Politics
Evers, GOP Lawmakers Beat Congress, Trump To Punch On Hospital Funding
Wisconsin could see additional $1.2 billion in federal Medicaid matching funds because of state budget passage.
Jul 3rd, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Domes Plan Requires $30 Million From County
Upside: it will gain lots of private matching money. Downside: the county is broke.
Jul 2nd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Bipartisan Budget Deal Gets Mixed Reviews From Wisconsin Legislators
A 'step in the right direction' or a 'little sad' and 'unacceptable'?
Jul 2nd, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down 1849 Abortion Ban
Pre-Civil War law was invalidated by later laws, justices find in 4-3 ruling.
Jul 2nd, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Meet Milwaukee’s Flag Task Force
Will the council agree with its rankings?
Jul 1st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Their Budget Closes Green Bay Prison, GOP Leaders Announce
Evers had called for this. Safety concerns have plagued 127-year-old facility
Jul 1st, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Budget Deal Would Give UWM $189 Million
Funds from state capital budget would redevelop former Columbia Hospital.
Jul 1st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
How Republicans Screwed Themselves
Aggressively pushing for laws, policies meant to help them. But Democrats now benefiting.
Jul 1st, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Minocqua Brewing Company Owner Charged with Harassment
Kirk Bangstad arrested for alleged harassment of Lakeland Times publisher.
Jul 1st, 2025 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers and Republican Legislative Leaders Reach Budget Deal
With $1.2 billion in tax cuts, new spending on K-12 schools, UW system, child care.
Jul 1st, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
US Sen. Ron Johnson Flip Flops on Trump Budget Bill
After leading opposition to omnibus bill, Johnson votes to move it forward.
Jun 30th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
How Wisconsin’s Republican Budget Compares With Public Opinion
What are Marquette poll results on three key GOP proposals?
Jun 30th, 2025 by Margaret Shreiner and Noe Goldhaber
