Politics
Did Tom Tiffany Lie About Venezuela?
Leads WI Republicans making blatantly false claims. Grothman doubtful.
Jan 5th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Bill Gives Up to $999,000 Payout for Those Wrongly Convicted
Around 72 people have been exonerated in Wisconsin since 1990.
Jan 5th, 2026 by Andrew Kennard, Wisconsin Examiner
Evers Has Appointed 63 Judges
Along with many district attorneys, sheriffs, registers of deeds and coroners.
Jan 5th, 2026 by Steven Walters
Judge Hannah Dugan Resigns
After felony conviction she is appealing, Milwaukee judge says she will fight 'for our independent judiciary.'
Jan 4th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Proposal Would Add Explainers To Wisconsin Referendums
The bill's author believes the current process leads to confused voters.
Jan 2nd, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Protect Transparency, Save WisconsinEye
For 18 year it has provided free, unedited coverage of Legislature.
Jan 1st, 2026 by Jon Henkes
Milwaukee Paid $10 Million in Policing Settlements in 2025
And tacked on even more for a run-away garbage truck and other issues.
Jan 1st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
The Year’s Most Popular Politics Stories
In a politically charged year, which stories were most popular with readers?
Jan 1st, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
Mandela Barnes Is Democratic Front-Runner In Governor’s Race
The field is large. The key issue may be electability.
Dec 31st, 2025 by Christa Dutton / NOTUS and Jade Lozada / NOTUS, Wisconsin Watch
Should Wisconsin’s Republican Congressmen Be ‘Terrified’?
Even gerrymandered districts could be at risk in 2026 election.
Dec 30th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Judge Maxine White Retiring in April
Evers will appoint replacement for WI Court of Appeals District 1 Chief Judge.
Dec 30th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
GOP Candidates for Governor Talk Trump, Money, Issues
Tiffany and Schoemann disagree on Trump's impact on August primary.
Dec 29th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
