Politics
Police Chief Jeffrey Norman Given Four-Year Contract Extension
Chief receives praise, large raise. But who is the city's highest paid employee?
Jun 27th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Court’s Rejection of Redistricting Lawsuits Yields Many Questions
Court denied lawsuits without explanation, leaving court watchers and political analysts to wonder why, and what comes next.
Jun 27th, 2025 by Rich Kremer and Anya Van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
UW Health Doesn’t Have To Bargain With Nurses Says Supreme Court
In unanimous decision, justices say Act 10 ended mandatory collective bargaining for hospital authority.
Jun 27th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
After Shocking Budget Shortfall, County Orders Up MCTS Audit
County executive, board and comptroller all caught off guard by $11 million deficit.
Jun 27th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Supreme Court Declines Cases Challenging Congressional Maps
Democrats hoped liberal majority would redraw state's congressional districts.
Jun 26th, 2025 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Despite Concerns, Council Overhauls Near West Side Parking Regulations
'Chaos is where we're at right now,' says alderman.
Jun 26th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Majority of Voters Say Gov. Evers Shouldn’t Run for Third Term
But new Marquette poll shows Evers approval remains positive.
Jun 25th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
How Wisconsin’s Taxes Turned More Regressive
It was supposed to make Wisconsin's economy better. Did it?
Jun 25th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
Gov. Evers Threatens Veto If Budget Excludes Child Care Funding
Governor's $442 million plan would replace expiring federal funds.
Jun 24th, 2025 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
Council Reopens Flag Debate. Again
Alders insist council can 'walk and chew gum' in taking on the flag issue.
Jun 24th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Supreme Court Backs State Regulators of PFAS Pollution
5-2 decision says DNR has 'explicit authority to enforce' PFAS discharges.
Jun 24th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding and Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Professors Are the Enemy
How and why Wisconsin Republican legislators are starving the UW system.
Jun 24th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
