Politics
After Lawsuit Revelations, Housing Authority Expands Executive Search
Both of the prior candidates had sued their most recent employers. Local candidate back in mix.
Feb 6th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Police Union Blames City Attorney For ‘Repeated Failures’
City Attorney Goyke takes issue with criticism, union's 'political game.'
Feb 6th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Homeless Veterans Bill Advances, But Not For All Of Wisconsin
New state funding would bolster Milwaukee-area housing programs while leaving northern and western veterans without added beds or services.
Feb 6th, 2026 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
‘Lipstick on a Pig,’ Board Passes Health Contract After Process Failure
Supervisors say they had little choice but to approve a flawed health insurance agreement.
Feb 6th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Republicans Struggle to Save Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund
GOP legislators 'have strong feelings both for and against' land acquisition program.
Feb 5th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Bill Would Put Guardrails On Teen Use Of Humanlike AI Chatbots
Measure would ban certain suggestions to minors, but industry warns rules are too broad and intrusive.
Feb 5th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Business Groups Sue to Block Citizen Ordinance Limiting TIF Districts
Angered by data center deal, Port Washington voters support 'direct legislation.'
Feb 5th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Who Screwed Up the County Health Care Contract?
Lots of blame on the county employee who was fired. But there's more to the story.
Feb 5th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Fire-Police Commissioner Leaves Milwaukee for West Bend
'I'm very disappointed,' Mayor Johnson says. 'I'll be investigating this.'
Feb 4th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Dugan’s Attorneys Argue ICE Had No Right to Make Courthouse Arrest
Here's what ex-Judge Hannah Dugan's attorneys are arguing to overturn her conviction.
Feb 4th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Legislators Withhold Funding to DPI Over Resort Spending
DPI denies it was travel junket, says funding cutoff may force job layoffs.
Feb 4th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Man Cited 393 Times in Epstein Files
Versatile businessman Peter Mahler helped Jeffrey Epstein find 'assistants.'
Feb 4th, 2026 by Michael Horne
