Politics
State Republican Party Creates New Rules That Allow County Chairs To Be Ousted
Changes come as Milwaukee chairs, others, have been critical of party, called for Brian Schimming to resign.
Apr 17th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Court Ruling In Its Favor Puts Wisconsin Conservation Program ‘On Life Support’
GOP lawmaker says court ruling that blocked pocket vetoes has reduced support for program.
Apr 17th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Supervisors Can Create Sheriff Citizen Review Board, But What Power Would It Have?
Supervisors want independent community board, Sheriff plans her own.
Apr 17th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Council Committee Backs Return of Granny Flats
Legalizing accessory dwelling units could grow housing across entire city.
Apr 16th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Bill to Make Medicaid Eligibility Harder Held After Flurry of Opposition
Witnesses testified that current eligibility requirements are already burdensome.
Apr 16th, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin and Great Lakes Research Would Be Hurt By Federal NOAA Cuts
Proposed 25% cut would affect institutes, labs and programs in Wisconsin.
Apr 16th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Rise and Fall Of Michael Gableman
And how the Wisconsin Supreme Court became hyper-political.
Apr 16th, 2025 by Tom Kertscher
Bill Exempting Gun Safes From Sales Tax Advances
Bipartisan support for proposal that aims to prevent suicides, accidental gun deaths.
Apr 16th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Who Will Oppose Justice Rebecca Bradley?
WI Supreme Court incumbents almost never lose. Bradley could be an exception.
Apr 15th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Judge Rules UW-Madison International Student Can’t Be Deported For Now
Federal authorities demand Krish Isserdasani leave U.S. just weeks before his degree.
Apr 15th, 2025 by Deneen Smith and Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Endangered?
Trump administration fired entire staff running federal energy assistance program.
Apr 15th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Race to Replace Ben Wikler as Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair
Three candidates running, including Glendale Mayor Bryan Kennedy.
Apr 15th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
