Politics
$189 Million UWM Project Would Redevelop Former Columbia Hospital
Gov. Evers backs funding project to relocate, expand health sciences programs.
Mar 12th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneWhy Is Trump Targeting Veterans?
Trump/Musk cuts hurt a popular government program and many workers who back MAGA.
Mar 12th, 2025 by Bruce ThompsonGOAT Gets Started in State Legislature
Committee that is Wisconsin's version of DOGE seeks proof that state employees are really working.
Mar 12th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioDemocrat Rebecca Cooke to Again Challenge US Rep. Derrick Van Orden
Promising a voice in Congress who will 'fight like hell to rebuild the middle class.'
Mar 12th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioCounty Faces $47 Million 2026 Budget Deficit
Comptroller report shows county short of solutions to chronic structural deficit.
Mar 12th, 2025 by Graham KilmerHow Deportations Will Hurt Milwaukee
Most of its growth in population and workers in last 30 years has come from immigrants.
Mar 11th, 2025 by Bruce MurphyTrump Administration Warns UW-Madison It Could Lose Federal Funding
One of 60 universities, colleges listed for alleged failure to protect Jewish students.
Mar 11th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers’ Capital Budget Funds $4.1 Billion in Building Projects
Includes $189 million to merge UWM's health sciences program into one building.
Mar 11th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Bashes Congress as Wisconsin Joins Lawsuit Against Trump Firings
Firings are 'against the law' and show 'contempt' for federal workers, suit charges.
Mar 11th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioOrganized Labor Faces Assault Under Trump
DOGE targets Milwaukee NLRB office, Mitchell Airport TSA officers losing rights.
Mar 10th, 2025 by Graham KilmerCity Still Pausing New Liquor Licenses in Vacant Aldermanic District
On hold until April 1. Pending licenses range from dive bars to upscale restaurant.
Mar 10th, 2025 by Sophie BolichEvers Proposes Funding for County Courthouse Project
Proposing $25 million for new $495 million courthouse operated under state mandate.
Mar 10th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer