Politics
Wisconsin Higher Education Leaders Blast Student Aid Cuts in ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
Bill, pending Senate approval, would make it harder for students to get student aid, attend technical college part time.
May 23rd, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioBill Would Allow New Cigar Bars To Open in Wisconsin
Existing cigar bars were exempt from the state’s indoor smoking ban.
May 22nd, 2025 by Lorin Cox, Wisconsin Public RadioRFK Jr. Claims ‘Team’ Is In Milwaukee Helping With Lead Crisis, Health Department Can’t Find Them
But health department is exploring hiring staffers Kennedy terminated.
May 22nd, 2025 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
Council Could Kill Revised Baird Center Revenue-Sharing Agreement
Ald. Bauman says city should hold out for more than $500,000 per year.
May 21st, 2025 by Jeramey JannenePort Washington Annexes Land for Data Center
1,900 acres rezoned as Technology Campus, hoping to attract Google or Meta.
May 21st, 2025 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Won’t Replace Fire-Damaged Recycling Center
And it's ending its partnership with another government entity. Why?
May 21st, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneRepublican Legislators Push Tax Credits for Films Made in Wisconsin
Republican leaders had removed similar item from Evers' budget.
May 21st, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerRep. Van Orden Wants to End Spring Elections in Wisconsin
Republicans 'just don't vote in spring elections,' says GOP congressman.
May 21st, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny, Wisconsin Public RadioJoin County Executive For Bike Rides, Basketball and Zumba
David Crowley launches fourth annual Healthy County Challenge.
May 21st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer54% in U.S. Disapprove of Trump
New Marquette poll finds 56% approve of border security policies, only 34% on inflation and cost of living.
May 21st, 2025 by Bruce MurphyFormer Deputy City Attorney Sues City Over Inspector General Report
Odalo Ohiku says allegations in report were false, defamatory.
May 20th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneGov. Evers Optimistic State Budget Is on Track
Despite federal funding uncertainty and differing with legislators on tax cuts.
May 20th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio