Politics
Wolf Delisting Fight Puts Wisconsin Governor’s Race In The Crosshairs
Trump’s push to remove protections would hand wolf policy power to whoever wins in November.
Sep 23rd, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
How Data Center Politics Are Rewriting The 3rd District Playbook
From nicknames to attack ads, both parties test how far anti-data center sentiment will go in November.
Sep 23rd, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
As Residents Fume Over Potholes, City Tries A Different Kind of Fix
Ald. Burgelis wins support for a concrete-panel replacement pilot focused on alleys.
Sep 23rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Tiffany Says End Iran War, But His Votes Tell A Different Story
Republican backs Trump’s war powers while distancing himself from gas price backlash on the trail.
Sep 23rd, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
After Bad Legal Advice, Council Tries Again On Elected Official Raises
A 10–5 vote replaces a raise formula tied to city workers.
Sep 22nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Sen. Baldwin Calls For Tomah VA Investigation After Nurse Arrested
Complaint from Monroe County DA accuses hospice nurse of removing oxygen from Tomah VA patient.
Sep 22nd, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Kapenga, Neylon Try Double Run For Legislature And Waukesha County Executive
Twin campaigns could trigger special elections and reshape GOP power at the Capitol next session.
Sep 22nd, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
City Budget Boosts Police, Fire and Violence Prevention, But At A Price
Mayor's budget proposal relies on heavy reserve withdrawals, big parking cost increases and small tax and fee increases.
Sep 22nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Four Health Care Questions For Wisconsin Political Candidates
Plus: A bonus question for those running for Congress.
Sep 21st, 2026 by Steven Walters
Mayor Cavalier Johnson Still Wants His Meeting With VP About Elections
He's headed to DC Wednesday, poised to take the VP up on his prior offer.
Sep 21st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
After Wisconsin Lawsuit, USDA Tightens Rules On Dairy Marketing Funds
New directive blocks checkoff dollars from backing net-zero and climate neutrality efforts.
Sep 21st, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Mayor Picks AI-Focused Educator To Lead Milwaukee Public Library
Jean Darnell, a former school librarian and AI policy consultant, picked to lead $33 million department.
Sep 21st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
