Politics
Entire Council Overrides Every Budget Veto by Mayor Johnson
Unanimous vote overrides all 7 vetoes, backs all alternations in mayor's budget.
Nov 25th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Marquette Poll Shows ‘Huge, Huge’ Problem for Republicans
National survey finds Trump's support from independent voters 'pretty abysmal.'
Nov 25th, 2025 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why Republicans Pass Bills They Know Gov. Evers Will Veto
Key part of their strategy to win elections in 2026, hold power in Legislature.
Nov 24th, 2025 by Brittany Carloni
The Battle Over On-Line Betting
Gambling keeps growing in Wisconsin. How did we get here?
Nov 24th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Wisconsin Democratic Party Far Ahead of GOP in Federal Fundraising
A 4-1 edge over Republicans in October as parties vie for control of Congress.
Nov 22nd, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Full Cost of New Police Contract
City will need to absorb large, complicated costs.
Nov 21st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
As Wisconsin Eyes Mobile Sports Betting, Studies Warn of Financial Fallout
Mobile sportsbooks make gambling effortless—but new research shows they also impose several hidden costs.
Nov 21st, 2025 by John D. Johnson
The Connection Between Life Expectancy, Poverty and Partisanship
An ALEC report on rich and poor states doesn't tell the whole story.
Nov 21st, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
Estimating Failure Results in Special Education Aid Falling Short of Touted Record Level
Result could be more school district referendums.
Nov 21st, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
House Unanimously Strips Budget Provision That Would Have Benefitted Sen. Ron Johnson, Others
The provision would let Johnson and 7 other Senators sue the DOJ for at least $500,000.
Nov 21st, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why the Common Council’s Amended Budget is Good Policy for Milwaukee
Council's budget amendments are a statement of Milwaukee's values.
Nov 20th, 2025 by Alds. Marina Dimitrijevic and Russell W. Stamper, II
Assembly Passes GOP Bill That Encourages School District Mergers
Other bills focus on school discipline, teacher licensing.
Nov 20th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
