Politics
Federal Transit Cuts Threaten County Bus System
Congress could slash federal transit funding, a further blow to financially struggling MCTS.
Sep 2nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Criticizes Trump Beef Import Plan
Plan to import 300,000 tons of beef ‘certainly hurts our farmers.’
Sep 2nd, 2026 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public Radio
How Gerrymandered Are Wisconsin’s Congressional Districts?
The data tells the story. Will it help win two court court cases?
Sep 2nd, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
Milwaukee Residents, Groups Object to We Energy Rate Hikes
Proposed rates would increase by $22 per month in two years.
Sep 2nd, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Federal Government Launching Voter Fraud Probe in Wisconsin?
Investigative 'surge' planned in 9 states as November midterms approach, CNN reports.
Sep 1st, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Crowley Calls for Restrictions on Sheriff’s Flock Cameras
County executive calls for new policy limiting use of controversial Flock surveillance cameras.
Sep 1st, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Elections Commission Weighs How to Handle Two Cities’ Election Errors
Milwaukee had one-hour delay in the count, Green Bay sent out some duplicate absentee ballots.
Sep 1st, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Act 10, Gerrymandering Among Hot-Button Issues Facing WI Supreme Court
Court's new liberal super majority could also face emergency mid-term election issues.
Aug 31st, 2026 by Brittany Carloni
Mayor Demands Restrictions on Milwaukee’s Flock Cameras
New policies come after Common Council escalated issue and third officer investigated for abuse.
Aug 31st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
In Wisconsin Rapids, Data Center Objections Include Russian Connections
Adding to usual concerns about data centers, the developers' Russian ties are 'a sticking point.'
Aug 31st, 2026 by Tom Kertscher
It’s Been a Hot Summer for News
An insider's take on Canadian tariffs and Wisconsin, Elon Musk and elections.
Aug 31st, 2026 by Steven Walters
Flock Lobbyists Flocking to State Capitols
As cities resist cameras, Flock Safety spent $2 million lobbying, including $102,000 in Wisconsin.
Aug 30th, 2026 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
