Politics
Proposal Would Add Explainers To Wisconsin Referendums
The bill's author believes the current process leads to confused voters.
Jan 2nd, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Protect Transparency, Save WisconsinEye
For 18 year it has provided free, unedited coverage of Legislature.
Jan 1st, 2026 by Jon Henkes
Milwaukee Paid $10 Million in Policing Settlements in 2025
And tacked on even more for a run-away garbage truck and other issues.
Jan 1st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
The Year’s Most Popular Politics Stories
In a politically charged year, which stories were most popular with readers?
Jan 1st, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
Mandela Barnes Is Democratic Front-Runner In Governor’s Race
The field is large. The key issue may be electability.
Dec 31st, 2025 by Christa Dutton / NOTUS and Jade Lozada / NOTUS, Wisconsin Watch
Should Wisconsin’s Republican Congressmen Be ‘Terrified’?
Even gerrymandered districts could be at risk in 2026 election.
Dec 30th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Judge Maxine White Retiring in April
Evers will appoint replacement for WI Court of Appeals District 1 Chief Judge.
Dec 30th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
GOP Candidates for Governor Talk Trump, Money, Issues
Tiffany and Schoemann disagree on Trump's impact on August primary.
Dec 29th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Former WI Lawmakers Back Curb on Congressional Stock Trading
2 Republicans and 2 Democrats support Restore Trust in Congress Act.
Dec 29th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin’s Most Forgiving Governor
No one in state history has given more pardons than Tony Evers.
Dec 29th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
State Audit Finds $896 Million WisDOT Error
Department of Transportation overvalued infrastructure assets.
Dec 29th, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Top 10 Stories of The Year
In an amazingly newsworthy year, what were top state issues?
Dec 29th, 2025 by Steven Walters
