Politics
Tony Evers Revived Commutations; What Will Wisconsin’s Next Governor Do?
Most Democratic candidates support it. Barnes excludes those convicted of murder.
May 5th, 2026 by Brittany Carloni
Wisconsinites Support Fee Hikes to Sustain DNR Programs
Majority at public hearings in nearly every county supported higher fees.
May 5th, 2026 by Beatrice Lawrence, Wisconsin Public Radio
Rising Fuel Costs Slamming Wisconsin School Districts
Gasoline costs thousands more than already cash-strapped schools budgeted for.
May 5th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Running Out of Budget Fixes, Comptroller Warns
The 'well-being of county residents' is at stake, new report warns.
May 5th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
How Legal Decisions on Abortion Pill Access Could Impact Wisconsin
One third of abortions in state use pills ordered from out of state.
May 5th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Minocqua Brewing Owner Kirk Bangstad Says He’s Running for Governor
Liberal activist says no other Democrat strong enough to stand up to Trump.
May 4th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Ald. Zamarripa Withdraws Ethics Complaint Against Ald. Chambers
Why? Is a separate city investigation ongoing?
May 4th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Democrats Running for Governor Agree Healthcare Costs a Problem
How to fix this is where there was disagreement at candidate forums.
May 4th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Journal Sentinel Swallows Disinformation?
An LOL 'leaked memo.' And the Tiffany campaign's cleverness.
May 4th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Was Dan Bice Wisconsin’s Most Important Journalist?
Remembering the unique style of the Journal Sentinel columnist and former colleague.
May 4th, 2026 by Steven Walters
Conservative Group’s Ads Portray WI Republicans Battling Party’s Leaders
Ads showing GOP state legislators as mavericks reflect public souring on Trump, Vos?
May 4th, 2026 by Brittany Carloni
Forest Service Chief Discusses Milwaukee Office Closure, Deep Budget Cuts
Trump's budget cut 75% of agency's funding, affects 43 employees in Milwaukee office.
May 4th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
