Politics
Trump Administration Axed Federal Employees Needed for MPS Lead Crisis
City Health officials sought help from federal experts, only to find they disappeared.
Apr 14th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Trump Tariffs Seek More Manufacturing, But Does Wisconsin Lack the Workers?
State has labor shortage. Business leaders skeptical about opening new factories.
Apr 14th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
New School Board Member Had Strong Union Support
Seven of nine board members are now union-backed candidates.
Apr 14th, 2025 by Terry Falk
Common Council Wants to Ban Hookah Sales to Those Under 21
Hookah bars expanding in city. Compliance with state law may be an issue.
Apr 14th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Trump Order Threatens Haitian Immigrants in New London, WI
'They're part of our community,' residents say, opposing deportation order.
Apr 12th, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Congress Cuts Spinal Injury Research for Veterans, a Loss for Marquette
$40 million in federal cuts means MU research program will lose funding.
Apr 12th, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Superintendent Says Schools Won’t Obey Federal DEI Order
Underly defies Trump, won't end programs. $216 million in federal funds at risk.
Apr 12th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Democratic Lawmakers Announce Bill to Prevent Musk’s Election Giveaways
Elon Musk awarded two $1 million checks to Wisconsin voters in lead up Supreme Court election.
Apr 11th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Majority of Local Spending Referendums Failed in Spring Election
Most referendums, including in Brookfield, were focused on paying for public safety.
Apr 11th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Big Changes Coming to South Shore Park in 2025
Plus: South Shore Terrace opens for the Season.
Apr 11th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Trump Administration Cuts More Than $12 Million in UW-Madison Research Funding
Lawsuit from Wisconsin and 15 other states says National Institutes of Health engaged in 'unlawful' effort to disrupt federal research grants.
Apr 11th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
With Federal Support Dwindling, AG Kaul Asks State For Funding Increase
Wisconsin’s allocation from the Victims of Crime Act has dropped by more than 70%.
Apr 11th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
