Politics
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos Says Changes to Sprinkler Laws Unlikely
Five people died, many injured in fire at Milwaukee building without sprinklers.
May 14th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Grand Jury Indicts Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan
Prosecutors allege she helped a man evade ICE agents.
May 13th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bipartisan Bill Allows Pharmacists to Prescribe Birth Control
30 states have similar law. But bill may face opposition in Senate.
May 13th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Must Pay 2nd Largest Legal Settlement in History
'This is bullsh*t!' Council members angry that botched trial will cost city millions.
May 13th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Child Care Providers Will Go On Strike
Workers, parents will gather at state Capitol to call for state funding.
May 13th, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Supervisors Push Sustainable Building Designs
Proposed standards would help county hit net-zero carbon emissions by 2050
May 13th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
GOP Lawmakers Not Worried About Federal Funding Cuts
They should be, Democrats warn. Evers suggests setting aside $500 million fund.
May 13th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Could Milwaukee Launch Its Own Cell Phone Service?
Newly-elected alderman has no shortage of ideas.
May 12th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer Joins DLCC Board
National group works to elect Democrats to state legislatures.
May 12th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
GOP Bill Could Cut MPS Funding Over School Police
MPS and city would have to negotiate with Joint Committee on Finance.
May 11th, 2025 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
State Ends SDC’s Status as County’s Community Action Agency
Its board members must examine options, decide its future.
May 11th, 2025 by Meredith Melland, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Voucher Expansion Could Bankrupt Public Schools
Budget-busting proposal could benefit 'subprime' voucher operators.
May 11th, 2025 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
