Politics
State School Funding Will Lower Taxes
By reducing number of school referendums to hike property taxes. Republicans should reconsider Evers plan.
Feb 17th, 2020 by State Sen. Jeff Smith
GOP Bill Allows Guns in Churches
And other places of worship, even in school zones. Big donor NRA favors such legislation.
Feb 17th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Last Call for the Legislature
The rush to end session and go home for the year results in some ugly legislation.
Feb 17th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Bill Addressing High Drug Prices Advances
Assembly will take up bipartisan legislation, amendments, on Tuesday.
Feb 17th, 2020 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Trump Vulnerable on Environment
He’s done more damage than any president in modern history. Will Democrats make this an issue?
Feb 16th, 2020 by Spencer Black
Big Money Groups Oppose PFAS Regulation
Wisconsin Manufacturers, other business groups spent $8.5 million on campaigns, oppose regulating “forever chemicals."
Feb 15th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Comptroller Candidates
Three candidates vying to be Milwaukee's next Comptroller.
Feb 15th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
GOP Reveals Tax Cut Proposal
Gov. Evers wants money for schools, GOP wants tax relief.
Feb 15th, 2020 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
City Attorney Candidates
Three candidates running to lead independent Milwaukee City Attorney's office.
Feb 15th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayoral Candidates
Four candidates vying to advance to general election. First in our series of previews.
Feb 14th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Calls For End to Hmong Deportation Negotiations
Trump administration negotiating agreement to send some U.S. residents to Laos.
Feb 14th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer and WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
DNC Bar Time Bill Passes Committee
Legislation would allow bars across the state to close at 4 a.m. during the Democratic National Convention.
Feb 14th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
