Politics
Worker Advocates Push Legislators for $20 Minimum Wage
Rally at state Capitol calls on both parties to back a living wage.
Sep 3rd, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner11 Takeaways From Justice Bradley Quitting
Why she quit the high court race and what it tells us about Wisconsin politics.
Sep 2nd, 2025 by Bruce MurphyCrackdown at Monroe Cheese Plant Hits Workers Hard
Shock and solidarity after 43 immigrants lose their jobs.
Sep 2nd, 2025 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin ExaminerVeterans Say Klein Hall Gave Them a New Life
Now the Chippewa Falls facility closing after Republican legislators cut funding.
Sep 2nd, 2025 by Janelle MellaGovernor’s Office Estimates Trump Megabill Will Cost State $284 Million
Up to 270,000 could lose health insurance and 43,700 lose food assistance.
Sep 2nd, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerDemocratic Gubernatorial Candidates Test Messages In La Crosse
Six candidates, including two for governor, appear at corn roast. How did their messages vary?
Sep 1st, 2025 by Steven WaltersApplications Open For Dramatically Expanded Free Driver Education Program
Backed by Common Ground, new state budget includes $6 million annual funding allocation.
Sep 1st, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioDespite Record-High Jobs, Wages, Federal Changes Could Challenge Wisconsin Families
New report highlights possible impact of Trump tariffs, tax bill on working families as economy shows signs of cooling.
Aug 30th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioVance Talks Urban Crime, Migrant Health Care In La Crosse Visit
Dems use Pfaff's annual corn roast to to preemptively respond, campaign.
Aug 30th, 2025 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerBradley Drops Out, Supreme Court Race Is Wide Open
Conservative Rebecca Bradley says her 'fight for liberty is not as a minority member of the Court.'
Aug 29th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Republicans Reconsider Fundraising, Messaging
After disappointing spring, report pushes strategies to improve turnout, funding.
Aug 29th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioDemocratic Bill Prohibits Concealed Carry on College Campuses
There have been 22 shootings on U.S. college campuses this year.
Aug 28th, 2025 by Baylor Spears