Politics
Council May Refine Makeup of Board of Zoning Appeals
Council President seeks more expertise in effort to overhaul boards and commissions.
Feb 5th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
ICE Can Build Whatever Facility It Wants in Milwaukee
Council learns federal immigration agency can simply bypass local authorities.
Feb 5th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Waukesha County Executive Kills Sales Tax Plan, Warns of ‘Deep Service Cuts’
Paul Farrow gives in to opponents. Waukesha among just 2 counties without sales tax.
Feb 4th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Congress Members Condemn Musk Takeover
Baldwin, Moore, Pocan outraged. Republican Glenn Grothman not sure.
Feb 4th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Half of Wisconsin Head Start Programs Can’t Get Funds After Federal Freeze
Head Start center in Waukesha closed, leaving more than 250 families without child care.
Feb 4th, 2025 by Richelle Wilson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Affordable Care Enrollment Again Sets a Record
313,579 Wisconsin residents enrolled for coverage through federal insurance marketplace.
Feb 4th, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee Officials Promote Municipal ID Program
With deportation raids looming, 'easy and simple' process costs $10 for identification card.
Feb 4th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
How Legal Costs Deny Access to Records
The costs can deter citizens from filling requests for what should be open records.
Feb 3rd, 2025 by Bill Barth
Legislature’s LGBTQ+ Caucus Doubles in Size
With 7 new members, the caucus now includes 12 lawmakers, all Democrats.
Feb 3rd, 2025 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
It’s Groundhog Day in State Capitol
New budget surplus estimate triggers GOP tax cut pledge. Again.
Feb 3rd, 2025 by Steven Walters
Ben Wikler Loses Bid to Lead National Democratic Party
Minnesota's party leader Ken Martin elected next DNC chair. Wikler's record lauded.
Feb 3rd, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lawmakers Again Propose Extending Postpartum Medicaid
A 'no-brainer' has bipartisan support, was passed by 48 states. Will Vos let it die?
Feb 2nd, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
