Politics
Audit Finds a Quarter of Wisconsin Schools Missed Financial Deadlines
Legislative Audit Bureau report recommends changes to DPI to improve procedures.
Oct 21st, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioFederal Cuts Threaten Wisconsin’s Foreign Language Programs
Funding relied on for more than 60 years hurts nationally recognized programs.
Oct 20th, 2025 by Richelle Wilson, Wisconsin Public RadioHow Legislators, Governor Candidate Will Address Affordable Housing Crisis
Do Democrats and Republicans agree on any proposed solutions?
Oct 20th, 2025 by Brittany CarloniHow Popular Is the Affordable Care Act?
Huge change since 2017, now very popular with voters. A big issue in government shutdown.
Oct 20th, 2025 by Bruce ThompsonVan Orden Has Fundraising Edge Over Challenger
Latest campaign finance reports show Van Orden with a slight lead.
Oct 19th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Wolf Harvest Regulations Take Effect in November
GOP lawmakers had requested modifications to the regulations, but the DNR decided against changes.
Oct 19th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioAs Shutdown Continues, Wisconsinites Brace for Rising Health Insurance Costs
Democrats warn that Wisconsin health care costs could skyrocket if Affordable Care Act credits expire at the end of the year
Oct 18th, 2025 by Steph Conquest-Ware, Wisconsin Public RadioPort Washington Data Center Requires $1.4 Billion Transmission Line Project
The route and price tag of the 90-mile line are drawing concern.
Oct 18th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioGovernment Shutdown Shutters Madison’s Federal Wood Lab
Federal researchers warn of lost data, delayed projects and mounting strain.
Oct 18th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioOne Alderman’s Quest To Defund The Streetcar
Ald. Scott Spiker wants city to hop off The Hop.
Oct 18th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneSchool Aid Shrinks for 7 in 10 Wisconsin Districts
Most districts see aid cuts as $350 million shifts to private programs.
Oct 17th, 2025 by Baylor SpearsFederal Shutdown Cuts Off Funding For State Job Support Programs
Labor statistics also frozen.
Oct 17th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio






















