Politics
On Anniversary of Big Beautiful Bill, Democrats Attack
Impact in Wisconsin of Trump's signature bill could be issue in midterms and governor's race.
Jul 5th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Any Person Can Request Open Records
It's not just for lawyers or journalists. And requesting records isn't that hard to do.
Jul 5th, 2026 by Alex Saloutos
Francesca Hong Bets Wisconsin Will Embrace Democratic Socialism
'If it is radical to have free child care and public grocery stores, let’s be radical.'
Jul 5th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
State Review Finds Probable Cause Green Bay Broke Election Law
Elections officials say duplicate absentee ballots to 152 voters likely violated state rules.
Jul 3rd, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Fourth of July Cookout Costs Hit Record High In Wisconsin
Farm Bureau finds feeding 10 people now tops $75 as inflation and tariffs push prices up.
Jul 3rd, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Republicans And Democrat Unite To Defend State AI Authority
Anderson and Neylon back a national standard but reject efforts to tie states’ hands on AI regulation.
Jul 3rd, 2026 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public Radio
Man Accused Of Making Terrorist Threats Against Top Wisconsin Official
Fond du Lac resident faces three felony counts after alleged death threats to an unnamed executive and family.
Jul 2nd, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Trump Administration Axes Wisconsin Teen Pregnancy Prevention Funding
State health officials confirm all federal dollars are gone and say a lawsuit is on the table.
Jul 2nd, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee Makes First Move on Scooter Crackdown After Sidewalk Crash
Alders debate new speed limits, fines and the city’s contract with Lime as scooter use surges 26%.
Jul 2nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Courthouse Project Cost Explodes
New cost estimate nearly double prior figure.
Jul 2nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
$34,000 Records Bill At Center Of Lawsuit Against DPI
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty challenges DPI’s cost estimate for license data review.
Jul 2nd, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Hong’s Livestream Push Nets $92,000 And Sparks Antisemitism Backlash
Democratic frontrunner faces criticism for appearing with left-wing streamers Hasan Piker and Mike From PA.
Jul 2nd, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
