Politics
‘400-Year Veto’ Fight Heads To Wisconsin Voters In November
Assembly also passes sports betting bill and a wake boat bill with unusual rider.
Feb 20th, 2026 by Rich Kremer and Anya Van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Robin Vos Announces Retirement
Longest serving Assembly Speaker in Wisconsin history won't run for reelection.
Feb 19th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin PSC, UW-Madison Partner For Nuclear Power Site Search
Gov. Evers says nuclear power could be 'game changer' for state.
Feb 19th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bryan Steil Becomes Leading Election Denier
The Republican congressman voted to uphold Trump’s 2020 defeat. What happened?
Feb 19th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
After Settlement, Attorney Believes Issue Remains With City’s Inspector General
Plus: First Tearman Spencer may get to trial this year.
Feb 19th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Assembly GOP Reverses Course on Health Care Bills
After years of resistance, Republicans back plan to expand Medicaid access and lower barriers for breast cancer screenings.
Feb 19th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bipartisan Deal Would Fund WisconsinEye After Shutdown
Senate passes bill including nearly $600,000 and seeks competitive bids for future broadcast rights.
Feb 19th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Paying $890,950 to Consultant in Health Care Scandal
Yet the consultant blew off board meeting discussing the contract screwup.
Feb 18th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
WI Senate Debates Competing Data Center Bills
Non-disclosure agreements, consumer costs, renewable energy key issues.
Feb 18th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Lazar Wants Wisconsin Supreme Court To Be Friendlier
'I would never be on that Court to be a firebrand,' says conservative judge.
Feb 18th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
In Final State of the State, Evers Pushes School Funding, Fair Maps
Blames Republican for higher property taxes, but still open to tax cut and spending bill.
Feb 18th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Vos, LeMahieu Agree on $2.3 Billion Plan to Spend Surplus
But will Evers? Plan has tax rebates but no general school aid, a top goal of governor.
Feb 17th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
