Politics
How Much Did New State Legislative Districts Change?
Much closer results, far less gerrymandered despite increasing polarization.
Jan 26th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
In State Supreme Court Race Crawford Claims Schimel Soft on Some Crimes
Ads call him too easy on defendants in child pornography, other cases. Are they accurate?
Jan 25th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Hosts Roundtable at Southside Grocery Store
Gov. Tony Evers visited El Rey supermarket the day after his State of the State Speech.
Jan 23rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Judge Rules MPS Must Bring Police Officers Into Schools
District has less than a month to act.
Jan 23rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Legislators Agree on Postpartum Medicaid Expansion
But not Robin Vos. Just two states haven't extended coverage from 60 days to a year.
Jan 22nd, 2025 by Hallie Claflin, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
How Will Trump Affect Wisconsin’s Climate and Clean Energy Programs?
His executive orders target federal programs that awarded billions to Wisconsin.
Jan 22nd, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Schimel Touts Endorsement From Sheriff Accused of Sexual Harassment
Sheriff Travis Hakes censured by 19-1 vote of Chippewa County Board.
Jan 22nd, 2025 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Democrats Now Have Even Less Power on Assembly Committees
They gained 10 seats in Assembly, but Vos gives them lower percentage on committees.
Jan 22nd, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin’s ‘Lame-Duck’ Laws Could Be Reviewed By State Supreme Court
Kaul and Republicans still battling over 2018 laws giving legislators more power.
Jan 22nd, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Challenges Trump’s Order Ending Birthright Citizenship
Joining 19 other states suing Trump and federal agencies over executive order.
Jan 21st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin’s Immigrant Rights Advocates Prepare for ‘Mass Deportation’
A key issue: how much will law enforcement authorities cooperate with effort?
Jan 21st, 2025 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Three of Wisconsin’s Neighboring States Hike Minimum Wage
Minnesota, Illinois, Michigan all much higher. Will Wisconsin lose workers?
Jan 21st, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
