Politics
SDC Faces Debts, Board Vacancies, Lawsuits
Here's the latest on challenges for Social Development Commission.
Jul 23rd, 2025 by Meredith Melland, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceThe Imperial Legislature Loses Again
Three decisions by Wisconsin Supreme Court overrule Republican lame duck laws.
Jul 23rd, 2025 by Bruce ThompsonRepublicans Move to Repeal Gov. Evers’ 400-Year School Funding Hike
If the bill passes the Legislature, it would face ironic hurdle: Evers' veto pen.
Jul 23rd, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioFight for Control of Wisconsin Senate Has Begun
2026 election gives Democrats a chance to flip seats under new legislative maps.
Jul 23rd, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioDoes Justice Rebecca Bradley Face An Enthusiasm Gap?
Why Republicans might prefer her to step down from WI Supreme Court.
Jul 22nd, 2025 by Bruce MurphyOlder Adults Account for 20% of Wisconsin’s Suicides
Older men have highest rate. Experts discuss possible causes and solutions.
Jul 22nd, 2025 by Sreejita PatraU.S. DOJ Hasn’t Gotten Wisconsin Voter Data It Requested
Why the delay? State law would require it to pay $12,500 for data.
Jul 22nd, 2025 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerTrump Tariffs Hurting Wisconsin Foreign Trade, Business Relationships
Tonnage through the Port of Milwaukee down 30% through early 2025.
Jul 22nd, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioThe Mystery of Bill Berrien
Republican candidate for governor seems to have come from nowhere. Why the secrecy?
Jul 21st, 2025 by Bruce MurphyHow Madison Screwed Up Election Ballots
It involved only 193 ballots but 'undermines public confidence in elections.'
Jul 21st, 2025 by Steven WaltersCities With State Buildings Get Boost from Wisconsin Budget
Special funding since universities, prisons, state offices pay no local taxes.
Jul 21st, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioProposed Bill Aims to Ease Wisconsin School Bus Driver Shortage
Older drivers needn't take Commercial Driver's License tests as often.
Jul 21st, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio