Politics
Top 10 State Government Stories of 2023
A year filled with surprises and big stories, led by the election of Janet Protasiewicz to Supreme Court.
Jan 1st, 2024 by Steven Walters
Minocqua Brewery Owner Files To Get Trump Tossed From Ballot
Filing from super PAC is first step in process expected to end at Supreme Court.
Dec 29th, 2023 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Herb Kohl Passes Away
Former U.S. Sen. Kohl, 88, also a philanthropist, businessman and longtime Bucks owner, dies after brief illness.
Dec 27th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
The State Supreme Court Minority’s View of Gerrymandering
226 pages of dissent that ignore key facts and data.
Dec 27th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
What To Expect in 2024 Legislative Session
Issues could include DEI, child care, medical marijuana and abortion referendum, Assembly leaders say.
Dec 27th, 2023 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Bipartisan Bills Reform Payday Loans
Average annual interest rate for payday loans in Wisconsin topped 850% in 2022.
Dec 27th, 2023 by Robert D'Andrea, Wisconsin Public Radio
MAGA Republicans Hate Robin Vos
Assembly Speaker confesses he regrets hiring Gableman: 'He was way wackier than I thought.'
Dec 26th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Baldwin-Sponsored Bill Funds Local Veterans Service Officers
Officers help veterans access services. Bill passed US Senate unanimously.
Dec 26th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Funding Power Gives GOP Victory in DEI Fight
Why regents, Democrats were defeated by Vos and Republicans.
Dec 26th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Give Yourself the Gift of Membership
Thru December 25th, Urban Milwaukee is offering 40% off the first year of membership.
Dec 24th, 2023 by Urban Milwaukee
A Historic Year in Milwaukee County
A host of changes bodes well for Milwaukee's future, says county exec David Crowley.
Dec 24th, 2023 by County Executive David Crowley
Board Approves New Correctional Food Contract
Florida company will serve jail and CRC, replacing much criticized Aramark Corporation.
Dec 23rd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
