Politics
Legal Today, Illegal Tomorrow? Wisconsin’s Hemp Shops Face A Federal Crackdown
With marijuana still banned in the state, hemp-derived THC and CBD products are the latest target of Washington policy shifts.
Mar 5th, 2026 by Steph Conquest-Ware, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee The Regional Leader In Large Project Permitting
But projects requiring a zoning change can still take more than a year.
Mar 5th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Legal Groups Warn AI Court Interpreters Could Jeopardize Rights
Backers say the bill cuts costs, but critics say errors could send people to jail unfairly.
Mar 5th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Supervisors Alarmed About Transit’s Future
County board members grasp for options as financial future grows darker for MCTS.
Mar 5th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
How Wisconsin Money Funded Trump’s Policies
Bradley Foundation and Uihleins funded much of Project 2025.
Mar 5th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
City Will Test Pothole Detection Technology
A boon for personal injury attorneys? Our approach will limit liability, says official.
Mar 4th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Will Lawsuits Demanding New Congressional Maps Succeed?
The arguments for and against and where things stand.
Mar 4th, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
GOP Legislators Approve Reduced Funding for DPI
Not happy that Department of Public Instruction spent $369,000 on meeting at resort.
Mar 4th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Council Opposes We Energies Data Center Plan
Ald. Dimitrijevic says proposal could leave ratepayers on the hook for new power plants.
Mar 4th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Democrats Pitch BadgerCare ‘Public Option’ to Expand Health Coverage
Giving Wisconsin 'an affordable option,' not 'sky-high premiums... massive deductibles.'
Mar 4th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Could Expand School Cell Phone Ban
GOP wants to toughen law passed in October with 'bell-to-bell' ban on phones.
Mar 3rd, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
WI National Guard Members Supporting U.S. Strikes On Iran
Gov. Evers say he is 'praying for the health, safety, and safe return' of troops.
Mar 3rd, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
