Politics
After 24 Years Without a Commutation, Will Evers Act?
Organizers say the outgoing governor has a rare chance to use unilateral clemency powers.
Dec 26th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Chadha’s Shadow Over Wisconsin’s Legislative Veto
Courts are dismantling veto power. Some legislators still trying to use it.
Dec 25th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
County Provides Aid to Local Food Pantries
Funding approved after government shutdown disrupted federal food aid.
Dec 24th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Evers Announces Judge Wagner’s Replacement
Governor appoints assistant DA Owen Piotrowski to circuit court seat.
Dec 24th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Mayor Offers Olive Branch On Oversight of Cabinet Officials
But will Common Council members accept it?
Dec 23rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Why Milwaukee Elections Are Always Viewed With Suspicion
A 'punching bag' for outstate Republican legislators?
Dec 23rd, 2025 by Alexander Shur
Senate President Confident GOP Won’t Lose Majority
'We’re going to run on the same policies we’ve always run on,' Felzkowski says.
Dec 23rd, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
GOP Bill Requires Homeless Sex Offenders to Wear GPS Monitors
Opponent charges ordinances on where ex-offenders can live causes homelessness.
Dec 23rd, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Board Passes 2026 Reductions in Bus Service
MCTS cutting budget by $9.3 million. But new plan avoids ending entire routes.
Dec 23rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Former PSC Chair to Run Alliant Energy’s WI Utility Business
Watchdogs say 'revolving door' between utilities and regulating them is a concern.
Dec 22nd, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Ratepayers Owe $1 Billion on Shuttered Power Plants
Will ramp-up for energy-hungry data centers end with more 'stranded assets'?
Dec 22nd, 2025 by Tom Kertscher and Paul Kiefer
Making Sense of Judge Dugan’s Conviction
Did her lawyers blow it? Was the 'safety' of ICE agents really an issue?
Dec 22nd, 2025 by Ruth Conniff
