Politics
Why Republicans Pass Bills They Know Gov. Evers Will Veto
Key part of their strategy to win elections in 2026, hold power in Legislature.
Nov 24th, 2025 by Brittany CarloniThe Battle Over On-Line Betting
Gambling keeps growing in Wisconsin. How did we get here?
Nov 24th, 2025 by Steven WaltersWisconsin Democratic Party Far Ahead of GOP in Federal Fundraising
A 4-1 edge over Republicans in October as parties vie for control of Congress.
Nov 22nd, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Full Cost of New Police Contract
City will need to absorb large, complicated costs.
Nov 21st, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneAs Wisconsin Eyes Mobile Sports Betting, Studies Warn of Financial Fallout
Mobile sportsbooks make gambling effortless—but new research shows they also impose several hidden costs.
Nov 21st, 2025 by John D. Johnson
The Connection Between Life Expectancy, Poverty and Partisanship
An ALEC report on rich and poor states doesn't tell the whole story.
Nov 21st, 2025 by Bruce ThompsonEstimating Failure Results in Special Education Aid Falling Short of Touted Record Level
Result could be more school district referendums.
Nov 21st, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerHouse Unanimously Strips Budget Provision That Would Have Benefitted Sen. Ron Johnson, Others
The provision would let Johnson and 7 other Senators sue the DOJ for at least $500,000.
Nov 21st, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioWhy the Common Council’s Amended Budget is Good Policy for Milwaukee
Council's budget amendments are a statement of Milwaukee's values.
Nov 20th, 2025 by Alds. Marina Dimitrijevic and Russell W. Stamper, IIAssembly Passes GOP Bill That Encourages School District Mergers
Other bills focus on school discipline, teacher licensing.
Nov 20th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio9 Winning Issues For Democrats
Trump and Republicans seek 80/20 issues to run on. Should Wisconsin Democrats do the same?
Nov 20th, 2025 by Bruce MurphyLawsuit Contesting Wedding Barn Regulations Tossed
Barn owners claimed a new law requiring licenses to serve alcohol unconstitutionally targeted them.
Nov 20th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio























