Politics
Dual Enrollment Bill Aims To Make It Easier For High Schoolers To Take College Classes
One-in-four high school students already participate, but with stark divides based on district.
Oct 14th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Should Lakes and Forests Have Rights in Wisconsin? Bills Propose Protections
A group of Democrats is proposing 'rights of nature' legislation
Oct 14th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
‘SWIFTIE Act’ Aims To Stop Scalpers in Wisconsin
Dem-backed bill would ban bots, cap markup rates and require price transparency.
Oct 13th, 2025 by Mackenzie Krumme, Wisconsin Public Radio
Judges, Legislators Consider Changing Wisconsin’s Election Laws
A court ruling could reshape the election-law debate.
Oct 13th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Wisconsin Could Lose $130 Million In Energy-Related Grants Under Trump Admin Cuts
Largest items on chopping block are rural grid improvements and a power storage system.
Oct 13th, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Liberal Firms Urge Wisconsin Supreme Court To Advance Redistricting Lawsuit
Lawyers for Republicans say Protasiewicz and Crawford should recuse.
Oct 11th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Lawmakers Debate GOP’s ‘Red Tape Reset’ Bills
Democrats say proposals are designed to overturn governor's court-protected rulemaking power.
Oct 10th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Despite Conservative Backlash, Trump’s Wisconsin Judicial Pick Wins Key Endorsement
Assistant U.S. Attorney Rebecca Taibleson's nomination to the 7th Circuit will next go before the full Senate.
Oct 10th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
WILL Sues Over Plan to Fund Prosecutors in Milwaukee County
State plan diverts funding from school libraries.
Oct 9th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Future of Sunday Library Hours Uncertain As MPL Tries New Staffing Model
Council hints it may override mayor. Spiker again provokes a coworker.
Oct 9th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Bill Would Restrict Credit Card Campaign Contributions
State legislation would prohibit campaigns from accepting online contributions without verification code, U.S. address.
Oct 9th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Council Takes Major Step To Delay Mayor’s Wheel Tax Increase
Finance committee members charge mayor created budget hole he is asking council to solve.
Oct 9th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
