Politics
$21 Billion At Stake As Invasive Carp Barrier Sits In Limbo, Democrats Warn
Fishing and boating industries could be hit hard if carp breach the Chicago waterway and reach Lake Michigan, advocates say.
Sep 29th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
City Peppers Embattled Landlord During Bankruptcy Hearing
David Tomblin and Highgrove's portfolio subject to bankruptcy, nuisance lawsuit.
Sep 29th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
The Real Cost of Weakening Head Start Standards
Wisconsin advocates warn that slashing federal standards could mean larger classes and less support for kids in need.
Sep 29th, 2026 by Ruth Schmidt and Jennie Mauer
‘We Screwed Up,’ Mayor Rescinds Nomination of New Library Director
Jean Darnell will not serve as new leader of Milwaukee Public Library.
Sep 29th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Can Wisconsin Recoup Billions In Data Center Tax Breaks?
New analysis says income, utility and property taxes could offset lost sales tax revenue from big projects.
Sep 29th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why Most Wisconsin Write-In Votes Do Not Count
That includes votes for Francesca Hong, who is asking voters not to write her name in.
Sep 29th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Hosting International G20 Trade Meeting
Labor unions and free-trade critics respond to global trade leaders visit to Milwaukee.
Sep 28th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
How These Low-Profile Wisconsin Races Could Reshape State Government
From election oversight to fiscal watchdog plans, candidates want more from treasurer and secretary of state offices.
Sep 28th, 2026 by Brittany Carloni
As Legislators Tiffany, Crowley Had Very Different Goals
A review of the policy proposals each put forward during their time in the Assembly.
Sep 28th, 2026 by Steven Walters
Despite Lawsuit, MMSD Picks New Private Operator
Jacobs would replace Veolia in 2028.
Sep 28th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Donation Lets Madison Put Body Cameras On Cops Two Years Early
Mayor now backs department-wide cameras by 2027, after fatal shooting of Corey Ruiz and rising pressure.
Sep 27th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Democrats See Opening In Long-Red Seat Over Data Center Tax Breaks
Rally in River Falls spotlights anger over a $1.6 billion exemption and its GOP author, Shannon Zimmerman.
Sep 27th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
