Politics
Milwaukee Could Make It Easier To Identify Homes Listed on Airbnb
City grappling with limits of state regulations, attempting to improve transparency.
Jul 23rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Democratic Treasurer Hopefuls Pitch Rural Turnout And Tougher Watchdog Role
Helmenstine and Xiong say they can energize small-town voters and challenge GOP incumbent John Leiber.
Jul 23rd, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
How A Wheel Tax Increase Could Stave Off Transit Cuts
A 25% cut to MCTS is on the table, Milwaukee County has an option to avoid it.
Jul 23rd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
After 81 Days In ICE Detention, Salah Sarsour Fights To Stay In Milwaukee
Immigration judge in Chicago hears conflicting stories of torture, terrorism and due process in high-profile case.
Jul 23rd, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Economics of the Minimum Wage
Wisconsin's minimum wage is far below neighboring states. Should it join the crowd?
Jul 22nd, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
WI Lawyer Regulation Office May Suspend Law License of Ex-Judge Dugan
A jury found Hannah Dugan guilty of impeding immigration enforcement.
Jul 22nd, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
10 Takeaways From Marty Brooks’ Explosive Claims Against Convention Center
Former WCD leader dishes dirt on the board and the whistleblower and explains those $2,000 shoes.
Jul 22nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
David Crowley Revealed To Have Secret Twitter Account With Crude Messages
His campaign denies he authored worst messages. 'I would never say those things,' Crowley said.
Jul 22nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor’s I-794 Stance Betrays His Grow Milwaukee Goal
The mayor who wanted to grow Milwaukee's population to 1 million has suddenly turned timid. Why?
Jul 22nd, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Marquette Poll Shows Hong Leading, Barnes Second
But results not so meaningful as Rodriguez was still in race and Crowley out when survey done.
Jul 22nd, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin GOP Has Raised Millions More Than For Last Midterm Election in 2022
Most of it from Diane Hendricks and the Uihleins. State Democratic Party far behind 4 years ago.
Jul 22nd, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Marty Brooks Makes Scorched-Earth Case Against Convention Center Board
Brooks says Wisconsin Center District owes him more than $900,000.
Jul 22nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
