Politics
Gov. Evers Optimistic State Budget Is on Track
Despite federal funding uncertainty and differing with legislators on tax cuts.
May 20th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Republicans in Congress Back Trump Tax Bill, Spending Cuts
Including cuts in SNAP food assistance, Medicaid for many in Wisconsin.
May 20th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioBill Makes Protestors Liable for Vandalism By Others
Republicans proposed 'riot' law will chill free speech, critics charge.
May 20th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner‘Iron Stache’ Randy Bryce Seeks Rematch Against Rep. Bryan Steil
Democrat lost to Republican in 2018; Steil has held 1st District since then.
May 20th, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerJudge Chris Taylor Will Run for Wisconsin Supreme Court
Will challenge incumbent Rebecca Bradley in another liberal v. conservative race.
May 20th, 2025 by Bruce MurphyProposed Law Has $10,000 Fine, Jail Time for Ditching Boats on Shorelines
Bill introduced days after abandoned boat 'Deep Thought' pulled from lakefront.
May 20th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioRNC Report Says Convention Had $321 Million Economic Impact
Host-sponsored report touts impact more than 50% larger than predicted.
May 20th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneCounty Plans to Slash Budget in 2026
Officials outline ways to close the $46.7 million budget deficit projected for 2026.
May 19th, 2025 by Graham KilmerMPS Is Again Behind on Financial Reports, Could Lose State Funding
School district missed first deadline to submit 2024 financial data to state DPI.
May 19th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioState’s Labor Groups Oppose GOP Cuts to Clean Energy Tax Credits
Biden-era clean energy funding driving construction, jobs in U.S., Wisconsin.
May 19th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Has a Very Busy Spring
Governor traveling state, pushing big agenda. A sign he will run for reelection?
May 19th, 2025 by Steven WaltersWisconsin Republicans Urge Unity Amid Divisions at State Convention
April election losses bemoaned. Need to unify behind Trump's agenda stressed.
May 19th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio