Politics
New Budget Director Faces Pushback in Second Hearing
Powerful Finance Committee approves confirmation, but not without some sharp comments from supervisors.
Jun 19th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Tells Appeals Court Feds Have No Right To Voter List
State DOJ and voting rights groups oppose Trump administration bid for unredacted voter data.
Jun 19th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee Scooter Crash Spurs Calls For Tougher Scooter Rules
Other Wisconsin cities also considering restrictions on electric-powered devices.
Jun 19th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Supreme Court Ends Wisconsin Minority College Grant Program
Justices unanimously rule program for students of color unconstitutional.
Jun 19th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
In Battleground 3rd District, Democratic Hopefuls Agree On GOP Failures, Not Tactics
The Platteville forum underscored a choice between bold pledges and incremental wins for House Democrats.
Jun 19th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Judge Orders Release of Milwaukee Islamic Leader
Judge finds evidence Salah Sarsour was targeted for free speech.
Jun 18th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Evers Raises Juneteenth Flag In Final Year As Governor
Capitol ceremony marks progress, ongoing struggle and honors the late Michael Johnson.
Jun 18th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Democratic Socialist Hong Meets Milwaukee’s Capitalists
Gubernatorial candidate speaks at the 'most exclusive club in the city.'
Jun 18th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Minocqua Brewing Sues Wisconsin Over Seizure Of 1,200 Beer Cans
Kirk Bangstad alleges unfair treatment and $25,000 in damages after DOR tax dispute.
Jun 18th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Both Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin Uneasy About Deal To End Iran War
After calling on Trump to finish the job, Johnson says ‘I don’t like the outcome here.’ Baldwin says the president ‘has not reached a deal.’
Jun 18th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
What To Do About High-Speed Chases?
MPD, council, Fire & Police Commission at odds over policy. Ten deaths in past year.
Jun 17th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Could Use Its New Police Oversight Authority For First Time
But police union is objecting to proposal to address killings involving officers.
Jun 17th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
