Politics
Following School Shooting, Evers Creates Violence Prevention Office
Directs $10 million in federal funds to new statewide office to prevent gun violence.
Jan 14th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Mayor Wants MPS To Pay For Police in Schools
Johnson says solution is to bring back 5/6th cost-sharing agreement.
Jan 14th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
District 3 Aldermanic Candidate Narrowly Survives Nomination Challenge
Election Commission reverses decision. Eight candidates are running for eastside seat.
Jan 14th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Senate Won’t Have Election Committee
For first time in nearly two decades, no designated election committee.
Jan 13th, 2025 by Alexander Shur
Republicans Ignore Evers Plea for Citizens Lawmaking
24 states allow citizen initiatives to create and pass constitutional amendments and laws.
Jan 13th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Great Lakes Funding Critical To County Parks
Bipartisan bill to extend federal funding will help reduce pollution in Milwaukee's watershed.
Jan 11th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
US Rep. Bryan Steil to Chair House Cryptocurrency Subcommittee
Subcommittee's jurisdiction also includes artificial intelligence and mobile banking.
Jan 11th, 2025 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Public Schools Still Trying To Recoup Money From GOP Insider’s Defunct Nonprofit
Gerard Randall owes MPS for services not provided by Milwaukee Education Partnership.
Jan 10th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Increases Size of Planned Milwaukee Office Building, Seeks Developer
But it's still far smaller than what was contemplated pre-pandemic. Completion scheduled for 2027.
Jan 9th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Coalition Launches Campaign to Make Wisconsin Prison, Jail Phone Calls Free
WISDOM pushes for better communication between families and those incarcerated.
Jan 9th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Ron Johnson Reintroduces Bill To Ban Transgender Athletes From School Sports
Legislation was blocked by Democratic U.S. Senate majority last year, but GOP now controls Legislative and Executive branches.
Jan 9th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Conversion Therapy Case Tests ‘Legislative Veto’ Power in Wisconsin
Little known JCRAR committee has blocked several regulations introduced by Evers administration.
Jan 9th, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
