Politics
UW-Madison Sued for Continuing Race-Based Scholarships After Supreme Court Ruling
Conservative groups, including one run by Scott Walker, say university has 20 programs.
Jul 28th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Elections Commission Members Back Lawsuit Challenging Its Absentee Ballot Policy
Ann Jacobs and Mark Thomsen say WEC policy on revotes is at odds with the law.
Jul 28th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Poll Finds Francesca Hong Far Ahead in Democratic Primary for Governor
State Navigate poll finds she is ahead by 29% over Crowley and 30% over Barnes.
Jul 28th, 2026 by Avery Martinez, Wisconsin Public Radio
Complaint Accuses Mandela Barnes of Campaign Finance Violation
Barnes campaign says it followed the law. Complaint filed by attorney supporting David Crowley.
Jul 28th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
County Prepares for Another Brutal Year of Budget Cuts
Officials planning spending cuts and possible tax increases in 2027.
Jul 28th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
State Revokes Brewing License for Liberal Provocateur Kirk Bangstad
Minocqua Brewing Company owner has until Aug. 4 to appeal decision he calls 'laughable.'
Jul 27th, 2026 by Avery Martinez, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why We Support a Temporary Moratorium on New Data Centers
AI is transforming the economy, but we should not let wealthy corporations dictate the terms.
Jul 27th, 2026 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic and Ald. Russell W. Stamper, II
Madison Police Killing Will Shake Up Democratic Race for Governor
The issue will drive election turnout, help and hurt Hong. How will it impact other candidates?
Jul 27th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
What Explains Evers Endorsement of David Crowley for Governor?
He had expressly avoided endorsing anyone for governor, including 3 Democrats who worked for him.
Jul 27th, 2026 by Steven Walters
Evers Pushes Trump to Speed up DACA Renewals
Trump's immigration crackdown has put recipients' applications on hold. There are 5,000 in Wisconsin.
Jul 27th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Momentum Grows for Madison Police Body Cameras After Fatal Shooting
Proposals to outfit all Madison officers with body cameras have stalled for more than a decade.
Jul 27th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Taxpayers Fund Crowley Campaign Security, For Now
Crowley campaign waiting to reimburse county for campaign security until the end of the campaign.
Jul 26th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
