Politics
Officials Call On Feds — Don’t Take Away Food Aid
SNAP pause and future cuts to it in 'One Big Beautiful Bill' hurt people, they warn.
Nov 25th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Republicans Want to Charge for Hiking, Biking, Canoeing on State-Owned Land
Legislators push $20 permit for hiking, $40 for biking or cross-county skiing.
Nov 25th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Council Narrowly Approves New Police Contract
Several members raise objections to provisions in and out of the deal.
Nov 25th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Entire Council Overrides Every Budget Veto by Mayor Johnson
Unanimous vote overrides all 7 vetoes, backs all alternations in mayor's budget.
Nov 25th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Marquette Poll Shows ‘Huge, Huge’ Problem for Republicans
National survey finds Trump's support from independent voters 'pretty abysmal.'
Nov 25th, 2025 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why Republicans Pass Bills They Know Gov. Evers Will Veto
Key part of their strategy to win elections in 2026, hold power in Legislature.
Nov 24th, 2025 by Brittany Carloni
The Battle Over On-Line Betting
Gambling keeps growing in Wisconsin. How did we get here?
Nov 24th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Wisconsin Democratic Party Far Ahead of GOP in Federal Fundraising
A 4-1 edge over Republicans in October as parties vie for control of Congress.
Nov 22nd, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Full Cost of New Police Contract
City will need to absorb large, complicated costs.
Nov 21st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
As Wisconsin Eyes Mobile Sports Betting, Studies Warn of Financial Fallout
Mobile sportsbooks make gambling effortless—but new research shows they also impose several hidden costs.
Nov 21st, 2025 by John D. Johnson
The Connection Between Life Expectancy, Poverty and Partisanship
An ALEC report on rich and poor states doesn't tell the whole story.
Nov 21st, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
Estimating Failure Results in Special Education Aid Falling Short of Touted Record Level
Result could be more school district referendums.
Nov 21st, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
