Politics
Led By Tom Tiffany, False Election Claims Still Pushed in Wisconsin
Tiffany supports FBI probe of 2020 election. Bipartisan Democracy Defense Project criticizes it.
May 20th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Ex-City Attorney Tearman Spencer Charged With Bail Jumping
Charge comes just two weeks before he was to stand trial for alleged ''shaky' real estate deal.
May 20th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Introduces Data Center Regulations
Proposal regulates when, where and how data centers could be built, require public input.
May 20th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Crowley Seeks to Mend Fences With Mental Health Board
His administration asks board to help choose new head of Behavioral Health Services.
May 20th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Joins Lawsuit Contesting Federal Redefinition of Nursing Degrees
Are nursing degrees not 'professional'? Suit argues Trump administration exceeds its authority.
May 19th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
UW Board of Regents Leader Defends Rothman Firing
And talks about what the regents are looking for in a new UW system president.
May 19th, 2026 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public Radio
A Mother’s Fight for Justice After Her Son Killed by Police Officer
Years of litigation, hung juries ends in private settlement in death of Alvin Cole by Tosa cop.
May 19th, 2026 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Republicans Seek Younger Voters
Urgent appeals by old guard at state convention. Polls show age 18-29 voters favor Democrats.
May 19th, 2026 by Brittany Carloni
Judge Rules 23 Madison Absentee Ballots Must Be Counted
Overturns ruling by Wisconsin Elections Commission.
May 19th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Declining Cigarette Use Lowers Wisconsin Tax Revenue
Report notes big shift to vaping, which has much lower tax than cigarettes.
May 19th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Lessons of Watertown
How the bizarre censorship of instrumental music punished students and parents.
May 19th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Evers Says School Leaders ‘Beside Themselves’ at Failure of Funding Deal
Governor said he was assured of Republican support, which Tiffany helped peel away.
May 18th, 2026 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
