Wisconsin
Wisconsin Watch
- Wisconsin governor’s guidance on dealing with ICE agents draws GOP backlash
Guidance from Gov. Tony Evers' administration to state employees about what to do if immigration officials or other federal agents show up at their workplace drew fire from Republicans, who said it was in defiance of the law and President Donald Trump. Wisconsin governor’s guidance on dealing with ICE agents draws GOP backlash is a post from Wisconsin Watch, a non-profit investigative news site covering Wisconsin since 2009. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.
- DataWatch: Trump’s tariffs and Wisconsin’s economy
President Donald Trump’s fluctuating tariff policies have kept the world guessing. What does it all mean for Wisconsin? DataWatch: Trump’s tariffs and Wisconsin’s economy is a post from Wisconsin Watch, a non-profit investigative news site covering Wisconsin since 2009. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.
- ‘The federal government will find you’: Immigration officials wrongfully told a Fox Valley man to leave the US
The Department of Homeland Security told a retired Wisconsin college administrator to "depart the United States immediately." ‘The federal government will find you’: Immigration officials wrongfully told a Fox Valley man to leave the US is a post from Wisconsin Watch, a non-profit investigative news site covering Wisconsin since 2009. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.
- Wisconsin governor can lock in 400-year school funding increase using a veto, state Supreme Court says
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers’ creative use of his uniquely powerful veto can lock in a school funding increase for 400 years, the state Supreme Court ruled. Wisconsin governor can lock in 400-year school funding increase using a veto, state Supreme Court says is a post from Wisconsin Watch, a non-profit investigative news site covering Wisconsin since 2009. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.
- Framing wetlands as a flooding solution won bipartisan support in Wisconsin. Could it work elsewhere?
Wetlands aren’t just pretty places, advocates argue, but also powerhouses that can save communities money by blunting the impact of flood disasters. A 2024 Wisconsin law geared at preventing such disasters before they happen is going to test that theory. Framing wetlands as a flooding solution won bipartisan support in Wisconsin. Could it work elsewhere? is a post from Wisconsin Watch, a non-profit investigative news site covering Wisconsin since 2009. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.
The Badger Project
- Wis Repubs help pass bill to prevent noncitizen voting, which is already illegal and rarely happens
Experts say the SAVE Act could make voting harder for citizens. Passed in the U.S. House, it is unlikely to clear the U.S. Senate. The post Wis Repubs help pass bill to prevent noncitizen voting, which is already illegal and rarely happens appeared first on The Badger Project. Wis Repubs help pass bill to prevent noncitizen voting, which is already illegal and rarely happens was first posted on April 16, 2025 at 11:50 am.
- Disturbed by huge political spending in Wisconsin? Here’s one thing you can do.
Voters are not powerless to curb the power of billionaires in Wisconsin politics. But it will take action from a lot of us. The post Disturbed by huge political spending in Wisconsin? Here’s one thing you can do. appeared first on The Badger Project. Disturbed by huge political spending in Wisconsin? Here’s one thing you can do. was first posted on April 11, 2025 at 12:16 pm.
- For 4th straight year, Milwaukee Press Club awards The Badger Project
The journalism nonprofit has again been recognized for its investigative work in the press club's Excellence in Journalism contest. The post For 4th straight year, Milwaukee Press Club awards The Badger Project appeared first on The Badger Project. For 4th straight year, Milwaukee Press Club awards The Badger Project was first posted on April 10, 2025 at 3:37 pm.
Wisconsin Public Radio
Madison 365
- T.R. Williams honored with State Bar’s Diversity Trailblazer Award
T.R. Williams is this year’s recipient of the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Diversity & Inclusion Trailblazer Award, the State Bar announced on Monday. The award is presented annually by the State Bar’s Diversity & Inclusion Oversight Committee and honors individuals who “have made significant, lasting contributions to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in Wisconsin’s legal
- Dow tumbles more than 1,000 points and dollar hits three-year low as Trump continues to bash Fed Chair Powell
By John Towfighi, CNN New York (CNN) — US stocks and the dollar tumbled Monday as investors assessed continued tariff uncertainty and the implications of President Donald Trump’s ongoing mission to try and oust Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The Dow fell more than 1,190 points, or 3%. The broader S&P 500 fell 3.2%. The
- Dr. Jennifer Berne named next Madison College president
Madison College’s District Board of Trustees has selected Dr. Jennifer Berne as the college’s next president, concluding an extensive national search, Madison College announced on Monday. Berne will succeed Dr. Jack E. Daniels III, who retired in January 2025 after 11 years of leadership. Berne brings more than 30 years of experience in higher education
- Urban League Young Professionals to host second annual Health and Wellness Fair May 4
The Urban League of Greater Madison Young Professionals (ULGMYP) will host their second annual Health and Wellness Fair on Sunday, May 4, at Madison College’s Truax Campus. The event, which will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., is designed to give community members tools and resources to better their health across multiple dimensions —
- Diana Patton, Andre Perry to keynote ULGM’s Workforce and Economic Development Summit
Diana Patton and Andre Perry will be the keynote speakers for the Urban League of Greater Madison’s Workforce and Economic Development Summit on Wednesday, May 7, at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center in downtown Madison. The Summit will build on previous events as part of the Urban League’s efforts to advance talent, opportunity
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
- 5 things to know and do the week of April 21
Kick off the week off with a barbershop-style discussion; learn about legal rights from the Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance; explore job opportunities; celebrate Earth Day in Clarke Square; and participate in Lincoln Village’s neighborhood cleanup.
- Is Vision Zero working to reduce reckless driving? City officials seek your input.
Milwaukee officials want residents to weigh in on the Vision Zero Action Plan, which outlines specific strategic actions to decrease reckless driving and increase safety on the city’s streets.
- 5 things to know and do the weekend of April 18
Receive a free box of food; check out accessories and skin products; support a youth entrepreneur at the Sherman Phoenix Marketplace; practice your English skills; and participate in an Easter egg hunt.
WORT Madison
- Birthday of Belle Case LaFollette
April 21 is the birthday of Bell Case LaFollette, a speechwriter, magazine editor, suffragist, civil rights peace activist, and political power broker. Harry Richardson has the story. The post Birthday of Belle Case LaFollette appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
- Climate Art with TetraPAKMAN
Host Douglas Haynes is joined by Madison artist, TetraPAKMAN, to talk about his role as artist in residence at the Madison Public Library. The post Climate Art with TetraPAKMAN appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
