Politics
SEIU Wisconsin Calls for Bill to Restore UW Health Union Rights
After 7-year campaign, union looks to Gov-Elect Crowley, Democratic legislators to pass bill.
Nov 14th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee Senator Given Top Post on Powerful Finance Committee
Sen. LaTonya Johnson will co-chair Joint Finance Committee with Rep. Tip McGuire.
Nov 13th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Evers Revives Commutations, But Wisconsin Prisons Hit Record High
Governor trims time for 14 people even as the state now holds about 23,900 adults behind bars.
Nov 13th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
What Flipped These Two Wisconsin House Seats?
New Democrats Berman and Cooke explain how they won.
Nov 13th, 2026 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public Radio
With Democrats In Charge, Environmental Agenda Gets A Rewrite
Clean water, land conservation and data center oversight are at the top of advocacy groups’ lists for 2027.
Nov 12th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Karofsky Urges Lawmakers To Fund Court Security, Mental Health Support
Chief justice says Wisconsin judges face rising threats and burnout as resources lag behind.
Nov 12th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
City Takes First Step To Rename Southside Park
Why was it called Arlington Heights anyway? Legislative records reveal the answer.
Nov 11th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Supreme Court Will Hear Act 10 Lawsuit
Suit by group of unions argues the landmark collective bargaining law is unconstitutional.
Nov 11th, 2026 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Crowley Picks Former Evers Cabinet Member As Chief of Staff
Democratic Gov.-Elect also names members of transition committee.
Nov 11th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
How Democratic Legislators Could Fund Sweeping Changes
Without money it can't be done. Creative budget decisions could be crucial.
Nov 11th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Madison Comedian Is Wisconsin’s First Transgender Legislator
'It’s bizarre and exciting and terrifying,' Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford says of milestone.
Nov 11th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
A New Era, As Wisconsin Democratic Legislators Pick Two Women Leaders
Greta Neubauer will be Assembly Speaker, Dianne Hesselbein will be Senate Majority Leader.
Nov 11th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
