25th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Entire Council Overrides Every Budget Veto by Mayor Johnson
Unanimous vote overrides all 7 vetoes, backs all alternations in mayor's budget.
Nov 25th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Marquette Poll Shows ‘Huge, Huge’ Problem for Republicans
National survey finds Trump's support from independent voters 'pretty abysmal.'
Nov 25th, 2025 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why Republicans Pass Bills They Know Gov. Evers Will Veto
Key part of their strategy to win elections in 2026, hold power in Legislature.
Nov 24th, 2025 by Brittany Carloni
