Politics
Sixth GOP Senator Bows Out As André Jacque Won’t Run Again
Green Bay–area lawmaker ends more than a decade in Legislature but leaves a safe red seat behind.
Apr 30th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Council Members Threaten to Bag New Leaf Collection Policy
Council says policy change was a surprise to them.
Apr 30th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Food Truck Operators Rally at City Hall
Demonstration aims to put the brakes on new late-night restrictions.
Apr 30th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
MPS Faces Rising Borrowing Costs After Credit Downgrades
Lower ratings from S&P and Fitch could make it pricier to fund school projects and refinance debt.
Apr 30th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
State To Embed Literacy Coaches In 11 Milwaukee Public Schools
Part of effort that will send coaches to 54 schools statewide.
Apr 30th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Inside Story of Democratic Race for Governor
Was a white centrist male candidate seen as the solution?
Apr 30th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
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
