Politics
Parties Seek New Candidates in New Districts
New state legislative maps means races are the fairest and most wide open in 12 years.
Feb 26th, 2024 by Steven WaltersLegislature Backs Bills for High-Speed EV Charging Stations
Near unanimous Assembly votes set state DOT up to create EV infrastructure program.
Feb 26th, 2024 by Robert D'Andrea, Wisconsin Public RadioState of the Tribes Speech Emphasizes Diversity
Potawatomi chairman James Crawford notes diversity of 11 tribes and their common needs.
Feb 24th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerCampaign Targets MPS Funding Referendum
Atty Dan Adams forms Milwaukeeans For Affordable Housing, bashes proposed tax hike.
Feb 24th, 2024 by Graham KilmerEthics Investigators Recommend Felony Charges Against Trump Committee, Rep. Brandtjen
Groups are alleged to skirted campaign finance laws in primary challenge against Vos.
Feb 23rd, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioNew Legislative Proposals Threaten Wisconsin’s Environmental and Economic Progress
Don't eliminate the DNR's Green Tier program argues John Imes.
Feb 23rd, 2024 by John ImesLegislature Passes PFAS Bill, But Evers Likely To Veto It
$125 million is set aside in trust for addressing forever chemicals, but bill would limit DNR authority.
Feb 22nd, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioCampaign Wants You To “Vote Yes For MPS” On School Referendum
Group urges voters to support property tax increase for students.
Feb 22nd, 2024 by Graham KilmerPlanned Parenthood Seeks Wisconsin Supreme Court Ruling On Abortion
Organization will ask justices whether Wisconsin's constitution protects right to bodily autonomy in new legal argument
Feb 22nd, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioTranq Testing Strip Bill Passes Assembly
Strips test for horse tranquilizer xylazine increasingly mixed with heroin, opioids.
Feb 22nd, 2024 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerBill That Would Hold Students Back For Truancy Passes First Major Hurdle
Assembly passes bill that would make frequently absent students repeat their current grade, sends it to Senate.
Feb 21st, 2024 by Sarah Lehr and Anya Van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioMilwaukee Will Pay More Than $60,000 To Settle Tearman Spencer Harassment Claim
Council moves to approve settlement while Spencer seeks reelection.
Feb 21st, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene