Politics
Will State Supreme Court Cool Its Ideological Rancor?
As of August 1, its hostility toward experts and democracy won't fly.
May 3rd, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Evers Calls GOP Cuts to Mental Health Services ‘Foolishness’
$235 million for school mental health services one of 545 proposals cut from his budget.
May 3rd, 2023 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Gómez-Tom Wins County Board Special Election
Caroline Gómez-Tom is new supervisor for District 14 on Milwaukee's South Side.
May 3rd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Can Bipartisan Effort Save State Arts Funding?
Wisconsin ranks 50th in arts support. Group of 'heavy hitters' hopes to change that.
May 2nd, 2023 by Jay Rath, Wisconsin Examiner
GOP Legislators Gut Evers’ Budget
On party line vote Legislature's budget committee cuts 545 proposals from governor's proposed budget.
May 2nd, 2023 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Low Pay Causes Shortage of Public Defenders, Prosecutors
Paid far less than private attorneys, WPF study finds, causing shortages across state.
May 2nd, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
May Day Activists Call For Immigration Reform
Activists call for restoring driver’s licenses, in-state tuition for immigrants.
May 1st, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Budget Votes Will Renew ‘Scarcity’ Debate
Claims of a 'scarcity' even in flush times are why problems never get solved, charges poverty researcher Matt Desmond.
May 1st, 2023 by Steven Walters
Assembly Republicans Have Plan To Help Milwaukee, Will It Work?
Proposal would increase shared revenue and enable sales tax for Milwaukee, with strings attached.
Apr 27th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene and Graham Kilmer
New Open Records Bill Would Overrule Court, Improve Records Access
Bipartisan proposal would allow legal fees to be recovered without a court order.
Apr 27th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Supervisor Special Election May 2
Caroline Gómez-Tom and Angel C. Sanchez vying for open seat on county board.
Apr 26th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Vel Phillips Statute At State Capitol Will Break Barriers
Only 6% of public monuments portray women in history.
Apr 26th, 2023 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public Radio
