Politics
Milwaukee Protests Target Deportations, Democratic Leaders
Highway bridges all over town on Saturday became protests of Trump's policies.
Apr 20th, 2025 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public RadioUW-Madison Diversity Officer Gone, But New Position Has Similar Duties
Special advisor role works 'to create a welcoming and inclusive community.'
Apr 20th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioWhy the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program Matters
Bipartisan program has created wonderful recreational lands we enjoy.
Apr 20th, 2025 by State Sen. Jodi Habush SinykinSupervisor Says County Will Remove S.S. Minnow
East Side Supervisor Sheldon Wasserman wants boat removed ASAP.
Apr 19th, 2025 by Graham KilmerShouting Match at State Election Commission Over Agenda, Milwaukee Ballots
A discussion about Madison's failure to record approximately 200 votes went sideways when Bob Spindell tried to bring something else up.
Apr 18th, 2025 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerWith Tariff Threat, Port Milwaukee Benefiting From Interest in Little Known Federal Trade Program
But tariffs and other Trump changes could damage port's overall business.
Apr 18th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneSupreme Court Upholds Evers’ ‘400 Years’ Budget Veto
Governor used partial budget veto to change school funding.
Apr 18th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioUnderly Says Wisconsin Schools Won’t Comply With Feds Anti-DEI Requirement
Underly, under threat of losing funding, says Wisconsin schools are already in compliance with federal law.
Apr 18th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioBipartisan Proposal Would Revive Pre-Kindergarten Program
Two-year pilot would fund reading readiness at child care centers.
Apr 18th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioState’s $475 Million Housing Program Didn’t Work, Now Legislators Are Trying To Fix It
Less than 4% of money allocated in 2023 has made its way to actual projects.
Apr 18th, 2025 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public RadioSupervisors Nix Uber Rides for Bus Drivers
Funding will instead go toward an MCTS van program to pick up drivers getting off bus mid-route.
Apr 17th, 2025 by Graham KilmerEven Before Tariffs, Value of Wisconsin Exports Is Declining
New Wisconsin Policy Forum report examines importance of exports to state's economy, and a multi-billion decline.
Apr 17th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio