Politics
How The Tax Break for Data Centers Was Passed
$1.9 billion annual handout to massive tech companies quietly put into 2023-25 budget.
Oct 26th, 2026 by Steven Walters
Toll Roads Becomes an Issue in Wisconsin’s Race for Governor
Democrat David Crowley open to consider it. Republican Tom Tiffany once pushed it, now says no.
Oct 26th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
By the Numbers, How Crowley and Tiffany Used Their Debate Time
School funding and taxation got discussed the most. Crowley far more time on the attack.
Oct 25th, 2026 by Hongyu Liu
What Are the Uihleins Getting for Giving Millions to Tiffany?
A 'death sentence' for the Manitowish River gives the Uihleins a private lake.
Oct 25th, 2026 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
Ethics Complaint Filed Over Rep. Van Orden’s Use of AI
Fake image shows Democrat Rebecca Cooke running to give illegal immigrants free health care.
Oct 25th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Madison Mayor Drops Reelection Bid, Cites ‘Toxic Political Culture’
The 'price of serving has become too high,' says Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway.
Oct 25th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Report Says No State Tax On Tips, Overtime Would Cost Wisconsin $2.7 Billion
Forward Analytics finds big savings for workers, big revenue loss for the state over 10 years.
Oct 23rd, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Scrubs Nursing Home Owners From Public Directory
Older adult advocates say the change shields private buyers and weakens family choice on care homes.
Oct 23rd, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Supervisors Save Education Aid, Food Assistance From Budget Cuts
Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson-Bovell said the amendment funds community priorities.
Oct 23rd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Center District Approves Settlement With Fired CEO Marty Brooks
Brooks, who made scorched-earth case against board after being terminated for cause, wins big payday.
Oct 23rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
After Summer Mixup, Election Commission Approves New Poll Worker Instructions
New instructions include images, will be available to public.
Oct 22nd, 2026 by Lauren Hafeman
In-Person Absentee Voting Surges Across Wisconsin
First day early turnout jumps 65% as mail-in ballots drop sharply from 2022 levels.
Oct 22nd, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
