Politics
County Budget a ‘Pleasant Surprise’, But Future Looks Rough
Annual Wisconsin Policy Forum analysis reveals county faces difficult decisions in future.
Oct 27th, 2024 by Graham KilmerEau Claire Man Wins Musk’s $1M Sweepstakes, Which May Violate Election Law
The U.S. Department of Justice has reportedly warned the giveaway could violate federal election law.
Oct 27th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioGrothman Faces Political Newcomer in Bid To Keep His Congressional Seat
Zarbano faces uphill climb. The district has been in Republican hands since the 1960s.
Oct 27th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioNew Harris Ad Attacks Trump’s ‘Horrible City’ Milwaukee Comment
'Milwaukee vs Trump', voiced by Doc Rivers, will air during Sunday's Green Bay Packers game.
Oct 27th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneWere We Better Off Four Years Ago?
It's a central claim in Trump campaign. But the data tells an interesting story.
Oct 26th, 2024 by Bruce ThompsonScott Fitzgerald Faces Dem Challenger In State’s Most Republican Congressional District
Former paramedic hoping to chip away at GOP's dominance in Waukesha, Washington and Jefferson counties.
Oct 26th, 2024 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public RadioTrump Will Host Rally at Fiserv Forum, Campaign in Green Bay With Favre
Harris will be in Madison, with high-profile surrogates fanning out across state.
Oct 25th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneDNR Approves 12 Stewardship Projects After Court Blocked Legislative Interference
Including one in Milwaukee. Supreme Court ruled legislative vetoes by Legislature's finance committee violated separation of powers.
Oct 25th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Despite Mayor’s Objections, Council Reallocates More Than $4 Million
But the big question remains - how will council spend its transformation fund?
Oct 25th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneDoug Emhoff Teams Up with Bucks Coach to Energize Voters
The Second Gentleman held a basketball-themed rally to energize early voters on Milwaukee's North Side.
Oct 25th, 2024 by Sophie BolichCommittee Discusses Separating UW-Madison From Rest of System
Part of larger discussion about future of system, including funding.
Oct 25th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerWisconsin’s Longest-Serving State Senator, A Republican, Endorses Harris
Sen. Robert Cowles called former President Donald Trump a 'totalitarian' in a radio interview
Oct 25th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio