Politics
Evers Requests Release of $25 Million for Child Care and Tourism
Yet another battle between governor and Republican legislators over funding allocations.
May 22nd, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerHovde Says 12-14 Week Abortion Ban a ‘Reasonable Time Range’
Republican's approach condemned by his opponent, Democratic US Sen. Tammy Baldwin.
May 21st, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioCandidate Announces for Aisha Carr’s Former School Board Seat
James Ferguson II is first candidate to announce. Special election is scheduled for Nov. 5.
May 20th, 2024 by Graham KilmerGOP Senate Hurts Evers’ Talent Searches
Difficult to find cabinet secretaries when Senate keeps firing governor's appointees.
May 20th, 2024 by Steven WaltersMilwaukee Officials Praise Rescheduling of Cannabis by Biden
New federal policy 'will help reverse longstanding injustices in our legal system.'
May 20th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerRon Johnson Calls on GOP to Set Aside ‘Squabbles’ on Abortion
Republicans at annual convention endorse Hovde, worry about new legislative maps.
May 20th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioAssembly Democratic Leader Says Party Can Win Majority
Greta Neubauer says Democrats will spend big in fall election for newly-drawn districts.
May 19th, 2024 by Robert D'Andrea, Wisconsin Public RadioAdvocates Plead for Task Force on Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls
Bill to create task force passed by the state Assembly, but never voted on by Senate
May 18th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerRepublicans Fail To Override Any of Evers’ Vetoes
Two-day review session ends without any formal attempts.
May 17th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerHow Wisconsin Prevents Noncitizen Voting
The practice is rare — and illegal — but has received increased attention since 2020.
May 17th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioVice President Kamala Harris Promotes Economic Agenda in Milwaukee Visit
Harris joins entertainer D.L. Hughley for her nationwide "Economic Opportunity Tour" in the lead up to the presidential election.
May 16th, 2024 by Graham KilmerBiden Courts Black Voters in Milwaukee Radio Interview
Biden's interview with Sherwin Hughes is example of importance of Black vote.
May 16th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio