Politics
Planned Parenthood Seeks Wisconsin Supreme Court Ruling On Abortion
Organization will ask justices whether Wisconsin's constitution protects right to bodily autonomy in new legal argument
Feb 22nd, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Tranq Testing Strip Bill Passes Assembly
Strips test for horse tranquilizer xylazine increasingly mixed with heroin, opioids.
Feb 22nd, 2024 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Bill That Would Hold Students Back For Truancy Passes First Major Hurdle
Assembly passes bill that would make frequently absent students repeat their current grade, sends it to Senate.
Feb 21st, 2024 by Sarah Lehr and Anya Van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Will Pay More Than $60,000 To Settle Tearman Spencer Harassment Claim
Council moves to approve settlement while Spencer seeks reelection.
Feb 21st, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Legislature Approves Reduction in Educator Licensing Requirements
Republican backers say their aim is easing a workforce shortage
Feb 21st, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Assembly Passes Constitutional Amendment To Limit Evers’ Veto Power
After school funding move, amendment would block Governor from increasing funding.
Feb 21st, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Senate Republicans Fire Four Evers Appointees
GOP boots one from DNR board, three from UW Health board.
Feb 21st, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
RNC Security Zone Revealed
Zone will cover portion of Downtown in July, with multiple layers of access.
Feb 21st, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Jackson, Currie Advance In Race To Replace Khalif Rainey
Four-way primary saw every candidate get at least 21% of vote.
Feb 20th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Westmoreland, Winter Advance in 5th District
Incumbent Lamont Westmoreland will face Bruce Winter, a third-time candidate.
Feb 20th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Longtime Supervisor and Political Newcomer Advance In County Board Primary
Deanna Alexander and Brandon Williford advance to general election for County Board District 18 in April.
Feb 20th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Burgelis, Zepnick Advance In Southwest Side Aldermanic Race
County supervisor, former state legislator running to replace Mark Borkowski.
Feb 20th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
