Politics
Two Democrats Vie To Challenge State Treasurer John Leiber
Primary will decide who faces Wisconsin’s lone Republican constitutional officer in November.
Jun 11th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
DPI Sued Over Allegedly Secret Wisconsin Dells Meeting
IRG says public notice and access were wrongly denied in 2024 session.
Jun 11th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Ballot Challenges Fail In 7th District GOP Primary Fight
Wisconsin elections officials keep three rivals, including Trump-endorsed Michael Alfonso, on the August ballot.
Jun 11th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
MMSD Discussed No-Bid Contract Extension With Veolia in 2023
Sewerage district eventually chose competitive bid process. Veolia's work now at issue.
Jun 10th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Jim Troupis Says He Can’t Get Fair Trial in Madison
Faces 11 criminal counts of forgery for 2020 false electors scheme, wants a change of venue.
Jun 10th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
WI Elections Commission Denies Ballot Access for Some Candidates
Two parties challenge candidacy of numerous candidates.
Jun 10th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Democrats Call for State Birth Control Protections
Warning that 'extreme forces' in the state and nation want to make birth control illegal.
Jun 10th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Controversial Democrat Kirk Bangstad Can’t Run for Wisconsin Governor
Elections Commission finds Minocqua Brewing owner lacked enough signatures to get on ballot.
Jun 10th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Is Democratic Race for Governor Finally Starting?
Recent ads for candidates add life – finally – to a very sleepy campaign.
Jun 9th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Politicians Deal With Fallout of Fired CEO’s Campaign Contributions
And a campaign finance investigation could follow
Jun 9th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Proposed Takeover of We Energies Will Get City Hall Hearing
Potential benefits, challenges of city takeover pushed by Ald. Brower will be discussed.
Jun 9th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Muslim Leader’s Health Deteriorating in Immigration Lockup
Salah Sarsour has lost 30 pounds, not getting needed diabetes treatment, his lawyers say.
Jun 9th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
