Politics
Devil’s Lake Expansion May Be One of Stewardship Program’s Last Acts
Knowles-Nelson funding that protected 700,000 acres is set to expire at the end of June.
May 7th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Lawsuit Challenges Wisconsin Ban On Out-Of-State Signature Collectors
Conservative law firm says bipartisan law limiting petition circulators violates free speech rights.
May 7th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
We Energies CEO Says Another Data Center Announcement is Coming
Scott Lauber optimistic about projects in the pipeline.
May 7th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
How to Solve High Costs, Long Delays for Open Records
A simple reform in state open records law could have big impact.
May 6th, 2026 by Tom Kamenick
Watertown Board May Stop School Band From Playing Piece with LGBTQ+ Ties
Music has no lyrics but composer dedicated it to transgender activist.
May 6th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
So Many Needs, So Few ARPA Dollars Left to Spend
A divided council can't decide how to spend remaining federal grant funds.
May 6th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Cap Times Employees Seek a Union
8 newsroom employees at shrinking Madison news outlet cite its progressive tradition.
May 6th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Evers Sues GOP-Controlled Joint Finance Committee. Again
Challenges 2018 lame-duck law giving committee power over how state DOJ settles civil suits.
May 6th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Council Poised To Reject Unusual Affordable Housing Proposal
Developer wants city approval to convert two 'luxury' complexes to affordable housing.
May 5th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Tony Evers Revived Commutations; What Will Wisconsin’s Next Governor Do?
Most Democratic candidates support it. Barnes excludes those convicted of murder.
May 5th, 2026 by Brittany Carloni
Wisconsinites Support Fee Hikes to Sustain DNR Programs
Majority at public hearings in nearly every county supported higher fees.
May 5th, 2026 by Beatrice Lawrence, Wisconsin Public Radio
Rising Fuel Costs Slamming Wisconsin School Districts
Gasoline costs thousands more than already cash-strapped schools budgeted for.
May 5th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
