Politics

State Audit of DPI Prioritized Over Fish and Wildlife Analysis

State Audit of DPI Prioritized Over Fish and Wildlife Analysis

Evers calls GOP-led audit 'ridiculous,' legislators say its needed.

Can Peter Barca Flip Republican Congressional District?

Can Peter Barca Flip Republican Congressional District?

1st District incumbent Bryan Steil faces veteran Democrat, who had more votes in primary.

The State of Politics: Marquette Poll Retooled for 2024 Election
The State of Politics

Marquette Poll Retooled for 2024 Election

E-mails and texts replacing random phone calls.

MPS Pushed to Bring Back Police Officers In Schools

MPS Pushed to Bring Back Police Officers In Schools

Pressure from DPI, legislators. Union says this will cause more student arrests, suspensions.

Property Tax Levies Across State Saw Biggest Hike Since 2007

Property Tax Levies Across State Saw Biggest Hike Since 2007

But overall property tax rate in Wisconsin declined for 10th straight year, report finds.

Trump Speaks in Rural Wisconsin on Saturday, Pushes Early Voting

Trump Speaks in Rural Wisconsin on Saturday, Pushes Early Voting

Two-hour speech at airport in Mosinee offers false claims about his criminal cases.

City Hall: Federal Grant Boosting Energy Efficient Affordable Housing Program
City Hall

Federal Grant Boosting Energy Efficient Affordable Housing Program

$3.4 million grant supports program building new affordable homes with net-zero greenhouse gas emissions.

Wisconsin Social Studies Teachers Face Restrictions, Complaints for Teaching Elections

Wisconsin Social Studies Teachers Face Restrictions, Complaints for Teaching Elections

Survey from group of social studies teachers found 42% report facing restrictions by administration, parents.

Biden Promotes Clean Energy Funds in Wisconsin Visit

Biden 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.

New Program Will Fund Driver’s Ed For Low-Income Students

New 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.

Most Wisconsinites Oppose Criminalizing Abortion, Poll Finds

Most Wisconsinites Oppose Criminalizing Abortion, Poll Finds

78%, including 57% of Republicans, do not want abortion criminalized before fetal viability.

2017 Law Resulting in Long List of Outdated DNR Water Standards

2017 Law Resulting in Long List of Outdated DNR Water Standards

Nearly 50 groundwater standards for PFAS, pesticides, metals and other compounds remain unaddressed.