Politics
GOP Bill Could Cut MPS Funding Over School Police
MPS and city would have to negotiate with Joint Committee on Finance.
May 11th, 2025 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
State Ends SDC’s Status as County’s Community Action Agency
Its board members must examine options, decide its future.
May 11th, 2025 by Meredith Melland, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Voucher Expansion Could Bankrupt Public Schools
Budget-busting proposal could benefit 'subprime' voucher operators.
May 11th, 2025 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
How Should MCTS Spend $35,000?
Bus drivers union at odds with transit system over safety.
May 10th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Now Up to 16 Lawsuits Against Trump Administration
They're 'really flouting the laws and ignoring them,' AG Josh Kaul says.
May 10th, 2025 by Avery Lea Rogers, Wisconsin Public Radio
After Mishap, Milwaukee To Dramatically Increase Number of Ballots It Prints
'We cannot allow our voters to experience this again'
May 9th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Opposition To GOP Bill That Would Shield Police Officers From Post-Shooting Court Inquiries
John Doe hearings afford opportunity for review if prosecutor declines to bring forth charges.
May 9th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
In A Single Vote, Republicans Strip More Than 600 Items From Evers’ Budget
The cuts include a child care subsidy and funding for a new state Office of Violence Prevention.
May 9th, 2025 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Two Groups File Lawsuits To Over Wisconsin’s Congressional Maps
The two lawsuits take different approaches to attempt to overturn alleged GOP advantage.
May 8th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
‘Zero’ Chance of Plea Bargain in Tearman Spencer Case
Trial scheduled in former City Attorney's felony misconduct case.
May 8th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
New Private Operator Sought for Historic Trimborn Farm
Citing mounting cost of upkeep, county is interested in reducing fiscal responsibility for historic farm.
May 8th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Joins Lawsuit Challenging EV Charging Funding Freeze
Gov. Evers says Trump is 'trying to block Wisconsin from receiving the investments we were promised.'
May 8th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
