Politics
Dane County Moves Forward With Body Cams For Sheriff’s Deputies
Supervisors back $3 million in 2027 funding as officials promise public input on policy.
Nov 7th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Board Adopts $1.5 Billion Budget, After Dealing With Accounting Error
Supervisors kill key parking policy.
Nov 6th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Council Rewrites Mayor’s Budget, Setting Up Potential Veto Fight
Employee raises, public utility study, library hours and street repairs among changes. Property taxes rise slightly.
Nov 6th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Governor-Elect Crowley Eyes Bold Agenda, Warns Against Overreach
With full Democratic control, Crowley says success hinges on delivering, not spiking the ball.
Nov 6th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Council Approves $1.35 Million to Study We Energies Takeover
Unanimous vote advances effort to create publicly owned electric utility.
Nov 6th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
$2 An Hour Or 2%? Council Rewrites City Worker Pay Plan
Proposal targets lowest paid employees, but brings wage compression and higher long-term costs.
Nov 6th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
County Software Error Creates $4.6 Million Budget Hole
Crowley administration leaves supervisors in the dark about major fiscal problem, again.
Nov 5th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Zamarripa Has Unfinished Business at City Hall, Big Plans for State Office
Plus: Two potential successors have already emerged for her aldermanic seat.
Nov 5th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Legislative Democrats Outline Agenda For First Wisconsin Trifecta In 16 Years
Neubauer and Hesselbein eye school funding, abortion access and more with new legislative power.
Nov 5th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
He Will Be Wisconsin’s First Black Governor. That Is Not His Focus.
Crowley discusses the real milestones he wants in first public appearance after election.
Nov 5th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Public Safety Referendums Mostly Fail At Wisconsin Ballot Box
Measures to boost police, fire and EMS staffing are rejected in multiple communities amid levy limits and rising costs.
Nov 5th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Tommy Thompson Declares Wisconsin A Blue State After Democratic Sweep
Former GOP governor joins Jim Doyle in assessing a blue wave and advising Gov.-elect Crowley.
Nov 5th, 2026 by Richelle Wilson, Wisconsin Public Radio
