Politics
Record-High Diesel Prices Squeeze Wisconsin Trucking Companies
For smaller companies 'this might be the straw that breaks the camel's back.'
May 26th, 2026 by Lorin Cox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Not Fired, At Least Yet. Board Keeps Discussing Marty Brooks’ Future
Convention center district CEO's employment likely to end, according to sources.
May 26th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Marquette Poll Finds 80% in State Favored Failed Tax Cut Deal
69% favored it even if it would cause budget deficit. Legislature defeated tax cut-school aid plan.
May 26th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
As Homelessness Rises, Milwaukee Sees Some Success
Prevention efforts have worked. Milwaukee doing better than many cities.
May 26th, 2026 by PrincessSafiya Byers and Paul Kiefer, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
How Monopoly Power Killed a Key Milwaukee Industry
Anti-union mega corporations led to end of 150 years of meatpacking in Milwaukee.
May 26th, 2026 by Michael Rosen, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Republicans Have Plan to Win in November
Top officials outlined their game plan; it's about key issues and striking first.
May 25th, 2026 by Steven Walters
Who Pays Wisconsin’s Taxes?
Which income groups pay the most in state and local taxes? And how Wisconsin compares to other states.
May 24th, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
ICE Detains Wisconsin Green Card Holder With 2014 Cannabis Conviction
Arrests of green card holders have surged under President Trump.
May 24th, 2026 by Paul Kiefer
Supervisors Demand Transparency in Healthcare Contract Fiasco
Crowley administration shrugs off responsibility, supervisor threatens open records request.
May 23rd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
SDC Board Members Clash Over Rules After Failed Emergency Meeting
'We don’t get a notice, nor do items we request get placed on the agenda,' says board member.
May 23rd, 2026 by Meredith Melland, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
DoorDash Topped Wisconsin Lobbying Spending In 2025
Company spent millions trying to keep its drivers from being classified as employees.
May 22nd, 2026 by Peter Cameron, The Badger Project
Behind Closed Doors, WCD Board Considers Future Of CEO Marty Brooks
Shift to litigation-focused meeting notice signals possible legal fight over Brooks’ contract and role.
May 22nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
