Politics
With Democrats In Charge, Environmental Agenda Gets A Rewrite
Clean water, land conservation and data center oversight are at the top of advocacy groups’ lists for 2027.
Nov 12th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Karofsky Urges Lawmakers To Fund Court Security, Mental Health Support
Chief justice says Wisconsin judges face rising threats and burnout as resources lag behind.
Nov 12th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
City Takes First Step To Rename Southside Park
Why was it called Arlington Heights anyway? Legislative records reveal the answer.
Nov 11th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Supreme Court Will Hear Act 10 Lawsuit
Suit by group of unions argues the landmark collective bargaining law is unconstitutional.
Nov 11th, 2026 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Crowley Picks Former Evers Cabinet Member As Chief of Staff
Democratic Gov.-Elect also names members of transition committee.
Nov 11th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
How Democratic Legislators Could Fund Sweeping Changes
Without money it can't be done. Creative budget decisions could be crucial.
Nov 11th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Madison Comedian Is Wisconsin’s First Transgender Legislator
'It’s bizarre and exciting and terrifying,' Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford says of milestone.
Nov 11th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
A New Era, As Wisconsin Democratic Legislators Pick Two Women Leaders
Greta Neubauer will be Assembly Speaker, Dianne Hesselbein will be Senate Majority Leader.
Nov 11th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
City Program Will Pay You $9,000 To Move to Milwaukee
Relocation program aims to attract residents, skilled workers from out of state.
Nov 11th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Janesville Passes Referendum Limiting Data Centers, Part of National Wave
41 ballot measures passed in last week's election as nation and Wisconsin resist centers.
Nov 10th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
WI Health Officials Advise Early Measles Vaccines for Some Infants Amid Outbreak
Wisconsin, with third lowest vaccination rate in U.S., has 477 confirmed cases in 15 counties.
Nov 10th, 2026 by Richelle Wilson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Barnes Charges JS Reporter Who Slept With Him Worked on ‘Defamatory’ Story
Explosive complaint charges conflict of interest in newspaper's story about former Lt. Governor.
Nov 10th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
