Politics
Milwaukee Democrat Splits from Caucus After Tensions Boil Over
State Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez abandons party after arguments, allegations.
Sep 5th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Foundry Worker Who Came To U.S. Seeking Asylum Now Faces Deportation
Missed hearing triggers deportation process for Manitowoc worker.
Sep 5th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Democrats Introduce Proposal To Reverse Right-to-Work, Other Walker-Era Labor Laws
Entire caucus signs onto proposal, which faces likely denial by Republicans.
Sep 5th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Alderperson Running For Secretary of State
Zamarripa is second to declare for open seat.
Sep 4th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Biologist is Among Those Fired By EPA After Signing Dissent Letter
Superior resident Alexander Cole was one of at least 2 people fired from the EPA lab in Duluth.
Sep 4th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bus System Fare Evasion Plan Gets Chilly Reception
'It doesn't seem like anybody is coming to save the bus.'
Sep 4th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Dugan Case Going To Trial in December
Judge charged with obstructing ICE arrest at Milwaukee courthouse.
Sep 3rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Worker Advocates Push Legislators for $20 Minimum Wage
Rally at state Capitol calls on both parties to back a living wage.
Sep 3rd, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
11 Takeaways From Justice Bradley Quitting
Why she quit the high court race and what it tells us about Wisconsin politics.
Sep 2nd, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Crackdown at Monroe Cheese Plant Hits Workers Hard
Shock and solidarity after 43 immigrants lose their jobs.
Sep 2nd, 2025 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
Veterans Say Klein Hall Gave Them a New Life
Now the Chippewa Falls facility closing after Republican legislators cut funding.
Sep 2nd, 2025 by Janelle Mella
Governor’s Office Estimates Trump Megabill Will Cost State $284 Million
Up to 270,000 could lose health insurance and 43,700 lose food assistance.
Sep 2nd, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
