Politics
State Audit of DPI Prioritized Over Fish and Wildlife Analysis
Evers calls GOP-led audit 'ridiculous,' legislators say its needed.
Sep 9th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioCan Peter Barca Flip Republican Congressional District?
1st District incumbent Bryan Steil faces veteran Democrat, who had more votes in primary.
Sep 9th, 2024 by Peter Cameron, The Badger ProjectMarquette Poll Retooled for 2024 Election
E-mails and texts replacing random phone calls.
Sep 9th, 2024 by Steven WaltersMPS Pushed to Bring Back Police Officers In Schools
Pressure from DPI, legislators. Union says this will cause more student arrests, suspensions.
Sep 9th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerProperty Tax Levies Across State Saw Biggest Hike Since 2007
But overall property tax rate in Wisconsin declined for 10th straight year, report finds.
Sep 8th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioTrump Speaks in Rural Wisconsin on Saturday, Pushes Early Voting
Two-hour speech at airport in Mosinee offers false claims about his criminal cases.
Sep 8th, 2024 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioFederal Grant Boosting Energy Efficient Affordable Housing Program
$3.4 million grant supports program building new affordable homes with net-zero greenhouse gas emissions.
Sep 6th, 2024 by Graham KilmerWisconsin Social Studies Teachers Face Restrictions, Complaints for Teaching Elections
Survey from group of social studies teachers found 42% report facing restrictions by administration, parents.
Sep 6th, 2024 by Beatrice Lawrence, Wisconsin Public RadioBiden Promotes Clean Energy Funds in Wisconsin Visit
The trip to Westby was Biden’s first Wisconsin visit since dropping out of the presidential race in July.
Sep 5th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioNew Program Will Fund Driver’s Ed For Low-Income Students
Insurance industry fees will cover 100% of driver’s ed cost. Effort led by Common Ground.
Sep 5th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneMost Wisconsinites Oppose Criminalizing Abortion, Poll Finds
78%, including 57% of Republicans, do not want abortion criminalized before fetal viability.
Sep 5th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner2017 Law Resulting in Long List of Outdated DNR Water Standards
Nearly 50 groundwater standards for PFAS, pesticides, metals and other compounds remain unaddressed.
Sep 5th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio