Politics
Sup. Tony Staskunas Won’t Seek Re-Election
The West Allis supervisor has served on the board since 2013.
Sep 7th, 2023 by Graham KilmerRepublican Child Care Bills Aim To Address Shortages By Cutting Regulations
Gov. Evers called for a Sept. 20 special session to address shortages, has different plan.
Sep 7th, 2023 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public RadioMilwaukee Drastically Changing Street Lighting Plan
Switch to LED lights upgrades because contractor shortage leaves city unable to rush to replace failing circuits.
Sep 7th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneMore Special Education Funding Is Needed
State covers only 33% of the costs. That must be increased.
Sep 7th, 2023 by Kadeem Gill‘Rainbowland’ Teacher Files Lawsuit Against Waukesha School District
Melissa Tempel says First Amendment rights were violated when she was fired in July.
Sep 6th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioJudicial Commission Dismisses Complaints Against Protasiewicz
Her campaign comments on redistricting did not violate judicial code of ethics.
Sep 6th, 2023 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerPolicy to Buy Union Cars Advances
Committee approves buying only union-made cars for county operations; policy now goes to full board.
Sep 6th, 2023 by Graham KilmerDemocrats Launch $4 Million Blitz to Oppose Protasiewicz’s Impeachment
Party plans 'multi-pronged statewide campaign' to defend Supreme Court Justice.
Sep 6th, 2023 by Bruce MurphyHow School Choice Backers Skew The Statistics
Are voucher schools really more 'cost-effective'?
Sep 5th, 2023 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin ExaminerTax Cut, Brewers Aid Top Legislative Agenda
GOP plan for $2.9 million tax cut could use up most of remaining state surplus.
Sep 5th, 2023 by Steven WaltersWisconsin Libraries See New Efforts To Ban Books
National movement has found its way to multiple Wisconsin library systems.
Sep 1st, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioFollowing Speed Improvements, State Licensing Agency Wants Longterm Funding
Stimulus funding will run out next year, imperiling continued operation of DSPS.
Sep 1st, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio