Politics
Wisconsin Has More Demand Than Money For Broadband Expansion
$221 million in grant requests is five times the amount the state has available.
Nov 17th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Gov. Evers Announces Easing of Restrictions At Two Prisons
Waupun, Green Bay prisons partially taken out of lockdown. Lawsuit alleges cruel and unusual punishment.
Nov 16th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bipartisan Bill Would Clearly Define Gig Workers As Contractors, Not Employees
Proposal would affect drivers for services Uber, Lyft, DoorDash. Conflict with Biden's proposal.
Nov 16th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Kenosha Hard Rock Casino Plan Again Advancing
Two votes expected to occur this month, reviving previously rejected plan.
Nov 16th, 2023 by Margaret Faust, Wisconsin Public Radio
Federal Suit Seeks To Strike Down City’s Nuisance Rules
Opponents say ordinance used to close businesses punishes them for calling 911.
Nov 15th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee County GOP Official Connected to QAnon
Brett Galaszewski uses QAnon podcast to recruit poll workers.
Nov 15th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Crowley, Nicholson Herald 2024 Budget As ‘New Day’ for Milwaukee
First budget buoyed by increased sales tax funds historic investments, property tax relief.
Nov 15th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Is Legislature Illegally Grabbing Executive Power?
Evers suit charges Legislature has repeatedly violated state constitution.
Nov 15th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Legislature Passes $2 Billion Tax Cut. Again
Republicans rejects Evers call for child care coverage and more school funding.
Nov 15th, 2023 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Brewers Stadium Deal Passes the Legislature
Gov. Tony Evers promises to sign it.
Nov 14th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Crowley Will Sign Budget Without Vetoes
After chiding board for adding spending, county exec decides to sign 2024 budget anyway.
Nov 14th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Mayor’s Veto Reduces Property Tax
Cavalier Johnson issues single veto, replacing small tax hike with federal grant money.
Nov 14th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
