Politics
The Republican ‘Statutory Scheme’
How GOP legislators got away with spending $26 million on private attorneys and charging taxpayers.
Apr 20th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Police Clash With Animal Rights Activists at Attempted Beagle Rescue
Police use tear gas, rubber bullets against hundreds of protestors at Dane County facility.
Apr 20th, 2026 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
State Prison Department Says It Lacks Funding for Mother-Child Program
Blames Legislature for not funding it. ACLU calls for court to levy fines.
Apr 20th, 2026 by Andrew Kennard, Wisconsin Examiner
Will Wisconsin Supreme Court Strengthen Recusal Rules?
Petition by retired judges pushes for it. Liberal justices considering change.
Apr 20th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why UW President Candidates May Hesitate
The clumsy firing of Jay Rothman might discourage some top candidates.
Apr 20th, 2026 by Steven Walters
Build-to-Rent Companies Needed, Wisconsin Housing Experts Say
Federal housing bill backed by Sen Baldwin requires big companies to sell their rental homes.
Apr 19th, 2026 by Joe Tarr, Wisconsin Public Radio
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
