Politics
How to Solve High Costs, Long Delays for Open Records
A simple reform in state open records law could have big impact.
May 6th, 2026 by Tom Kamenick
Watertown Board May Stop School Band From Playing Piece with LGBTQ+ Ties
Music has no lyrics but composer dedicated it to transgender activist.
May 6th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
So Many Needs, So Few ARPA Dollars Left to Spend
A divided council can't decide how to spend remaining federal grant funds.
May 6th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Cap Times Employees Seek a Union
8 newsroom employees at shrinking Madison news outlet cite its progressive tradition.
May 6th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Evers Sues GOP-Controlled Joint Finance Committee. Again
Challenges 2018 lame-duck law giving committee power over how state DOJ settles civil suits.
May 6th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Council Poised To Reject Unusual Affordable Housing Proposal
Developer wants city approval to convert two 'luxury' complexes to affordable housing.
May 5th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Tony Evers Revived Commutations; What Will Wisconsin’s Next Governor Do?
Most Democratic candidates support it. Barnes excludes those convicted of murder.
May 5th, 2026 by Brittany Carloni
Wisconsinites Support Fee Hikes to Sustain DNR Programs
Majority at public hearings in nearly every county supported higher fees.
May 5th, 2026 by Beatrice Lawrence, Wisconsin Public Radio
Rising Fuel Costs Slamming Wisconsin School Districts
Gasoline costs thousands more than already cash-strapped schools budgeted for.
May 5th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Running Out of Budget Fixes, Comptroller Warns
The 'well-being of county residents' is at stake, new report warns.
May 5th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
How Legal Decisions on Abortion Pill Access Could Impact Wisconsin
One third of abortions in state use pills ordered from out of state.
May 5th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Minocqua Brewing Owner Kirk Bangstad Says He’s Running for Governor
Liberal activist says no other Democrat strong enough to stand up to Trump.
May 4th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
