Politics
Republican Proposal Designed To Give Tax Break To Retirees
Proposal, which has some early bipartisan support, would protect retirees from Wisconsin income taxes.
Jul 20th, 2023 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin’s False Electors, Kaul In Spotlight After Those in Michigan Charged
Attorney General has declined to say whether he's pursuing charges against those that attempted to subvert 2020 election.
Jul 20th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
After State Law Stripped Authority, Leaders of Milwaukee’s Fire & Police Commission Resign
Chair Edward Fallone and Vice Chair Amanda Avalos resign in protest following "assault on self-government."
Jul 20th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New Law Will Make Wisconsin Students Hooked On Phonics
Gov. Evers signs bill that overhauls how Wisconsin students learn to read.
Jul 20th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Starbucks and the American Dream
The battle over unions in Milwaukee and U.S. shows the uncool side of coffee culture.
Jul 19th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
State’s Top Elections Official Interviewed By Jan. 6 Investigators
US Department of Justice has subpoenaed Meagan Wolfe and Milwaukee's election official.
Jul 19th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Biden Plan Gives 12,000 in Wisconsin $566 Million in Debt Relief
Department of Education offers $39 billion in debt relief through revised repayment plan.
Jul 19th, 2023 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
The Right Takes Over Waukesha Schools
Waukesha, Arrowhead districts move to restrict how history taught, pronouns used, free speech outside classroom.
Jul 18th, 2023 by John Norcross
GOP Bill Requires Watermarks on Absentee Ballots
Election clerks say it would add costs, administrative burdens and not improve security.
Jul 18th, 2023 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Tiffany Far Behind Baldwin In Fundraising
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin raised $3 million in 2nd quarter of 2023, vs $114,000 for possible challenger, U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany.
Jul 18th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Sales Tax Hike Gets First Approval
County officials detail future cuts without sales tax plan, as Parks Department is halved and senior centers eliminated.
Jul 17th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Gov. Evers Keeps Rising in Stature
Becoming a national figure with ever more effective leadership. Just ask the Republicans.
Jul 17th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
