Politics
The Rise of Jill Karofsky
From circuit court judge to Supreme Court chief justice in just five years.
Jun 30th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Birthright Citizenship Stands in Wisconsin After Supreme Court Order
Kaul joins other attorney generals in seeking nationwide protection.
Jun 29th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
SDC Asks Federal Government to Reverse State’s Funding Cutoff
WI Department of Children and Families ended SDC’s eligibility for block grants.
Jun 29th, 2025 by Meredith Melland, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Lawmakers Release Funds for Literacy But Delay Much of State Budget
Joint Finance Committee can't decide funding for UW system, Medicaid, child care.
Jun 28th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Facial Recognition Resolution Passes
Unanimous vote asks Sheriff's office to adopt guidelines to protect civil liberties.
Jun 28th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Federal Judge Halts Job Corps Shutdown
Judge finds U.S. Department of Labor likely violated the law.
Jun 28th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Police Chief Jeffrey Norman Given Four-Year Contract Extension
Chief receives praise, large raise. But who is the city's highest paid employee?
Jun 27th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Court’s Rejection of Redistricting Lawsuits Yields Many Questions
Court denied lawsuits without explanation, leaving court watchers and political analysts to wonder why, and what comes next.
Jun 27th, 2025 by Rich Kremer and Anya Van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
UW Health Doesn’t Have To Bargain With Nurses Says Supreme Court
In unanimous decision, justices say Act 10 ended mandatory collective bargaining for hospital authority.
Jun 27th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
After Shocking Budget Shortfall, County Orders Up MCTS Audit
County executive, board and comptroller all caught off guard by $11 million deficit.
Jun 27th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Supreme Court Declines Cases Challenging Congressional Maps
Democrats hoped liberal majority would redraw state's congressional districts.
Jun 26th, 2025 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Despite Concerns, Council Overhauls Near West Side Parking Regulations
'Chaos is where we're at right now,' says alderman.
Jun 26th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
