Politics
Budget Deficit Fallout Grows, Head of MCTS Resigns
Transit system CEO is second official to resign since surprise deficit announcement.
Jul 8th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Committee Backs $30 Million Domes Deal
But supervisors are worried about projects in their districts that won't get funded.
Jul 8th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
WI Supreme Court Curtails Legislative Committee’s Rule Making Authority
4-3 decision sides with Evers in dispute over conversion therapy ban.
Jul 8th, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Federal Judge Recommends Dugan Case Go To Trial
U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman will decide whether to follow advisory opinion.
Jul 8th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Democratic Rep. Jenna Jacobson Will Challenge Top GOP State Senator
District held by incumbent Howard Marklein now leans slightly Democratic.
Jul 8th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Planned Parenthood, Family Planning Clinics in Wisconsin Face Federal Cuts
Big Beautiful Bill cuts federal funds for contraception, cancer screening, STD care.
Jul 8th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Mayor Johnson Blasts Republicans for Stripping 6th Street Funding
'Big Beautiful Bill' rescinded $36.6 million federal grant for 6th St. reconstruction.
Jul 7th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
WI Dept of Corrections Will Hold Hearing on 2014 Law’s Reforms
Act 196 created alternatives to revoking probation and parole, but had little impact.
Jul 7th, 2025 by Frank Zufall, Wisconsin Examiner
Homes of UW Regents Vandalized With Pro-Palestinian Messages
UW statement calls vandalism 'dangerous, unlawful, and unacceptable.'
Jul 7th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Budget Cuts Stewardship Funds But Underwrites Timber Industry
$100 million for funding public lands cut, $1 million to help timber industry added.
Jul 7th, 2025 by Henry Redman
Senate Bill Aims to Prevent Delays in Releasing Public Records
Backed by open records supporters. But will Vos, state Assembly consider bill?
Jul 7th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Legislative Districts Led to Bipartisan Budget
For first time in 14 years, Republican leaders needed Democratic votes.
Jul 7th, 2025 by Steven Walters
