Politics

Reformers Want to Change How Legislative Maps Drawn

Reformers Want to Change How Legislative Maps Drawn

Seeking constitutional amendment to create independent redistricting commission.

Republicans Push Bill to Withhold Pay for Suspended Judges

Republicans Push Bill to Withhold Pay for Suspended Judges

A pointed response to arrest and suspension of Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan.

Wisconsin Joins States Suing Trump For Withholding Education Funds

Wisconsin Joins States Suing Trump For Withholding Education Funds

24 states challenge withdrawal of $6.8 billion just before school year to begin.

What’s Next in Legal Fight Over Abortion in Wisconsin?

What’s Next in Legal Fight Over Abortion in Wisconsin?

More issues remain after WI Supreme Court struck down 19th century ban.

Canadian Wildfire Smoke Stokes Political Dispute

Canadian Wildfire Smoke Stokes Political Dispute

As haze clears over Wisconsin, two of its federal lawmakers cast blame on Canada.

Wisconsin Has Lost $2.6 Billion From Not Expanding Medicaid

Wisconsin Has Lost $2.6 Billion From Not Expanding Medicaid

And under new federal rules Wisconsin will still lose out compared to other states.

Environmental Groups, Community Advocates Push for PFAS Deal

Environmental Groups, Community Advocates Push for PFAS Deal

Funding approved but stalled by clash between Gov. Evers and GOP legislators.

After Federal Changes, Wisconsin Plans Again for Broadband Expansion

After Federal Changes, Wisconsin Plans Again for Broadband Expansion

New Trump-era rules for $1 billion in funding for Wisconsin under Biden program.

The State of Politics: A Tale of Two Cities
The State of Politics

A Tale of Two Cities

Radically different budget bills passed in Madison and Washington.

Trump to Close Agency That Investigated State’s Refinery Explosion

Trump to Close Agency That Investigated State’s Refinery Explosion

Plans to close Chemical Safety Board, which investigated explosion in Superior.

MKE County: A Tale of Two Museums
MKE County

A Tale of Two Museums

Villa Terrace doing well. Charles Allis continues to falter.

New Trump Rule Bans Undocumented Immigrant Families From Head Start

New Trump Rule Bans Undocumented Immigrant Families From Head Start

Wisconsin Head Start director says change will have 'chilling effect' on program.