Politics
Suit Seeks to Declare Wisconsin Fusion Voting Ban Unconstitutional
Allows votes for minor parties to count for major party candidate they endorse.
Apr 14th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Republican Sen. Jesse James to Retire From WI Legislature
James is fifth Republican state senator and third from from a swing district to quit.
Apr 14th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
WisconsinEye CEO Jon Henkes Hoping for Legislative Special Session
Without action he warns of 'possible permanent shutdown of the network.'
Apr 14th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Transmission Companies Seek to Evade Competitive Bidding
Xcel Energy, American Transmission Co. lobby federal regulators. How will it impact electric rates?
Apr 14th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Up and Down Ballot, Data Centers Becoming Issue for Voters
Across the state voters in local elections concerned about proposed developments.
Apr 14th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Legal Battle Builds Over ICE Detention of Milwaukee Community Leader
Attorneys say 32-year resident Salah Sarsour is being punished for his speech, not for misstatements on old forms.
Apr 13th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
How Evers Plan To Issue Commutations Works
Evers’ commutation process offers hope to some lifers, but excludes sex offenses and recent violence behind bars.
Apr 13th, 2026 by Steven Walters
Republicans Seek Someone to Blame After Supreme Court Blowout
Some conservatives want state Republican Party Chair Brian Schimming fired, while others blame Lazar's failed campaign
Apr 13th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Future of City’s Overdose Prevention Program In Jeopardy
Some council members want outside audit, which health commissioner calls a ‘waste.'
Apr 10th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Showdown Set Over Violence Prevention Director
And just how far is Mayor Cavalier Johnson willing to go to fund the department?
Apr 10th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
How Wisconsin Plans To Spend $31 Million In Opioid Funds
Tribal nations, Narcan distribution, treatment access and law enforcement training are key priorities.
Apr 10th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers OKs Sports Betting, Pledges To Keep Tribes On Equal Footing
Law allows online wagers statewide as governor pushes for a joint venture among all tribal nations.
Apr 10th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
