Politics
State Revokes Brewing License for Liberal Provocateur Kirk Bangstad
Minocqua Brewing Company owner has until Aug. 4 to appeal decision he calls 'laughable.'
Jul 27th, 2026 by Avery Martinez, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why We Support a Temporary Moratorium on New Data Centers
AI is transforming the economy, but we should not let wealthy corporations dictate the terms.
Jul 27th, 2026 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic and Ald. Russell W. Stamper, II
Madison Police Killing Will Shake Up Democratic Race for Governor
The issue will drive election turnout, help and hurt Hong. How will it impact other candidates?
Jul 27th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
What Explains Evers Endorsement of David Crowley for Governor?
He had expressly avoided endorsing anyone for governor, including 3 Democrats who worked for him.
Jul 27th, 2026 by Steven Walters
Evers Pushes Trump to Speed up DACA Renewals
Trump's immigration crackdown has put recipients' applications on hold. There are 5,000 in Wisconsin.
Jul 27th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Momentum Grows for Madison Police Body Cameras After Fatal Shooting
Proposals to outfit all Madison officers with body cameras have stalled for more than a decade.
Jul 27th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Taxpayers Fund Crowley Campaign Security, For Now
Crowley campaign waiting to reimburse county for campaign security until the end of the campaign.
Jul 26th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
How Wisconsin Governor Hopefuls Say They’d Handle Police Shootings
From Hong to Tiffany, candidates use the Madison killing of Corey Ruiz to outline plans on oversight and public safety.
Jul 25th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Absentee Rules Face Court Test Ahead Of Fall Elections
With mail delays looming, League of Women Voters and allies ask a judge to open a path for at-risk absentee voters to the polls.
Jul 25th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Ruiz Family Demands Charges, Body Cameras After Madison Police Killing
Relatives of Corey Ruiz speak at the Capitol as protests and neighborhood fallout grow.
Jul 25th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Why Wisconsin’s Clean Energy Market Is Booming Without New Tax Breaks
Cheaper renewables, data centers and leftover federal funds are reshaping the state’s power mix.
Jul 24th, 2026 by Joe Tarr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Will Pursue Data Center Moratorium
Ald. Dimitrijevic leading council push for moratorium until regulations can be adopted.
Jul 24th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
