Politics
Cooke Builds Cash Edge On Van Orden As Democrats Target GOP House Majority
Eau Claire Democrat ends quarter with more money in the bank in state’s most expensive House race this cycle.
Apr 17th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Report Finds Health Care Costs Rising Faster Than Wages in Wisconsin
UW report argues health care costs are a 'pay cut' for workers, burden on businesses.
Apr 17th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wealthy U.S. Rep. Wied Is a Busy Stock Trader
His most recent report lists 25 transactions. Bipartisan bill would ban practice.
Apr 16th, 2026 by Annie Pulley, The Badger Project
We Energies, Kohl’s Paid Zero Federal Taxes in 2025
While making big profits. Trump tax cuts have been a windfall for U.S. corporations.
Apr 16th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Republican Legislators Say DPI Violated Open Meetings Law With Dells Trip
DPI says education session included teachers, private vendor per state statute
Apr 16th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
WCD Committee Backs Convention Hotel, But Punts on Financing, Location
Big questions remain about viability of $500 million hotel project.
Apr 16th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
61% of School Referendums in Wisconsin Passed
State voters approved 46 of 75 local referendums, hiking property taxes by $564 million.
Apr 16th, 2026 by Hongyu Liu and Miranda Dunlap
Liberal Judge Lyndsey Brunette Announces 2027 WI Supreme Court Bid
Justice Ziegler won't run for reelection, leaving open seat for April 2027 election.
Apr 16th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Union Members, Activists Slam Tiffany Over Healthcare and Tax Breaks
Protest at Republican party's office charges its candidate for governor 'loves billionaires.'
Apr 16th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Mayor, County Executive Raise Concerns About Safety at Train Station
Ald. Bauman calls on state DOT to take over managing Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Apr 15th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Thousands of Voters Chatted with AI Bot Before WI Supreme Court Election
1.1 million received AI messages from group looking to elect liberal judge Chris Taylor.
Apr 15th, 2026 by Steph Conquest-Ware, Wisconsin Public Radio
Salary Revealed for New Housing Authority Leader
Harold Ince takes on HUD sanctions, financial turmoil and key vacancies at HACM.
Apr 15th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
