Politics
Menomonee Falls Transfers $300,000 From Library to Police Budget
Critics say it will cause staff cuts, risk library's county certification.
Jun 3rd, 2025 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
GOP Lawmakers Seek Funding for More Prosecutors
But only for 3 of 72 counties: Waukesha, Washington and Brown counties.
Jun 3rd, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Lawmakers Propose Dozens of Mental Health Care Bills
Nine by Democratic state Rep. Robyn Vining, most aiming to help minors.
Jun 3rd, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Arguments Begin in Lawsuit Against ERIC Elections Database
Trump supporter and former Rep. Janel Brandtjen argues it's now illegal in Wisconsin.
Jun 3rd, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Court Ruling Improves Closed Session Process For Public
Court of Appeals rules that public bodies must explain why they are going into closed session.
Jun 2nd, 2025 by Tom Kamenick
Wisconsin Has Record Number of Female Legislators
44 of 132 legislators are now women.
Jun 2nd, 2025 by Steven Walters
Proposal Would Crack Down on Fake Service Animals
Proposed state legislation would also tighten up restrictions around "emotional support animals."
Jun 2nd, 2025 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lawmakers, Evers At Odds Over Control of $171 Million in Interest
Whether the interest is considered federal or state money is 'open and novel legal question' according to a nonpartisan state attorney.
Jun 2nd, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Would Make It Easier To Appeal Complaints Rejected by Wisconsin Elections Commission
Legislation spurred by Wisconsin Supreme Court dismissal of Racine voter van lawsuit in February.
May 30th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
First Votes Cast on Wisconsin’s Budget
Republicans on finance committee endorse far fewer positions at licensing agency than Evers proposed.
May 30th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Trump Administration Opens Investigation of Green Bay School District
Department of Education investigating alleged racial and disability discrimination against a white student.
May 30th, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny, Wisconsin Public Radio
Trump Administration’s Freeze On New International Students Would Impact State’s Universities
More than 10,000 international students are enrolled in Wisconsin colleges.
May 29th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
