Politics
Council Rejects Unusual Affordable Housing Proposal
But one alderman offers fierce dissent and questions concept of aldermanic privilege.
May 13th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
WILL Sues to Block Wisconsin’s Conversion Therapy Ban
Conservative law firm argues counselors have a right to provide Christ-centered therapy.
May 13th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Blue County vs Red County Urban Sprawl
Americans are dividing into two different ways of life. How do Milwaukee and Wisconsin rank?
May 13th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
LGBT Community Center Returns to Walker’s Point
A historic change and return home for nonprofit facing federal cuts.
May 13th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Divided Council Reaches Deal on Leftover Federal Pandemic Funds
Twice-rejected proposal gets 10-5 vote of approval from full council.
May 13th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Democrats Split with Gov. Tony Evers Over School Funding Deal
'Three lame ducks' reached the agreement? But GOP legislators praise the deal.
May 13th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Riches of Wisconsin’s Congressional Delegation
Led by Sen. Ron Johnson, worth $64.9 million, half of 10 members are millionaires.
May 13th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
High Fuel Prices Impact Local Governments Across Wisconsin
Milwaukee County could see $800,000 deficit in fleet operations, Green Bay officials worried.
May 12th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
City of Milwaukee Will Again Fight We Energies on Rate Increase
Council says latest proposal harms residents, city.
May 12th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Delays Proposal to Fence Off Downtown Bar Districts
Area alderman wants key stakeholders to publicly endorse it. Will they?
May 12th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Maine Went All-In on PFAS Problem; What Can Wisconsin Learn?
New book traces how and why Maine launched $200 million response to 'forever chemicals.'
May 12th, 2026 by Richelle Wilson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Federal DHS Targets Madison Business Owner Pardoned by Gov. Evers
Federal officials still trying to deport Mexican restaurant owner after his release from detention.
May 12th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
