Politics
Why Wisconsin’s Clean Energy Market Is Booming Without New Tax Breaks
Cheaper renewables, data centers and leftover federal funds are reshaping the state’s power mix.
Jul 24th, 2026 by Joe Tarr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Will Pursue Data Center Moratorium
Ald. Dimitrijevic leading council push for moratorium until regulations can be adopted.
Jul 24th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Democrats Sue Wisconsin Elections Commission Over Absentee Ballot Rules
New WEC guidance limits ballot 'spoiling' as thousands of early votes are already in.
Jul 24th, 2026 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Committee Squashes Courthouse Referendum
Voters will not decide the fate of the county's $897 million courthouse project in November, maybe ever.
Jul 24th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Friends, Family and Neighbors Mourn Madison Man Killed by Police
Makeshift memorial for 38-year-old Corey Ruiz grows at Willy Street intersection.
Jul 24th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Baldwin, Evers Press USPS On Mail Delays Before 2026 Elections
Wisconsin leaders warn slow mail could leave absentee ballots uncounted.
Jul 24th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Officials Identify Man Killed By Madison Police As Corey Ruiz
Chaotic press conference interrupted by protesters as questions mount over fatal shooting.
Jul 23rd, 2026 by Sarah Lehr and Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Rationale for Rebuilding Milwaukee County’s Public Safety Building
County Supervisor Shawn Rolland argues Milwaukee can't afford to wait.
Jul 23rd, 2026 by Sup. Shawn Rolland
Federal Government Sues Milwaukee Over ICE Mask Ban
Attempt to get all law enforcement officers to wear identification, remove masks headed to court.
Jul 23rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
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
