Politics
Lawmakers Debate ‘No Tax on Tips’ After Cutting It from Evers’ Budget
The policy echoes a provision in President Donald Trump's signature tax and immigration law
Aug 22nd, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioRepublican Proposal Prevents Local ‘Rights of Nature’ Ordinances
Proposed bill comes weeks after Green Bay city council voted to draft resolution.
Aug 21st, 2025 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerTransmission Lines Company Driving Up Wisconsin’s Electric Costs?
Industrial watchdog says American Transmission Company hiked rates by 43%.
Aug 21st, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioBernie Sanders Will Campaign for Rebecca Cooke in Western Wisconsin
US Senator from Vermont to join Viroqua town hall in 3rd Congressional District.
Aug 21st, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioGov. Evers Pushes Long List of State Rule Changes
Citing WI Supreme Court ruling, he declares end to Legislature's 'abuse of power.'
Aug 21st, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioHow The Minimum Wage Declined
40 years ago it was worth three times more. What happened?
Aug 20th, 2025 by Bruce ThompsonState Releases $16 Million Withheld from Milwaukee Public Schools
State Superintendent Jill Underly says MPS made progress on financial reports.
Aug 20th, 2025 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public RadioSen. Baldwin Sees Momentum to Save U.S. Education Department
Even some Republicans balk at Trump's order in March to close department.
Aug 20th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerFuture Unclear for Senior Centers
Crowley and board at odds; he wants to pause all repairs until long-term plan decided.
Aug 20th, 2025 by Graham KilmerBipartisan Group of State Politicians Criticize Trump Election Proposal
Opposing his push to end mail-in votes and eliminate voting machines.
Aug 19th, 2025 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerCouncil Members Pitch Trump to Declare FEMA Emergency
Dimitrijevic and Chambers lead letter urging FEMA help after 1000-year rainstorm.
Aug 19th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneMayor Skips Finalists, Picks Outsider For Key Violence Prevention Role
Johnson taps Adam Procell, who turned his life around after homicide conviction.
Aug 18th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene