Politics
Legislature’s LGBTQ+ Caucus Doubles in Size
With 7 new members, the caucus now includes 12 lawmakers, all Democrats.
Feb 3rd, 2025 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
It’s Groundhog Day in State Capitol
New budget surplus estimate triggers GOP tax cut pledge. Again.
Feb 3rd, 2025 by Steven Walters
Ben Wikler Loses Bid to Lead National Democratic Party
Minnesota's party leader Ken Martin elected next DNC chair. Wikler's record lauded.
Feb 3rd, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lawmakers Again Propose Extending Postpartum Medicaid
A 'no-brainer' has bipartisan support, was passed by 48 states. Will Vos let it die?
Feb 2nd, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Supervisors Withdraw Sade Robinson Memorial
Supervisors pull support on behalf of family after racist messages and abuse.
Feb 1st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Federal Judge Blocks Trumps Freeze On All Grants and Loans
Temporary restraining order will stay in place until judge rules on lawsuit.
Feb 1st, 2025 by Jennifer Shutt, Wisconsin Examiner
Rep. Tom Tiffany and Fellow GOP Lawmakers Bring Back Bill to Delist Gray Wolf
Bill would remove federal protections for gray wolves across most of the country.
Jan 31st, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
HACM Illegally Reallocated Federally-Restricted Funds
New CFO found the missing money. Blame placed on former finance director.
Jan 31st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
What Will Trump’s Order Banning Care for Transgender Kids Mean?
The Trump administration is seeking to end access to gender transition treatments for youth under age 19.
Jan 31st, 2025 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Supreme Court Justice Brian Hagedorn Recuses Himself From Act 10 Challenge
Hagedorn was an attorney involved in initially drafting and defending the law.
Jan 31st, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
City To Host Discussion On ICE Facility, But Attorney Suggests It May Be Moot Point
But there are options the city has to possibly slow or redirect plan.
Jan 30th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Judge Rules Tearman Spencer Criminal Case Will Move Forward
Spencer's attorney argued there isn't probable cause to allow the case to continue.
Jan 30th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
