Politics
Legislature Passes Advanced Nursing Bill Evers Expected to Sign
Bipartisan bill allows nurses with advanced training to practice independently.
Jun 23rd, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
WI Legislator Calls for Task Force on Missing and Murdered Black Women
Statistics alarming. Rep Stubbs re-introduces bill following killing of Sade Robinson.
Jun 23rd, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Supreme Court Justices Call for More Security
GOP legislators reject $2.2 million proposal. But that was before Minnesota killings.
Jun 23rd, 2025 by Steven Walters
Bipartisan Bill Expands Alternatives to Prison for People with Mental Illness
'It works because you don’t see repeat involvement in the criminal justice system.'
Jun 22nd, 2025 by Devin Blake
Haitian Immigrants in Wisconsin Lose Legal Status, Pushed to Self-Deport
'What people have to understand... the immigrants …came here legally.'
Jun 22nd, 2025 by Mackenzie Krumme, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republican Budget Bill Would Eliminate Energy Efficiency Tax Credits
Considering solar panels or a heat pump? Don't wait.
Jun 20th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
UW-Milwaukee Chancellor ‘Puzzled’ By GOP Lawmakers’ Stance on Higher Education
Mark Mone will step down this month after 11 years at helm.
Jun 19th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Supervisors Blindsided by MCTS Cuts
Supervisors balk at lack of financial transparency from county transit system.
Jun 19th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
State Senate Passes Bill That It Says Targets ‘Violent Riots’ With New Felony Penalties
But Sen. Larson says it could be used on protesters.
Jun 19th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Would Formally Designate ‘Gig Workers’ As Independent Contractors
Backed by companies like Uber, proposal would exempt workers from minimum wage, worker's comp requirements.
Jun 19th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Vos Says Assembly Republicans Support $87 Million UW System Cut
System sought $855 million increase in its budget. Cut could cause campus closures.
Jun 19th, 2025 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Can Democrats Win More Rural Voters?
There's reason to doubt this. Maybe it's a waste of resources.
Jun 18th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
