Politics
Will Wisconsin Enact a Red Flag Gun Control Law?
The results of the recent election may not help.
Dec 26th, 2024 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceCounty Takes On Union Pacific Railroad
MCDOT wants county board to invoke statute, demand repairs to railroad crossings.
Dec 26th, 2024 by Graham KilmerWisconsin Mom Pushing for Adult-Sized Changing Tables to Serve Disabled
Sarah Knowles wants more universal changing stations across the state, nation.
Dec 25th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioFormer State Sens. Tim Cullen, George Petak Die
Cullen was a Democrat who served in a GOP administration, Petak the first state legislator ever recalled from office.
Dec 25th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioYou Can Now Carry a Gun While Fishing
Legislative committee kills 25-year-old DNR rule in response to conservative lawsuit.
Dec 24th, 2024 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public RadioState Agency Makes Record Contribution to School Libraries for 2025
Libraries will get $70 million from Board of Commissioners of Public Land.
Dec 24th, 2024 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerGOP Launching ‘Milwaukee Accountability Committee’
There's DOGE, GOAT and now MAC, all promising improved government.
Dec 24th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneDA’s Office Announces New Leadership Under Kent Lovern
DA-Elect, who succeeds John Chisholm, picks new team of leaders.
Dec 24th, 2024 by Graham KilmerWill City Refund Snowplowing Fee For Poor Performance?
Some council members, frosty about results, support the idea.
Dec 23rd, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneWhy People Live Longer in Some States
The differences between Wisconsin and states like Mississippi.
Dec 23rd, 2024 by Bruce ThompsonKaul Says Wisconsin Needs ‘Holistic’ Approach to Mass Shootings
Attorney Generals calls for a discussion of a range of 'evidence-based solutions.'
Dec 23rd, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Appoints New DNR Secretary After Yearlong Vacancy
Karen Hyun was most recently the chief of staff for NOAA.
Dec 23rd, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio