Politics
City Will Test Pothole Detection Technology
A boon for personal injury attorneys? Our approach will limit liability, says official.
Mar 4th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Will Lawsuits Demanding New Congressional Maps Succeed?
The arguments for and against and where things stand.
Mar 4th, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
GOP Legislators Approve Reduced Funding for DPI
Not happy that Department of Public Instruction spent $369,000 on meeting at resort.
Mar 4th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Council Opposes We Energies Data Center Plan
Ald. Dimitrijevic says proposal could leave ratepayers on the hook for new power plants.
Mar 4th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Democrats Pitch BadgerCare ‘Public Option’ to Expand Health Coverage
Giving Wisconsin 'an affordable option,' not 'sky-high premiums... massive deductibles.'
Mar 4th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Could Expand School Cell Phone Ban
GOP wants to toughen law passed in October with 'bell-to-bell' ban on phones.
Mar 3rd, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
WI National Guard Members Supporting U.S. Strikes On Iran
Gov. Evers say he is 'praying for the health, safety, and safe return' of troops.
Mar 3rd, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Gov. Evers Orders Special Session on Banning Partisan Gerrymandering
Backs constitutional amendment to ban it. Some legislators in both parties opposed.
Mar 3rd, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Did Milwaukee Just Make Itself A Sanctuary City?
City Attorney warns of Trump Adm. reaction as council passes 'ICE Out' proposal.
Mar 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Tribes, Gambling Companies Disagree on Online Sports Betting
Tribes support legalizing it, big companies oppose it, WI Assembly voted for it.
Mar 3rd, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Elections Commission Recommends Charging 13 Who Tried to Recall Vos
Recall petitions listed people who hadn't signed and false addresses, WEC says.
Mar 3rd, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Board Seeks Transparency For Contracts After Health Care Fiasco
Majority backs Sup. Bielinski's push for public updates on all county contracts.
Mar 3rd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
