Politics
Minocqua Brewing Company Owner Courts Controversy, Donations, But Super PAC Raises Questions
Kirk Bangstad portrays himself as a fighter, but a string of failed lawsuits and unexplained super PAC spending raise questions.
Feb 21st, 2025 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Committee Advances Health Care Bills For Senate Review
Two of three advancing with bipartisan support.
Feb 21st, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Evers’ Prison Plan Receives Mixed Reviews
Lawmakers divided on $500 million plan, but local officials, advocacy groups like it.
Feb 21st, 2025 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
Farm Groups Sue Josh Kaul Over Prosecutor Hired With Outside Funds
Conservative groups and Republicans have pushed back against state attorneys general funded by a New York University center.
Feb 21st, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Van Orden Moves to Impeach Judge Who Blocked Musk From Treasury Records
US Rep. Derrick Van Orden of Prairie du Chien accuses judge of 'high crimes and misdemeanors.'
Feb 20th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Pocan Joins State Democrats To Warn of Local Impacts From Federal Cuts
"Stop the Republican Rip Off" event highlights potential cuts to Medicaid, other services.
Feb 20th, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Trump Administration Fast Tracking Great Lakes Energy Efforts
Pipeline, power plant would receive expedited approval.
Feb 20th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Assembly Passes Bill Banning Cell Phones in Classrooms
Republicans say ban would improve learning and mental health. Democrats call it an unnecessary attack on local control.
Feb 20th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
After Years of Controversy, Assembly Recognizes Black History Month
Once a routine practice, the Assembly has not passed the resolution since 2020.
Feb 20th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Farmers, Chefs Call For Climate Action at James Beard Foundation Event
A roundtable discussion this week on climate change's impact on local industries.
Feb 20th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Evers Budget Good For Transit
Governor's proposals include new funding and potential grants for financially hurting MCTS.
Feb 20th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Former Alderman Rainey Out Of City Job
Rainey spent less than a year as head of the Office of African American Affairs he helped create.
Feb 20th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
