Politics
Republican Lawmakers Want Death Penalty for Child Sex Crimes
Wisconsin abolished the death penalty in 1853.
Feb 25th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Parents, Educators Sue Wisconsin Lawmakers Over School Funding
Suit argues inadequate funding denies children constitutional right to basic education.
Feb 24th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Democrats, Unions Push $20 Minimum Wage Bill
800,000 Wisconsin workers earn less than $20 an hour, below a 'living wage.'
Feb 24th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Continues Preparing for Possible ICE Surge
1,800 letter writers urge Common Council to sign ICE OUT proposals.
Feb 24th, 2026 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Superior Wants to Take Over Private Utility. Possible Price? $300 Million
Mayor Jim Paine called the projected price 'inflated' to deter city takeover.
Feb 24th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Loves Peter Feigin
Outgoing Bucks leader, replaced by the team, showered with praise by community, given rare 'key to the city.'
Feb 24th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Four Candidates for Tiffany’s House Seat Lived Outside District or State
Including three Republicans, one Democrat. Should voters care about 'carpetbagging'?
Feb 24th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bondi Backs Tiffany’s Call to Make Tribe Repay Town in Northwoods Tiff
Lac du Flambeau tribe says road access payments were lawful, blasts Tiffany.
Feb 23rd, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Could Democrats Sweep Wisconsin Legislature?
Republicans were expected to hold Assembly, but top analyst calls it ‘a tossup.’
Feb 23rd, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Donovan’s Assembly Measure Restricts Oversight Of Police
Former alderman adds amendment with no debate on unrelated health bill.
Feb 23rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Assembly Is Done Legislating for 2026
Here's what lawmakers got done -- and left unfinished.
Feb 23rd, 2026 by Brittany Carloni
Employees at Mental Health Clinics Want to Join Union
Employees at Rogers Behavioral Health in West Allis and Madison are unhappy.
Feb 23rd, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
