Politics
Crime, Trump’s Claims and The Facts
Has the crime rate gone up or down in Milwaukee and nationally?
Jan 8th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
Federal Regulators Deny Petitions to Reduce Protections for Wolves
Wisconsin Bear Hunters, other groups in nation petitioned U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Jan 8th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Crawford, Schimel Will Clash in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race
Another high stakes high court race will decide its ideological balance.
Jan 8th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Taps New Private Contractor For Jail Commissary
Union Supply Group will run commissary at jail and Community Reintegration Center.
Jan 8th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
GOP Lawmakers Move Quickly to Enshrine Wisconsin’s Voter ID Law
Early committee hearing to put a proposed constitutional amendment on the April ballot.
Jan 7th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Two Candidates Will Challenge State School Superintendent Jill Underly
Sauk Prairie superintendent Jeff Wright and former principal Brittany Kinser.
Jan 7th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Republicans Push Tax Cuts as New Wisconsin Legislature Convenes
Democratic leader calls for 'common-sense solutions' and no 'partisan bickering.'
Jan 7th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Brad Schimel Defends Jan. 6 Rioters
Former Republican attorney general running for Wisconsin Supreme Court also attacks jury trials.
Jan 6th, 2025 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
Evers Pushes For Citizen-Initiated Referendums
26 states allow laws or constitutional amendments to be passed by voters. Not Wisconsin.
Jan 6th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Wisconsin Legislators Prepare for Session
6 new state Senators and 31 new Assembly members need to learn the process.
Jan 5th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee Needs Bold Leadership to Solve the Housing Crisis
The severity of the problem must be met with commensurate action and policy
Jan 3rd, 2025 by Montavius Jones and Alex Rodriguez
State To Investigate How 193 Ballots Went Uncounted in Madison
Effort is proactive says Wisconsin Elections Commission, but revelation of ballots came more than a month after election.
Jan 3rd, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
