Politics
Can Wisconsin Recoup Billions In Data Center Tax Breaks?
New analysis says income, utility and property taxes could offset lost sales tax revenue from big projects.
Sep 29th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why Most Wisconsin Write-In Votes Do Not Count
That includes votes for Francesca Hong, who is asking voters not to write her name in.
Sep 29th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Hosting International G20 Trade Meeting
Labor unions and free-trade critics respond to global trade leaders visit to Milwaukee.
Sep 28th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
How These Low-Profile Wisconsin Races Could Reshape State Government
From election oversight to fiscal watchdog plans, candidates want more from treasurer and secretary of state offices.
Sep 28th, 2026 by Brittany Carloni
As Legislators Tiffany, Crowley Had Very Different Goals
A review of the policy proposals each put forward during their time in the Assembly.
Sep 28th, 2026 by Steven Walters
Despite Lawsuit, MMSD Picks New Private Operator
Jacobs would replace Veolia in 2028.
Sep 28th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Donation Lets Madison Put Body Cameras On Cops Two Years Early
Mayor now backs department-wide cameras by 2027, after fatal shooting of Corey Ruiz and rising pressure.
Sep 27th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Democrats See Opening In Long-Red Seat Over Data Center Tax Breaks
Rally in River Falls spotlights anger over a $1.6 billion exemption and its GOP author, Shannon Zimmerman.
Sep 27th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Underly Calls For School Funding Overhaul, Conservatives Say Money Not The Issue
State of Education speech sparks clash over whether Wisconsin schools need more cash or more reform.
Sep 25th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Peggy Williams-Smith Given CEO Post at Wisconsin Center District
Visit CEO will lead WCD on interim basis, for now. Omar Shaikh elected board chair.
Sep 25th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Francesca Hong Hits The Road To Boost David Crowley And Democrats
After a razor-thin primary loss, Hong launches a statewide tour to rally her base for November.
Sep 25th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Rising Borrowing Costs Squeeze Wisconsin Cities, But Tax Hit Stays Modest
Brookfield’s $40 million police station plan shows how a volatile bond market reshapes local budgets.
Sep 24th, 2026 by Joe Tarr, Wisconsin Public Radio
