Politics
Legislative Primaries to Watch in August Elections
Key primary races could help decide which party controls both the state Assembly and Senate.
Aug 4th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
FBI Director Kash Patel Campaigns for Rep. Van Orden in Eau Claire
10th visit by top Trump adm. official to help Van Orden triggers feud with Gov. Evers over fighting 'fraud.'
Aug 4th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Gov. Tony Evers Rallies with Milwaukee Co. Exec David Crowley in Appleton
Evers says Democratic frontrunner Francesca Hong spends too much time 'talking on Twitter.'
Aug 4th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Qualified Nurses with 4-Year Degrees Can Now Teach College Clinical Courses
Gov. Tony Evers’ new emergency rule addresses nursing school faculty shortage.
Aug 3rd, 2026 by Elissa Eaton, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee’s Police Chase Policy Is Stuck In Neutral
Despite 10 deaths from high-speed chases, council won't crack down on police pursuits. Why?
Aug 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Journal Sentinel Story on Mandela Barnes Is Irresponsible
No proof of 'inappropriate behavior.' Editor Greg Borowski owes readers an explanation.
Aug 3rd, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
American Transmission Co., We Energies Seek State Approval for Data Center Costs
Will it protect customers from paying for Mount Pleasant data center? 'The devil is in the details.'
Aug 3rd, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
$10 Billion Data Center Proposal in Central Wisconsin Dropped to Avoid Public Process
Town chair in Columbia County said process must be public; company didn't pursue a deal.
Aug 3rd, 2026 by Tom Kertscher
Madison Fought for Years About Police Body Cams. Things Have Changed
Pressure builds for police to wear cameras after killing of Corey Ruiz.
Aug 3rd, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Losing Temporary Protected Status Has Big Impact on State’s Haitian Immigrants
For some, leaving Wisconsin and returning to Haiti might be a death sentence.
Aug 2nd, 2026 by Beatrice Lawrence, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Immigrant’s Case Sees Appeals Court Overrule Mandatory Detention Rule
Case affects hundreds of detainees in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin; likely heading to US Supreme Court.
Aug 2nd, 2026 by Paul Kiefer
Thousands of Wisconsinites Have Lost Food Aid in Largest Cut in US History
More people have to document they’re working to receive SNAP; at least 24,000 lose food aid.
Aug 2nd, 2026 by Joe Tarr, Wisconsin Public Radio
