Politics
State Pension System Is a Huge Success
Retirement system that Gov. Walker tried to change is nationally renowned, helps reduce wealth gap.
Mar 12th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Republican Committee Rejects DPI Reading Curriculum Recommendations
Stroebel defends shorter list. DPI says legislators didn't thoroughly review curriculum.
Mar 12th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
MPS Referendum Would Reverse Effects of Declining State Funding
The district's enrollment has declined by 31.5% and staffing by 36.8% since 2004.
Mar 12th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Biden Visiting Milwaukee Wednesday, Staying Overnight
Perhaps to tout a federal Reconnecting Communities grant award for Milwaukee.
Mar 11th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
$800,000 Non-Partisan Grant Will Improve Milwaukee’s Election Process
But looming constitutional amendment would bar any future awards.
Mar 11th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
‘Recall Vos’ Organizers Deliver Signatures in Bid to Remove Assembly Speaker
7,000 signatures needed, conservative activists say they have 11,000 to recall Robin Vos.
Mar 11th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Is Building Surplus a Factor in MPS Referendum?
Critics charge it is. But how much money could be saved by closing more buildings?
Mar 11th, 2024 by Terry Falk
Republican Committee Recommends Firing Two UW Regents
Because John Miller and Dana Wachs opposed a deal ending diversity-related positions.
Mar 10th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republican Senator Joins Democrats Against Transgender Sports Bill
Sen. Joan Ballweg cites higher rate of depression, suicide for transgender youth.
Mar 10th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Supervisors Seek Change to Housing Discrimination Law
Change in state law needed for county to address housing voucher discrimination.
Mar 9th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
County Getting $4 Million Federal Funding for Transit, Parks
Return of federal earmarks, advocacy by Rep. Moore and Sen. Baldwin delivers for county.
Mar 9th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Van Orden Yells ‘Lies’ at Biden During State of the Union
It's another outburst by controversial GOP congressman from western Wisconsin.
Mar 9th, 2024 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
