Politics
Democrat Rebecca Cooke to Again Challenge US Rep. Derrick Van Orden
Promising a voice in Congress who will 'fight like hell to rebuild the middle class.'
Mar 12th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Faces $47 Million 2026 Budget Deficit
Comptroller report shows county short of solutions to chronic structural deficit.
Mar 12th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
How Deportations Will Hurt Milwaukee
Most of its growth in population and workers in last 30 years has come from immigrants.
Mar 11th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Trump Administration Warns UW-Madison It Could Lose Federal Funding
One of 60 universities, colleges listed for alleged failure to protect Jewish students.
Mar 11th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers’ Capital Budget Funds $4.1 Billion in Building Projects
Includes $189 million to merge UWM's health sciences program into one building.
Mar 11th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Bashes Congress as Wisconsin Joins Lawsuit Against Trump Firings
Firings are 'against the law' and show 'contempt' for federal workers, suit charges.
Mar 11th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Organized Labor Faces Assault Under Trump
DOGE targets Milwaukee NLRB office, Mitchell Airport TSA officers losing rights.
Mar 10th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
City Still Pausing New Liquor Licenses in Vacant Aldermanic District
On hold until April 1. Pending licenses range from dive bars to upscale restaurant.
Mar 10th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Evers Proposes Funding for County Courthouse Project
Proposing $25 million for new $495 million courthouse operated under state mandate.
Mar 10th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Schimel, Republicans Target Trump Voters in State Supreme Court Race
'The idea that court races are completely without partisan influences, that’s gone.'
Mar 10th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Susan Crawford Touts Work As Prosecutor in State Supreme Court Bid
Backed by Democratic Party, she calls her opponent 'an extreme partisan politician.'
Mar 10th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Wants More Taxes for Roads
Republicans may oppose plan which includes $120 hike in vehicle license fee.
Mar 10th, 2025 by Steven Walters
