Politics
County Files Lawsuit Over Insulin Price Fixing Scheme
Joins national lawsuit charging big pharmacy and insurance companies with racketeering.
Jan 18th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Is ICE Building A Detention Facility in Milwaukee?
Politicians and community groups keep using the D word. ICE says no.
Jan 17th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Meet The Eight Candidates Running To Replace Brostoff
Special election for third district aldermanic seat draws large field.
Jan 17th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Judge Dismisses Business Group’s Lawsuit Over Local Control of Large Farms
Counties and towns have passed ordinances to regulate CAFO operations, while farm groups want to prevent them.
Jan 17th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Supreme Court Considering Whether GOP Can Block State Ban On Conversion Therapy
At issue is whether Legislature is within its power to suspend rules for state agencies without passing a law to do so.
Jan 17th, 2025 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee’s New District Attorney Sworn In
Kent Lovern replaces John Chisholm as Milwaukee's top prosecutor.
Jan 17th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
How Will County Jail React To Trump’s ‘Mass Deportation’ Policy?
Per Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office policy, it does not detain individuals at the request of ICE.
Jan 16th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Full-Speed Ahead For Sean Duffy To Serve As Transportation Secretary
Former Wisconsin congressman finds bipartisan support, discusses policy during confirmation hearing.
Jan 16th, 2025 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
Funding For Wisconsin Reading Law Goes to State Surplus If Not Used by June 30
Republican legislators won't release funds, saying they don't trust how DPI will spend it.
Jan 15th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Broad Coalition Opposes New Immigration Enforcement Facility
City, county and state officials, community and business leaders condemn ICE proposal.
Jan 15th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Assembly Passes Voter ID Constitutional Amendment Proposal
Now it goes to voters in April, as parties debate timing, impact of proposal.
Jan 15th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Supreme Court Hears Challenge to State Authority in PFAS Case
Top business group sued DNR, arguing it lacks power to make businesses clean up PFAS.
Jan 14th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
