Politics
Storms Close Two Milwaukee Libraries ‘Long Term’
Plus: City adding evening hours to drop-off centers.
Aug 12th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Criminal Justice Reform Advocates Blast ‘Lack of Urgency’ in Closing Green Bay Prison
Budget signed by Evers called for max security facility to close, but governor removed deadline.
Aug 12th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
After Losing Reelection Bid, Former State Senator Wins Federal Job
Real estate developer Duey Stroebel is now a regional administrator for HUD.
Aug 12th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Racine County Democrat, Nurse Will Challenge Bryan Steil For Congressional Seat
Mitchell Berman joins Randy Bryce in targeting the southeastern Wisconsin seat long held by the GOP.
Aug 12th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
UW System Pays To Settle DEI Demotion Lawsuit
Settlement ends lawsuit brought by former UW-Eau Claire DEI administrator who claimed she was demoted because she's white.
Aug 11th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Texas Reps Fleeing State Similar to 2011 Wisconsin Dem Exodus
Texas Democratic U.S. representatives trying to block gerrymander vote, Wisconsin state senators tried the same with Act 10.
Aug 11th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Bipartisan Law Allows Advanced Nurses To Set Up Their Own Practices
Compromise becomes law after previous versions stalled.
Aug 10th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Gov. Tony Evers Vetoes Uber Drivers, Parole Violation Bills
Governor vetoed 5 bills Friday afternoon and signed 17 others, including several related to health care and policing.
Aug 9th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Can County Afford A New $17 Million Zoo Entrance?
County faces extremely tight budget in 2026, zoo project a big ticket item.
Aug 9th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Mayor Touts Changes To Address Water Street Violence
Mobile booking facility, drones and more.
Aug 8th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Balks At Trump Admin’s Plan To Cancel $62 Million Grant For Homeowners
Solar for All program would support installation of solar energy systems in Wisconsin.
Aug 8th, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Even With Evers Out, Gubernatorial Field Remains Small
Strategists say any would-be candidates must weigh the potential benefits of announcing early against the demands of a lengthy campaign.
Aug 8th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
