Politics
Prison Reforms Impact Many Legislators
One-third of all districts affected. Evers 'take it or leave it' plan likely to get lots of discussion and review.
Feb 24th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Is Governor Evers Too Old to Run Again?
History says otherwise. So does the age of other current governors.
Feb 24th, 2025 by Michael Horne
Evers Budget Gives Trail Projects Some Teeth
Governor supports local governments using eminent domain for trail, sidewalk projects.
Feb 23rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
US Rep. Glenn Grothman Faces Hostile Crowd at Oshkosh Public Meeting
Overflow crowd couldn't get in. Constituents grill him about funding cuts, Elon Musk.
Feb 23rd, 2025 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
Trump Admin Cuts Funding For MPS, UW-Madison Teacher Training
Teacher partnership grant would have trained 36 special education teachers.
Feb 23rd, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
DOGE Cuts To Oceanic Agency a Threat to Great Lakes Recreation, Shipping
Data collected by NOAA is used as navigation guidance by surfers and shippers.
Feb 22nd, 2025 by Henry Redman
Lawsuit Alleges Minocqua Brewing Owner Uses Super PAC for Personal Gain
Bangstad was previously liable for defamation in civil case and charged with criminal defamation.
Feb 22nd, 2025 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Minocqua Brewing Company Owner Courts Controversy, Donations, But Super PAC Raises Questions
Kirk Bangstad portrays himself as a fighter, but a string of failed lawsuits and unexplained super PAC spending raise questions.
Feb 21st, 2025 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Committee Advances Health Care Bills For Senate Review
Two of three advancing with bipartisan support.
Feb 21st, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Evers’ Prison Plan Receives Mixed Reviews
Lawmakers divided on $500 million plan, but local officials, advocacy groups like it.
Feb 21st, 2025 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
Farm Groups Sue Josh Kaul Over Prosecutor Hired With Outside Funds
Conservative groups and Republicans have pushed back against state attorneys general funded by a New York University center.
Feb 21st, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Van Orden Moves to Impeach Judge Who Blocked Musk From Treasury Records
US Rep. Derrick Van Orden of Prairie du Chien accuses judge of 'high crimes and misdemeanors.'
Feb 20th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
