Politics
Judge Fines City For Failing To Comply With MPD in Schools Requirement
Judge Borowski gives city $1,000 per day fine until 25 police officers placed in schools.
Feb 27th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Hearing Held on Controversial Statewide Requirement For Sheriffs To Cooperate With ICE
Republican lawmakers cite sheriffs in Milwaukee and Madison as reason for the bill, which has penalties for noncompliance.
Feb 27th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Waukesha County Charter School Wants To Offer a Safe Place for LGBTQ+ Students
Autumn Hill Academy promotes student well-being.
Feb 27th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Former City Attorney Pleads Not Guilty, Case Bound Over For Trial
Tearman Spencer accused of using his position to illegally avoid thousands in fees.
Feb 26th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
City Requests Delay for Police in Schools
Putting officers in schools without training would create substantial liability for city, says the filing.
Feb 26th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Protestors in Madison Oppose Federal Budget Cuts for Medicaid
Hundreds gather outside Sen. Ron Johnson's office. $880 billion could be cut.
Feb 26th, 2025 by Addie Costello, Wisconsin Public Radio
How Fair Are Wisconsin’s Taxes?
The wealthy pay a lower percent of their income in taxes. Evers proposal addresses this.
Feb 26th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos Says He’s ‘Tight’ With Trump
In 2022 Vos told his party to move on from Trump. Now he's defending president.
Feb 26th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Budget Removes State Senate Power to Block His Political Appointees
His attempt to overturn lame duck laws passed in 2018 criticized by Republicans.
Feb 26th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Musk-Backed Ad Attacks Wrong Susan Crawford
Attempt to influence state Supreme Court race attacks a Harvard professor.
Feb 25th, 2025 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Trump Administration Creating ‘Chaos’ for Wisconsin’s Schools?
Fear over federal funding and immigration raids. 'The kids are scared.'
Feb 25th, 2025 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Wants Ombudsperson to Oversee Wisconsin Prison System
19 states have one. If funded, office would investigate complaints involving the prisons.
Feb 25th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
