by Bob Hague | Jan 5, 2024
A former military officer brings a warning to Wisconsin voters. Retired Navy Rear Admiral Michael Smith spoke in Milwaukee and at the Capitol in Madison on Thursday about the presidential election. “This election is different. This is against Donald Trump, who is an...
by Raymond Neupert | Jan 5, 2024
Wisconsin’s tax rates remained extremely low in 2023. That’s according to an annual report by the Wisconsin Policy Forum. Wisconsin Policy Forum researcher Ari Brown says Wisconsin’s tax rates are about as low as they can get. “Overall tax...
by Raymond Neupert | Jan 5, 2024
Young people in Wisconsin will be allowed to stay on state medical programs for an entire year under new guidelines. The new federal rules require BadgerCare Plus and other Medicaid programs to keep people under the age of 19 covered for a full year, even if their...
by Bob Hague | Jan 5, 2024
Two consultants hired to advise the Wisconsin Supreme Court in selecting new legislative maps could be paid up to $100,000 each under the terms of their contracts. Dr. Bernard Grofman at the University of California, Irvine and Dr. Jonathan Cervas at Carnegie Mellon...
by Bob Hague | Jan 5, 2024
Medical marijuana is closer to becoming a reality in Wisconsin. In a recent interview with WRN, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said he has enough Republican votes to pass a bill in that chamber – even if Democrats oppose it. “Because unfortunately my Democratic...
by Bob Hague | Jan 3, 2024
Rulings from a Dane County judge could mean fewer absentee ballots being rejected in Wisconsin elections. Judge Ryan Nllsestun ruled Tuesday that clerks cannot reject ballots lacking certain witness information, such as zip codes or municipalities. The rulings stem...
by Bob Hague | Jan 3, 2024
Bomb threats were made to numerous state Capitols on Wednesday, including in Wisconsin. The State Capitol in Madison was one of many across the nation targeted in a mass bomb threat hoax. There were reports of at least 23 state capitals receiving a generic email...
by Bob Hague | Jan 3, 2024
Visibility is critical for safe winter bicycling. That’s especially true for those who commute by bike, according to Anthony Casagrande, Lead Mechanic and Education Instructor for the Wisconsin Bike Federation. “It is required when there is low light or nighttime...
by Bob Hague | Jan 2, 2024
Names have been submitted for Wisconsin’s presidential primary ballot. The state’s Presidential Preference Selection Committee, which includes the chairs of the Democratic and Republican parties, met briefly at the Capitol on Tuesday. Six candidates from the...
by Bob Hague | Jan 2, 2024
The city of Whitewater is asking the White House for help in addressing immigrant related challenges. In a letter addressed to President Joe Biden and co-signed by City Manager John Weidl, Whitewater Police Chief Daniel Meyer said immigrants have put a strain on his...
by Bob Hague | Jan 2, 2024
There’ s an opportunity to recognize “invader crusaders” in Wisconsin. “There are a lot of individuals and organizations out there throughout the state, on the land and water, doing a whole bunch of really good work, trying to get rid of invasive species,”...
by Bob Hague | Dec 28, 2023
Wisconsin is remembering Herb Kohl. The former Milwaukee Bucks owner and US Senator from Wisconsin is dead at age 88. The Milwaukee born Democrat bid farewell to Senate colleagues in 2012 “My colleagues in this body are to a man or a woman, thoughtful, hardworking...
by Bob Hague | Dec 28, 2023
The end of the year is a good time to dispose of unwanted medications. Keeping unused and expired medications around the home can be dangerous, so make it a habit to safely dispose of medications you no longer need. It’s never a good idea to flush them or place them...
by Raymond Neupert | Dec 22, 2023
The State Supreme Court has overturned Wisconsin’s legislative maps. In a ruling released on Friday, the 4 to 3 liberal majority court ruled that Wisconsin’s current legislative maps were unconstitutional because districts were not contiguous. Justice...
by Raymond Neupert | Dec 21, 2023
If you’re thinking about gifting a pet for this holiday season, be sure to adopt, rather than buy a pet. Lisa Bernard with the Dane County Humane Society says shelters across Wisconsin are full of pets who want to have a home for the holidays too. “We...
by Bob Hague | Dec 20, 2023
President Joe Biden is in Milwaukee on Wednesday, where White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said he’ll focus on investments in small businesses, particularly Black-owned businesses. “Black business ownership is growing at a faster pace in 30 years,...
by Bob Hague | Dec 19, 2023
Months after the money to pay them was budgeted, Universities of Wisconsin employees finally get their pay raises. A legislative committee voted 5-1 on Tuesday, approving 6% pay hikes to some 35,000 employees. UW officials reached agreement with Republicans to pause...
by Raymond Neupert | Dec 19, 2023
A UW-Madison education will be free to any enrolled member of Wisconsin’s 11 tribal nations starting next fall. Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin said Monday that the offer includes tuition and all other costs. “It’s crucial that we are covering the full...
by Bob Hague | Dec 14, 2023
A critical “do over” vote by the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents. The Regents reversed course Wednesday, approving a deal with Assembly Speaker Robin Vos to reassign some diversity, equity and inclusion positions on campuses and place a hold on new DEI...
by Raymond Neupert | Dec 13, 2023
The ACLU of Wisconsin wants more information about the processes six school districts used to remove books from classrooms and libraries. Attorney Tim Muth says open records requests will allow the public to see who requested removal of books and why. “That...
