Politics
Committee Waters Down Proposed ‘Granny Flat’ Plan
Result: The sponsors of proposal have now become the opponents.
Jun 17th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneMinnesota Shooter’s Hit List Included Sen. Baldwin, Reps Moore and Pocan
Wisconsin's state Capitol upgrades security, other lawmakers listed as targets.
Jun 17th, 2025 by Bruce MurphyMilwaukee Teacher’s Aide Yessenia Ruano Self-Deports to El Salvador
ICE reportedly denied her request to remain in US while visa application pending.
Jun 17th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Supreme Court Agrees With AG on Power to Settle Some Lawsuits
7-0 decision limits legislative power and lame-duck law passed by Republicans.
Jun 17th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Trump’s Flip-Flop on Immigrants Impacts Wisconsin
His stop and start on ICE raids affects restaurants, dairy industry, hotels and more.
Jun 17th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy12,000 Join Milwaukee’s ‘No Kings’ Protest
And huge turnout in Madison in nationwide protest against President Trump.
Jun 16th, 2025 by Henry Redman and Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerEvers, Republicans Close on Budget’s Tax Cut Plan
But far apart on K-12 schools, UW system and child care funding.
Jun 16th, 2025 by Steven WaltersWisconsin Democrats Elect Devin Remiker as New Party Chair
Succeeds Ben Wikler, who said of Remiker: 'He gets rural. He gets grassroots.'
Jun 16th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerWisconsin GOP Congressman’s Bill Defunds Cities Deemed ‘Anarchist’
Democrats say Rep. Tony Wied would criminalize an entire city for actions of a few.
Jun 15th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioAttorneys Debate Judicial Immunity, Federal Powers in Judge Dugan Case
At issue are U.S. Constitution, 10th Amendment and separation of powers.
Jun 15th, 2025 by Graham KilmerRepublicans Boost School Funding, But By Far Less Than Governor Proposed
Finance committee also votes for $1.3 billion tax cut.
Jun 13th, 2025 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio‘No Kings’ Protests Will Be Held Across Wisconsin Saturday
Nationwide protests are designed to counter President Trump's military parade.
Jun 13th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio