Politics
Evers Proposes 12 Tax Cuts or Hikes
His budget would greatly change state taxes. Republicans aren't buying it.
Mar 3rd, 2025 by Steven Walters
The Curious Campaign of Brad Schimel
Preaches impartiality with Republican backing; pastor's prayer bashes minorities.
Mar 3rd, 2025 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Mayor Talks Education, Public Safety in 2025 State of the City
Upbeat speech also discusses Growing MKE plan, elections and safe streets.
Mar 3rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Lobbies for Statewide Bonus Program to Hire More Cops
Rep. Bob Donovan champions Florida-style program to attract more officers.
Mar 3rd, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Legislators Disagree on Budget Impact of Massive Proposed Federal Cuts
28% of current, $98.7 billion state budget came from federal funding. Medicaid a big issue.
Mar 3rd, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Appeals Court Rules College Minority Grants Unconstitutional
In 2023-24, state program awarded $440,433 in minority retention grants.
Mar 2nd, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Johnson, Baldwin Offer Radically Different Views on Musk During Town Halls
Baldwin criticized cuts, while Johnson called Musk one of the most 'brilliant' humans 'that ever walked on planet Earth.'
Feb 28th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Assembly Republicans Signal Openness To Closing State’s Second-Oldest Prison
Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed plan to close maximum security Green Bay Correctional Institution.
Feb 28th, 2025 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin GOP Congressman Proposes Repealing EV Charging Station Program
Freshman Rep. Tony Wied previously owned a chain of gas stations.
Feb 28th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Facing Common Ground Opposition, Housing Authority Board Nominee Bails
Nominee decries 'personal agendas,' Common Ground demands member representative of tenants.
Feb 27th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
With Cuts Looming, Republicans Oppose State Medicaid Expansion
GOP has long blocked state acceptance of federal funds. Stakes are higher now with federal cuts.
Feb 27th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Who Will Pay for PFAS Pollution?
Governor, GOP lawmakers wrestle over cleanup liability and 'innocent landowners.'
Feb 27th, 2025 by Bennet Goldstein
