Politics
UW-Madison Staff Mobilize Against Federal Attacks
Federal funding cuts damaging, can't be replaced by private dollars, they say.
Apr 27th, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny, Wisconsin Public Radio
Parties Divided on Judge Dugan’s Arrest
An attack on judicial independence or a sign no one is above the law?
Apr 26th, 2025 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Executive Signs Zero Carbon Emissions Plan
Plan for county government carbon neutrality by 2050 was 4 years in the making.
Apr 26th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
City Boosts Illegal Dumping Fine To $5,000
"The tire lady" is sick of bad actors trashing her aldermanic district. Her colleagues agree.
Apr 25th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Supervisors Will Work On Plan for Sheriff Review Board
Key supervisor wants to work out details in time for 2026 budget process, while sheriff is pursuing her own board.
Apr 25th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Judge Hannah Dugan Arrested By FBI
Dugan was being investigated for alleged role in helping individual avoid ICE agents.
Apr 25th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene and Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Lawmakers Ask Trump To Address Federal Data Sharing Dispute Impacting Veterans
Lawmakers want to use data tool to help veterans connect to benefits.
Apr 24th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Lawmakers Discuss Pro-Nuclear Energy Bills
GOP bills would conduct nuclear siting study, convene nuclear conference in Madison
Apr 24th, 2025 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Audit Chair Calls DEI Spending ‘Rebranded Discrimination’
Cabinet official says efforts are about recruiting and retaining a workforce that resembles Wisconsin.
Apr 24th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Gift From Herb Kohl Philanthropies Fuels Owner-Occupied Affordable Housing Efforts
Community Development Alliance leading effort to create 42 homes for early childhood educators.
Apr 24th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
New Student Loan Rules Could Affect 725,000 Wisconsin Borrowers
Trump administration will begin collections on student loans in default on May 5.
Apr 23rd, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Hannah Dugan and The Battle Over ICE
Judge Dugan and Gov. Evers demand due process and are vilified for this.
Apr 23rd, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
