Politics
Confidential Deal Could Settle Civil Case in Joseph Mensah Shooting of Alvin Cole
Two sides in a contentious civil case say they are close to settlement.
Apr 29th, 2026 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Latest Marquette Poll Finds Deep Skepticism of Data Centers and AI
'There’s pretty much bipartisan skepticism, both here in Wisconsin and nationally.'
Apr 29th, 2026 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public Radio
Justice-Elect Chris Taylor Endorses Pedro Colón in 2027 Supreme Court Race
Nearly a year from next Wisconsin Supreme Court election, 2 candidates already running.
Apr 29th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Severe Storms Push Milwaukee To Change Leaf And Street Sweeping Rules
Climate change, clogged drains and angry residents are driving DPW changes.
Apr 29th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Dugan Seeks Acquittal Ahead of Sentencing
A recent appeals court changed the case law at the heart of Dugan case.
Apr 29th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Second Judicial Panel Rejects Challenge to WI Congressional Map
Law Forward promises to appeal to Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Apr 29th, 2026 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Feds Suing Wisconsin Over Prediction Markets
Federal government sues to prevent state regulation of these companies.
Apr 28th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Trump Administration Wants Wisconsin to Return $20M in COVID-19 Funds
Funds went to private schools as approved by Biden administration, state DPI says.
Apr 28th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Appeals Court Judge Pedro Colón Announces 2027 WI Supreme Court Bid
He's the second liberal judge to enter race to replace conservative Justice Annette Ziegler.
Apr 28th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Agriculture Secretary Pushes Farm Bill on Visit to Wisconsin Dairy
After yearslong delays, farm bill scheduled for vote in Congress this week.
Apr 28th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Advocates Weigh In on Planned Update of Wisconsin Prison Code
Its rules directly 'shape daily life for incarcerated people.'
Apr 28th, 2026 by Andrew Kennard, Wisconsin Examiner
Teachers in Milwaukee, Madison Plan Pro-Immigrant Demonstration Friday
Madison schools canceled Friday after 70% of teachers said they would be absent.
Apr 28th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
