Politics
Republicans Unfazed by Musk, Grothman Says
Wisconsin House Republicans and their leader fine with a government 'coup'?
Feb 5th, 2025 by Bruce MurphyDane County Will No Longer Send Immigration Data to the Feds
Some 25 Wisconsin counties accept federal funding to send info on immigrants to ICE.
Feb 5th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioRepublicans Raise Questions About Proposed Election Observer Rules
GOP lawmakers want punishments for poll workers who deny close access to voters.
Feb 5th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioRepublican Bill Forces Wisconsin Sheriffs to Cooperate With ICE
Sheriffs must report immigrants who lack permanent legal status or lose state funding.
Feb 5th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioCouncil 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 JanneneICE Can Build Whatever Facility It Wants in Milwaukee
Council learns federal immigration agency can simply bypass local authorities.
Feb 5th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneWaukesha 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 RadioWisconsin Congress Members Condemn Musk Takeover
Baldwin, Moore, Pocan outraged. Republican Glenn Grothman not sure.
Feb 4th, 2025 by Bruce MurphyHalf 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 RadioWisconsin 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 ExaminerMilwaukee Officials Promote Municipal ID Program
With deportation raids looming, 'easy and simple' process costs $10 for identification card.
Feb 4th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneHow 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