Politics
Proposal Would Subject School Construction To Competitive Bidding
Wisconsin is one of three states where contracts can be awarded on no-bid basis.
Dec 15th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioPresident Biden Coming To Milwaukee Next Week
Biden will tout small businesses in upcoming visit.
Dec 14th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneFollowing LGBTQ+, Racial Book Bans, ACLU Files Wave of Records Requests
Move follows surge in book bans, including a 400+ item request in Elkhorn.
Dec 14th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Democrats Propose State Protections For Same-Sex Marriages
Proposal follows 2022 federal law, overturning of Roe vs. Wade. Would strike 2006 constitutional amendment.
Dec 14th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioUW Regents Backtrack, Take Republican DEI Deal
Regents vote to accept limits to DEI programs in return for pay raises for 34,000 employees and new engineering building.
Dec 13th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioRon Johnson Looks Foolish on CNN
Claims Democrats have used fake electors, but could provide no examples.
Dec 13th, 2023 by Bruce MurphyMilwaukee Plans Big 2024 Early Voting Push
City will have at least nine early voting sites, including some new and expanded ones.
Dec 13th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneElkhorn School District Parent Seeks Ban on 444 Book Titles
Largest such request in nation? School district considers changing book policy.
Dec 13th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioProperty Taxes In Wisconsin Rising
But report says state tax credits should help bring this year's hike in line with pre-pandemic levels.
Dec 13th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioUW Regents Schedule Do-Over Vote Wednesday on Deal With Republicans
Board narrowly rejected controversial deal Saturday on DEI, employee raises and engineering building.
Dec 12th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioGOP Legislators Battle Lac du Flambeau Tribe
Reacting to tussle over access to tribal land, Finance Committee withholds gaming revenue.
Dec 12th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioRep. Ryan Clancy Settles With City Following 2020 Curfew Arrest
With trial already underway, Clancy secures the policy changes he long sought.
Dec 12th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene