Politics
Senate Mulls Milwaukee’s Financial Peril
Struggling to create plan for shared revenue and sales tax that's acceptable to Assembly and Gov. Evers.
May 24th, 2023 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerWhy GOP Fears Advisory Referendums
Vernon County's vote against abortion ban helps explain local restrictions in revenue sharing bill.
May 24th, 2023 by Bruce ThompsonCity Unveils Latest Lead Lateral Plan
With added federal funding, Water Works can now replace more laterals each year, but which ones?
May 24th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneCounty Programs Win 5 National Awards
National Association of Counties' non-competitive awards praise Milwaukee's innovations.
May 23rd, 2023 by Graham KilmerNational ‘Scam PACs’ Have State Roots
The operatives running them have connections to Scott Walker, Eric O’Keefe, and conservative groups.
May 23rd, 2023 by Bruce MurphyState High Court Will Decide; Must Faith Groups Offer Unemployment Insurance?
Catholic Charities wants exemption from paying into state unemployment program.
May 23rd, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioThe Ins and Outs of Milwaukee’s Financial Future
Republican legislators can't agree on how many strings to attach to funding proposal.
May 22nd, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneHow Will AI Affect Next Election?
Artificial Intelligence could have a huge impact, ramping up disinformation in swing states like Wisconsin.
May 22nd, 2023 by Steven WaltersRepublican Legislators At Odds Over Milwaukee Sales Tax
Assembly wants referendum, Senate may remove requirement to reduce uncertainty.
May 19th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioRepublicans Vote to Create $125 Million Fund To Address PFAS
Specifics on how the money would be spent to clean up contamination remain to be worked out.
May 19th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio$200 Million Kia-Hyundai Settlement Would Pay Vehicle Owners, City’s Lawsuit Ongoing
Theft epidemic caused by company's negligence, plaintiffs argued.
May 19th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneTed Kellner Named New CEO of Republican National Convention
Steve King steps down to spend more time with family.
May 18th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene