Politics
New Council Members Oppose Taking Tax Returns To Pay Private Ambulances
But opposition could cost the city 'ginormously' more money, warns a veteran.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
State Literacy Report Says 36% of Youngest Students ‘At Risk’
36% of 4K through third grade Wisconsin students below 25th percentile for reading.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Trump Administration Threatens Wisconsin Food Aid
USDA will withhold SNAP funding unless states turn over sensitive applicant data.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
ICE Moving Its Milwaukee Facility
From Downtown to Northwest Side. With maybe a second office still to come.
Dec 2nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Justice Ziegler Misquotes US Supreme Court Decision
Conservative falsely claims state courts can’t review congressional maps.
Dec 2nd, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Senate Bill Promotes Soybean-Based Firefighting Foam to Replace PFAS
20 fire departments in state have made switch. Research shows PFAS can cause cancer.
Dec 2nd, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Board Seeks Repeal of Restrictions in Sales Tax Deal
State legislation has many restraints on Milwaukee County's operations and spending.
Dec 2nd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
After Deadly May Fire, Milwaukee Adds New Safety Requirements
More inspections, more data and changes that will impact landlords, tenants.
Dec 2nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Mandela Barnes Will Run for Governor
Former Lt. Governor becomes front-runner in Democratic primary for governor.
Dec 2nd, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Supervisors Back Data Center Rules
County committee unanimously supports state legislation to regulate data centers.
Dec 1st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
As Living Costs Soar, Tax Relief Shrinks for Low-Income Wisconsin Residents
Homestead tax credit has withered due to inflation, legislative inaction.
Dec 1st, 2025 by Hongyu Liu
Wisconsin Legislators Offer Dueling Bills to Reduce IVF Costs
Each 'cycle' of in vitro fertilization treatment can cost tens of thousands.
Dec 1st, 2025 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public Radio
