Politics
The Actual Stats Behind Wisconsin’s Polarizing Crime Ads
Rhetoric and reality don't line up statewide, but Milwaukee County is an outlier.
Oct 17th, 2022 by Steven WaltersEvers, Michels Spar in Their Only Debate
Candidates in close race have clear differences on abortion, talent attraction, election results, gun laws and education.
Oct 17th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioLeague of Women Voters Sues To Block Absentee Ballot Correction Ruling
Lawsuit is one of many pending before upcoming election that would impact how absentee ballots can be counted.
Oct 17th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioU.S. Senate Candidates Johnson, Barnes Trade Barbs in Last Debate
Candidates show stark differences on major issues, including immigration, gun violence and abortion.
Oct 14th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioQuiet Race For State Treasurer Is About What The Office Should Actually Be
Winner will replace Democrat Sarah Godlewski, who opted to run for Senate seat instead of re-election.
Oct 13th, 2022 by Gaby Vinick, Wisconsin Public RadioFirst Lady Visits Milwaukee, Meets With MPS Families and Union
First Lady Jill Biden, a former teacher, talks to parents, students and teachers about challenges.
Oct 13th, 2022 by Leah Treidler, Wisconsin Public RadioRon Johnson Expanding Lead Over Mandela Barnes in US Senate Race
New Marquette poll has Gov. Tony Evers holding a slight lead over Tim Michels in race for governor.
Oct 12th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioCounty Would Raise Tax Levy For Forensic Science Center
County would exceed property tax limits to pay back $107 million in debt for new forensic center and public museum.
Oct 11th, 2022 by Graham KilmerEvers Says Fixing Financial Relationship Between State, Milwaukee and Other Cities Is Top Priority
But his proposal leaves Milwaukee far short of the revenue it needs to avoid substantial cuts.
Oct 11th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneMandela Barnes Attempts to Reframe Senate Race
Republicans have blitzed Barnes with negative advertising.
Oct 11th, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioAppeals Court Halts Restriction on Absentee Ballot Spoiling
Waukesha County judge ruled last week that absentee ballots couldn't be replaced at voter request. Democrats objected.
Oct 11th, 2022 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Joins Multi-State Pact In Bid for Hydrogen Funding
Wisconsin joins MN, ND and MT in creating "hub" that hopes to land part of $8 billion in federal clean energy funding.
Oct 11th, 2022 by Gaby Vinick, Wisconsin Public Radio