Politics
Democrats Target Rep. Novak in New District
Remapped Assembly district is 55% Democrat. But incumbent Republican is running hard.
Sep 30th, 2024 by Steven Walters
State Superintendent Urges Legislature to Hike Special Education Funding
Just 31.5% of costs funded by state, notes Jill Underly. 'This is not nearly enough.'
Sep 29th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
‘Dial Back The Rhetoric,’ Republican Assembly Elections Chair Urges
Rep. Scott Krug chides US Rep. Tom Tiffany, RNC for calling foul on absentee ballots.
Sep 28th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Supreme Court Rejects RFK Jr.’s Effort to Get Off November Ballot
Kennedy suspended presidential campaign, fears he will take votes away from Trump.
Sep 28th, 2024 by Shawn Johnson and Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Medicaid Expansion Could Benefit 90,000 Wisconsin Residents
Wisconsin Policy Forum studies long-offered expansion's potential, ability to save $200 million annually.
Sep 27th, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
DNR Requests Surge in Funding To Address Backlog, Increase Stewardship
Agency proposes reauthorizing Stewardship program for a decade with $100 million annually.
Sep 26th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Elections Commission Split On What To Do About Absentee Ballot Return Issues
Partisan divide over complaints involving Greenfield, Brookfield.
Sep 26th, 2024 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Could Haley Voters Decide Election?
They could help Kamala Harris win Wisconsin — and the presidency.
Sep 26th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Wausau Mayor Removes Ballot Drop Box, Sparks Outrage
State law gives municipal clerks, not mayors, authority to make decisions about drop boxes
Sep 25th, 2024 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Will State Move to Legalize Marijuana?
There are lessons to be learned from states that have done so.
Sep 25th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Abortion Rights Proving to Be Potent Issue
It drove Democratic turnout in state in 2022. Now recast as 'freedom,' even more punch?
Sep 25th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Kamala Harris Supports Eliminating Filibuster to Restore Abortion Rights
In interview with WPR, Democratic presidential candidate stresses importance of this issue.
Sep 24th, 2024 by Mackenzie Krumme and Jonah Beleckis, Wisconsin Public Radio
