Politics
How One Wisconsin Family Helped Change Breast Screening Rules
After a Neenah woman’s breast cancer was missed, advocates spent years pushing for state law change.
Mar 20th, 2026 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
Senate Stalls Justice For All Act, Court Backlog Fixes Pushed To 2027
Republican divisions and an unwritten rule leave new judges and defenders on hold statewide.
Mar 20th, 2026 by Andrew Kennard, Wisconsin Examiner
Family of Milwaukee Woman Detained By ICE Pleads For Her Release
After 36 years in the U.S. with no criminal record, a mother is sent to a Kentucky detention center.
Mar 20th, 2026 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Washington County Weighs Renaming Highway for Charlie Kirk
Proposal to rename part of Highway K draws strong opposition and a packed committee meeting.
Mar 20th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Microsoft Ends Secrecy Deals With Local Governments on Data Centers
Move follows growing backlash in Wisconsin and elsewhere over nondisclosure agreements on major projects.
Mar 20th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Reckoning With Cesar Chavez Allegations
Labor activist and civil rights leader subject of substantial sexual abuse allegations.
Mar 19th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Signs Roadside Drug Test Law Amid Rising Impaired Crashes
Nearly one in three fatal Wisconsin crashes involves impairment as police gain a new screening tool.
Mar 19th, 2026 by Steph Conquest-Ware, Wisconsin Public Radio
Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu Won’t Seek Reelection
LeMahieu's announcement comes just weeks after Assembly Speaker Robin Vos announced his retirement
Mar 19th, 2026 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Crowley Focuses on ‘Building Bridges’ in 2026 State of the County
The county executive promotes major infrastructure projects, policy successes in annual address.
Mar 19th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin is Now 49th State With Postpartum Medicaid Coverage
Governor Evers had proposed the policy in four straight budget proposals.
Mar 19th, 2026 by Jenny Peek, Wisconsin Public Radio
Judges Said No, But Brad Schimel Is Still Running Milwaukee’s U.S. Attorney Office
Federal judges refused to extend his interim term; Trump admin found another way to keep him in charge.
Mar 19th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
How Milwaukee Lost Its DEI Director
It wasn't President Donald Trump. But the name of office will change.
Mar 18th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
