Politics
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
Following School Shooting, Evers Creates Violence Prevention Office
Directs $10 million in federal funds to new statewide office to prevent gun violence.
Jan 14th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Mayor Wants MPS To Pay For Police in Schools
Johnson says solution is to bring back 5/6th cost-sharing agreement.
Jan 14th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
District 3 Aldermanic Candidate Narrowly Survives Nomination Challenge
Election Commission reverses decision. Eight candidates are running for eastside seat.
Jan 14th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Senate Won’t Have Election Committee
For first time in nearly two decades, no designated election committee.
Jan 13th, 2025 by Alexander Shur
Republicans Ignore Evers Plea for Citizens Lawmaking
24 states allow citizen initiatives to create and pass constitutional amendments and laws.
Jan 13th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Great Lakes Funding Critical To County Parks
Bipartisan bill to extend federal funding will help reduce pollution in Milwaukee's watershed.
Jan 11th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
US Rep. Bryan Steil to Chair House Cryptocurrency Subcommittee
Subcommittee's jurisdiction also includes artificial intelligence and mobile banking.
Jan 11th, 2025 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Public Schools Still Trying To Recoup Money From GOP Insider’s Defunct Nonprofit
Gerard Randall owes MPS for services not provided by Milwaukee Education Partnership.
Jan 10th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
