Politics
Committee Approves Up To $5,000 Fines for Illegal Dumping in Parks
And costs could go higher if cleanup costs exceed $5,000. Full board approval remains.
Sep 5th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Canceled BRT Project Saves MCTS Budget Until 2028
Shelving project reduces operational costs, helps MCTS stay solvent.
Sep 4th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Abortions Up In U.S., Down in State
Rising since 2017 and even after Dobbs decision. But declining in Wisconsin since 2022.
Sep 4th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
RFK Jr. Suing to Remove His Name From Wisconsin Presidential Ballot
Argues that keeping him on the ballot violates his right to free speech and association.
Sep 4th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Indigenous-Led Campaign Launches to Support Medical Marijuana
New public awareness effort called 'Wisconsin Wellness' pushing for legalization.
Sep 4th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
UW Tuition Promise Programs Find Success, But Need State Funding
UWM's program supports tuition for more than 1,000 students.
Sep 4th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Committee Approves Villa Terrace Takeover Plan
The future of Charles Allis Museum meanwhile remains a question mark.
Sep 4th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Outside Vendors Handling Government Records Raises Issues
Companies may not follow state law while charging high rates for record requests.
Sep 3rd, 2024 by Tom Kamenick
82 Wisconsin Clean Energy Projects Eligible for Federal Tax Incentives
National report says Wisconsin projects invested $18 billion, will gain from IRA law.
Sep 3rd, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
A Summer of Intense Politics
With more to come in the next two months.
Sep 3rd, 2024 by Steven Walters
Report Shows Progress for Wisconsin Workers
Wages are up in past year but many challenges remain, think tank finds.
Sep 3rd, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Tim Walz Champions Unions in Milwaukee Labor Day Appearance
The Democratic nominee for vice president delivered a rallying speech at Laborfest.
Sep 2nd, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
