Politics
Wisconsin Leads Nation In Teacher Union Membership Losses
Union leaders dispute conservative think tank’s report even as membership falls sharply statewide.
May 29th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Supervisors Authorize Sheriff to Tow Reckless Drivers
Reckless drivers caught by MCSO will have to pay a fine to get their vehicle back.
May 29th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
MPS Budget Closes $46 Million Gap, Adds 159 Teaching Jobs
Board approves $1.6 billion plan with raises, smaller classes and more student services.
May 29th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Pushes USPS To Fix Absentee Mail Before Next Elections
The Elections Commission cites March-postmarked ballots arriving after April 7 as a warning sign for 2026 races.
May 29th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Judge Orders Former Milwaukee Teacher’s Aide Allowed Back In U.S.
Ruling lets trafficking survivor and mother of two U.S. citizens return while her T-visa bid is reviewed.
May 29th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin GOP Doubles Down On Anti-Trans Messaging For 2026 Races
From the convention stage to press releases, Republicans spotlight trans youth in attack lines.
May 29th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
After Phone Search, Prosecutors Say New Evidence Discovered Against Tearman Spencer
A new bail-jumping charge, a reluctant phone surrender and fresh digital evidence collide before June 1 start date in Waukesha court.
May 28th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Republican Senate President Defends Vote Against Widely Backed Wisconsin Surplus Plan
Kapenga says the $2.5 billion package was not fiscally sound despite 80% public support in a new poll.
May 28th, 2026 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers’ Commutation Plan Meets Fierce GOP Resistance At Capitol
Republicans say the new advisory board undermines truth-in-sentencing and leaves victims in the dark on applications.
May 28th, 2026 by Frank Zufall, Wisconsin Examiner
The Trump Effect on Wisconsin
The Republican Party has become the Trump party. Polls suggest it's a minority party.
May 28th, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
Outside Money Jumps Into Crowded Wisconsin Democratic Governor Primary
New TV ad buys back Sara Rodriguez and David Crowley as most Democratic voters remain undecided.
May 28th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Hunger Task Force Warns Pantries Are “Not Equipped” For Coming Wave
Milwaukee’s largest food bank has already seen traffic climb 35% and expects more after July 1 FoodShare cuts hit immigrants.
May 28th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
