Politics
Republicans Gained Little in State Legislatures
Biggest loss nationally in 2024 was in Wisconsin. Could help Democrats in 2026.
Mar 17th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
UW Faculty Unions Seek Meetings on Pay, Working Conditions
Seeking Board of Regents permission for such meetings with chancellors.
Mar 17th, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
In Supreme Court Race Republicans Attack Crawford as Soft on Crime
Light sentences in two child sexual assault cases? Legal expert says no.
Mar 17th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
A Deja Vu Election for State Supreme Court
Looks like repeat of 2023 Protasiewicz v. Kelly race. But with key differences.
Mar 17th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Republican Legislators Divided on Land Stewardship Program
Top GOP legislators threaten to end popular Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
Mar 16th, 2025 by Hallie Claflin
Tim Walz Will Visit Eau Claire to Boost Crawford, Attack Van Orden
Rally with Minnesota governor part of Democrats' 'People v. Musk' campaign.
Mar 16th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Assembly Committee Republicans Halt Proposal for Election Observers
'We have seen good things go through the committee and then die.'
Mar 16th, 2025 by Lorin Cox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Could Milwaukee Create a Regional Transit Authority?
Governor Evers creates pathway in biennial budget proposal.
Mar 16th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Trump’s Canadian Tariffs Could Impact Wisconsin Energy Prices
Wisconsin utilities import small amount of electricity from Manitoba province.
Mar 14th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Assembly Passes Bill That Adds Penalties, Definitions to Police-in-MPS Policy
The bill comes after a court order directed the district to reinstate school resource officers.
Mar 14th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republicans Pivot to Virtual Town Halls To Avoid Opposition
Rep. Van Orden blames 'Soros-funded agitators.'
Mar 13th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
With DPI Race Looming, Poll Shows Growing Dissatisfaction With Public Schools
More than half of people say standards are too low, but 45% admit they don't know what test scores actually are.
Mar 13th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
