Politics
Despite Ending Campaign, RFK Jr. Will Be on Wisconsin Ballot in November
Independent candidate dropped out and endorsed Donald Trump, but could still draw votes.
Aug 27th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio‘Care Economy’ Campaign Comes to Wisconsin
Care Can't Wait coalition champions child care and care for aging and disabled.
Aug 27th, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerWisconsin Seeks To Match PFAS Rules To Federal Regulations
EPA set new standards for the forever chemicals in April.
Aug 27th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioJill Stein, Green Party Will Appear on Wisconsin Ballots, Supreme Court Declines To Hear Challenge
Court, in unsigned brief, says it won't take up Democrats attempt to block Stein from ballot.
Aug 26th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioDemocrats Think Referendum Success Was A Preview of November Win
But conservatives say funding referendum's failure was a result of out-of-state spending.
Aug 26th, 2024 by Steven WaltersBrookfield, New Berlin Ban Ballot Drop Boxes
Use of secured drop boxes increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, as did politicization of the practice.
Aug 26th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioRobert F. Kennedy Jr. Suspends Campaign, Backs Trump
Third-party candidate joined Trump at rally in Arizona.
Aug 24th, 2024 by Shauneen Miranda, Wisconsin ExaminerRegents Approve UW President Rothman’s $855 million Budget
Budget comes as state investment in system continues to fall.
Aug 23rd, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerBaldwin Highlights Social Security In Two-Minute DNC Speech
Wisconsin Senator, who faces her own reelection battle, says Harris would protect benefits.
Aug 23rd, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerRegents Approve UWM Plan For Mass Layoff of Tenured Professors
Layoffs centered on general studies professors from two-year schools merged into UWM.
Aug 23rd, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerMayor Cavalier Johnson Talks Harm of Freeway Construction, Bronzeville During DNC Speech
Johnson promotes federal grant to overhaul 6th Street through Downtown, surrounding neighborhoods.
Aug 22nd, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneDemocrats Label Effort to Unseat Van Orden A ‘Red to Blue’ Priority
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee promises resources, support to challenger Rebecca Cooke.
Aug 22nd, 2024 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner