Politics
Building Commission OKs Planning Funds to Reorganize Wisconsin Prisons
$15 million approved despite Republican objections to parts of the plan.
Oct 29th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Alderman, State Allies Seek Federal Help to Kill the Streetcar
Ald. Spiker makes a federal case out of stopping The Hop.
Oct 28th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Sues Trump Administration For Food Assistance Cuts
Wisconsin joins two dozen states arguing federal government is violating the law.
Oct 28th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Dimitrijevic’s Revised Budget Boosts Library Hours, Housing, City Wages
Finance committee chair says her amended budget 'invests in neighborhoods.'
Oct 28th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Republican Sen. Jesse James Will Challenge Democratic Sen. Jeff Smith
New legislative map put James's home town into incumbent Democrat's district.
Oct 28th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Yessenia Ruano Joins Suit Arguing ICE Illegally Deports Crime Victims
Ex-Milwaukee educator's deportation drew protests and statewide attention.
Oct 28th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Will County Hike Wheel Tax to Fund Buses?
Facing deep transit cuts, some supervisors consider raising 'extremely unpopular tax.'
Oct 28th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Evers Warns ACA Premiums Will ‘Skyrocket’ Unless Congress Acts
Governor warns of 200% to 800% hikes unless Republicans extend tax credits.
Oct 28th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Do Democratic Candidates Need to Be More Moderate?
Experts argue it will take a Democrat like Tony Evers to win the state.
Oct 27th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee Legislators Push Fire Sprinkler Bills After Deadly May Fire
Legislation would provide grants for sprinkler installation, allow municipal regulations.
Oct 27th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Can Wisconsin Republicans Retain Youth Vote in 2026 Election?
Charlie Kirk and Turning Point USA helped GOP lose fewer young voters in 2024.
Oct 27th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Officials Decry Denial of FEMA Assistance
Trump administration 'is sending a clear message: we do not care about you.'
Oct 27th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
