Politics
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 Affect 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
Ex-Trump Attorney Troupis Seeks $3.2 Million from ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund
James Troupis faces felony charges of forgery for his role in 2020 fake elector plot.
May 27th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Dugan Acquittal Motion Gets Hearing
Court allows former judge Hannah Dugan to challenge criminal conviction given recent federal ruling.
May 27th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Tom Tiffany’s On a Roll. It’s Not Good
And Francesca Hong stumbles badly in CNN story.
May 27th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
