Politics
A $20 Minimum Wage? Researchers Say It Would Help
New report also calls for eliminating Wisconsin's tipped minimum wage.
Jun 25th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
How Wisconsin Plans To Protect Ballots Amid New Trump-Era Pressures
From possible ballot seizures to mail delays, elections officials say planning and lawsuits are ready to go in minutes, not hours.
Jun 25th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Oracle Sues Wisconsin Regulators Over Data Center Financing Rules
Tech giant says PSC’s strict financial requirements could push its $15 billion Port Washington project elsewhere.
Jun 25th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
How Partisan Are Wisconsin’s Members of Congress?
Two different rankings show who is most and least bipartisan.
Jun 24th, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
‘Power to the People’ Over We Energies? Issue Comes to City Hall
First public hearing on proposed city takeover points to 'enormously complicated' process.
Jun 24th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Xcel Energy Proposal to PSC Pays Full Cost of Data Center Projects
State Public Service Commission has moved to tougher stance on data centers.
Jun 24th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Axed by Trump Administration, Now Named AmeriCorps Member of the Year
Fire prevention work at Lake Superior reserve has changed Wisconsin native Callie Grones.
Jun 24th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
What Does Hughes Quitting Tell Us About Governor’s Race?
A top tier of liberal candidates emerging. Will there be more Democratic dropouts?
Jun 24th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Democratic Governor Candidates Address Criminal Justice, Inequality
WISDOM forum provides chance for in-depth answers by candidates.
Jun 24th, 2026 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
How a Driftless Area Data Center Deal Fell Apart
Big talk of $2 billion, 500-acre proposal faces some support and louder opposition.
Jun 23rd, 2026 by Tom Kertscher
Council Uses Authority To Change Police Policy For First Time
Unanimous approval for measure that aims to counteract possible abuse by ICE agents.
Jun 23rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Coal Is Not Beautiful, Clean or Cheap
Its increased use in Wisconsin could cause health problems.
Jun 23rd, 2026 by Jonathan Patz, Wisconsin Examiner
