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54% in U.S. Disapprove of Trump
New Marquette poll finds 56% approve of border security policies, only 34% on inflation and cost of living.
May 21st, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Gov. Evers Optimistic State Budget Is on Track
Despite federal funding uncertainty and differing with legislators on tax cuts.
May 20th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Wisconsin Republicans in Congress Back Trump Tax Bill, Spending Cuts
Including cuts in SNAP food assistance, Medicaid for many in Wisconsin.
May 20th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
‘Iron Stache’ Randy Bryce Seeks Rematch Against Rep. Bryan Steil
Democrat lost to Republican in 2018; Steil has held 1st District since then.
May 20th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Evers Has a Very Busy Spring
Governor traveling state, pushing big agenda. A sign he will run for reelection?
May 19th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Wisconsin Republicans Urge Unity Amid Divisions at State Convention
April election losses bemoaned. Need to unify behind Trump's agenda stressed.
May 19th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Social Security Needs Protection
Republicans seek to cut or end it. Our bill would protect and expand it.
May 17th, 2025 by Gwen Moore and Nancy Altman
New Report Details How Imports Fuel Wisconsin Factories, Hospitals
Wisconsin Policy Forum analyzes $40 billion of state imports.
May 16th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
Wisconsin GOP Lawmakers Praise Trump’s Order Limiting Funding For ‘Gain-of-Function’ Research
The order's impact on pathogenic research at universities like UW-Madison is not yet known.
May 15th, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny
Advocates Say Proposed Medicaid Changes Would Reduce Number of People With Health Coverage, Raise Costs
Republicans in Congress want to implement an 80-hour work requirement, delay changes that would make it easier to maintain coverage.
May 15th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan
Trump Won’t Cut Funding To Great Lakes Asian Carp Barrier
Citing federal funding concerns, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker had delayed project.
May 15th, 2025 by Nick Rommel
Wisconsin Officials Unhappy With EPA Plan To Weaken PFAS Standards
Rolling back or delaying some standards set under Biden administration.
May 14th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Racism Erupts in Racine County
What an ugly incident at high school sports event tells about current state of the nation.
May 14th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Legislators Argue Over Cooperation With ICE
GOP bill requires local law enforcement to help federal deportations.
May 14th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Milwaukee Has Removed 10,000 Lead Laterals
Faster pace hits a 'milestone' for the city. But 65,000 still left to go.
May 13th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
What Are Data Centers? How Will They Change Wisconsin?
Will support AI. Just one project could use as much energy as all of Milwaukee.
May 12th, 2025 by Nick Rommel
Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer Joins DLCC Board
National group works to elect Democrats to state legislatures.
May 12th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
State Ends SDC’s Status as County’s Community Action Agency
Its board members must examine options, decide its future.
May 11th, 2025 by Meredith Melland
Wisconsin Now Up to 16 Lawsuits Against Trump Administration
They're 'really flouting the laws and ignoring them,' AG Josh Kaul says.
May 10th, 2025 by Avery Lea Rogers
Opposition To GOP Bill That Would Shield Police Officers From Post-Shooting Court Inquiries
John Doe hearings afford opportunity for review if prosecutor declines to bring forth charges.
May 9th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes
Wisconsin Joins Lawsuit Challenging EV Charging Funding Freeze
Gov. Evers says Trump is 'trying to block Wisconsin from receiving the investments we were promised.'
May 8th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
‘Credible Threat’ Against Family of US Rep. Derrick Van Orden
Wisconsin congressman canceled online town hall, expected to miss votes.
May 7th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan
Wisconsin Could Lose $55 Million Under Proposed EPA Budget Cuts
Trump is 'gutting programs Wisconsin needs to get rid of toxic contaminants.'
May 7th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Wisconsin Sues RFK Jr. Over HHS Funding Cuts
State joins others suing over massive layoffs, 'staggering amount of damage.'
May 6th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Republican Plan to Slash Federal Student Loans Threatens Wisconsin
Half of state students could be hit by cuts to Pell Grants, student loans and more.
May 5th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Judge Monica Isham Condemned For Concerns About Dugan’s Arrest
Sawyer County judge holding court on zoom. Rep. Tiffany calls for her to resign.
May 5th, 2025 by Frank Zufall
Republicans Face Big Questions at State Convention
Big loss in spring election, party divisions, and who will run for governor?
May 5th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Trump Tariffs Hiking Costs, Limiting Options for Wisconsin Solar
High tariffs could make some projects in state 'economically unfeasible.'
May 5th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
Trump’s Border Czar Warns Gov. Evers He Could Be Arrested
Evers responds. Says he did not break law in issuing memo.
May 2nd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Amid Corporate Power Struggle, Harley-Davidson Sales Slump
And now motorcycle company expects more than $100 million in tariff impacts.
May 2nd, 2025 by Joe Schulz
Duffy Threatens Local Transportation Agencies Over DEI, Immigration
U.S. Transportation secretary warns: obey or lose federal funds.
Apr 30th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Home Sales Down 10.2% in March
High interest rates and uncertainty about economy blamed.
Apr 30th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
Will Richland County Turn Against Trump?
Wisconsin’s rural counties may suffer -- a lot -- from his policies.
Apr 29th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Martin O’Malley Comes to Wisconsin, Sounds Alarm on Social Security
Former administrator notes program's minuscule fraud, world-class efficiency.
Apr 29th, 2025 by Ruth Conniff
As Wisconsin Teachers Grapple With AI, Trump Calls for Greater Use
His executive order pushes artificial intelligence. State educators have mixed views.
Apr 29th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Labor Groups Highlight Workplace Deaths on Workers Memorial Day
112 Wisconsin workers died on the job in 2023.
Apr 29th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
The Patriotism of Hannah Dugan
Milwaukee judge who loves the U.S. constitution and history has fueled a national controversy.
Apr 28th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Judge Hannah Dugan Arrested By FBI
Dugan was being investigated for alleged role in helping individual avoid ICE agents.
Apr 25th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene and Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Lawmakers Ask Trump To Address Federal Data Sharing Dispute Impacting Veterans
Lawmakers want to use data tool to help veterans connect to benefits.
Apr 24th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
GOP Audit Chair Calls DEI Spending ‘Rebranded Discrimination’
Cabinet official says efforts are about recruiting and retaining a workforce that resembles Wisconsin.
Apr 24th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
New Student Loan Rules Could Affect 725,000 Wisconsin Borrowers
Trump administration will begin collections on student loans in default on May 5.
Apr 23rd, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Hannah Dugan and The Battle Over ICE
Judge Dugan and Gov. Evers demand due process and are vilified for this.
Apr 23rd, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
70 Partners in Wisconsin Form Coalition to Promote Climate Action
Announced on Earth Day, seeking community support, solutions to climate change.
Apr 23rd, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Legislators Consider New Rules for Election Observers
Wisconsin Elections Commission created rules after consulting many different groups.
Apr 22nd, 2025 by Henry Redman
County Emission Plan Has $441 Million Price Tag
Cost to be spread over 25 years to reach carbon neutrality by 2050.
Apr 22nd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Ron Johnson Charges 9/11 Was Inside Job
Pushes conspiracy theory, calls for congressional hearing.
Apr 21st, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Federal Funding Cuts Could Shrink Wisconsin Libraries’ Services
A 'direct blow' to public libraries across the state.
Apr 21st, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Legislature Could Pass Several Budgets
Uncertainty over federal funds could make usual all-inclusive budget impossible.
Apr 21st, 2025 by Steven Walters
Half of Federal Head Start Funding to Wisconsin Eliminated
Down by $35 million from same period in 2024. Baldwin vows to fight it.
Apr 20th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Milwaukee Protests Target Deportations, Democratic Leaders
Highway bridges all over town on Saturday became protests of Trump's policies.
Apr 20th, 2025 by Nick Rommel
With Tariff Threat, Port Milwaukee Benefiting From Interest in Little Known Federal Trade Program
But tariffs and other Trump changes could damage port's overall business.
Apr 18th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
International Terminal Construction Could Begin This Year
Airport will redevelop unused Concourse E into new International Terminal.
Apr 17th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
‘The Dells’ Is A Canny, Very Wisconsin Docu-Film
And 'Cycle' is a hard look at 2019 police killing of Black youth in Racine.
Apr 17th, 2025 by Dominique Paul Noth
State Republican Party Creates New Rules That Allow County Chairs To Be Ousted
Changes come as Milwaukee chairs, others, have been critical of party, called for Brian Schimming to resign.
Apr 17th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Wisconsin and Great Lakes Research Would Be Hurt By Federal NOAA Cuts
Proposed 25% cut would affect institutes, labs and programs in Wisconsin.
Apr 16th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
The Rise and Fall Of Michael Gableman
And how the Wisconsin Supreme Court became hyper-political.
Apr 16th, 2025 by Tom Kertscher
Fearful Supervisors Call For Courthouse ICE Policy
One supervisor was afraid to vote, fearing retaliation from Trump administration.
Apr 16th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Who Will Oppose Justice Rebecca Bradley?
WI Supreme Court incumbents almost never lose. Bradley could be an exception.
Apr 15th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Report That Trump Will End Head Start Program Alarms State Providers
'It would be absolutely devastating.' 15,000 children in Wisconsin served.
Apr 15th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
The Race to Replace Ben Wikler as Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair
Three candidates running, including Glendale Mayor Bryan Kennedy.
Apr 15th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Anti-Trust Case Against Live Nation Could Impact Milwaukee
Pabst Theater, other concert venues could be subpoenaed, helped or hurt.
Apr 14th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Tammy Baldwin Talks Tariffs With Local Business Owners
Senator spoke with brewers, farmers, chefs and others lamenting tariffs at roundtable.
Apr 14th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Trump Tariffs Seek More Manufacturing, But Does Wisconsin Lack the Workers?
State has labor shortage. Business leaders skeptical about opening new factories.
Apr 14th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
Trump Order Threatens Haitian Immigrants in New London, WI
'They're part of our community,' residents say, opposing deportation order.
Apr 12th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Trump Administration Cuts More Than $12 Million in UW-Madison Research Funding
Lawsuit from Wisconsin and 15 other states says National Institutes of Health engaged in 'unlawful' effort to disrupt federal research grants.
Apr 11th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Head of Wisconsin Democratic Party Stepping Down
Ben Wikler, 44, remade party into fundraising machine, delivered electoral success.
Apr 10th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Dairy Workers Carry On In Face of Escalating Immigration Arrests
Farmers and workers hope economics can protect them.
Apr 10th, 2025 by Bridgit Bowden
Did Schimel Get Too Partisan in Election?
The conservative in race for state superintendent was less strident and did better.
Apr 10th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
Trump Administration Cancels Visas of 27 Students at UW Campuses
Rubio says 300 visas for international students at U.S. universities revoked.
Apr 9th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Trump Administration Wants to Fast Track Logging in Wisconsin, U.S.
'Emergency designation' and quicker environmental reviews to boost logging.
Apr 9th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
State Economic Development Leader Cites Tariff Shock, Impact on Wisconsin
Hoping to maintain European trade partners amid 'man-made crisis.'
Apr 8th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Gableman May Lose Law License For Three Years
Former justice alleged to have lied during 2020 election probe accepts plea deal.
Apr 8th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Tariffs Will Hurt Business, Workers in Wisconsin
Local business, labor and university experts warn that tariffs will lead to a recession.
Apr 7th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Why I Joined the Protest in Washington DC
A cheesehead gets showered with gratitude for Wisconsin's rejection of Elon Musk.
Apr 7th, 2025 by Anne Curley
Crawford Was Ahead Through Entire Election
Both parties' tracking polls showed a race whose winner was always the same.
Apr 7th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Conservatives Call for Changes Following Schimel’s Loss
Activists push for Wisconsin Republican Party Chair Brian Schimming to resign.
Apr 7th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Humanities Programs in Peril After Trump Axes Funding
Educational and cultural programming throughout the state will be lost.
Apr 6th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
Thousands Across Wisconsin Protest Cuts Under Trump, Musk
National 'Hands Off' movement sparks protests in dozens of Wisconsin cities.
Apr 6th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan and Anna Marie Yanny
Kaul Announces Three New Lawsuits Against Trump Administration
Challenging orders closing agencies, defunding research and changing election rules.
Apr 5th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
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
