Politics
The Elevator Speech for Democratic Governor Candidates
Boiling down their pitch to voters, why do they deserve your vote?
Jun 15th, 2026 by Steven Walters
Rodriguez Wins Democratic Straw Poll for Governor
Hong takes second. But conventiongoers also consider: who is most electable?
Jun 15th, 2026 by Brittany Carloni and Audrey Lopez-Stane
Democratic Candidates for Governor Pitch The State Party Convention
Plus: Evers farewell speech. And hopes to flip even more Republican Senate seats.
Jun 15th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Tiffany Gets Donation From Business He’s Helping Buy National Forest Land
Concrete supplier would get 14 acres of forest land in Wisconsin's North Woods.
Jun 14th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
I’m About The Economy, Says Missy Hughes, Candidate for Governor
Economic advisor to Democratic Gov. Evers worked 16 years with Organic Valley co-op business.
Jun 14th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
We Energies, Oracle Want Looser Financial Protections for Data Centers
Companies ask state regulators to require less collateral for new projects.
Jun 13th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Crowley’s New Budget Director Aces First Confirmation Hearing
'A person who likes torture'? Committee backs Nick Sinram, former MPS budget director.
Jun 13th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
WI Supreme Court Accepts Second Appeal To Redraw Congressional Map
Two appeals use different legal arguments. Conservative justices oppose both.
Jun 13th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Anglers Blame Politics As Wisconsin Cuts Back On Stocking Game Fish
With two state hatcheries closed, musky, walleye and brown trout numbers are on the chopping block.
Jun 12th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Prisons Bar Journalists From Recording Inmate Phone Calls
DOC cites victims’ rights and security, while open-government advocates see a blow to transparency.
Jun 12th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Moore, Pocan Push To Repeal School Choice Tax Credit
Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act would undo a key piece of last year’s budget bill.
Jun 12th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Federal Student Loan Rules Hit July 1 For Wisconsin Borrowers
End of SAVE plan, new caps and repayment options could reshape debt for 700,000 residents.
Jun 12th, 2026 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public Radio
