Politics
Trump Administration Opens Investigation of Green Bay School District
Department of Education investigating alleged racial and disability discrimination against a white student.
May 30th, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny, Wisconsin Public RadioTrump Administration’s Freeze On New International Students Would Impact State’s Universities
More than 10,000 international students are enrolled in Wisconsin colleges.
May 29th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioRon Johnson Says He’s ‘More Tea Party Than Republican,’ Opposes Big Beautiful Bill
Senator envisions greater expenditures oversight role for Congress.
May 29th, 2025 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public RadioMilwaukee Arts Groups Suffer Federal Funding Cuts
NEA grants already awarded are cancelled, though not entirely for some.
May 28th, 2025 by Bruce MurphyMoxy Hotel Passed by Divided Committee, Sets Up Council Showdown
Deer District project hit by proxy war over unionizing The Trade.
May 28th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneLiberal Groups Demand Evers Veto Budget
Grassroots pressure reflects nationwide impatience with Democrats.
May 28th, 2025 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin ExaminerWI Elections Commission Says Small Communities Can Use Paper Ballots
Dismisses complaint against town of Thornapple for ditching voting machines.
May 28th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioCouncil, Community Groups Oppose MPD’s Facial Recognition Plans
But Mayor Johnson backs Milwaukee Police searching millions of records.
May 27th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneWisconsin Republicans Support ‘Junk Food’ Ban
Legislators target SNAP spending on candy, soda, inspired by RFK Jr.'s campaign.
May 27th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerFederal Budget Bill Cuts $314M in Food Assistance to Wisconsin
'Big beautiful bill' slashes SNAP, which serves an eighth of Wisconsin residents.
May 27th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioState Democrats Look to Replace Ben Wikler
It won't be easy. Wikler has been a legend as Wisconsin Democratic chair.
May 27th, 2025 by Steven WaltersWisconsin Department of Justice Sues SDC
Lawsuit charges former SDC employees owed nearly $360,000 in wages, benefits.
May 24th, 2025 by Meredith Melland, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service