Politics
Schimel Could Be Potent Supreme Court Candidate
He's run up big election totals in key counties and statewide running for attorney general.
Dec 4th, 2023 by Steven WaltersDianne Hesselbein Is New Senate Minority Leader
Democrats pick her to succeed Sen. Agard, now running for Dane County Executive.
Dec 2nd, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioGOP Proposal Would Give Businesses Tax Credits For Paying For Child Care
Proposal would encourage businesses to create their own daycares or pay for outside providers.
Dec 1st, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioPublic Unions Challenge Act 10 In New Lawsuit
Seeing liberal control of court, unions seeking to overturn Scott Walker's signature legislation.
Dec 1st, 2023 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerDemocrat’s Senate Leader Stepping Down, Running For Dane County Exec
Melissa Agard will serve out her senate term, but three candidates already running for her leadership post.
Dec 1st, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioFormer Attorney General Brad Schimel Running For Wisconsin Supreme Court
Schimel, a Republican, enters 2025 race where conservatives hope to take back control of court.
Dec 1st, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioSupervisor Wants To Solve Zoo Traffic Back-Ups
Sup. Shawn Rolland pushes funding for a reconfiguration of zoo entrance.
Nov 30th, 2023 by Graham KilmerAfter School Contract Scrutiny, Randall Resigns From RNC Post
Republican party leader Gerard Randall's nonprofit had received no-bid contract from MPS, but work was uncompleted, false board members declared.
Nov 30th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioJudge Dismisses Lawsuit About Assembly Speaker’s Impeachment Panel
Judge says Vos, panel violated open meeting laws, but lawsuit was filed prematurely.
Nov 30th, 2023 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerHundreds of National Media Members Descend On Milwaukee For RNC Preview
Republican Party, local host committee hold media walkthrough in advance of 2024 convention.
Nov 30th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneBill Would Strip Conservation Tax Credits From Farmers With Solar Installations
GOP proposal aim to close "loophole."
Nov 30th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioIs Milwaukee Being Sold An Insurance Scam?
Or is exclusive contract with company offering water and sewer line warranties a good deal?
Nov 29th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene