Politics
Grants Help Schools Meet New Financial Literacy Graduation Rule
Nearly $300,000 will support districts as Wisconsin requires a personal finance class to graduate.
Oct 9th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioEnvironmental Groups Sue Trump Administration, USDA Over Rural Solar Funding Cutoff
Lawsuit says rule changes to Bush-era program made most solar projects ineligible and stuck farmers with big bills.
Oct 9th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Four Candidates Line Up For Three Milwaukee County Judgeships
Incumbent Jack Dávila draws a challenger as two longtime judges retire ahead of 2027 vote.
Oct 9th, 2026 by Jeramey JanneneKaul Says DOJ Needs More Staff To Speed Public Records Responses
Attorney general cites budget cuts and renewed funding request; rival Eric Toney skips transparency survey.
Oct 9th, 2026 by Jonathan Anderson
Board Approves New Transmission Line, Despite Data Center Fears
Supervisors concerned that northwest side transmission line is trojan horse for data center development.
Oct 8th, 2026 by Graham KilmerObama Endorses David Crowley In Governor’s Race
Former president backs Milwaukee County executive less than a month before Election Day.
Oct 8th, 2026 by Avery Martinez, Wisconsin Public RadioFor Wisconsin Families, Affordability Trumps All In Governor’s Race
With tariffs, war and high energy costs in the background, candidates spar over state-level relief plans.
Oct 8th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioTiffany Pushes Tax Break That Mostly Helps Wealthy
The truth about the Manufacturing and Agriculture Tax Credit.
Oct 8th, 2026 by Bruce MurphyClark, Alfonso Clash Over MAGA Agenda In 7th District Debate
Northwoods candidates spar on Trump tariffs, schools, Line 5 and Middle East wars in Duluth forum.
Oct 8th, 2026 by Avery Martinez, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin’s Controversial Anti-Union Law Faces a Reckoning
WI Supreme Court set to review it. If Democrats take over legislature they could overturn it.
Oct 7th, 2026 by Zoey ElwoodTrump Awards $17.9 Million Relief for Wisconsin’s Tornado, Storm Damage
President doesn't mention Gov. Evers request but praises Tom Tiffany.
Oct 7th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioCosts of 2022 Truck Crash Continuing To Mount For Milwaukee
Legal settlements paid by city are already well over $1 million.
Oct 7th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene






















