Politics
Botched Trial Will Cost City More Than $7 Million
Federal judges rule circuit court judge erred in shackling, but city ends up paying in strange outcome.
May 6th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneWisconsin Sues RFK Jr. Over HHS Funding Cuts
State joins others suing over massive layoffs, 'staggering amount of damage.'
May 6th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Secret Donor to Milwaukee Artist Resource Network Revealed
The story of a wealthy donor who gave millions only to see it wasted.
May 5th, 2025 by Bruce MurphyUnion Describes ‘Pervasive’ Union Busting Campaign at Trade Hotel
Union election remains unresolved pending investigation of company's tactics.
May 5th, 2025 by Graham KilmerRepublican Plan to Slash Federal Student Loans Threatens Wisconsin
Half of state students could be hit by cuts to Pell Grants, student loans and more.
May 5th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioHow Republicans Tweaked State Aid to Benefit GOP Communities
Legislature radically changed state aid formula to give more to Republican areas.
May 5th, 2025 by Larry SandlerHow Wisconsin Woos Big Tech
Legislature passed tax exemption on land, site improvements, IT and electricity.
May 5th, 2025 by Bennet GoldsteinJudge Monica Isham Condemned For Concerns About Dugan’s Arrest
Sawyer County judge holding court on zoom. Rep. Tiffany calls for her to resign.
May 5th, 2025 by Frank Zufall, Wisconsin ExaminerRepublicans Face Big Questions at State Convention
Big loss in spring election, party divisions, and who will run for governor?
May 5th, 2025 by Steven WaltersTrump Tariffs Hiking Costs, Limiting Options for Wisconsin Solar
High tariffs could make some projects in state 'economically unfeasible.'
May 5th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioWho Leaked State Supreme Court Document
Leak of abortion order 'likely deliberate,' investigation finds, but can't find culprit.
May 4th, 2025 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerEvers Makes Two Appointments to Natural Resources Board
Board oversees state DNR, has seen partisan fights over governor's appointees.
May 4th, 2025 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner