Politics
Board of Regents Approves 5% UW System Tuition Hike
Regents also approve preliminary budget showing no UW campus with a deficit.
Jul 10th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioLawsuit Introduces New Strategy To Overturn Wisconsin’s Congressional Maps
Lawsuit argues that Wisconsin's US House districts represent an 'anti-competitive gerrymander.'
Jul 10th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioFormer Wisconsin Congressman Is Interim NASA Director
To infinity and beyond for Sean Duffy, who adds to Secretary of Transportation responsibilities.
Jul 10th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioMCTS Will Fix Budget With Federal Funds
Which means it will hit fiscal cliff in 2026. Transit officials grilled about budget hole.
Jul 9th, 2025 by Graham KilmerState Sen. Carpenter Bashes Bob Donovan
Did Donovan win funding for freeway sound barriers? Democrat begs to differ.
Jul 9th, 2025 by Bruce MurphyBusinessman Bill Berrien Launches Republican Campaign for Governor
Ex-Navy SEAL promises a Trump-style 'shakeup' of Madison.
Jul 9th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioHousing Plan Wins Key Council Committee Endorsement
Revised 'Growing MKE' is not perfect, but council should still adopt it say sponsors.
Jul 9th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneAbortion, Public Opinion and Court Rulings
Recent decision by Wisconsin Supreme Court raises questions.
Jul 9th, 2025 by Bruce ThompsonEvers, Democratic Legislators Praise Court Ruling on Regulations
'For years, a small group of Republican lawmakers overstepped their power.'
Jul 9th, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerMilwaukee a Leader in Gun Thefts
Gun thefts have risen by 42% in 16 large cities, with Milwaukee fourth highest.
Jul 9th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Budget Deficit Fallout Grows, Head of MCTS Resigns
Transit system CEO is second official to resign since surprise deficit announcement.
Jul 8th, 2025 by Graham KilmerParks Committee Backs $30 Million Domes Deal
But supervisors are worried about projects in their districts that won't get funded.
Jul 8th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer