Politics
Barnes Drops Out of Race for Governor
Former lieutenant governor drops out after disappointing Marquette Poll, calls for party unity.
Jul 30th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
PTSD and Torture Claims by Salah Sarsour Contested in Federal Hearing
Federal immigration officials seek to deport president of Islamic Society of Milwaukee.
Jul 30th, 2026 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Mainstream Democrats Pin Hopes on David Crowley’s Reboot Campaign for Governor
A revived campaign with Gov. Evers backing as mainstream alternative to frontrunner Francesca Hong.
Jul 30th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Judge Rejects Attempt to Let Absentee Voters Recast Ballots After Candidates Withdraw
Dane County judge denies lawsuit to reverse Wisconsin Elections Commission ruling.
Jul 30th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Chair Schimming Says Hong Makes Job Easier
Wisconsin Republican leader says State Rep. Francesca Hong has "unique weaknesses."
Jul 29th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Appeals Court Upholds Act 10, Likely Sending Case to WI Supreme Court
2-1 conservative majority overrules Dane County court decision overturning collective bargaining law.
Jul 29th, 2026 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Crowley Was Weakest in Democratic Governor Debate
And Hong looked inexperienced at times. Which candidates were the strongest?
Jul 29th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Hong Leads Democratic Primary for Governor Once Again in New Marquette Poll
38% support Hong, 16% support Barnes, 7% support Crowley.
Jul 29th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Faith Leaders Call on Next Governor to Embrace Clean Energy
More than 100 leaders across the state agree that 'the climate crisis is a spiritual crisis.'
Jul 29th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Legislature Gives WisEye $250,000 to Operate for Rest of 2026
The financially troubled live-stream service has covered the Legislature since 2007.
Jul 29th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Democratic Candidates for WI Governor Mostly Agree, Avoid Attacks in Debate
Most agree not to cut police funding, to reduce the voucher program and better regulate data centers.
Jul 29th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee Mayor Pushes Early Voting, Absentee Drop-Offs
Early voting sites are now open and accepting absentee ballot drop-offs for Aug 11 primary.
Jul 28th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
