Politics
How State Has Slashed Milwaukee County’s Funding
County would have gotten $1 billion more since 2003 if funding kept up with inflation.
Jun 10th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin Survey Finds Huge Support for Abortion, Planned Parenthood
Republicans back statewide abortion ban, Planned Parenthood may get funding cut.
Jun 10th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation May Scale Back Programs
Republicans won't fully fund budget, WEDC head says businesses will be affected.
Jun 10th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Reading Coalition Would Train Teachers in Early Literacy
Mayor Johnson backs idea to use Act 20, state funding to help struggling children.
Jun 10th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Court Hands a Lifeline to Americorps But Its Future Uncertain
Wisconsin has 25 AmeriCorps programs. 'Things are just very confusing.'
Jun 9th, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Supervisors Concerned About Facial Recognition Technology
Six supervisors support county policy with strict limits on use of technology.
Jun 9th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Prison Reform Advocates Push for Corrections Ombudsperson
Seeking a GOP sponsor for bill, but 'nobody’s willing to stick their neck out.'
Jun 9th, 2025 by Andrew Kennard, Wisconsin Examiner
New Legislators Sponsor ‘Wish List’ Bills
You'd be surprised by the range of ideas and proposals by Capitol newcomers.
Jun 9th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Wisconsin Hospital Systems Remove DEI Language
Promises of 'commitment to diversity,' 'equal opportunity' and 'anti-racism' gone.
Jun 8th, 2025 by Margaret Shreiner, Wisconsin Examiner
Board Will Vote on McGovern Park Senior Center With Housing
County officials say affordable housing plan only way to save senior center.
Jun 7th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
What’s Next For Wisconsin Democratic Party Leader Ben Wikler?
Outgoing party chair reveals next step during luncheon.
Jun 6th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Elections Chair Says DOJ Threat To Withhold Funding Is Mistaken
Letter from the U.S. Department of Justices accuses Wisconsin of violating federal election law.
Jun 6th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
