Politics
Judge Maria Lazar Claims Mantle of Impartiality
Calls Judge Chris Taylor 'partisan.' But Lazar has regularly backed Republican causes.
Mar 16th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Trump Wants to ‘Save’ Great Lakes From Invasive Carp, But Halts Funds
Federal funds for barrier system halted as Army Corps of Engineers reviews projects.
Mar 16th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why the Rise in Property Tax Anger?
It's ebbed and flowed since the 1960s, as state politicians tried different solutions.
Mar 16th, 2026 by Steven Walters
Police Misuse of Flock Surveillance Becoming Statewide Issue
Milwaukee, other cities face misconduct cases, accountability issues.
Mar 15th, 2026 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin High Court Race Is Quieter, With Less Spending
With court majority not at stake turnout in April election expected to be lower.
Mar 15th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Council Eyes Big Fines For Unidentified Officers, But Can It Touch ICE?
New ID rule is part of the ICE Out package, while police mask and aid policies are handled in other ways.
Mar 13th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Bill Would Let Egg Farm Buy Public Land Amid Bird Flu Crisis
Republicans say the land sale could protect the egg supply; critics call it a giveaway.
Mar 13th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Rep. Ortiz-Velez Enters Plea for Disorderly Conduct Charge
Sylvia Ortiz-Velez was charged after allegedly threatening to leak damaging information about colleague.
Mar 13th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
DOJ Sues Wisconsin For Voter Data, But Legal Experts See A Different Motive
Civil rights law is at the center of a fight some say is really about stoking doubt in election results ahead of 2026 and 2028 races.
Mar 13th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Hotel Giants Blast Study Backing New Convention Hotel
Marcus and Jackson Street say a subsidized 650-room project would dilute an already weak market.
Mar 12th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
$14.6 Million Athlete Pay Plan for UW-Madison Hits Bipartisan Roadblock
Senate Republicans split on funding and NIL rules, leaving bill dependent on Democrats who also balked.
Mar 12th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
High Court Hears New Clash Over Lame Duck Limits On AG’s Power
Case could decide whether settlement money fills the state’s general fund or stays under DOJ control.
Mar 12th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
