Politics
Proposal Would Expand Silver Alert System To Include Children
Bill is backdoor way to expand Amber Alert system to support finding missing children.
Feb 2nd, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioWhy GOP Redistricting Gambit Failed
Last minute Republican legislation based on Evers' plan vetoed by governor. Why?
Feb 2nd, 2024 by Bruce ThompsonBoard Funds Crisis Housing in Uptown Neighborhood, Demurs On Southside Dog Park
Plus: A controversial penguin project is funded, funding for southside dog park is paused and 'high-impact' parks projects are funded.
Feb 2nd, 2024 by Graham KilmerWisconsin Supreme Court Consultants Rule Out Republican-Drawn Maps
In first public release, court consultants say GOP maps "don't deserve further consideration."
Feb 2nd, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioRepublicans Seek To Limit Governor’s Veto Power
Proposal follows Evers' school-funding line-item vetoes in latest state budget.
Feb 1st, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerMilwaukee Business Donating Wireless Network To Ukraine Sister City
Advanced Wireless aims to help Irpin get back on its feet.
Feb 1st, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneLabor Leaders Want 2024 To Be A Big Year for Unions
Poll says a supermajority of Americans now say they support unions. Groups hope to deliver more wins for workers.
Feb 1st, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioDOJ Lawyers Say Dean Phillips Waited Too Long To Appear on Presidential Ballot
Phillips wants the Wisconsin Supreme Court to rule that the Democratic Party abused its power by keeping him off the ballot.
Feb 1st, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioJudge Rules Absentee Ballots With Incomplete Witness Address Must Be Counted
Attorney for Republican-controlled Legislature to appeal Dane County Court ruling.
Jan 31st, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioLegislative Hearing a Debate Over DEI
Proposed constitutional amendment bars 'preferential treatment' by state offices, universities.
Jan 31st, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerBill Holds Back Students Who Miss More Than 30 Days of School
Policy from Speaker Vos's Task Force on Truancy would affect public and private schools.
Jan 31st, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioGOP Congressmen Call For Protasiewicz Recusal on New Maps Case
Court faces new lawsuit charging congressional district maps are gerrymandered.
Jan 31st, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio