Politics
Mayor Names New Department of Administration Director
Familiar face being given key city job.
Mar 2nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee To Install Malcolm X Marker At Site Of Former Home
Plaque will overlook I-43 on-ramp that replaced civil rights leader’s childhood home.
Mar 2nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Gov. Evers Signs New PFAS, Lead Regulations
But Republican legislators still fighting such agency rules despite court rulings.
Mar 2nd, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Congressional Delegation Reacts to Attack on Iran
Democrats call Trump's decision to wage war illegal, Republicans defend president.
Mar 2nd, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP’s Rebate Checks Won’t Be in the Mail
Evers calls idea a campaign stunt. Wants more school aid and property tax relief.
Mar 2nd, 2026 by Steven Walters
Man’s Battle to Stay Out of Prison Raises Questions About Probation System
8,100 people in Wisconsin on probation or parole were sent back to prison in 2025.
Mar 2nd, 2026 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
PSC Requires Alliant Energy to Disclose Data Center Rates
Application's redactions block 'basic functions of open government,' says PSC official.
Mar 2nd, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
3 More Wisconsin County Sheriffs Agree to Work With ICE
Decisions by Dunn, Green Lake and Walworth means 19 of 72 counties have signed on.
Mar 1st, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
10 Wisconsin Companies Sue Trump for Tariff Refunds
Kohl’s, Milwaukee Tool, others claim 'financial harm' from 'illegal power grab.'
Feb 28th, 2026 by Steph Conquest-Ware, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin’s Tax Burden Plunged Most In Nation, At A Cost
Wisconsin Policy Forum links historic tax decline to weaker K-12 funding and other local services.
Feb 27th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
After GOP Snub Of Black History Month, Black Lawmakers Answer With Policy
Caucus pairs a new agenda on housing, education and justice with pushback on symbolic floor fights in Madison.
Feb 27th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
After Pandemic Backlogs, Wisconsin’s Unemployment System Now Faces A Federal Roadblock
Evers says Trump’s move to cancel $29 million in grants could derail long-planned system upgrades.
Feb 27th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
