Politics
Democrats Pitch BadgerCare ‘Public Option’ to Expand Health Coverage
Giving Wisconsin 'an affordable option,' not 'sky-high premiums... massive deductibles.'
Mar 4th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Could Expand School Cell Phone Ban
GOP wants to toughen law passed in October with 'bell-to-bell' ban on phones.
Mar 3rd, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
WI National Guard Members Supporting U.S. Strikes On Iran
Gov. Evers say he is 'praying for the health, safety, and safe return' of troops.
Mar 3rd, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Gov. Evers Orders Special Session on Banning Partisan Gerrymandering
Backs constitutional amendment to ban it. Some legislators in both parties opposed.
Mar 3rd, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Did Milwaukee Just Make Itself A Sanctuary City?
City Attorney warns of Trump Adm. reaction as council passes 'ICE Out' proposal.
Mar 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Tribes, Gambling Companies Disagree on Online Sports Betting
Tribes support legalizing it, big companies oppose it, WI Assembly voted for it.
Mar 3rd, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Elections Commission Recommends Charging 13 Who Tried to Recall Vos
Recall petitions listed people who hadn't signed and false addresses, WEC says.
Mar 3rd, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Board Seeks Transparency For Contracts After Health Care Fiasco
Majority backs Sup. Bielinski's push for public updates on all county contracts.
Mar 3rd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Legislators Aim to Add More Lawyers, Judges Statewide
Shortage of judges, prosecutors, public defenders has helped create court backlog.
Mar 3rd, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
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
