Politics
Court Ruling Improves Closed Session Process For Public
Court of Appeals rules that public bodies must explain why they are going into closed session.
Jun 2nd, 2025 by Tom Kamenick
Wisconsin Has Record Number of Female Legislators
44 of 132 legislators are now women.
Jun 2nd, 2025 by Steven Walters
Proposal Would Crack Down on Fake Service Animals
Proposed state legislation would also tighten up restrictions around "emotional support animals."
Jun 2nd, 2025 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lawmakers, Evers At Odds Over Control of $171 Million in Interest
Whether the interest is considered federal or state money is 'open and novel legal question' according to a nonpartisan state attorney.
Jun 2nd, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Would Make It Easier To Appeal Complaints Rejected by Wisconsin Elections Commission
Legislation spurred by Wisconsin Supreme Court dismissal of Racine voter van lawsuit in February.
May 30th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
First Votes Cast on Wisconsin’s Budget
Republicans on finance committee endorse far fewer positions at licensing agency than Evers proposed.
May 30th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Trump Administration Opens Investigation of Green Bay School District
Department of Education investigating alleged racial and disability discrimination against a white student.
May 30th, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny, Wisconsin Public Radio
Trump Administration’s Freeze On New International Students Would Impact State’s Universities
More than 10,000 international students are enrolled in Wisconsin colleges.
May 29th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Ron Johnson Says He’s ‘More Tea Party Than Republican,’ Opposes Big Beautiful Bill
Senator envisions greater expenditures oversight role for Congress.
May 29th, 2025 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Arts Groups Suffer Federal Funding Cuts
NEA grants already awarded are cancelled, though not entirely for some.
May 28th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Moxy Hotel Passed by Divided Committee, Sets Up Council Showdown
Deer District project hit by proxy war over unionizing The Trade.
May 28th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Liberal Groups Demand Evers Veto Budget
Grassroots pressure reflects nationwide impatience with Democrats.
May 28th, 2025 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
