Politics
As Prediction Markets Grow, Evers Moves To Block Insider Trading
Executive order follows lawsuits over Kalshi and other platforms in Wisconsin courts.
May 14th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Ald. Mark Chambers Attempts To Set Record Straight About Midtown ‘Data Center’
Proposal is 'nothing even close' to what is suggested, he says.
May 14th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Can Trump And A Political Dynasty Still Pick A Northwoods Congressman?
Sean Duffy’s son-in-law has money and marquee backing, but local Republicans are pushing back hard.
May 14th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Watertown Board Cites ‘Indoctrination’ In Ban On LGBTQ+ Themed Music
Officials say the instrumental work violates a controversial issues policy.
May 14th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
FBI Visits Milwaukee County Elections Director
Visit follows reports that FBI is investigating results of 2020 presidential election.
May 14th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Senate Sinks Bipartisan Tax And School Funding Deal
Evers, Vos and LeMahieu’s retirement-year compromise unravels amid revolt and 2026 politics.
May 14th, 2026 by Shawn Johnson and Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Council Rejects Unusual Affordable Housing Proposal
But one alderman offers fierce dissent and questions concept of aldermanic privilege.
May 13th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
WILL Sues to Block Wisconsin’s Conversion Therapy Ban
Conservative law firm argues counselors have a right to provide Christ-centered therapy.
May 13th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Blue County vs Red County Urban Sprawl
Americans are dividing into two different ways of life. How do Milwaukee and Wisconsin rank?
May 13th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
LGBT Community Center Returns to Walker’s Point
A historic change and return home for nonprofit facing federal cuts.
May 13th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Divided Council Reaches Deal on Leftover Federal Pandemic Funds
Twice-rejected proposal gets 10-5 vote of approval from full council.
May 13th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Democrats Split with Gov. Tony Evers Over School Funding Deal
'Three lame ducks' reached the agreement? But GOP legislators praise the deal.
May 13th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
