Politics
City Takes First Step To Rename Southside Park
Why was it called Arlington Heights anyway? Legislative records reveal the answer.
Nov 11th, 2026 by Jeramey JanneneWisconsin Supreme Court Will Hear Act 10 Lawsuit
Suit by group of unions argues the landmark collective bargaining law is unconstitutional.
Nov 11th, 2026 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioCrowley Picks Former Evers Cabinet Member As Chief of Staff
Democratic Gov.-Elect also names members of transition committee.
Nov 11th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
How Democratic Legislators Could Fund Reforms
Without money it can't be done. Here's how to fund sweeping changes.
Nov 11th, 2026 by Bruce MurphyMadison Comedian Is Wisconsin’s First Transgender Legislator
'It’s bizarre and exciting and terrifying,' Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford says of milestone.
Nov 11th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioA New Era, As Wisconsin Democratic Legislators Pick Two Women Leaders
Greta Neubauer will be Assembly Speaker, Dianne Hesselbein will be Senate Majority Leader.
Nov 11th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerCity Program Will Pay You $9,000 To Move to Milwaukee
Relocation program aims to attract residents, skilled workers from out of state.
Nov 11th, 2026 by Jeramey JanneneJanesville Passes Referendum Limiting Data Centers, Part of National Wave
41 ballot measures passed in last week's election as nation and Wisconsin resist centers.
Nov 10th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioWI Health Officials Advise Early Measles Vaccines for Some Infants Amid Outbreak
Wisconsin, with third lowest vaccination rate in U.S., has 477 confirmed cases in 15 counties.
Nov 10th, 2026 by Richelle Wilson, Wisconsin Public RadioBarnes Charges JS Reporter Who Slept With Him Worked on ‘Defamatory’ Story
Explosive complaint charges conflict of interest in newspaper's story about former Lt. Governor.
Nov 10th, 2026 by Bruce MurphyGov.-Elect Crowley Says He’d Sign Bill With New Wisconsin Congressional Map
Senate Dem leader Dianne Hesselbein says Legislature must make sure districts aren't 'rigged.'
Nov 10th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioChairwoman Nicholson-Bovell Launches Campaign for County Executive
County board chair to campaign on expanding parks and transit while maintaining fiscal stability.
Nov 10th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer






















