Politics
Who Do You Trust to Conduct Elections Fairly?
Polls show big splits between Wisconsin Democrats, Republicans and independents.
Apr 6th, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
GOP Legislators Criticize UW Regents, Defend Jay Rothman
Opposing effort to oust UW leader. Gov. Evers say it's up to board. 'It's their call.'
Apr 6th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Takes Millions in Federal Aid from Foster Kids and Parents
Both parties have called for ending 'orphan tax.' Why hasn't it happened?
Apr 6th, 2026 by Natalie Yahr and Brittany Carloni
6 Contested Circuit Court Races on April 7 Ballot
19 of 25 circuit court races in Wisconsin are uncontested. Which counties have races?
Apr 6th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Chris Taylor and Maria Lazar Make Closing Arguments of Campaign
A quiet ending to liberal vs conservative contest for Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Apr 6th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
What Happened to Tax-Cut Negotiations?
Key negotiators aren't around. After all that talk, the tax-cut looks unlikely.
Apr 6th, 2026 by Steven Walters
School Board Member Challenges Sup. Logsdon in District 9
Patti Logsdon opposed by Maqsood Khan, a doctor and school board member.
Apr 5th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
CDC Ends Some Disease Tests; WI Lab Leader Says States Can Fill Gaps
The list of 31 tests no longer given includes diseases like COVID-19 and influenza.
Apr 4th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Vetoes GOP Bill Ending Tax on Overtime and Tips
Also vetos bill requiring counties to cooperate with ICE, and killing 400-year veto.
Apr 4th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Smiter Challenges Sup. Martin in District 7
Four-term incumbent faces challenge by second-time political candidate. And the issues?
Apr 4th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Forest Service Office To Close In National Reorganization
Headquarters moves to Salt Lake City, with Wisconsin workers told to move or change jobs, a union leader says.
Apr 3rd, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Revives Commutations, Pressures GOP On Broader Prison Reforms
With prisons overcrowded, the governor urges lawmakers to act while he restarts reviews on his own.
Apr 3rd, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
