Politics
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 ExaminerCongress 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 RadioWisconsin 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 RadioDemocratic 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 RadioMajority 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 RadioBig Changes Coming to South Shore Park in 2025
Plus: South Shore Terrace opens for the Season.
Apr 11th, 2025 by Graham KilmerTrump 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 RadioWith 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 RadioHead of Wisconsin Democratic Party Stepping Down
Ben Wikler, 44, remade party into fundraising machine, delivered electoral success.
Apr 10th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneBipartisan Bill Seeks To Expand State Funding For Rural Housing
Low-income housing tax credit program may double under separate budget proposal.
Apr 10th, 2025 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public RadioDid Schimel Get Too Partisan in Election?
The conservative in race for state superintendent was less strident and did better.
Apr 10th, 2025 by Bruce ThompsonSenior Center Housing on Parkland Faces Pushback
County running out of options for dilapidated senior centers.
Apr 9th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer