Politics
Underly, Kinser Advance in State Superintendent Race
Incumbent Jill Underly takes first, will face conservative-backed Brittany Kinser.
Feb 18th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Tom Barrett Is Figuring Out What Comes Next
Rotary speech by ex-mayor and newly-returned ambassador is frank and funny.
Feb 18th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneWisconsin Supreme Court Dismisses Racine Voting Van Lawsuit
Court's majority says former Republican official who filed challenge lacked legal standing.
Feb 18th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioSome Legislators Want ‘Safe Havens’ to Stay Safe
Proposed bill would keep immigration officers out of all 'safe havens' in Wisconsin.
Feb 18th, 2025 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceCrawford, Schimel Won’t Pledge to Recuse from Cases Involving Political Parties
Their campaigns for state Supreme Court have gotten millions from two major parties.
Feb 18th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioElon Musk’s Group Spending Big in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race
His PAC buying some $650,000 for ads expected to back Brad Schimel.
Feb 18th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioJudge Rules MPS, City Must Split School Police Costs 50/50
They have 10 days to follow order or face contempt of court ruling.
Feb 17th, 2025 by Graham KilmerFederal Government Confirms ICE Facility For Northwest Side
GSA confirmation allows agency to sidestep local zoning regulations.
Feb 17th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene$50 Million for Reading Instruction Will Return to State Surplus
Supreme Court won't rule on Evers vs. Legislature battle before end of fiscal year.
Feb 17th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioComptroller Discovers Housing Authority Owes City An Additional $4 Million
Latest 'crippling' blow for HACM adds to long list of problems.
Feb 17th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneSusan Crawford Makes Her Case for Wisconsin Supreme Court
Judge and former prosecutor promises to 'give everybody a fair shake.'
Feb 17th, 2025 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerWater Fluoridation Debate Boils Up in Wisconsin
Village of DeForest joins nearly 80 communities banning fluoridation since 1995.
Feb 17th, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny, Wisconsin Public Radio