Politics
GOP Lawmakers Propose Eliminating Work Permits For Young Workers
Proposal would eliminate "red tape" in hiring 14- and 15-year-old workers.
Aug 24th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioProposal Would Help Media Outlets Hit With Frivolous, Costly Lawsuits
Democrats' proposal inspired by lawsuit from GOP senator against Wausau publication.
Aug 24th, 2023 by Sarah LehrNational Issues Take Center Stage During GOP Debate in Milwaukee
Despite debate being in swing state, little touched on Wisconsin.
Aug 24th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk and Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioSup. Clancy, Sheriff Ball Trade Charges
Conflict erupts before board's jail inquiry even begins.
Aug 23rd, 2023 by Graham KilmerSchools Challenge AP Classes Curriculum
Too liberal for Waukesha? Too conservative for Milwaukee?
Aug 23rd, 2023 by Terry FalkMilwaukee Businesses Pitch Republicans
300 businesses at Baird Center seek customers and contacts for 2024 convention.
Aug 23rd, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneBill Requires Judge’s OK Before Prosecutors Could Drop Certain Charges
Law enforcement groups support it, ACLU opposes it.
Aug 23rd, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioMoms for Liberty Rising in Wisconsin
Part of national group pushing to ban books and raced-focused history lessons and opposing LGBTQ+ concerns.
Aug 23rd, 2023 by Rachel HaleShould Protasiewicz Recuse From Redistricting Cases?
Or should Rebecca Bradley? Her comment was less factual and more scathing.
Aug 23rd, 2023 by Bruce ThompsonHow David Crowley Led on Sales Tax
The inside story of how the county exec and mayor helped pass state legislation to save Milwaukee.
Aug 23rd, 2023 by Bruce MurphySheehy Says Local Sales Tax Must Help Fund Brewers’ Stadium
Some of new city and county sales tax must be spent on the team, business leader says.
Aug 22nd, 2023 by Graham KilmerNo Trump, But Republican Debate Fills Hotels, Creates Buzz
And draws protesters. Wednesday's event is first debate of 2024 GOP presidential race.
Aug 21st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene