Politics
Poll Shows Biden-Trump Toss Up In Wisconsin, But Others Outperform Trump
Latest Marquette University Law School poll shows preference for Haley, DeSantis versus Biden.
Nov 9th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioGOP, RNC Leader Questioned Over No-Bid Contracts From Milwaukee Public Schools
Gerard Randall’s nonprofit received nearly $1.3 million from the district over the past decade. Leaders say he listed them as board officers without their knowledge.
Nov 9th, 2023 by Corrinne HessParks System Losing Trees Faster Than It Can Plant Them
Board moving to add funding to 2024 budget for reforestation.
Nov 8th, 2023 by Graham KilmerFight At City Hall Over Control of Board of Zoning Appeals
Council wants board to be independent of administration, but responsive to aldermanic input.
Nov 8th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneAssembly Proposal Shakes Up UW System
Automatic enrollment, stripping racial preferences, adding free speech rules.
Nov 8th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioAnti-Election Grant Amendment Could Appear on April Ballot
Proposal is Republican response to perceived issues with private grants 2020 from Facebook founder.
Nov 8th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioFetuses Would Count For Tax Exceptions Under Republican Proposal
State Senate endorses plan, which also includes per dependent exception increase of $300.
Nov 7th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioRochelle Johnson-Bent Enters Race for Circuit Court Judge
Johnson-Brent will face State Rep. Marisabel Cabrera in the general election for Branch 43.
Nov 7th, 2023 by Graham KilmerMilwaukee Sheriff Releases Video of Deputy Punching Girl at Zoo
Incident occurred after lengthy encounter as group struggled to find way to leave zoo property.
Nov 7th, 2023 by Isiah HolmesTop Senate Democrat Calls For Changes To Brewers’ Subsidy Deal
Agreement expected to need bipartisan support to pass Senate.
Nov 7th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioMilwaukee Seeks Change In State Law To Fight Reckless Driving
Mayor Cavalier Johnson signs Alderman Lamont Westmoreland's proposal, calls for legislative action.
Nov 6th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioBoard Moving Closer To County Jail Audit
An amendment to 2024 budget calls for third-party, independent audit of county jail.
Nov 6th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer