Politics
MPS Pushed to Bring Back Police Officers In Schools
Pressure from DPI, legislators. Union says this will cause more student arrests, suspensions.
Sep 9th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Property Tax Levies Across State Saw Biggest Hike Since 2007
But overall property tax rate in Wisconsin declined for 10th straight year, report finds.
Sep 8th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Trump Speaks in Rural Wisconsin on Saturday, Pushes Early Voting
Two-hour speech at airport in Mosinee offers false claims about his criminal cases.
Sep 8th, 2024 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Federal Grant Boosting Energy Efficient Affordable Housing Program
$3.4 million grant supports program building new affordable homes with net-zero greenhouse gas emissions.
Sep 6th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Social Studies Teachers Face Restrictions, Complaints for Teaching Elections
Survey from group of social studies teachers found 42% report facing restrictions by administration, parents.
Sep 6th, 2024 by Beatrice Lawrence, Wisconsin Public Radio
Biden Promotes Clean Energy Funds in Wisconsin Visit
The trip to Westby was Biden’s first Wisconsin visit since dropping out of the presidential race in July.
Sep 5th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Program Will Fund Driver’s Ed For Low-Income Students
Insurance industry fees will cover 100% of driver’s ed cost. Effort led by Common Ground.
Sep 5th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Most Wisconsinites Oppose Criminalizing Abortion, Poll Finds
78%, including 57% of Republicans, do not want abortion criminalized before fetal viability.
Sep 5th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
2017 Law Resulting in Long List of Outdated DNR Water Standards
Nearly 50 groundwater standards for PFAS, pesticides, metals and other compounds remain unaddressed.
Sep 5th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Committee Approves Up To $5,000 Fines for Illegal Dumping in Parks
And costs could go higher if cleanup costs exceed $5,000. Full board approval remains.
Sep 5th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Canceled BRT Project Saves MCTS Budget Until 2028
Shelving project reduces operational costs, helps MCTS stay solvent.
Sep 4th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Abortions Up In U.S., Down in State
Rising since 2017 and even after Dobbs decision. But declining in Wisconsin since 2022.
Sep 4th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
