Politics
Supreme Court Upholds Evers’ ‘400 Years’ Budget Veto
Governor used partial budget veto to change school funding.
Apr 18th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Underly Says Wisconsin Schools Won’t Comply With Feds Anti-DEI Requirement
Underly, under threat of losing funding, says Wisconsin schools are already in compliance with federal law.
Apr 18th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bipartisan Proposal Would Revive Pre-Kindergarten Program
Two-year pilot would fund reading readiness at child care centers.
Apr 18th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s $475 Million Housing Program Didn’t Work, Now Legislators Are Trying To Fix It
Less than 4% of money allocated in 2023 has made its way to actual projects.
Apr 18th, 2025 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
Supervisors Nix Uber Rides for Bus Drivers
Funding will instead go toward an MCTS van program to pick up drivers getting off bus mid-route.
Apr 17th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Even Before Tariffs, Value of Wisconsin Exports Is Declining
New Wisconsin Policy Forum report examines importance of exports to state's economy, and a multi-billion decline.
Apr 17th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Republican Party Creates New Rules That Allow County Chairs To Be Ousted
Changes come as Milwaukee chairs, others, have been critical of party, called for Brian Schimming to resign.
Apr 17th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Court Ruling In Its Favor Puts Wisconsin Conservation Program ‘On Life Support’
GOP lawmaker says court ruling that blocked pocket vetoes has reduced support for program.
Apr 17th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Supervisors Can Create Sheriff Citizen Review Board, But What Power Would It Have?
Supervisors want independent community board, Sheriff plans her own.
Apr 17th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Council Committee Backs Return of Granny Flats
Legalizing accessory dwelling units could grow housing across entire city.
Apr 16th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Bill to Make Medicaid Eligibility Harder Held After Flurry of Opposition
Witnesses testified that current eligibility requirements are already burdensome.
Apr 16th, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin and Great Lakes Research Would Be Hurt By Federal NOAA Cuts
Proposed 25% cut would affect institutes, labs and programs in Wisconsin.
Apr 16th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
