Politics
Assembly Passes Bills Making It Harder To Access Unemployment Benefits, BadgerCare
Republicans, in casting party-line vote, say policies will help state workforce shortage.
Apr 26th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioLiberals Winning State Supreme Court Races
They’ve now won three of last four races by big margins. What the data shows.
Apr 26th, 2023 by Bruce ThompsonCity May Close Libraries, Cut 25% of Police and Fire Departments
Milwaukee faces $156 million fiscal cliff without state help.
Apr 25th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneJohnson Calls For Abortion Referendum
'I have a hard time believing people would allow abortion past about 12 weeks.'
Apr 25th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioCapitol Has New Generation of Leaders
44% of Legislature's 132 members changed in last four years.
Apr 24th, 2023 by Steven WaltersCity, State Have Rare Chance to Address Climate Change
Billions in federal aid flowing to Wisconsin. Citizen input could guide how funds spent.
Apr 23rd, 2023 by David Libert, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceCommon Council Urges Ascension, Reopen Hospital Labor, Delivery Unit
Unanimous vote pushes to save only such unit on South Side, at St. Francis Hospital.
Apr 23rd, 2023 by Erik GunnAssembly Bill Requires High School Financial Literacy Class
Would be required for graduation. Cost of requirement concerns schools.
Apr 23rd, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioBoard Moves to Rank Infrastructure Projects For Climate Change
Unanimous vote backs creation of climate criteria to rank funding of future county projects.
Apr 22nd, 2023 by Graham KilmerFormer Wisconsin Parole Commission, Racine Alderman Charged With Felonies
John Tate II is alleged to have used Racine position for his own improper benefit.
Apr 21st, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioShorewood Spitter Found Guilty For 2020 Protest Confrontation
Stephanie Rapkin spit in face of Black teenager protesting for racial equity.
Apr 20th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneJudge Allows Those Suing Fake Electors To Remain On Case
Dane County judge rules there is no conflict of interest, despite Trump attorney's objection.
Apr 20th, 2023 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner