Politics
Common Council Approves 2% Milwaukee Sales Tax
But members blast policy provisions state is imposing. Mayor says vote was equal to one to create city in 1846.
Jul 11th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
State’s Technical Colleges Have Financial Clout
They’re much better funded than the UW System. Why?
Jul 11th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Evers Vetoes Leave State With Projected $4 Billion Surplus
If governor and legislators can't agree on how to spend it, it could sit there for two years.
Jul 11th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Supervisors Holding Town Halls on Sales Tax
Four town halls scheduled this month
Jul 10th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Calls Sales Tax Hike A ‘Lifeline’
County executive urges adoption to stave off 'catastrophic' wipe out of many county services.
Jul 10th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Child Care Providers Try Again For State Funding
Republican legislators so far opposed, but may consider tax credits.
Jul 10th, 2023 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Republicans Two Seats From Veto-Proof Majorities
Just 2,498 votes assured that GOP legislators can't override Gov. Evers' vetoes.
Jul 10th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Federal Judge Rules in Favor of Mukwonago Trans Student
Tensions over LGBTQ issues continue in Waukesha County schools.
Jul 10th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Evers Vetoes Merger of UW Campus, Technical College in Washington County
County executive says merger talks will continue, notes 66% decline in enrollment.
Jul 10th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Take the Wisconsin Internet Access Survey
Survey will help state policymakers plan for broadband internet expansion.
Jul 8th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Evers Veto Preserves Medicaid Coverage of Gender Affirming Care
GOP measure blocked coverage of gender reassignment surgeries, puberty blockers.
Jul 7th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Vetoed Funding for Republican National Convention
GOP legislators gave Milwaukee tourism bureau $10 million for 2024 convention.
Jul 7th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
