Politics
Supervisors Cut Tens of Millions From Courthouse Project Budget
Removing a glassy entrance dramatically reduces cost of billion dollar project.
Sep 24th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Immigration Crackdowns Deepen Wisconsin’s Caregiver Crisis
Refugee and TPS cuts under Trump have halted overseas hiring and forced some long-term care beds to close.
Sep 24th, 2026 by Astrid Code
New GOP-Aligned Group Drops Millions Against Crowley, Democrats
First Amendment LLC has already spent $9.3 million attacking David Crowley in the governor’s race alone, records show.
Sep 24th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wolf Delisting Fight Puts Wisconsin Governor’s Race In The Crosshairs
Trump’s push to remove protections would hand wolf policy power to whoever wins in November.
Sep 23rd, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
How Data Center Politics Are Rewriting The 3rd District Playbook
From nicknames to attack ads, both parties test how far anti-data center sentiment will go in November.
Sep 23rd, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
As Residents Fume Over Potholes, City Tries A Different Kind of Fix
Ald. Burgelis wins support for a concrete-panel replacement pilot focused on alleys.
Sep 23rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Tiffany Says End Iran War, But His Votes Tell A Different Story
Republican backs Trump’s war powers while distancing himself from gas price backlash on the trail.
Sep 23rd, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
After Bad Legal Advice, Council Tries Again On Elected Official Raises
A 10–5 vote replaces a raise formula tied to city workers.
Sep 22nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Sen. Baldwin Calls For Tomah VA Investigation After Nurse Arrested
Complaint from Monroe County DA accuses hospice nurse of removing oxygen from Tomah VA patient.
Sep 22nd, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Kapenga, Neylon Try Double Run For Legislature And Waukesha County Executive
Twin campaigns could trigger special elections and reshape GOP power at the Capitol next session.
Sep 22nd, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
City Budget Boosts Police, Fire and Violence Prevention, But At A Price
Mayor's budget proposal relies on heavy reserve withdrawals, big parking cost increases and small tax and fee increases.
Sep 22nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Four Health Care Questions For Wisconsin Political Candidates
Plus: A bonus question for those running for Congress.
Sep 21st, 2026 by Steven Walters
