Politics
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 RadioPolice 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 JanneneWaukesha 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 RadioGovernor’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 RadioCommittee Rejects Housing Voucher Incentives
Housing advocates concerned landlord incentives would mean county giving up on enforcing housing protections.
Jul 13th, 2023 by Graham KilmerWisconsin Billionaires Bankroll Efforts To Shrink State’s Social Safety Net
Quiet lobbying backed by major GOP benefactors like the Uihleins and Bradley Foundation.
Jul 12th, 2023 by Jacob Resneck, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismActually, County Comptroller Could Get $1.3 Million Backdrop
Or $815,000 if Scott Manske is not reelected. That would save taxpayers $485,000.
Jul 12th, 2023 by Bruce MurphyWhat Strings Are Attached to Sales Tax Law?
State law enabling sales tax hike mandates new policies, though some won't change much.
Jul 12th, 2023 by Graham KilmerFederal Trial Hears Charge of ‘Unlawful’ Arrest in 2016 by Milwaukee Police
Lawsuit charges ACLU legal observer and (then) state Rep. Brostoff wrongfully arrested.
Jul 12th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerTax Plans Reveal Very Different Values
Evers and Republicans each offered a helping hand. But to whom?
Jul 12th, 2023 by Bruce ThompsonCounty Public Hearing Debates Sales Tax
Most speakers favor sales tax hike, citing the specter of massive cuts to government services.
Jul 12th, 2023 by Graham KilmerDemocrat Will Challenge Rep. Van Orden
Eau Claire business owner Rebecca Cooke to run for 3rd District Congressional District that flipped Republican in 2022.
Jul 11th, 2023 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio