Politics
County Sales Tax Hike Gets First Approval
County officials detail future cuts without sales tax plan, as Parks Department is halved and senior centers eliminated.
Jul 17th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Gov. Evers Keeps Rising in Stature
Becoming a national figure with ever more effective leadership. Just ask the Republicans.
Jul 17th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Special Election for Assembly Seat Tuesday
Republican Paul Melotik vs Democrat Bob Tatterson for open seat in WOW counties.
Jul 17th, 2023 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Abortion Rights Backers Get Two Wins
'There is no such thing as an 1849 abortion ban in Wisconsin.'
Jul 17th, 2023 by Steven Walters
State Supreme Court Rejects DEI Education for Attorneys
Would create 'goose-stepping brigade," Justice Rebecca Bradley contends.
Jul 15th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Federal Aid Hasn’t Closed Pandemic-Induced Learning Gap
Wisconsin is on track to spend its $2.4 billion in aid by 2024 deadline.
Jul 14th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Proposal Would Require Insurance Coverage Of Additional Breast Cancer Screenings
The secondary tests, which can cost thousands of dollars, would be covered for at-risk patients
Jul 14th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Mayor Johnson Signs 2% Sales Tax Into Law
"Something huge, something major, something extraordinary," says Johnson of revenue deal, averting fiscal cliff.
Jul 14th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Licensing Division Will See Budget Increase
The Department of Safety and Professional Services has been criticized for delays.
Jul 14th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Police Pledge Transparency Now That They Have Policymaking Power
Deal that gave Milwaukee a 2% sales tax also stripped Fire & Police Commission of much of its authority.
Jul 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Waukesha Fires Teacher Following “Rainbowland” Controversy
Melissa Tempel was critical of district decision to pull Miley Cyrus-Dolly Parton song from concert.
Jul 13th, 2023 by Gaby Vinick, Wisconsin Public Radio
Governor’s Veto Gives $20 Million For Land Stewardship Program
Evers' partial budget veto releases funding for wide variety of DNR efforts.
Jul 13th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
