Politics
New Federal Student Loan Rules Hit July 1 For Wisconsin Borrowers
End of SAVE plan, new caps and repayment options could reshape debt for 700,000 residents.
Jun 12th, 2026 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public Radio
More Whistleblowers Go Public With Allegations Against Veolia
Former Veolia employees say maintenance records destroyed, sewer plant data falsified.
Jun 12th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Port Bids Bon Voyage to Longtime Board Chair
Mayor, port officials, board colleaues wish smooth sailing to Timothy Hoelter.
Jun 11th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Veolia Announces Audit Plan of Its Own
Private wastewater operator facing scrutiny for its handling of public sewerage operations.
Jun 11th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Two Democrats Vie To Challenge State Treasurer John Leiber
Primary will decide who faces Wisconsin’s lone Republican constitutional officer in November.
Jun 11th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
DPI Sued Over Allegedly Secret Wisconsin Dells Meeting
IRG says public notice and access were wrongly denied in 2024 session.
Jun 11th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Ballot Challenges Fail In 7th District GOP Primary Fight
Wisconsin elections officials keep three rivals, including Trump-endorsed Michael Alfonso, on the August ballot.
Jun 11th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
MMSD Discussed No-Bid Contract Extension With Veolia in 2023
Sewerage district eventually chose competitive bid process. Veolia's work now at issue.
Jun 10th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Jim Troupis Says He Can’t Get Fair Trial in Madison
Faces 11 criminal counts of forgery for 2020 false electors scheme, wants a change of venue.
Jun 10th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
WI Elections Commission Denies Ballot Access for Some Candidates
Two parties challenge candidacy of numerous candidates.
Jun 10th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Democrats Call for State Birth Control Protections
Warning that 'extreme forces' in the state and nation want to make birth control illegal.
Jun 10th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Controversial Democrat Kirk Bangstad Can’t Run for Wisconsin Governor
Elections Commission finds Minocqua Brewing owner lacked enough signatures to get on ballot.
Jun 10th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
