Politics

Milwaukee Lobbies for Statewide Bonus Program to Hire More Cops

Milwaukee Lobbies for Statewide Bonus Program to Hire More Cops

Rep. Bob Donovan champions Florida-style program to attract more officers.

State Legislators Disagree on Budget Impact of Massive Proposed Federal Cuts

State Legislators Disagree on Budget Impact of Massive Proposed Federal Cuts

28% of current, $98.7 billion state budget came from federal funding. Medicaid a big issue.

State Appeals Court Rules College Minority Grants Unconstitutional

State Appeals Court Rules College Minority Grants Unconstitutional

In 2023-24, state program awarded $440,433 in minority retention grants.

Johnson, Baldwin Offer Radically Different Views on Musk During Town Halls

Johnson, Baldwin Offer Radically Different Views on Musk During Town Halls

Baldwin criticized cuts, while Johnson called Musk one of the most 'brilliant' humans 'that ever walked on planet Earth.'

Assembly Republicans Signal Openness To Closing State’s Second-Oldest Prison

Assembly Republicans Signal Openness To Closing State’s Second-Oldest Prison

Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed plan to close maximum security Green Bay Correctional Institution.

Wisconsin GOP Congressman Proposes Repealing EV Charging Station Program

Wisconsin GOP Congressman Proposes Repealing EV Charging Station Program

Freshman Rep. Tony Wied previously owned a chain of gas stations.

Facing Common Ground Opposition, Housing Authority Board Nominee Bails

This content is only for membersFacing Common Ground Opposition, Housing Authority Board Nominee Bails

Nominee decries 'personal agendas,' Common Ground demands member representative of tenants.

With Cuts Looming, Republicans Oppose State Medicaid Expansion

With Cuts Looming, Republicans Oppose State Medicaid Expansion

GOP has long blocked state acceptance of federal funds. Stakes are higher now with federal cuts.

Who Will Pay for PFAS Pollution?

Who Will Pay for PFAS Pollution?

Governor, GOP lawmakers wrestle over cleanup liability and 'innocent landowners.'

Republican Bill Would Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Wisconsin Youth

Republican Bill Would Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Wisconsin Youth

Health care providers would lose their licenses for providing puberty blockers to minors.

Judge Fines City For Failing To Comply With MPD in Schools Requirement

Judge Fines City For Failing To Comply With MPD in Schools Requirement

Judge Borowski gives city $1,000 per day fine until 25 police officers placed in schools.

Hearing Held on Controversial Statewide Requirement For Sheriffs To Cooperate With ICE

Hearing Held on Controversial Statewide Requirement For Sheriffs To Cooperate With ICE

Republican lawmakers cite sheriffs in Milwaukee and Madison as reason for the bill, which has penalties for noncompliance.