Politics
Wisconsin Voters Turn Against School Tax Hikes, Poll Finds
Most say they would vote down local school referendums and want surplus dollars for tax relief instead.
Feb 26th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republicans Target Kaul Over Bloomberg-Backed Environmental Lawyers
GOP lawmakers question outside funding for environmental fellows as Kaul calls the probe political theater.
Feb 26th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wauwatosa and West Allis Merge Fire Departments
Milwaukee Metro Fire Rescue will service both suburbs.
Feb 26th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
City Tows Hundreds With Unpaid Parking Citations
New habitual violators rule is pushing scofflaws to pay up.
Feb 25th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Hong, Barnes Lead Democratic Primary for Governor In New Poll
Marquette poll shows most voters undecided, with Taylor leading Lazar for high court.
Feb 25th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Rep. Ortiz-Velez Charged With Disorderly Conduct
Milwaukee Assembly member charged with 'personal attacks' against a colleague.
Feb 25th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Who Will Run the Next Election in Small-Town Wisconsin?
Aging clerks are hard to replace; and the state’s election system depends on them.
Feb 25th, 2026 by Alexander Shur
Republican Lawmakers Want Death Penalty for Child Sex Crimes
Wisconsin abolished the death penalty in 1853.
Feb 25th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Parents, Educators Sue Wisconsin Lawmakers Over School Funding
Suit argues inadequate funding denies children constitutional right to basic education.
Feb 24th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Democrats, Unions Push $20 Minimum Wage Bill
800,000 Wisconsin workers earn less than $20 an hour, below a 'living wage.'
Feb 24th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Continues Preparing for Possible ICE Surge
1,800 letter writers urge Common Council to sign ICE OUT proposals.
Feb 24th, 2026 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Superior Wants to Take Over Private Utility. Possible Price? $300 Million
Mayor Jim Paine called the projected price 'inflated' to deter city takeover.
Feb 24th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
