Politics
City, County, MMSD Form Flood Task Force
Three governments team up to plan for short and long-term impacts of climate change.
Apr 18th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
WI Republicans Seek to Dismiss Public Education Funding Lawsuit
Suit cites state constitution mandate that all children must have access to sound basic education.
Apr 18th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
West Side Alderman Trades Suit For Stripes At State Basketball Tournament
Westmoreland balances City Hall work with high school officiating.
Apr 17th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Cooke Builds Cash Edge On Van Orden As Democrats Target GOP House Majority
Eau Claire Democrat ends quarter with more money in the bank in state’s most expensive House race this cycle.
Apr 17th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Report Finds Health Care Costs Rising Faster Than Wages in Wisconsin
UW report argues health care costs are a 'pay cut' for workers, burden on businesses.
Apr 17th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wealthy U.S. Rep. Wied Is a Busy Stock Trader
His most recent report lists 25 transactions. Bipartisan bill would ban practice.
Apr 16th, 2026 by Annie Pulley, The Badger Project
We Energies, Kohl’s Paid Zero Federal Taxes in 2025
While making big profits. Trump tax cuts have been a windfall for U.S. corporations.
Apr 16th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Republican Legislators Say DPI Violated Open Meetings Law With Dells Trip
DPI says education session included teachers, private vendor per state statute
Apr 16th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
WCD Committee Backs Convention Hotel, But Punts on Financing, Location
Big questions remain about viability of $500 million hotel project.
Apr 16th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
61% of School Referendums in Wisconsin Passed
State voters approved 46 of 75 local referendums, hiking property taxes by $564 million.
Apr 16th, 2026 by Hongyu Liu and Miranda Dunlap
Liberal Judge Lyndsey Brunette Announces 2027 WI Supreme Court Bid
Justice Ziegler won't run for reelection, leaving open seat for April 2027 election.
Apr 16th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Union Members, Activists Slam Tiffany Over Healthcare and Tax Breaks
Protest at Republican party's office charges its candidate for governor 'loves billionaires.'
Apr 16th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
