Politics
Republican Plan to Slash Federal Student Loans Threatens Wisconsin
Half of state students could be hit by cuts to Pell Grants, student loans and more.
May 5th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioHow Republicans Tweaked State Aid to Benefit GOP Communities
Legislature radically changed state aid formula to give more to Republican areas.
May 5th, 2025 by Larry SandlerHow Wisconsin Woos Big Tech
Legislature passed tax exemption on land, site improvements, IT and electricity.
May 5th, 2025 by Bennet GoldsteinJudge Monica Isham Condemned For Concerns About Dugan’s Arrest
Sawyer County judge holding court on zoom. Rep. Tiffany calls for her to resign.
May 5th, 2025 by Frank Zufall, Wisconsin ExaminerRepublicans Face Big Questions at State Convention
Big loss in spring election, party divisions, and who will run for governor?
May 5th, 2025 by Steven WaltersTrump Tariffs Hiking Costs, Limiting Options for Wisconsin Solar
High tariffs could make some projects in state 'economically unfeasible.'
May 5th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioWho Leaked State Supreme Court Document
Leak of abortion order 'likely deliberate,' investigation finds, but can't find culprit.
May 4th, 2025 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerEvers Makes Two Appointments to Natural Resources Board
Board oversees state DNR, has seen partisan fights over governor's appointees.
May 4th, 2025 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerWisconsin Schools Losing $8 Million in Federal Mental Health Grants
Trump administration killing $1 billion program, claiming civil rights violations.
May 4th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioAmeriCorps Cuts Hit Programs in Milwaukee and State
Medical clinics, homeless shelters, conservation and legal programs harmed.
May 3rd, 2025 by Graham KilmerFishing Group Backs Governor’s Proposed Fee Increases, But GOP Lawmakers Aren’t Sure
Gov. Tony Evers has proposed increasing long-stagnant license fees to cover $17 million shortfall.
May 3rd, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioTrump’s Border Czar Warns Gov. Evers He Could Be Arrested
Evers responds. Says he did not break law in issuing memo.
May 2nd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer