Politics
Council Wants New Deal, Says Convention Center ‘Outsmarted’ City
No revenue sharing payments to city expected for next two years under 2020 deal.
Oct 16th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneGOP Legislators Admit They Can’t Fire Top Elections Official
In court filing Republican leaders say vote to fire Meagan Wolfe was 'symbolic.'
Oct 16th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioWill U.S. Supreme Court Rule on State’s Voting Maps Fight?
Robin Vos warns high court will have 'last word.' Experts have their doubts.
Oct 16th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioWhy Protasiewicz Decided Not to Recuse
Her 47-page decision makes strong argument against any justice recusing.
Oct 16th, 2023 by Steven WaltersSchool Districts Learn How Much State Funding They’ll Get
Allocations for this school year released; MPS gets increase of $53.8 million.
Oct 16th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioMinocqua Brewery Super PAC Sues to End Voucher Schools
Suit charges they violate state Constitution and are destroying public education.
Oct 14th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioProtect The Press From Bogus Lawsuits
Legal costs can put publications out of business. Other states' laws help stop this.
Oct 14th, 2023 by Bill LuedersFire Department Debating Which Station To Reopen
For first time in years, MFD thinks about growth. Down to three options.
Oct 13th, 2023 by Jeramey JannenePartyline Vote Approves Ban On Gender-Affirmation Procedures, Sports Participation For Transgender Kids
Gov. Evers has pledged to veto GOP-backed proposals.
Oct 12th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioVos Says Impeaching Janet Protasiewicz Still An Option
Two former justices advised Assembly Speaker not to pursue it.
Oct 12th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioGOP Senators Express Skepticism of Governor’s Childcare, Workforce Bill
Issue coming to head with worker shortage, expiration of childcare subsidy program.
Oct 12th, 2023 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerDespite Environmentalist Objections, Senate Advances PFAS Bill
Republicans call the forever-chemical bill a compromise, but opponents said it would limit DNR's enforcement ability.
Oct 12th, 2023 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner