Politics
85 School Districts Asking Voters for $1.4 Billion Funding
April ballot referendums driven by rising costs and inadequate state funding, officials say.
Mar 28th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerCrowley Vetoes Big Salary Hikes for Elected Officials
36% pay hikes passed by board are 'unprecedented and irresponsible,' Crowley chides.
Mar 28th, 2024 by Graham KilmerEvers Signs Bills Addressing Judges’ Safety and Human Sex Trafficking
29 bills signed by governor also address school safety and crime victims.
Mar 28th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerVos Recall Organizers Ask Dane County Judge For More Time
Lawsuit by Vos says they lack enough signatures. Recall group seeks delay until Supreme Court decides which district voting map applies.
Mar 27th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioRep. Gallagher’s Supporters Chide ‘Grifters’ Backing His Expulsion
GOP division as Marjorie Taylor Greene pushes House Speaker to expel Gallagher.
Mar 27th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioHow Partisan Divide on Education Hurts State
Some schools with poor students have success. Why aren't we learning from that?
Mar 27th, 2024 by Bruce ThompsonApril Voters Will Weigh In on School Culture Wars
Activist school board members in Cudahy, Waukesha and other suburbs up for reelection.
Mar 26th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioRep. Shankland Sells Her Record in 3rd Congressional District Race
Democratic legislator seeks to beat Republican U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden.
Mar 26th, 2024 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerBoard Backs Less Road-To-Trail Conversion in Jackson Park
Board backs area supervisors' proposal that costs more money.
Mar 26th, 2024 by Graham KilmerCity Attorney Race Is Vitally Important
Incumbent Tearman Spencer has caused countless problems for City of Milwaukee.
Mar 25th, 2024 by Bruce MurphyTransgender Middle Schooler Files Federal Lawsuit Against Elkhorn School District
Student has been denied access to girls' restrooms for two years
Mar 25th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioVos Says Gableman, 2020 Election Probe Leader, Should Be ‘Disbarred’
Assembly Speaker hired, then fired former state Supreme Court Justice to lead failed effort.
Mar 25th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio