Politics
EPA Proposes Shifting Oversight of Coal Ash Landfills to Wisconsin Regulators
Wisconsin has 6 active landfills. Will shift mean less oversight of water pollution?
Oct 12th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Will Fox Valley Voters Disappoint Democrats?
Often critical in deciding state elections, it's swung for Republicans in last 20 years.
Oct 12th, 2026 by Steven Walters
Will David Crowley’s Pragmatic Record Hurt Him in Race for Governor?
Tiffany, Republicans blame him for problems he inherited as Milwaukee County Executive.
Oct 12th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Campaigns for Crowley in Wisconsin
Chair of the National Governors Association stumps state for Democrat.
Oct 10th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Crowley Halts Tablet Messaging In County-Run Prison
Jail tablets have become a controversial issue in the governor's race.
Oct 9th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Democrats Sue Trump Over Alleged Tax-Funded Campaign Ads
Federal suit says millions in Homeland Security money were diverted to partisan TV spots before midterms.
Oct 9th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Republicans Move To Repeal Data Center Tax Break They Once Championed
New bill would scrap a lucrative incentive for data centers that GOP lawmakers pushed into prior budget.
Oct 9th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee’s Financial Strains Growing, Warns Policy Forum
Annual budget analysis says city has made progress, but rising costs and reliance on reserves threaten long-term stability.
Oct 9th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Grants Help Schools Meet New Financial Literacy Graduation Rule
Nearly $300,000 will support districts as Wisconsin requires a personal finance class to graduate.
Oct 9th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Environmental Groups Sue Trump Administration, USDA Over Rural Solar Funding Cutoff
Lawsuit says rule changes to Bush-era program made most solar projects ineligible and stuck farmers with big bills.
Oct 9th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Four Candidates Line Up For Three Milwaukee County Judgeships
Incumbent Jack Dávila draws a challenger as two longtime judges retire ahead of 2027 vote.
Oct 9th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Kaul Says DOJ Needs More Staff To Speed Public Records Responses
Attorney general cites budget cuts and renewed funding request; rival Eric Toney skips transparency survey.
Oct 9th, 2026 by Jonathan Anderson
