by [email protected] | Feb 19, 2025
Gov. Evers asks for billions for schools, over $2 billion in tax cuts in proposed budget (MADSION) Tony Evers wants to send billions in state aid to Wisconsin schools. The Democratic governor says too many districts are being forced to raise residents’ taxes....
by [email protected] | Feb 18, 2025
WRN’s Bob Hague talks with American Birkebeiner Executive Director Ben Popp about timely snowfall that’s assisting organizers of the cross-country ski race between Cable and Hayward, the importance of Birkie volunteers, and the legacy of Ernie St....
by [email protected] | Feb 18, 2025
Evers unveils his state budget tonight (MADISON) Governor Tony Evers will deliver his 2025-27 biennial budget from the Assembly Chambers in the Wisconsin State Capitol on Tuesday night. Evers’ remarks begin at 7 p.m. and will be livestreamed on the governor’s YouTube...
by [email protected] | Feb 12, 2025
Rothman concerned about proposed changes to NIH funding (MADISON) Proposed changes to grant funding by the National Institutes for Health could have serious consequences for the Universities of Wisconsin. A federal judge on Monday blocked the NIH’s announced 15% cap...
by [email protected] | Feb 11, 2025
Spending on state Supreme Court race could exceed 2023 levels (UNDATED) The state Supreme Court race is getting expensive. You’ve probably seen or heard ads supporting Dane County Judge Susan Crawford and Waukesha County Judge and former Wisconsin Attorney General...
by [email protected] | Feb 10, 2025
WRN’s Bob Hague spoke with James Vanderloo, Head at global freight forwarder OEC Group Milwaukee, who says businesses importing from Canada, Mexico and China are unlikely to take on the costs that come with new tariffs.
by [email protected] | Feb 7, 2025
Supreme Court rules Wolfe may remain as elections administrator (MADISON) Wisconsin’s chief elections administrator will remain on the job. A unanimous state Supreme Court ruling on Friday allows Meagan Wolfe to continue in the role indefinitely. Republican...
by [email protected] | Feb 4, 2025
MKE Mitchell reports increase in passengers (MILWAUKEE) Passenger numbers are up at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport. The airport reached a new milestone in passenger traffic in 2023 when it surpassed the six million traveler mark for the first time since...
by [email protected] | Feb 3, 2025
Wisconsin businesses brace for tariff impacts (UNDATED) Wisconsin businesses are bracing for tariff impacts James Vanderloo, Head at global freight forwarder OEC Group Milwaukee, said businesses importing from Canada, Mexico and China are unlikely to take on the...
by [email protected] | Jan 31, 2025
State Supreme Court Justice Hagedorn recuses himself from Act 10 challenge (MADISON) A conservative state supreme court justice has recused himself from hearing a challenge to Act 10. Justice Brian Hagedorn announced Thursday that he will not be hearing arguments or...
by [email protected] | Jan 30, 2025
Baldwin opposes Kennedy to head HHS, Johnson requests transparency (WASHINGTON, DC) Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. testified on Wednesday before the U.S. Senate’s Committee on Finance, which will decide whether to advance his nomination to lead the Department of Health and...
by [email protected] | Jan 29, 2025
Evers pens letter to Trump on loan and grant freezes (MADISON) In a letter to Trump Evers says with very few details and specifics available, virtually no time for ample review and consideration, and no direct communication to date, states are left to plan for the...
by [email protected] | Jan 28, 2025
Baldwin ready to work with Republicans (WASHINGTON DC) U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin says she’s ready to work with Republicans. The Wisconsin Democrat who won a third term in November says she looks forward to meeting with Republican colleagues. During a town hall video...
by [email protected] | Jan 27, 2025
Judge extends stay of ACT 10 ruling (MADISON) A ruling on Act 10 remains paused. Former Republican Governor Scott Walker’s signature 2011 law drastically reduced the collective bargaining ability of state public sector unions. Dane County Circuit Court Judge Jacob...
by [email protected] | Jan 23, 2025
Evers lays out plans for school mental health services, gun control in State of the State Address (MADISON) Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers wants to improve mental health services for students. At Wednesday night’s State of the State Address, Evers announced a 300...
by [email protected] | Jan 22, 2025
WRN’s Bob Hague interviewed state Senator Julian Bradley (R- New Berlin) who chaired the Legislative Study Committee on Artificial Intelligence,
by [email protected] | Jan 21, 2025
Pocan says Dems will fight for gender equality, USPS (MADISON) Wisconsin Congressman Mark Pocan will be fighting for equal protections for L G B T Q Wisconsinites. Speaking on Monday, the Madison Democrat says he’s heard concerns from residents going into...
by [email protected] | Jan 20, 2025
Stay safe during bitter cold snap (UNDATED) Wisconsin is experiencing the most bitterly cold temperatures of the season. Dr. Sheryl Bedno with the state Department of Health Services Dr. Sheryl Bedno says you’ll need to watch out for frostbite and hypothermia....
by [email protected] | Jan 10, 2025
Thew in custody for Juneau County triple homicide (ELROY) The suspect in a Juneau County triple homicide has been found. According to the Juneau Couty Sheriff’s Office 47-year-old Virgil Thew was apprehended Thursday in Elroy, about 13 miles from the crime scene...
by [email protected] | Jan 9, 2025
Senate approves Voter ID amendment (MADISON) As expected, the state Senate’s first floor session on Wednesday approved a measure that would protect Wisconsin’s Voter ID law through an amendment to the state Constitution. Senator Republican Van Wanggaard authored the...
