Politics
Older 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 RadioRep Robyn Vining Launches Campaign for 5th Senate District
Democrat challenging GOP Sen. Rob Hutton in Milwaukee-Waukesha district.
Jul 20th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerNew Grants Could Help Train Wisconsin’s Low-Income Workers
Trump budget plan allows Pell Grants to pay for short-term workforce training.
Jul 20th, 2025 by Natalie YahrWisconsin Public School Funding Falls Further Behind National Average
New report finds big decline since 2002, state now 10% behind national average.
Jul 19th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio‘Good Trouble Lives On’ Anti-Trump Protests Take Place In Wisconsin
Wisconsinites join nationwide protests on 5th anniversary of Georgia congressman John Lewis' death.
Jul 18th, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny, Wisconsin Public RadioVan Orden, Challenger In Virtual Tie on Fundraising
In state's other most competitive House district, Bryan Steil has substantially outraised Democratic challenger Randy Bryce.
Jul 18th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio