Politics
Wisconsin’s Tax Burden Plunged Most In Nation, At A Cost
Wisconsin Policy Forum links historic tax decline to weaker K-12 funding and other local services.
Feb 27th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
After GOP Snub Of Black History Month, Black Lawmakers Answer With Policy
Caucus pairs a new agenda on housing, education and justice with pushback on symbolic floor fights in Madison.
Feb 27th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
After Pandemic Backlogs, Wisconsin’s Unemployment System Now Faces A Federal Roadblock
Evers says Trump’s move to cancel $29 million in grants could derail long-planned system upgrades.
Feb 27th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
JD Vance Stumps for Derrick Van Orden, Tom Tiffany in Wisconsin Visit
The vice president touted economic prosperity under President Trump.
Feb 27th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Gov. Tony Evers Says He’s Still Negotiating With GOP on Property Tax, Schools Deal
School funding has become key issue in Capitol.
Feb 27th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Voters Turn Against School Tax Hikes, Poll Finds
Most say they would vote down local school referendums and want surplus dollars for tax relief instead.
Feb 26th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republicans Target Kaul Over Bloomberg-Backed Environmental Lawyers
GOP lawmakers question outside funding for environmental fellows as Kaul calls the probe political theater.
Feb 26th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wauwatosa and West Allis Merge Fire Departments
Milwaukee Metro Fire Rescue will service both suburbs.
Feb 26th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
City Tows Hundreds With Unpaid Parking Citations
New habitual violators rule is pushing scofflaws to pay up.
Feb 25th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Hong, Barnes Lead Democratic Primary for Governor In New Poll
Marquette poll shows most voters undecided, with Taylor leading Lazar for high court.
Feb 25th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Rep. Ortiz-Velez Charged With Disorderly Conduct
Milwaukee Assembly member charged with 'personal attacks' against a colleague.
Feb 25th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Who Will Run the Next Election in Small-Town Wisconsin?
Aging clerks are hard to replace; and the state’s election system depends on them.
Feb 25th, 2026 by Alexander Shur
