Politics
Republicans Expand Election Probe
More subpoenas of local officials and “insanely broad” request of information from state elections commission, its chair charges.
Jan 4th, 2022 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
6 Wisconsin Pols to Watch in 2022
Their decisions could decide what kind of year it is.
Jan 3rd, 2022 by Steven Walters
Next Governor Will Have $2.7 Billion Surplus
Huge state reserves make for a campaign issue, how candidates will spend it. Or not.
Jan 3rd, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson Contracts COVID-19
Johnson is fully vaccinated and boosted.
Jan 2nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Liberal Talk Coming to Waukesha
Mike Crute’s new talk radio station, WAUK 540 AM, will compete with local right-wing talkers.
Jan 2nd, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
State Legislature Still Produces Bipartisan Legislation
With legislative and executive branches divided by party, about 75% of 2021 legislation was bipartisan.
Dec 31st, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Limits Phone Charges in Jails
Some Wisconsin counties charge $14 for a 15-minute phone call.
Dec 31st, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
City Attorney Tearman Spencer Is Running For Mayor
10th candidate in the race is a polarizing one.
Dec 30th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Exits Top 10 In Taxes
Now ranks average, 23rd in the nation. Credit Republican fiscal constraint.
Dec 30th, 2021 by John Torinus
Bill Creates Fines for Texting Unwanted Sexual Images
Democratic lawmakers say state needs to crack down on "cyber flashing."
Dec 30th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Program Helps Low-Income People Pay Water Bills
Evers will use $18 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds to create new state program.
Dec 30th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
The 10 Worst Politicians of 2021
The competition was really stiff this year, but here are the very worst.
Dec 29th, 2021 by Dave Cieslewicz
