Evers reaches deal with Republican lawmakers on Wisconsin’s 2025-27 budget to cut taxes, fund UW
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Republicans in the Wisconsin Legislature have reached a deal on the 2025-27 state budget, which would cut income taxes by $1.3 billion, increase funding for the Universities of Wisconsin despite a threatened cut, and raises taxes to pay for transportation projects.
July 1, 2025
In Focus with Antonia Perry, part 1: A mother’s choice
In part one of a series about gun violence in Milwaukee and how it impacts the city and its families, Murv Seymour talks with Antonia Perry about turning her son over to police after he stole her gun.
June 30, 2025
‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Anya van Wagtendonk, Michael Osterholm
Here's what guests on the June 27, 2025 episode said about final days of state budget maneuvering by Wisconsin lawmakers and the federal government's shifting stance on vaccination.
June 30, 2025
How federal funding cuts threaten tribal health services
Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians President Shannon Holsey says uncertainty over Medicaid and Indian Health Service funding could destabilize health care in Wisconsin's tribal communities.
June 27, 2025 • Northeast Region
Anya van Wagtendonk on Wisconsin’s 2025-27 budget session
Wisconsin Public Radio state Capitol reporter Anya van Wagtendonk discusses budget talks among Republican lawmakers and what's still on the table as Democratic Gov. Tony Evers wields a partial veto.
June 27, 2025
Michael Osterholm on goals of the Vaccine Integrity Project
Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy Director Michael Osterholm explains the mission of the Vaccine Integrity Project amid shifts by the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.
June 27, 2025
Wisconsin Tribal Elder Food Box program faces unsure future
A Tribal Elder Community Food Box program sourcing launched in Wisconsin during the COVID-19 pandemic has expanded statewide, but federal funding cuts are putting serious strains on its operation.
June 26, 2025
Wisconsin Supreme Court refuses to hear challenges to the state’s congressional district boundaries
The decision, made without explanation from the liberal-controlled court, is a setback for Democrats who had hoped for new, friendlier district boundary lines in Wisconsin as they attempt to win back control of the House next year.
June 26, 2025
Wisconsin Supreme Court sides with Republican Legislature in fight with governor
In a unanimous ruling, the court struck down Evers' partial veto of a Republican bill detailing spending on new literacy programs. The case tested the limits of veto powers and the Legislature's ability to exert influence by controlling funding.
June 25, 2025
Mark Copelovitch on parallels between today and the 1930s
Mark Copelovitch on how politics today mirror the 1930s backlash against globalization.
June 25, 2025
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