Politics
Will the ‘Trump Tax’ Hurt Wisconsin?
New Democratic website lists what it says are costs for each state.
Jul 16th, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Court Orders State to Pay Disabled Workers Unemployment Benefits
Walker-era law ended coverage for workers getting federal disability payments.
Jul 16th, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Reformers Want to Change How Legislative Maps Drawn
Seeking constitutional amendment to create independent redistricting commission.
Jul 16th, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Republicans Push Bill to Withhold Pay for Suspended Judges
A pointed response to arrest and suspension of Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan.
Jul 15th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Joins States Suing Trump For Withholding Education Funds
24 states challenge withdrawal of $6.8 billion just before school year to begin.
Jul 15th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
What’s Next in Legal Fight Over Abortion in Wisconsin?
More issues remain after WI Supreme Court struck down 19th century ban.
Jul 15th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Stokes Political Dispute
As haze clears over Wisconsin, two of its federal lawmakers cast blame on Canada.
Jul 14th, 2025 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Has Lost $2.6 Billion From Not Expanding Medicaid
And under new federal rules Wisconsin will still lose out compared to other states.
Jul 14th, 2025 by Margaret Shreiner
Environmental Groups, Community Advocates Push for PFAS Deal
Funding approved but stalled by clash between Gov. Evers and GOP legislators.
Jul 14th, 2025 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
After Federal Changes, Wisconsin Plans Again for Broadband Expansion
New Trump-era rules for $1 billion in funding for Wisconsin under Biden program.
Jul 14th, 2025 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
A Tale of Two Cities
Radically different budget bills passed in Madison and Washington.
Jul 14th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Trump to Close Agency That Investigated State’s Refinery Explosion
Plans to close Chemical Safety Board, which investigated explosion in Superior.
Jul 14th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
