Politics
Evers Pledges State Will Plant 100 Million Trees by 2030
Governor announces plan as part of Earth Day celebration.
Apr 22nd, 2024 by Robert D'Andrea, Wisconsin Public RadioAlderman Won Office Owing Property Taxes
DiAndre Jackson has since paid off 2022 taxes but still owes for 2023.
Apr 22nd, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneEric Hovde Has Another Bad Week
Even the good news was an issue for Republican candidate for U.S. Senate.
Apr 22nd, 2024 by Bruce MurphyVoters Worried About PFAS in Water
69% are worried, poll shows. But Evers and Legislature can't agree on how to address problem.
Apr 22nd, 2024 by Steven WaltersState Voters’ Views on Immigration Have Changed, Poll Shows
Fewer Wisconsinites favor path to citizenship while support for deportation is up.
Apr 21st, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioLocal Officials Praise Federal Investment in Affordable Housing
Mayor, county executive and Biden administration official tout housing program.
Apr 21st, 2024 by Graham KilmerWaukesha DA Won’t Pursue Charges Against Brandtjen
WI Ethics Commission alleged Rep. Janel Brandtjen involved in illegal fundraising scheme.
Apr 20th, 2024 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Ranks Last In Per-Visit State Parks Funding
New Wisconsin Policy Forum report shows 69% funding drop for DNR compared to mid-1990s.
Apr 19th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioState of Wisconsin’s Debt Hits 25-Year Low
Adjusted for inflation, state government's debt level continues to trend downward.
Apr 19th, 2024 by Robert D'Andrea, Wisconsin Public RadioBarca Announces Run For Congress, Challenging Steil
Peter Barca, a Democrat, stepped down as secretary of Wisconsin’s Department of Revenue earlier this month.
Apr 18th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioVoters With Disabilities Demand Electronic Voting Option
Lawsuit seeks electronic absentee option to protect privacy, but some have security concerns.
Apr 18th, 2024 by Alexander Shur, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismRepublican Legislature Sues Evers Over Reading Bill Veto
Republicans say partial veto to literacy program is unconstitutional
Apr 18th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio