Politics
Board Approves Villa Terrace, Charles Allis Privatization, With Extra Protection
County Board approves transferring museums to nonprofit ownership.
Dec 19th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
With Budget Debate Looming, Assembly Fills Remainder of Powerful Finance Committee
Rep. Mark Born and Sen. Howard Marklein will continue to chair JFC.
Dec 19th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
‘We Still Hold the Majority’ Wisconsin GOP Senate President Warns
Are there any issues where Republicans and Democrats are likely to agree?
Dec 18th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Grief and Talk of Action After School Shooting in Madison
But political leaders part ways on solutions.
Dec 18th, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
$10,000 Bonuses For Police Transfers Not Working?
Gaining few recruits, losing council support. Plus: new labor negotiator approved.
Dec 17th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
At Year End County Narrowly Avoids Budget Deficit
Strategic cost cutting in September has saved the budget, will leave small surplus.
Dec 17th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin’s 10 GOP Electors Cast Legal Votes for Donald Trump, JD Vance
4 years ago, a different group of Republicans tried to pull off a false electors scheme.
Dec 17th, 2024 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bauman Fighting Bureaucracy On Restoring Vacant Homes
A web of state laws, legal opinions and politics slows effort to renovate blighted homes.
Dec 16th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Hesselbein Will Revive Medical Marijuana Bill
Democratic state Senate leader expects more bipartisan legislation in new session.
Dec 16th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Real Problem with Property Taxes
Much of state funding for 'public instruction' doesn't go to the schools.
Dec 16th, 2024 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
Tax Bills Trigger School Funding Debate
Property taxes rising for schools. Evers, Democrats call for more state aid.
Dec 16th, 2024 by Steven Walters
Baldwin Hopes To Beat Clock On ‘Unfinished Business’
Baldwin has Senate-approved bipartisan bills in the House’s court.
Dec 13th, 2024 by Tim Peterson, Wisconsin Public Radio
