Politics
Assembly Bill Blocks SNAP Payments for Candy, Soda, Energy Drinks
It's about health, GOP backers say. It punishes people for being poor, opponents say.
Nov 18th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Health Care a Top Issue for Sara Rodriguez in Governors Race
Wisconsin's Lt. Governor, a Democrat, is a former nurse and CDC health official.
Nov 18th, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Why Palmyra Said No to ICE
Village that overwhelmingly voted for Trump -- three times -- rejects his immigration agency.
Nov 18th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Little-Known Federal Tribal Program Saving Milwaukee Taxpayers Millions
Could it also be used to pay for streetcar expansion?
Nov 17th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Brad Schimel Named Top Federal Prosecutor for Eastern Wisconsin
Interim appointment by Trump administration sidesteps established process.
Nov 17th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Why Robin Vos Blocked Bill Pushed by Pro-Life Groups, Passed in 48 States
Two-thirds of Assembly backed extended Medicaid coverage for new mothers.
Nov 17th, 2025 by Megan O’Matz
The Legacy of Tommy Thompson
Former legislator, governor, US Secretary of Health soon to turn 84.
Nov 17th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Demonstrators Protest at New ICE Detention Center in Milwaukee
Seven different groups involved in protest. 'You are not welcome here.'
Nov 17th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Republican Bill Cracks Down on Political Donations Via Credit Card
Trying to stop 'smurfing' or following Trump's lead targeting Act Blue donations?
Nov 16th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Unemployment Legislation Gets Cold Reception From Democrats
Proposal includes multiple controversial tweaks to Wisconsin's unemployment insurance system.
Nov 14th, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
What’s In the 44 Footnotes Added to Milwaukee’s Budget?
Record number of footnotes reveal what council members are thinking. And who's the new prolific author?
Nov 14th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
I Was an Inmate in the Green Bay Prison; It Was Awful
The facility is overcrowded and falling apart. The state needs to shut it down.
Nov 14th, 2025 by Sean Wilson, Wisconsin Examiner
