Politics
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
USDA Ends Program That Brought Locally-Grown Food To Pantries, Schools
Program paid Wisconsin farmers more than $11 million since 2022 inception.
Mar 13th, 2025 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Lawmakers Hold Tense Debate On Bill To Ban Gender-Affirming Care For Youth
Opponents regard bill as 'cruel' anti-trans legislation, while supporters say it would 'protect' children.
Mar 13th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Crawford, Schimel Square Off In Lone Debate Before Supreme Court Election
Each candidate accused the other of being too partisan.
Mar 13th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Supervisor Proposes Work Group For County Budget Problems
Sup. Shawn Rolland wants group to seek solutions to county's financial troubles.
Mar 12th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
US Transportation Secretary Moves To Cut Milwaukee Grants
Grants to rebuild Villard Ave. and National Ave. and for an EV network all at risk.
Mar 12th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
$189 Million UWM Project Would Redevelop Former Columbia Hospital
Gov. Evers backs funding project to relocate, expand health sciences programs.
Mar 12th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Why Is Trump Targeting Veterans?
Trump/Musk cuts hurt a popular government program and many workers who back MAGA.
Mar 12th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
GOAT Gets Started in State Legislature
Committee that is Wisconsin's version of DOGE seeks proof that state employees are really working.
Mar 12th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Democrat Rebecca Cooke to Again Challenge US Rep. Derrick Van Orden
Promising a voice in Congress who will 'fight like hell to rebuild the middle class.'
Mar 12th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Faces $47 Million 2026 Budget Deficit
Comptroller report shows county short of solutions to chronic structural deficit.
Mar 12th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
How Deportations Will Hurt Milwaukee
Most of its growth in population and workers in last 30 years has come from immigrants.
Mar 11th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
