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Reformers Want to Change How Legislative Maps Drawn
Seeking constitutional amendment to create independent redistricting commission.
Jul 16th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Mayor Johnson Blasts Republicans for Stripping 6th Street Funding
'Big Beautiful Bill' rescinded $36.6 million federal grant for 6th St. reconstruction.
Jul 7th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Evers, GOP Lawmakers Beat Congress, Trump To Punch On Hospital Funding
Wisconsin could see additional $1.2 billion in federal Medicaid matching funds because of state budget passage.
Jul 3rd, 2025 by Rich Kremer
US Sen. Ron Johnson Flip Flops on Trump Budget Bill
After leading opposition to omnibus bill, Johnson votes to move it forward.
Jun 30th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Wisconsin’s Congressional Members Divided on Iran Bombing
Republicans back Trump's attack, Democrats say approval from Congress needed.
Jun 23rd, 2025 by Nick Rommel
Supreme Court Justices Call for More Security
GOP legislators reject $2.2 million proposal. But that was before Minnesota killings.
Jun 23rd, 2025 by Steven Walters
Can Democrats Win More Rural Voters?
There's reason to doubt this. Maybe it's a waste of resources.
Jun 18th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Minnesota Shooter’s Hit List Included Sen. Baldwin, Reps Moore and Pocan
Wisconsin's state Capitol upgrades security, other lawmakers listed as targets.
Jun 17th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin Democrats Elect Devin Remiker as New Party Chair
Succeeds Ben Wikler, who said of Remiker: 'He gets rural. He gets grassroots.'
Jun 16th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Wisconsin’s Congressional Members Divided on Trump Use of Military in L.A.
Decision defies wishes of California's governor
Jun 11th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
Sen. Baldwin Hears From Parents About MPS Lead Crisis, Chides RFK Jr.
Still no help from federal government. 'These children are people.'
Jun 9th, 2025 by Evan Casey
Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson Blasts Budget Bill, Rising National Debt
Backs hundreds of billions in federal cuts, saying only 'grifters' would be affected.
Jun 5th, 2025 by Richelle Wilson
Trump Administration Shutting Down Vocational School
Milwaukee Jobs Corps Center one of dozens in nation getting shut down.
Jun 4th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
RFK Jr. Claims ‘Team’ Is In Milwaukee Helping With Lead Crisis, Health Department Can’t Find Them
But health department is exploring hiring staffers Kennedy terminated.
May 22nd, 2025 by Nick Rommel
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
Parties Divided on Judge Dugan’s Arrest
An attack on judicial independence or a sign no one is above the law?
Apr 26th, 2025 by WPR Staff
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
Federal Immigration Officials Wrongfully Told Fox Valley Man to Leave U.S.
Retiree warned to 'depart immediately... the federal government will find you.'
Apr 22nd, 2025 by Joe Schulz
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
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
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
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
Head of Wisconsin Democratic Party Stepping Down
Ben Wikler, 44, remade party into fundraising machine, delivered electoral success.
Apr 10th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
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
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
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
Mayor Talks Education, Public Safety in 2025 State of the City
Upbeat speech also discusses Growing MKE plan, elections and safe streets.
Mar 3rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
State Legislators Disagree on Budget Impact of Massive Proposed Federal Cuts
28% of current, $98.7 billion state budget came from federal funding. Medicaid a big issue.
Mar 3rd, 2025 by Rich Kremer
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
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
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
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
Farmers, Chefs Call For Climate Action at James Beard Foundation Event
A roundtable discussion this week on climate change's impact on local industries.
Feb 20th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
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
Wisconsin Joins Lawsuit to Block NIH Funding Cuts Under Trump
UW says it will delay lifesaving discoveries related to cancer, Alzheimer’s, diabetes.
Feb 10th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Wisconsin Has 18,000 Federal Workers. How Many Will Be Lost?
Workers face buyouts, layoffs. Delivery of services in state may suffer.
Feb 10th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Republicans Unfazed by Musk, Grothman Says
Wisconsin House Republicans and their leader fine with a government 'coup'?
Feb 5th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin Congress Members Condemn Musk Takeover
Baldwin, Moore, Pocan outraged. Republican Glenn Grothman not sure.
Feb 4th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Rep. Tom Tiffany and Fellow GOP Lawmakers Bring Back Bill to Delist Gray Wolf
Bill would remove federal protections for gray wolves across most of the country.
Jan 31st, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Schimel Haunted By Rape Kit Issue
Candidates for Wisconsin Supreme Court at odds over issue.
Jan 29th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Sen. Baldwin Calls on Trump to Combat China’s Shipbuilding Dominance
China is 'cheating,' she says. US Trade Representative report cites unfair trade practices.
Jan 28th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
Evers Faces Washington, April Elections Headwinds
Will governor run for reelection? Are political winds behind or against Democrats?
Jan 27th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Full-Speed Ahead For Sean Duffy To Serve As Transportation Secretary
Former Wisconsin congressman finds bipartisan support, discusses policy during confirmation hearing.
Jan 16th, 2025 by Nick Rommel
Grant Will Fund 6 Years of Milwaukee to Twin Cities Train
Amtrak Borealis secures major federal grant for 6 years of operations.
Jan 11th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
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
Milwaukee Wins Grant To Rebuild National Avenue
New federal funding will advance Complete Streets effort, free up funding for other streets.
Jan 9th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Federal Regulators Deny Petitions to Reduce Protections for Wolves
Wisconsin Bear Hunters, other groups in nation petitioned U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Jan 8th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Top Senate Democrat Schumer Endorses Wikler in Race for DNC Chair
Schumer's endorsement marks major boost for Wisconsin Democrat's candidacy.
Jan 2nd, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Top 10 News Stories of 2024
Oh what a year it was. Here are the top 10 news stories, plus honorable mentions.
Dec 30th, 2024 by Steven Walters
A Christmas Gift List For State Officials
What would Tony Evers, Robin Vos, Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson like to get?
Dec 23rd, 2024 by Steven Walters
Baldwin Hopes To Beat Clock On ‘Unfinished Business’
Baldwin has Senate-approved bipartisan bills in the House’s court.
Dec 13th, 2024 by Tim Peterson
Senate Passes Bill By Baldwin, VP-Elect Vance
But it faces a tight timeline in U.S. House to become law.
Dec 6th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
Study Says State Wetlands At Risk
But Wisconsin's 6.1 million acres have more protections than many states.
Dec 4th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
Could Ben Wikler Nationalize Wisconsin-Style Campaigning?
Wisconsin Democratic Chair seeks to become national party leader.
Dec 3rd, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Wisconsin’s Ben Wikler Enters Race for DNC Chair
State chairman has helped Democrats win 7 of 10 statewide races.
Dec 1st, 2024 by Deneen Smith
Supervisors Push To End Medicaid Suspension For Incarcerated
Anyone jailed has federal health benefits suspended, even if not convicted of a crime.
Nov 26th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Eric Hovde Concedes US Senate Race to Tammy Baldwin
After making unfounded claims about election results Republican concedes.
Nov 18th, 2024 by Rich Kremer and Shawn Johnson
Wisconsin Voters Again Color State Purple
The state continues to flip back and forth between two parties, two ideologies.
Nov 18th, 2024 by Steven Walters
Pushback Grows On Hovde’s Refusal To Concede
Republican U.S. Senate candidate even said he lost, but won't concede to Baldwin.
Nov 15th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Hovde Tells Talk Radio Host He Lost
But Republican Senate candidate won't concede race. Bipartisan group criticizes him.
Nov 13th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Hovde Won’t Concede, Offers Baseless Election Fraud Charges
Republican Senate candidate attacks Milwaukee results and casts doubts on recounts.
Nov 12th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Women Lead Democratic Gains in Legislature
Wisconsin voters rejected Kamala Harris but back many other women for office.
Nov 11th, 2024 by Steven Walters
Without Gerrymander, Democrats Flip 14 Legislative Seats
The Democratic gains in a strong Republican year set up a chance for them to win majorities in 2026.
Nov 8th, 2024 by Jack Kelly, Hallie Claflin and Matthew DeFour
Results Show Wisconsin GOP Is Now Trump’s MAGA Party
Trump outperformed underlying Republican candidates, reversing 2020 results.
Nov 7th, 2024 by Shawn Johnson
With Milwaukee Absentees, Baldwin Narrowly Edges Hovde
Race appears headed for a potential recount.
Nov 6th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers, Baldwin Tour Milwaukee and Madison
Democratic governor and senator visit key sites to energize voters on Election Day.
Nov 5th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
In Final Wisconsin Appearance, Walz Touts His Small Town Roots
Campaign still trying to find that final undecided voter, boost turnout.
Nov 4th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
‘Values Matter, Character Matters,’ Says Obama in Last-Minute Push For Harris
Former president Barack Obama attacks Trump, praises Harris in Miwaukee appearance.
Nov 3rd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Trump Tells Voters in Milwaukee He Doesn’t Want Their Money, ‘I Want Your Damn Vote’
In another digressive speech, Trump attacks his enemies and offers lofty promises to his supporters.
Nov 2nd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Harris Turns To Hip Hop Artists In Last-Minute Push To Boost Turnout
State Fair Park rally features vice president, Cardi B and actor Keegan-Michael Key.
Nov 1st, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Why Wisconsin Won $49 Million Tech Hub Grant
CHIPS Act program will encourage collaboration in Wisconsin's biotech sector.
Oct 31st, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Harris, Trump Court Voters, Turnout in Dueling Wisconsin Rallies Wednesday
Harris in Madison, Trump in Green Bay . They'll do it again Friday in Milwaukee.
Oct 31st, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Joe Schulz, Anna Marie Yanny, and Nick Rommel
Harris and Trump Within Margin of Error in Final Marquette Poll
Survey of likely Wisconsin voters shows Baldwin leading Hovde by 2 points.
Oct 31st, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Trans-Rights Advocates Say Hovde, Trump Ads Are ‘Dehumanizing’
Candidates have attacked opponents' support of access to gender-affirming medical care, allowing transgender women and girls to compete in sports
Oct 28th, 2024 by Beatrice Lawrence
$73 Million Federal Grant Will Help Expand Amtrak Hiawatha in 2026
Plus: Borealis ridership outperforming expectations.
Oct 28th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Obama, Walz Rally Early Voters in Madison
With two weeks before the big day, early voting started Tuesday in Wisconsin.
Oct 23rd, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Anna Marie Yanny, and Nick Rommel
A Guide To Early Voting in Milwaukee
Early voting begins Tuesday and runs through Nov. 3.
Oct 21st, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Green Bay Area Congressional Race is Test of Power of Trump Endorsement
Open seat features former gas station chain owner and OB-GYN.
Oct 20th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Tammy Baldwin, Eric Hovde Get Personal During Sole Debate
While staking their positions on issues from abortion, to immigration and foreign policy, the candidates also went after each other.
Oct 20th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Van Orden’s Outspoken Nature Key Issue in Competitive Congressional Race
Republican Derrick Van Orden faces challenge from Democrat Rebecca Cooke in western Wisconsin.
Oct 18th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan
Hovde Pours $7 Million More Into His Campaign
But Baldwin has still outraised her Republican challenger.
Oct 17th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Walz Tells Wisconsin Democrats It’s ‘All Gas and No Brake’ Through Election Day
In Green Bay appearance, Walz says Trump's comments on use of military on critics are 'un-American.'
Oct 15th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
‘Black Voters Matter’ Campaign Focuses on MATC Students
'We Fight Back' campaign spends weekend in Milwaukee.
Oct 14th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes
1,500 Miles From Border, Immigration a Top GOP Issue in Wisconsin
Trump has promised to crack down on immigration during Wisconsin campaign stops.
Oct 14th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
The ‘Secret Sauce’ That Could Reelect Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Incumbent finds voters in parts of Wisconsin that reject other Democrats.
Oct 9th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Republican US Senate Challenger Eric Hovde Says He Has the Momentum
He's trailed Democratic Baldwin in nearly all polls. But the race may be tightening.
Oct 9th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Biden Announces New Funds, Deadline For Lead Pipe Replacement
City praised for its effort, but now faces a 2037 deadline, with more aid promised.
Oct 8th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Trailing in Polls, Hovde, Republicans Hope For ‘Change Election’
A close examination of the campaign strategies for Wisconsin's high-profile U.S. Senate race.
Oct 3rd, 2024 by Jack Kelly
New Poll Shows Harris Maintains 4% Lead Over Trump in Wisconsin
MU poll also finds US Senator Tammy Baldwin expands lead over Eric Hovde.
Oct 2nd, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Loss of Victim Services Funding Leaves Wisconsin Agencies Scrambling
State’s allocation from federal program has dropped from $40 million to $13 million.
Oct 1st, 2024 by Henry Redman, Frank Zufall and Andrew Kennard
Democrats Target Rep. Novak in New District
Remapped Assembly district is 55% Democrat. But incumbent Republican is running hard.
Sep 30th, 2024 by Steven Walters
Kamala Harris Supports Eliminating Filibuster to Restore Abortion Rights
In interview with WPR, Democratic presidential candidate stresses importance of this issue.
Sep 24th, 2024 by Mackenzie Krumme and Jonah Beleckis
Sen. Tammy Baldwin, Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro Campaign in Rural Wisconsin
Democrats can win in rural counties, 'but you have to work at it.'
Sep 23rd, 2024 by Ruth Conniff
10,500 Attend Harris Rally In Madison
Democratic presidential candidate emphasizes abortion in speech.
Sep 22nd, 2024 by Anna Marie Yanny and Anya van Wagtendonk
Baldwin Bill Allow Disaster Relief Loans for Lack of Snow
Wisconsin's tourism industry hurt by unusually warm winters. SBA loans could help.
Sep 16th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Marquette Poll Shows Harris Up, at 52% to 48% for Trump
Poll taken after both conventions shows Democrat ahead in key state of Wisconsin.
Sep 11th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Is Eric Hovde a Self-Made Man?
Mega-wealthy Republican candidate for US Senate says he rose from nothing.
Sep 10th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
County Gets Federal Funding For Buses, Roads
$29 million to help county to improve road safety, replace 13 aging buses.
Sep 10th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Trump Speaks in Rural Wisconsin on Saturday, Pushes Early Voting
Two-hour speech at airport in Mosinee offers false claims about his criminal cases.
Sep 8th, 2024 by Rob Mentzer
Milwaukee Wins $25 Million Grant To Rebuild Center Street, Add Protected Bike Lanes
Safety-focused overhaul will come to two-mile stretch in heart of city.
Sep 5th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
