Politics
DNR Has Seen 500 Positions Cut Since 2003, Says It Is Causing Delays
Loss of 20 vacant positions is latest in a long-term trend, leaders say.
Aug 15th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin’s State Budget Surplus Is Shrinking
Spending and tax cuts have consumed most of surplus, Policy Forum warns.
Aug 14th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Texas, California Gerrymandering Battle Will Make It Harder For Independent Reforms
Fair Maps Coalition members hope to establish politically independent process in Wisconsin.
Aug 14th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Federal Funding Cut Imperils Wisconsin’s Unemployment System Update
System that buckled in 2020 was being updated, but work can't be completed without funding.
Aug 14th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Competing Bills Aim To Save Two State Facilities For Homeless Veterans
Budget deal 'overlooked' $2 million funding need.
Aug 13th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Kills Bill That Would Have Made It More Difficult For Felons To Resume Voting
ACLU called proposed restrictions a 'modern-day poll tax.'
Aug 13th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Hearings Start On Controversial Line 5 Pipe Rerouting
Weekslong hearing will determine whether state regulators complied with state law in issuing permits.
Aug 12th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Storms Close Two Milwaukee Libraries ‘Long Term’
Plus: City adding evening hours to drop-off centers.
Aug 12th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Criminal Justice Reform Advocates Blast ‘Lack of Urgency’ in Closing Green Bay Prison
Budget signed by Evers called for max security facility to close, but governor removed deadline.
Aug 12th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
After Losing Reelection Bid, Former State Senator Wins Federal Job
Real estate developer Duey Stroebel is now a regional administrator for HUD.
Aug 12th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Racine County Democrat, Nurse Will Challenge Bryan Steil For Congressional Seat
Mitchell Berman joins Randy Bryce in targeting the southeastern Wisconsin seat long held by the GOP.
Aug 12th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
UW System Pays To Settle DEI Demotion Lawsuit
Settlement ends lawsuit brought by former UW-Eau Claire DEI administrator who claimed she was demoted because she's white.
Aug 11th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
