Politics

Trump Order Threatens Haitian Immigrants in New London, WI

Trump Order Threatens Haitian Immigrants in New London, WI

'They're part of our community,' residents say, opposing deportation order.

Congress Cuts Spinal Injury Research for Veterans, a Loss for Marquette

Congress Cuts Spinal Injury Research for Veterans, a Loss for Marquette

$40 million in federal cuts means MU research program will lose funding.

Wisconsin Superintendent Says Schools Won’t Obey Federal DEI Order

Wisconsin Superintendent Says Schools Won’t Obey Federal DEI Order

Underly defies Trump, won't end programs. $216 million in federal funds at risk.

Democratic Lawmakers Announce Bill to Prevent Musk’s Election Giveaways

Democratic 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.

Majority of Local Spending Referendums Failed in Spring Election

Majority of Local Spending Referendums Failed in Spring Election

Most referendums, including in Brookfield, were focused on paying for public safety.

MKE County: Big Changes Coming to South Shore Park in 2025
MKE County

Big Changes Coming to South Shore Park in 2025

Plus: South Shore Terrace opens for the Season.

Trump Administration Cuts More Than $12 Million in UW-Madison Research Funding

Trump 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.

With Federal Support Dwindling, AG Kaul Asks State For Funding Increase

With 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%.

Head of Wisconsin Democratic Party Stepping Down

Head of Wisconsin Democratic Party Stepping Down

Ben Wikler, 44, remade party into fundraising machine, delivered electoral success.

Bipartisan Bill Seeks To Expand State Funding For Rural Housing

Bipartisan Bill Seeks To Expand State Funding For Rural Housing

Low-income housing tax credit program may double under separate budget proposal.

Data Wonk: Did Schimel Get Too Partisan in Election?
Data Wonk

Did Schimel Get Too Partisan in Election?

The conservative in race for state superintendent was less strident and did better.

MKE County: Senior Center Housing on Parkland Faces Pushback
MKE County

Senior Center Housing on Parkland Faces Pushback

County running out of options for dilapidated senior centers.