Politics
Assembly Passes GOP Bill That Encourages School District Mergers
Other bills focus on school discipline, teacher licensing.
Nov 20th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
9 Winning Issues For Democrats
Trump and Republicans seek 80/20 issues to run on. Should Wisconsin Democrats do the same?
Nov 20th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Lawsuit Contesting Wedding Barn Regulations Tossed
Barn owners claimed a new law requiring licenses to serve alcohol unconstitutionally targeted them.
Nov 20th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Oconomowoc Mom Sues School District For Not Buying Books From Christian Publisher
Karen Sharkey says she chose Lighthouse Learning Academy based on parental autonomy.
Nov 20th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Assembly Advances GOP Election Bills, But No Monday Processing
One proposal would eliminate 'central count' locations, which clerks use to be more transparent and efficient.
Nov 20th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Marcus Center Problem Has Been 40 Years in the Making
City being asked to fund repairs to structure it doesn't own.
Nov 19th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Would You Like to Donate to County Government?
County working on plan to create public donation portal.
Nov 19th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Senate Passes Bills to Eliminate 400-Year Veto, Redefine Abortion
And a bipartisan bill that bars health care for undocumented immigrants.
Nov 19th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Communities Get $282 Million for Drinking Water Projects
State's Safe Drinking Water Loan Program helps 74 communities, led by Oak Creek.
Nov 19th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Miffed Mayor Issues 7 Budget Vetoes
Johnson unhappy with council amendments, calling one 'pointless and heartless.'
Nov 18th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Top City Official Resigns
Preston Cole rose to the unofficial title of 'deputy mayor,' then walked away.
Nov 18th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Committee Says Milwaukee Theater, Arena Are Historic
Decision could affect Wisconsin Center District, whose leader fiercely opposed it.
Nov 18th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
