Politics
Milwaukee Gets Its Wish, City Can Tow All Reckless Drivers
Loopholes made prior policies "somewhat useless."
Oct 15th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Senate Approves School Cellphone Ban
Senate also passes bill require insurance coverage of breast cancer screenings.
Oct 15th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Assembly Passes Several Public Safety Bills
Democrats largely supported GOP bills, but offered doomed amendments.
Oct 15th, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Hundreds in St. Francis Take Part in Charlie Kirk’s National Day of Remembrance
Republican Party of Milwaukee County hosts memorial event on Kirk's birthday.
Oct 15th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Democrats Unveil Statewide Tuition Promise Program
Another bill would reverse Act 10 for most UW system employees.
Oct 14th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
From Brownfields to Blue Waters, Mayor Names New Port Director
Benji Timm tapped to lead Port Milwaukee.
Oct 14th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Has a Fire Truck Problem
Milwaukee may soon need to dial 911 to replace its fire trucks.
Oct 14th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Local Governments Voice Opposition To Proposed Solar Arrays
Projects big and small are encountering push back, state law change could empower municipalities.
Oct 14th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Dual Enrollment Bill Aims To Make It Easier For High Schoolers To Take College Classes
One-in-four high school students already participate, but with stark divides based on district.
Oct 14th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Should Lakes and Forests Have Rights in Wisconsin? Bills Propose Protections
A group of Democrats is proposing 'rights of nature' legislation
Oct 14th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
‘SWIFTIE Act’ Aims To Stop Scalpers in Wisconsin
Dem-backed bill would ban bots, cap markup rates and require price transparency.
Oct 13th, 2025 by Mackenzie Krumme, Wisconsin Public Radio
Judges, Legislators Consider Changing Wisconsin’s Election Laws
A court ruling could reshape the election-law debate.
Oct 13th, 2025 by Steven Walters
