Politics
Lawsuit Underway On Validity of Wisconsin’s 1849 Abortion Ban
Attorney General Josh Kaul is attempting to get law struck down.
May 5th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioBill Targets Hospital Pricing Transparency
Sen. Mary Felzkowski leads GOP proposal focused on creating "shoppable services."
May 4th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioAssembly Bill Would Provide Funding with Substantial Restrictions for County
County would see a revenue increase, but with substantial restrictions. Gov. Evers promises veto.
May 4th, 2023 by Graham KilmerCounty’s Debt Relief Program No Laughing Matter
Program with huge 100-to-1 return inspired by comedian John Oliver. Seriously.
May 3rd, 2023 by Bruce MurphyWauwatosa ‘Target List’ Trial Begins
Lawsuit charges police violated federal laws in their reaction to 2020 BLM protests.
May 3rd, 2023 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerWill State Supreme Court Cool Its Ideological Rancor?
As of August 1, its hostility toward experts and democracy won't fly.
May 3rd, 2023 by Bruce ThompsonEvers Calls GOP Cuts to Mental Health Services ‘Foolishness’
$235 million for school mental health services one of 545 proposals cut from his budget.
May 3rd, 2023 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioGómez-Tom Wins County Board Special Election
Caroline Gómez-Tom is new supervisor for District 14 on Milwaukee's South Side.
May 3rd, 2023 by Graham KilmerCan Bipartisan Effort Save State Arts Funding?
Wisconsin ranks 50th in arts support. Group of 'heavy hitters' hopes to change that.
May 2nd, 2023 by Jay Rath, Wisconsin ExaminerGOP Legislators Gut Evers’ Budget
On party line vote Legislature's budget committee cuts 545 proposals from governor's proposed budget.
May 2nd, 2023 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioLow Pay Causes Shortage of Public Defenders, Prosecutors
Paid far less than private attorneys, WPF study finds, causing shortages across state.
May 2nd, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioMay Day Activists Call For Immigration Reform
Activists call for restoring driver’s licenses, in-state tuition for immigrants.
May 1st, 2023 by Sophie Bolich