Politics
Crowley Makes Final Pitch to Voters Ahead of Primary Election
County Executive David Crowley and Gov. Tony Evers finish whistlestop tour with campaign event in Milwaukee.
Aug 11th, 2026 by Graham KilmerWisconsin Voters Prepare To Head To Polls As Many Still Undecided
From Milwaukee to Marathon County, anxiety and uncertainty shape Tuesday’s Democratic contest.
Aug 10th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioQuestions for Wisconsin’s Next Governor
From a $2.36 billion surplus to child care, here are issues the nominees must answer for voters.
Aug 10th, 2026 by Steven WaltersDemocrats For Governor Split Over Future Of Wisconsin School Vouchers, Funding
Some candidates would phase out vouchers, others say ending them now is unrealistic for families and schools.
Aug 10th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerMilwaukee Officials Seek New Ways To Crack Down On Illegal Fireworks
Rising complaints, few citations and suburban sales fuel a renewed City Hall debate over enforcement.
Aug 10th, 2026 by Meredith Melland, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceLawsuit Filed Over Wisconsin’s Trans Birth Certificate Law
ACLU challenges state rule that some judges interpret as requiring invasive surgeries to change legal sex marker.
Aug 10th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Democrats, Dark Money Group Fund Primary Against Ortiz-Velez
Democratic primary battle comes as party eyes control of Assembly.
Aug 9th, 2026 by Graham KilmerLessons from Wisconsin’s 2018 Democratic Gubernatorial Primary
Tony Evers won, but the detailed results could providence guidance for the 2026 race.
Aug 8th, 2026 by John D. JohnsonUnder Fire Over Duplicate Ballots, Green Bay Clerk Resigns
Jeffreys leaves post as Elections Commission finds probable cause of state law violations.
Aug 8th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioHead Start Rule Changes Branded ‘Dangerous’ By Wisconsin Providers
Proposed federal overhaul would relax staff-to-child ratios and erase detailed health standards nationwide.
Aug 7th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerWisconsin Rapids Becomes Flashpoint In State’s Data Center Backlash
Residents, comedians and a former NYC mayor collide over plans for the historic mill property.
Aug 7th, 2026 by Avery Martinez, Wisconsin Public RadioFrom Canceling Thanksgiving To Calling It Her Favorite Holiday
Francesca Hong recalibrates her online persona as Republicans seize on years-old tweets.
Aug 7th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio























