Politics
Alderman Peter Burgelis Exploring Run For Congress
But not for the district you would expect.
Apr 21st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
How One Wisconsin County Makes It Easier for New Election Clerks
Rock County has all-hands-on-deck approach as state wrestles with high turnover.
Apr 21st, 2026 by Alexander Shur
Wisconsin Has Planted 54 Million Trees Since 2021
But Gov. Evers' goal of 100 million by 2030 may fall short without state stewardship program.
Apr 21st, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Violence Prevention Director Narrowly Approved
Karin Tyler endured rocky approval process, but the job is now hers.
Apr 21st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Report ‘Cross-Examines’ Wisconsin Criminal Justice System
Spending less than most states on its judicial and legal systems, but more on prisons.
Apr 21st, 2026 by Andrew Kennard, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Businesses Could Recoup Millions Paid in Illegal Tariffs
Businesses cut staff, wages. Wonderstate Coffee spent $100,000 on import duties.
Apr 21st, 2026 by Lorin Cox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers’ Commutation Orders An Urgent Issue for Prison Inmates, Advocates
A 9-month window of opportunity to seek release or shorter term of incarceration.
Apr 21st, 2026 by Frank Zufall, Wisconsin Examiner
City Approves Dropping Cesar Chavez Street Name
But a bigger question for the south-side street remains.
Apr 21st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Nicholson-Bovell Elected to 4th Term as Board Chair
County board starts new two-year term with only one new member and major challenges.
Apr 21st, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
The Republican ‘Statutory Scheme’
How GOP legislators got away with spending $26 million on private attorneys and charging taxpayers.
Apr 20th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Police Clash With Animal Rights Activists at Attempted Beagle Rescue
Police use tear gas, rubber bullets against hundreds of protestors at Dane County facility.
Apr 20th, 2026 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
State Prison Department Says It Lacks Funding for Mother-Child Program
Blames Legislature for not funding it. ACLU calls for court to levy fines.
Apr 20th, 2026 by Andrew Kennard, Wisconsin Examiner
