Politics
Wisconsin Lawmakers, DNR Clash Over PFAS Protections in GOP Bills
GOP proposal would shield those who spread PFAS in biosolids with state approval.
Oct 8th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Policy Forum Says City Successfully Navigated Budget Crisis, Only To Find Future Problems
New analysis suggests city will need cut spending in future years.
Oct 8th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Lawmakers and Hemp Producers Both Want New Regulations on THC
But they disagree on structure.
Oct 7th, 2025 by Lorin Cox, Wisconsin Public Radio
FBI Obtained Ron Johnson’s Phone Records During Jan. 6 Investigation
Johnson was involved in attempt to get slate of false electors to then-VP Mike Pence.
Oct 7th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
AG Kaul Says He’s Pursuing Reelection, Opts Out of Gubernatorial Race
Prospective Evers replacement opts out of crowded Democratic field.
Oct 7th, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Russ Feingold Files Brief Against Republican Effort to Weaken Campaign Finance Laws
Feingold, who crafted campaign finance regulations, is joined by liberal law firm.
Oct 7th, 2025 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Waukesha County Judge Orders Citizenship Check of Wisconsin Voter Rolls, DOJ Appeals
Judge partially halts order with Monday afternoon ruling.
Oct 7th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
More Names Surface in Governor’s Race
And a new poll suggests another Democrat should consider getting in.
Oct 6th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Council Might Pump Brakes on Mayor’s Proposed Wheel Tax Increase
Finance chair says delaying vote gives city residents a voice.
Oct 6th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Costs Shouldn’t Be Used To Deter Records Requests
Recent evidence suggests school districts might be doing just that.
Oct 6th, 2025 by Mark Treinen
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos Still Weighing Whether To Run For Reelection
Vos has been speaker since 2012.
Oct 6th, 2025 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Would Require Grocers, Restaurants To Label Lab-Grown Meat
Proposal includes fines that mirror penalties set for falsely labeling margarine as butter
Oct 6th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
