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Marquette Poll Identifies Just How Unpopular Trump’s Tariffs and Musk Are
Majority of adults still favor deporting immigrants in the country illegally.
Apr 4th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Conservative Groups File Complaint Against MPS For Gender Inclusion Policy
Groups ask for federal money to be withheld from school district
Apr 3rd, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
New MPS Superintendent Dumps Beleaguered Facilities Director
Top building manager gone as lead crisis drags on.
Apr 3rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Ballot Shortages Mar An Otherwise Strong Night For Milwaukee Elections
At least seven polling sites had to call for urgent ballot printing.
Apr 3rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Price for Airport’s International Terminal Has Nearly Doubled
Milwaukee Mitchell Airport now expects project will cost $95.2 million.
Apr 3rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
19 Winners and Losers in Historic Election
Beyond the names on the ballot, who else won or lost in yesterday’s election?
Apr 2nd, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Crawford Beats Schimel in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race
Race turned into a national election and a loss for Elon Musk and Donald Trump.
Apr 1st, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
What The Voters Are Saying on Wisconsin’s Historic Election Day
The nation is watching as voters decide state's pivotal Supreme Court race.
Apr 1st, 2025 by WPR Staff
Musk May Target Other State Elections
It all depends if the billionaire's backing of Brad Schimel for Wisconsin Supreme Court succeeds.
Mar 31st, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Spending by Billionaires on Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Still Rising
Astounding numbers for Elon Musk, followed by Uihleins and George Soros.
Mar 31st, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Elon Musk Hands Out Two $1 million Checks at Green Bay Rally
Wisconsin Supreme Court race could affect ‘entire destiny of humanity’ he declares.
Mar 31st, 2025 by Joe Schulz
Elon Musk Plans Wisconsin Visit To Give $2 Million to 2 People, But Faces Legal Challenge
Musk previously said he would give the money 'in appreciation' for voting, despite a Wisconsin law that likely bans giving anything of value for votes.
Mar 28th, 2025 by Shawn Johnson and Rich Kremer
Who’s Ahead in Wisconsin Supreme Court Election?
What do the polls show? How big will turnout be?
Mar 28th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Federal Funding Cuts Threaten Small Wisconsin Libraries
Trump order is 'going to disproportionately impact rural communities.'
Mar 27th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Foreign Tariffs Targeting Wisconsin’s Red Counties
Nationally and in Wisconsin Republicans voters far more likely to be hurt.
Mar 27th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
Elon Musk Gives $1 Million to Green Bay Voter
His America PAC offers $100 to sign a petition with $1 million prizes.
Mar 27th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Crowley Wants Partners For County Government
His State of The County address also takes issue with Trump funding cuts.
Mar 27th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
What Does Data Show About Wisconsin Voter ID Law?
April 1 referendum would enshrine voter ID into state constitution. What do we know?
Mar 27th, 2025 by Shawn Johnson
Nearly 408,000 Absentee Ballots Cast in April 1 Supreme Court Race
Waukesha County leads in early in-person voting; Milwaukee and Dane close behind.
Mar 26th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
How Federal Education Cuts Will Hurt Wisconsin
Big cuts for public schools, poor and disabled students, school lunches and more.
Mar 26th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Activists Worried By EPA Layoffs, Great Lakes Environmental Deregulation
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has celebrated regulatory roll back as way to promote domestic energy production.
Mar 26th, 2025 by Trevor Hook
Trump Issues Order Changing Election Rules
Trump administration wants proof of citizenship during voter registration, claims U.S. elections are not properly secured.
Mar 26th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Business Groups Say Diversity Efforts Continue But Evolving
Companies altering language they use but still seeking top talent of all backgrounds.
Mar 25th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
Ron Johnson Says ‘We Have to Thank Elon’ If Schimel Wins Wisconsin
Musk 'wants a lackey' on state Supreme Court, Susan Crawford's campaign charges.
Mar 25th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Man’s Testimony About Gender-Affirming Care Goes Viral
Milwaukee retiree Larry Jones, 85, came to a legislative hearing and changed his mind.
Mar 24th, 2025 by Hallie Claflin
How Musk Was Recruited to Back Schimel
Did Scott Walker sell the billionaire on flipping the Wisconsin Supreme Court?
Mar 24th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin School Board Races Targeted by National Conservative Group
1776 Project PAC, funded by billionaire Richard Uihlein, has a familiar agenda.
Mar 24th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
State Superintendent Race Has Big Stakes
Incumbent Jill Underly faces tough challenge by Brittany Kinser.
Mar 24th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Vaccine Fatigue Causing People to Skip Shots, Wisconsin Experts Say
Only 34% of Wisconsinites got a flu shot this season.
Mar 24th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan
Elon Musk PAC Offers Cash for Signing Judicial Pledge
'Illegal' attempt to influence voters in Wisconsin Supreme Court race?
Mar 22nd, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Trump Endorses Brad Schimel in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race
Republicans hope to use this to turn out voters in final days of race. So do Democrats.
Mar 22nd, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Canada’s Retaliatory Tariffs Target Wisconsin’s Top Industries
Trump's tariffs cause boomerang effect for many Wisconsin manufacturers, farmers.
Mar 21st, 2025 by Joe Schulz
Trump’s Plan To Curtail HIV Prevention Funding Would Hit Wisconsin
Vivent Health stands to lose federal funding under proposal.
Mar 21st, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Assembly Approves Restrictions on Trans Children, Evers Pledges Veto
The GOP bills mirror similar actions being taken by the Trump administration.
Mar 21st, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
What Is Going On With DOGE and Milwaukee’s NLRB Office?
Three federal agencies claim three different things.
Mar 21st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Evers Urges U.S. Transportation Secretary, A Former Wisconsin Congressman, To Address Funding Uncertainty
Governor and state transportation officials express concerns over funding or permitting delays.
Mar 20th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Early Voting Surging Compared to 2023 Supreme Court Election
Suburban clerk offers an explanation of why.
Mar 20th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Trump Could Kill Milwaukee’s Plan To Improve Building Energy Efficiency
City won federal grant to cover start-up costs of energy saving effort. Will it be killed?
Mar 19th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Measuring Trump’s Approval Rating
Declining both nationally and in Wisconsin. By how much?
Mar 19th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
Tim Walz Says Fight Against Trump, Musk Starts with Beating Schimel
A standing ovation in Eau Claire for Minnesota governor and former VP candidate.
Mar 19th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Assembly Passes Bill Requiring Sheriffs to Cooperate With ICE
Democrats vote against Republican bill, calling it government overreach.
Mar 19th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Why Musk Wants to Control Wisconsin Supreme Court
Beyond Tesla dealerships is something more far-reaching for Musk and Trump.
Mar 18th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
‘No Other Land’ Is Powerful Docu-Film
Oscar winner about Israel and Palestine faces censorship, fear of Trump attacks, but showing at the Downer.
Mar 17th, 2025 by Dominique Paul Noth
Republicans Gained Little in State Legislatures
Biggest loss nationally in 2024 was in Wisconsin. Could help Democrats in 2026.
Mar 17th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
UW Faculty Unions Seek Meetings on Pay, Working Conditions
Seeking Board of Regents permission for such meetings with chancellors.
Mar 17th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Trump’s Canadian Tariffs Could Impact Wisconsin Energy Prices
Wisconsin utilities import small amount of electricity from Manitoba province.
Mar 14th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
Republicans Pivot to Virtual Town Halls To Avoid Opposition
Rep. Van Orden blames 'Soros-funded agitators.'
Mar 13th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Lawmakers Hold Tense Debate On Bill To Ban Gender-Affirming Care For Youth
Opponents regard bill as 'cruel' anti-trans legislation, while supporters say it would 'protect' children.
Mar 13th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
US Transportation Secretary Moves To Cut Milwaukee Grants
Grants to rebuild Villard Ave. and National Ave. and for an EV network all at risk.
Mar 12th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Why Is Trump Targeting Veterans?
Trump/Musk cuts hurt a popular government program and many workers who back MAGA.
Mar 12th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
GOAT Gets Started in State Legislature
Committee that is Wisconsin's version of DOGE seeks proof that state employees are really working.
Mar 12th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
How Deportations Will Hurt Milwaukee
Most of its growth in population and workers in last 30 years has come from immigrants.
Mar 11th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Evers’ Capital Budget Funds $4.1 Billion in Building Projects
Includes $189 million to merge UWM's health sciences program into one building.
Mar 11th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Evers Bashes Congress as Wisconsin Joins Lawsuit Against Trump Firings
Firings are 'against the law' and show 'contempt' for federal workers, suit charges.
Mar 11th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Organized Labor Faces Assault Under Trump
DOGE targets Milwaukee NLRB office, Mitchell Airport TSA officers losing rights.
Mar 10th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Schimel, Republicans Target Trump Voters in State Supreme Court Race
'The idea that court races are completely without partisan influences, that’s gone.'
Mar 10th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Susan Crawford Touts Work As Prosecutor in State Supreme Court Bid
Backed by Democratic Party, she calls her opponent 'an extreme partisan politician.'
Mar 10th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
National Parks Sees Record Number of Visitors, Including in Wisconsin
But Trump administration has cut 1,000 staff and suppressed data on increase in visitors.
Mar 9th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
WPF Report Urges Caution in State Budget Process
'Evers’ plan would leave the state with a two-year structural deficit of roughly $4 billion.'
Mar 8th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Bernie Sanders Draws Capacity Crowd in Kenosha
They're cutting programs 'that lower-income and working people desperately need.'
Mar 8th, 2025 by Nick Rommel
Unions, Veterans Protest Cuts to VA
Friday afternoon protest attended by Congresswoman Gwen Moore.
Mar 8th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Widespread Opposition at Hearing to Bill Requiring Parental Approval for Pronoun, Name Changes
GOP-bill draws opposition from legislators, those testifying.
Mar 7th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Crowley Tours Results of Suburban Affordable Housing Policy
Crowley administration has prioritized effort as part of economic mobility strategy.
Mar 6th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Schimel Tells Canvassers He’ll Be ‘Support Network’ for Trump
Supreme Court candidate also rehashes election denial claims in Waukesha County appearance.
Mar 6th, 2025 by Henry Redman
Bill Would Crack Down on Predatory Practices By Pharmacy Benefit Managers
Independent pharmacies back GOP-led bill, while insurers and WMC previously opposed effort.
Mar 6th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan
How Vulnerable Is Wisconsin to Federal Firings?
State has 30,000 federal employees. And many state workers in federally funded agencies.
Mar 5th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
1.3 Million People in State Threatened By Possible Medicaid Cuts
Federally funded care for poor, elderly and disabled helps 1 in 5 Wisconsin residents.
Mar 5th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Poll Shows Many Don’t Know About Crawford or Schimel in High Court Race
Marquette Law School poll also finds majority of voters view Elon Musk unfavorably.
Mar 5th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Democrats Launch Anti-Musk Ad
Making Elon Musk the villain and blasting Brad Schimel's bid for Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Mar 5th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Crawford Battles Schimel Over Impartiality
'He’s got a long history as an extreme partisan,' candidate charges in Rotary speech.
Mar 5th, 2025 by Henry Redman
Federal Workers in Wisconsin Fight Their Firings After Mass Layoffs
'A slap in the face.' Most were probationary staff. Many were veterans.
Mar 5th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Evers Warns Trump Tariffs Will Harm Wisconsin
'This is not good for our country. It sucks. It’s bad.'
Mar 4th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Democrats Launch ‘The People v. Musk’
Yes, the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court is now nationalized. Who will benefit?
Mar 4th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Johnson, Baldwin Offer Radically Different Views on Musk During Town Halls
Baldwin criticized cuts, while Johnson called Musk one of the most 'brilliant' humans 'that ever walked on planet Earth.'
Feb 28th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Republican Bill Would Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Wisconsin Youth
Health care providers would lose their licenses for providing puberty blockers to minors.
Feb 27th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Effort Aims To Reduce E. Coli Closures at Bradford Beach
Project will also try to reduce pollution from seagull droppings at McKinley Beach.
Feb 27th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos Says He’s ‘Tight’ With Trump
In 2022 Vos told his party to move on from Trump. Now he's defending president.
Feb 26th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Trump Administration Creating ‘Chaos’ for Wisconsin’s Schools?
Fear over federal funding and immigration raids. 'The kids are scared.'
Feb 25th, 2025 by Trevor Hook
Crowley Signs Street Safety Plan
Plan three years in the making receives county executive approval.
Feb 25th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Amid Trump Threats to Deport Workers, State Dairy Farmers Travel to Mexico
70% of labor on Wisconsin dairy farms done by immigrants, mostly from Mexico.
Feb 24th, 2025 by Ruth Conniff
Baldwin Enlists Constituents In Fight to Save Medicaid
Constituents sharing their personal Medicaid stories can help fight cuts, she says.
Feb 24th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Musk Wants to Buy Wisconsin Justice?
His massive campaign donation to Brad Schimel raises big questions.
Feb 24th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Rep. Fitzgerald Faces Protest In West Bend
Part of many protests to Trump's actions across the country.
Feb 24th, 2025 by John Torinus
Republican Lawmakers No Show As Farmers Deplore Trump Changes
Complaints about funding cuts, tariff threats, deporting workers.
Feb 24th, 2025 by Henry Redman
Congestion Pricing Runs Into Trump Administration Roadblock
All the city news you can use.
Feb 23rd, 2025 by Jeff Wood
US Rep. Glenn Grothman Faces Hostile Crowd at Oshkosh Public Meeting
Overflow crowd couldn't get in. Constituents grill him about funding cuts, Elon Musk.
Feb 23rd, 2025 by Nick Rommel
DOGE Cuts To Oceanic Agency a Threat to Great Lakes Recreation, Shipping
Data collected by NOAA is used as navigation guidance by surfers and shippers.
Feb 22nd, 2025 by Henry Redman
Minocqua Brewing Company Owner Courts Controversy, Donations, But Super PAC Raises Questions
Kirk Bangstad portrays himself as a fighter, but a string of failed lawsuits and unexplained super PAC spending raise questions.
Feb 21st, 2025 by Rob Mentzer
Farm Groups Sue Josh Kaul Over Prosecutor Hired With Outside Funds
Conservative groups and Republicans have pushed back against state attorneys general funded by a New York University center.
Feb 21st, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Van Orden Moves to Impeach Judge Who Blocked Musk From Treasury Records
US Rep. Derrick Van Orden of Prairie du Chien accuses judge of 'high crimes and misdemeanors.'
Feb 20th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Pocan Joins State Democrats To Warn of Local Impacts From Federal Cuts
"Stop the Republican Rip Off" event highlights potential cuts to Medicaid, other services.
Feb 20th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Trump Administration Fast Tracking Great Lakes Energy Efforts
Pipeline, power plant would receive expedited approval.
Feb 20th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Assembly Passes Bill Banning Cell Phones in Classrooms
Republicans say ban would improve learning and mental health. Democrats call it an unnecessary attack on local control.
Feb 20th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
After Years of Controversy, Assembly Recognizes Black History Month
Once a routine practice, the Assembly has not passed the resolution since 2020.
Feb 20th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Evers Offers a Reelection Budget
A Democrat pushing a $2 billion tax cut? Wow. Suggests the governor will seek a third term.
Feb 19th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
WIAA Changes Policy, Bans Transgender Students From Girls Sports
Wisconsin organization says it is following guidance of Trump's executive order.
Feb 19th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Federal Workers in Wisconsin Fired Amid Nationwide Layoffs
Workers with US Forest Service and National Park Service among those affected.
Feb 19th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Evers Calls For $2 Billion Tax Cut, Historic School Funding
But Republicans said most of his budget proposal would be 'dead on arrival.'
Feb 18th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Tom Barrett Is Figuring Out What Comes Next
Rotary speech by ex-mayor and newly-returned ambassador is frank and funny.
Feb 18th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Some Legislators Want ‘Safe Havens’ to Stay Safe
Proposed bill would keep immigration officers out of all 'safe havens' in Wisconsin.
Feb 18th, 2025 by Devin Blake
