Politics
Former Eau Claire Council President Emily Berge’s Insurgent Campaign for Congress
Hoping to face incumbent Rep. Derrick Van Orden. But can she win Democratic primary?
Jul 22nd, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Betting Companies Push WI Elections Commission to Allow Ballot Betting
Commission warns such wagers could be a felony. Polymarket and Kalshi cry foul.
Jul 22nd, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Board Resolution Promotes Election Trust
'People should know that elections are transparent and open.' Majority of board backs resolution.
Jul 22nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Gov. Evers Calls on Trump to Stop Extending Life of Coal Plants
Warns that federal order keeping aging plants online could cost Wisconsin ratepayers $117 million.
Jul 22nd, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Diane Hendricks Gave $25 Million to MAGA Inc.
Wisconsin billionaire's biggest political donation ever went to PAC supporting Trump.
Jul 21st, 2026 by Annie Pulley, The Badger Project
Democrats Push WI Elections Commission to Allow Absentee Ballot Revotes
Two Democratic governor candidates on ballot dropping out may mean many wasted votes, they fear.
Jul 21st, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Meet Milwaukee’s New DEI Director
Mary Reed leads new city department with a not-so-memorable name.
Jul 21st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
ICE Is Asking To Be Sued. Will Milwaukee Oblige?
City Attorney Evan Goyke should sue ICE if its agents refuse to remove masks in Milwaukee.
Jul 21st, 2026 by Michael Pointer Mace, Wisconsin Examiner
Mining Project in National Forest in Wisconsin Could Get Fast-Tracked Federal Permit
Trump administration could okay GreenLight Metals but project would still face state regulatory process.
Jul 21st, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Democratic Candidates For Governor Discuss Each Other
At a forum in Madison, Barnes, Hong and Roys are asked what they've learned from each other.
Jul 21st, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Absentee Voters Could Pick Candidates Who Drop Out of Races
Tens of thousands in Wisconsin have already voted in August primary. Can they vote again?
Jul 21st, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Was Rodriguez Campaign the Worst in State History?
Experts from both parties weigh in. And where does this leave Democrats?
Jul 20th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
