Politics
Wausau Mayor Removes Ballot Drop Box, Sparks Outrage
State law gives municipal clerks, not mayors, authority to make decisions about drop boxes
Sep 25th, 2024 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioWill State Move to Legalize Marijuana?
There are lessons to be learned from states that have done so.
Sep 25th, 2024 by Bruce ThompsonAbortion Rights Proving to Be Potent Issue
It drove Democratic turnout in state in 2022. Now recast as 'freedom,' even more punch?
Sep 25th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioKamala Harris Supports Eliminating Filibuster to Restore Abortion Rights
In interview with WPR, Democratic presidential candidate stresses importance of this issue.
Sep 24th, 2024 by Mackenzie Krumme and Jonah Beleckis, Wisconsin Public RadioCouncil Again Delays Adopting People’s Flag
Parliamentary moves could delay vote on adoption until November.
Sep 24th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneAycha Sawa Faces New Challenges as MPS Financial Officer
New CFO faces tough financial issues and sometimes tricky politics.
Sep 24th, 2024 by Terry FalkCan Wisconsin Handle Election Deniers This Time?
Election experts say state well prepared to withstand conspiracy theories.
Sep 24th, 2024 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
New UW Policy Threatens ‘Wisconsin Idea’
Will university departments be constrained from championing ways to improve government?
Sep 24th, 2024 by Bruce MurphyMayor Johnson’s Budget Hikes Fees, Taxes In 2025, Maintains Services
See what's included in budget to be presented Tuesday morning.
Sep 24th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneSen. Tammy Baldwin, Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro Campaign in Rural Wisconsin
Democrats can win in rural counties, 'but you have to work at it.'
Sep 23rd, 2024 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin ExaminerThompson Urges Serb Hall Rally by Trump
Former governor urges Republicans to contest Milwaukee and Dane counties.
Sep 23rd, 2024 by Steven WaltersCapitol One’s $265 Billion Community Benefits Plan Could Be Game Changer
Plan linked to Capital One's proposed acquisition of Discover is why I support the merger.
Sep 23rd, 2024 by State Sen. Dora Drake