Politics
Judge Rules UW-Madison International Student Can’t Be Deported For Now
Federal authorities demand Krish Isserdasani leave U.S. just weeks before his degree.
Apr 15th, 2025 by Deneen Smith and Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Endangered?
Trump administration fired entire staff running federal energy assistance program.
Apr 15th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioThe Race to Replace Ben Wikler as Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair
Three candidates running, including Glendale Mayor Bryan Kennedy.
Apr 15th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Trump Administration Axed Federal Employees Needed for MPS Lead Crisis
City Health officials sought help from federal experts, only to find they disappeared.
Apr 14th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneTrump Tariffs Seek More Manufacturing, But Does Wisconsin Lack the Workers?
State has labor shortage. Business leaders skeptical about opening new factories.
Apr 14th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioNew School Board Member Had Strong Union Support
Seven of nine board members are now union-backed candidates.
Apr 14th, 2025 by Terry FalkCommon Council Wants to Ban Hookah Sales to Those Under 21
Hookah bars expanding in city. Compliance with state law may be an issue.
Apr 14th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioTrump Order Threatens Haitian Immigrants in New London, WI
'They're part of our community,' residents say, opposing deportation order.
Apr 12th, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerCongress Cuts Spinal Injury Research for Veterans, a Loss for Marquette
$40 million in federal cuts means MU research program will lose funding.
Apr 12th, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Superintendent Says Schools Won’t Obey Federal DEI Order
Underly defies Trump, won't end programs. $216 million in federal funds at risk.
Apr 12th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioDemocratic Lawmakers Announce Bill to Prevent Musk’s Election Giveaways
Elon Musk awarded two $1 million checks to Wisconsin voters in lead up Supreme Court election.
Apr 11th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioMajority of Local Spending Referendums Failed in Spring Election
Most referendums, including in Brookfield, were focused on paying for public safety.
Apr 11th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio