Politics
Social Security Needs Protection
Republicans seek to cut or end it. Our bill would protect and expand it.
May 17th, 2025 by Gwen Moore and Nancy Altman
Sup. Eckblad Pushes County Affordable Housing Directory
County would partner with startup CityWise on novel affordable rental listing.
May 17th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
EPA Awards Wisconsin $12 Million For Brownfield Cleanup
Milwaukee's Redevelopment Authority among winners.
May 16th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
City of Milwaukee’s Population Grew in 2024
For the first time since 2014, but underlying data tells a more complicated story.
May 16th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
New Report Details How Imports Fuel Wisconsin Factories, Hospitals
Wisconsin Policy Forum analyzes $40 billion of state imports.
May 16th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Senate Votes To Make Sharing ‘Deepfake’ Nude Images A Felony
Bill author says legislation needed to protect residents as AI capabilities advance.
May 16th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Twice-Vetoed Bill to Let Nurses Practice Independently Overcomes Divisions
Compromise between Republicans and Governor signals measure likely to pass.
May 15th, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin GOP Lawmakers Praise Trump’s Order Limiting Funding For ‘Gain-of-Function’ Research
The order's impact on pathogenic research at universities like UW-Madison is not yet known.
May 15th, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny, Wisconsin Public Radio
Advocates Say Proposed Medicaid Changes Would Reduce Number of People With Health Coverage, Raise Costs
Republicans in Congress want to implement an 80-hour work requirement, delay changes that would make it easier to maintain coverage.
May 15th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Trump Won’t Cut Funding To Great Lakes Asian Carp Barrier
Citing federal funding concerns, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker had delayed project.
May 15th, 2025 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
Dugan Enters Not Guilty Plea During Brief Appearance
Dugan appeared in court following arrest in courthouse ICE case, while protestors rallied outside.
May 15th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Dugan Seeks Dismissal of Charges, Cites Judicial Immunity
Her attorneys use Supreme Court ruling in Trump lawsuit to back their argument.
May 14th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
