Politics
Republican Bill Cracks Down on Political Donations Via Credit Card
Trying to stop 'smurfing' or following Trump's lead targeting Act Blue donations?
Nov 16th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Unemployment Legislation Gets Cold Reception From Democrats
Proposal includes multiple controversial tweaks to Wisconsin's unemployment insurance system.
Nov 14th, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
What’s In the 44 Footnotes Added to Milwaukee’s Budget?
Record number of footnotes reveal what council members are thinking. And who's the new prolific author?
Nov 14th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
I Was an Inmate in the Green Bay Prison; It Was Awful
The facility is overcrowded and falling apart. The state needs to shut it down.
Nov 14th, 2025 by Sean Wilson, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Lawmakers Propose Cannabis Regulation Overhaul
Alcohol's three-tier system could be coming to CBD industry. Industry members are concerned.
Nov 14th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Inspired by Dugan, GOP Proposal Would Withhold Pay From Suspended Judges
Proposal has been passed out of committee in both Assembly and Senate.
Nov 14th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Prominent Democrat ‘Very Seriously’ Considering Bid for Governor
Joel Brennan's entry could shake up already crowded field.
Nov 13th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Is Experiencing a Surge in Wheel Taxes
Without other options, local governments increasingly turn to the option for funding.
Nov 13th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Republican Bill Encourages School District Mergers
As enrollment declines in Wisconsin, can consolidation create efficiencies, save money?
Nov 13th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Baldwin Says Trump Used Hungry Children As Political Pawns
Senator warns Wisconsinites could lose health care in wake of shutdown fight.
Nov 12th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Beware of Data Center Darkness
There's little transparency on these deals. No one knows what the impact on Wisconsin will be.
Nov 12th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Democratic Bill Targets Utility Prices
Bill would cap residential energy bills at 2% of household income.
Nov 12th, 2025 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
