Politics
GOP Silence Is Deafening on Shooting of Alex Pretti
Wisconsin members of Congress afraid to address ICE killing of a native son?
Jan 26th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
4 Wisconsin Communities Signed Secret Deals for Big Data Centers
Lack of transparency, public input on billion-dollar deals with big tech companies?
Jan 26th, 2026 by Tom Kertscher
Legislators Adjourn in Two Months, Will Any Bills Get Passed?
Republican leaders plan to go home in two months, reconvene in Jan 2027.
Jan 26th, 2026 by Steven Walters
Muskego Man Fights Charge for Writing ‘Jan. 6’ on Sidewalk With Chalk
A $565 citation for disorderly conduct. 'It’s my right to free speech,' says Jim Brownlow.
Jan 26th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Green Bay Residents Mourn Death of Native Son Alex Pretti
Pretti grew up in Green Bay, shot and killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis.
Jan 26th, 2026 by Andrew Kennard, Wisconsin Examiner
Evers Says State Surplus Can Fund Both Schools and Property Tax Relief
'We have over $4 billion excess money in our checking account,' governor says.
Jan 26th, 2026 by Beatrice Lawrence, Wisconsin Public Radio
Protests Across Wisconsin Decry ICE Shooting of Alex Pretti
In Madison, Oshkosh, Appleton, Superior, citizens protest ICE actions in Minneapolis.
Jan 25th, 2026 by Rob Mentzer and Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Environmental Coalition Calls For Pause In Data Center Development
Statewide coalition wants state to create sustainable development framework before more projects move forward.
Jan 24th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
DEI Backlash Puts Milwaukee’s Special Ed Teacher Pipeline at Risk
Trump’s order to eliminate DEI from schools leads to loss of $3.28 million grant.
Jan 24th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Police Chief Blasted For Israel Training Trip
Jeffrey Norman took privately-funded anti-terrorism training trip.
Jan 23rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Assembly Backs Nuclear Tax Credits Amid Data Center Boom
Wide bipartisan vote advances 20-year incentives for new reactors, adds new rules.
Jan 23rd, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Scales Back Iconic Stewardship Program While Extending It to 2030
Republicans say bill adds guardrails; Democrats say it waters down a conservation legacy, centralizes power.
Jan 23rd, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
