Politics
Wisconsin Legislators Debate Crypto ‘Staking’ Investments
Should it be legal? Backers cite possible gains. Bankers warn of fraud, consumer risks.
Mar 9th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
WI Supreme Court Could Order More School Aid
Lawsuit says current system violates state constitution and 2000 court ruling.
Mar 9th, 2026 by Steven Walters
Trump Administration Investigating WI School District’s Gender Policy
Alleges that New Richmond School District's bathroom policy is unlawful.
Mar 8th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Baldwin Talks Trump Tariffs at Textile Factory
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin visits a Milwaukee company to blast the president's tariffs.
Mar 7th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Evers Signs Bills Targeting Grooming, Tightening School Communication Rules
New laws create a felony grooming offense and require all schools to set clear contact policies by September.
Mar 6th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
History Rocks Tour Draws Protests At Brookfield Central High School
Parents fear partisan agenda as Education Department roadshow stops in suburban Milwaukee.
Mar 6th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Man Gets 7 Years For Setting TikTok Fire At Rep. Grothman’s Office
Fond du Lac judge also ordered seven years of extended supervision in the 2025 office fire case.
Mar 6th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
$2 Billion Job Tax Credit Brings Almost No New Jobs, Study Says
Wisconsin data show 97% of hires subsidized by the Work Opportunity Tax Credit would have happened anyway.
Mar 6th, 2026 by Natalie Yahr
Wisconsin Joins Multi-State Lawsuit Against New Trump Tariffs
Evers and Kaul say the latest 10% import duties are illegal and driving up prices for families.
Mar 6th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Clause in Milwaukee’s ICE Package That Could Trigger ‘Sanctuary City’ Label
Former alderman blasts council's actions.
Mar 5th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS Students Say School Police Are Policing More Than Crimes
Teens describe hall pass checks and discipline by officers as the district moves to tighten rules and oversight.
Mar 5th, 2026 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Legal Today, Illegal Tomorrow? Wisconsin’s Hemp Shops Face A Federal Crackdown
With marijuana still banned in the state, hemp-derived THC and CBD products are the latest target of Washington policy shifts.
Mar 5th, 2026 by Steph Conquest-Ware, Wisconsin Public Radio
