Politics
Madison Told To Reject 23 Ballots, Mequon Voters Win A Recount
State elections panel launches investigations and braces for lawsuits ahead of May 15 certification deadline.
May 1st, 2026 by Alexander Shur
Bill Would Let Wisconsin Blame Other States For Its Smog Problem
GOP lawmakers say Illinois and Indiana drive ozone levels; critics say air will not get cleaner here.
May 1st, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Gas Prices Top $4, With More Increases Expected
War in Iran, refinery outages and summer demand are pushing prices to their highest since 2022.
May 1st, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Sixth GOP Senator Bows Out As André Jacque Won’t Run Again
Green Bay–area lawmaker ends more than a decade in Legislature but leaves a safe red seat behind.
Apr 30th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Council Members Threaten to Bag New Leaf Collection Policy
Council says policy change was a surprise to them.
Apr 30th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Food Truck Operators Rally at City Hall
Demonstration aims to put the brakes on new late-night restrictions.
Apr 30th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
MPS Faces Rising Borrowing Costs After Credit Downgrades
Lower ratings from S&P and Fitch could make it pricier to fund school projects and refinance debt.
Apr 30th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
State To Embed Literacy Coaches In 11 Milwaukee Public Schools
Part of effort that will send coaches to 54 schools statewide.
Apr 30th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Inside Story of Democratic Race for Governor
Was a white centrist male candidate seen as the solution?
Apr 30th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Confidential Deal Could Settle Civil Case in Joseph Mensah Shooting of Alvin Cole
Two sides in a contentious civil case say they are close to settlement.
Apr 29th, 2026 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Latest Marquette Poll Finds Deep Skepticism of Data Centers and AI
'There’s pretty much bipartisan skepticism, both here in Wisconsin and nationally.'
Apr 29th, 2026 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public Radio
Justice-Elect Chris Taylor Endorses Pedro Colón in 2027 Supreme Court Race
Nearly a year from next Wisconsin Supreme Court election, 2 candidates already running.
Apr 29th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
