Politics
Ron Johnson Says He’s ‘More Tea Party Than Republican,’ Opposes Big Beautiful Bill
Senator envisions greater expenditures oversight role for Congress.
May 29th, 2025 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Arts Groups Suffer Federal Funding Cuts
NEA grants already awarded are cancelled, though not entirely for some.
May 28th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Moxy Hotel Passed by Divided Committee, Sets Up Council Showdown
Deer District project hit by proxy war over unionizing The Trade.
May 28th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Liberal Groups Demand Evers Veto Budget
Grassroots pressure reflects nationwide impatience with Democrats.
May 28th, 2025 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
WI Elections Commission Says Small Communities Can Use Paper Ballots
Dismisses complaint against town of Thornapple for ditching voting machines.
May 28th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Council, Community Groups Oppose MPD’s Facial Recognition Plans
But Mayor Johnson backs Milwaukee Police searching millions of records.
May 27th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Republicans Support ‘Junk Food’ Ban
Legislators target SNAP spending on candy, soda, inspired by RFK Jr.'s campaign.
May 27th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Federal Budget Bill Cuts $314M in Food Assistance to Wisconsin
'Big beautiful bill' slashes SNAP, which serves an eighth of Wisconsin residents.
May 27th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Democrats Look to Replace Ben Wikler
It won't be easy. Wikler has been a legend as Wisconsin Democratic chair.
May 27th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Wisconsin Department of Justice Sues SDC
Lawsuit charges former SDC employees owed nearly $360,000 in wages, benefits.
May 24th, 2025 by Meredith Melland, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Democrats Announce Bill To Restore Child Tax Credit Republicans Stripped From Budget
'I think the real question is what it will cost the state if we don’t do it,' said Sen. Kelda Roys.
May 23rd, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Josh Schoemann Criticizes Evers, Says He’ll ‘Outwork’ Others
Schoemann is leading conservative candidate in race.
May 23rd, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
