Politics
Somali Residents in Wisconsin Fearful After Trump’s Remarks, Federal Raids
Though most are US citizens, his warnings and reported 'strike teams' stoking fear.
Dec 4th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bipartisan Proposal Would Cap Payday Loan Interest in Wisconsin
State report found some payday lenders charge as much as 850% interest.
Dec 4th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
WI Supreme Court Accepts Case Challenging Sheriffs Who Assist ICE
Court's liberal majority agrees to hear suit from immigrant rights group.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Gov. Evers Appoints New Head of Wisconsin Economic Development Corp.
John W. Miller was a congressional staffer and venture capital founder.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Latest Effort to Adopt New Milwaukee Flag Going Nowhere
Bureaucracy and confusion create a slow-moving comedy of errors.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
New Council Members Oppose Taking Tax Returns To Pay Private Ambulances
But opposition could cost the city 'ginormously' more money, warns a veteran.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
State Literacy Report Says 36% of Youngest Students ‘At Risk’
36% of 4K through third grade Wisconsin students below 25th percentile for reading.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Trump Administration Threatens Wisconsin Food Aid
USDA will withhold SNAP funding unless states turn over sensitive applicant data.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
ICE Moving Its Milwaukee Facility
From Downtown to Northwest Side. With maybe a second office still to come.
Dec 2nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Justice Ziegler Misquotes US Supreme Court Decision
Conservative falsely claims state courts can’t review congressional maps.
Dec 2nd, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Senate Bill Promotes Soybean-Based Firefighting Foam to Replace PFAS
20 fire departments in state have made switch. Research shows PFAS can cause cancer.
Dec 2nd, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Board Seeks Repeal of Restrictions in Sales Tax Deal
State legislation has many restraints on Milwaukee County's operations and spending.
Dec 2nd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
