Politics
MCTS Gets $14.7 Million Federal Grant for Equipment, Infrastructure
Bus system gets help with needed projects as system struggles with funding.
Jul 7th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Mayor Johnson Offers VP Vance A Special Tour For His Milwaukee Visit
Offering a tour of city's election operations. Vance will speak at airport, host fundraiser.
Jul 7th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Supreme Court Denies Access to Voter Competency Records
Election conspiracy group wanted records that are closed under state law.
Jul 7th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Isthmus Denies Doing Political Polls
Republicans using fictitious liberal group linked to Madison publication to mislead Democrats?
Jul 7th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Everyone’s Talking About Francesca Hong
Will all the coverage help or hurt Democratic governor candidate? And beware a new poll.
Jul 7th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Nearly 60 People Arrested by ICE Over Three-Day Surge
Federal DHS says detainees had criminal histories; immigrant advocates deny this.
Jul 7th, 2026 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin DPI, Legislators Working on Plan to Improve Math Education
Fewer than half of Wisconsin students are proficient at math.
Jul 7th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
WI Supreme Court Stays Case Challenging Sheriffs Working With ICE
The ruling will give time for sheriffs to pursue a federal appeal of case.
Jul 6th, 2026 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
How Inconsistent Standards Disenfranchised Some Voters in Mequon
City followed policy that Wisconsin Elections Commission said was illegal.
Jul 6th, 2026 by Alexander Shur
325 Political Candidates Offer Their Favorite Wisconsin Fun Fact
Including the sundae, hamburger, Dungeons & Dragons and an underground railroad ship.
Jul 6th, 2026 by Brittany Carloni, Zoey Elwood and Audrey Lopez-Stane
About 60% of Wisconsin School Districts Face Decline in State Aid
92 districts will see a 15% cut in 2026-27 school year. Property taxes will make up shortfall.
Jul 6th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
On Anniversary of Big Beautiful Bill, Democrats Attack
Impact in Wisconsin of Trump's signature bill could be issue in midterms and governor's race.
Jul 5th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
