Politics
City of Milwaukee Will Again Fight We Energies on Rate Increase
Council says latest proposal harms residents, city.
May 12th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Delays Proposal to Fence Off Downtown Bar Districts
Area alderman wants key stakeholders to publicly endorse it. Will they?
May 12th, 2026 by Jeramey JanneneMaine Went All-In on PFAS Problem; What Can Wisconsin Learn?
New book traces how and why Maine launched $200 million response to 'forever chemicals.'
May 12th, 2026 by Richelle Wilson, Wisconsin Public RadioFederal DHS Targets Madison Business Owner Pardoned by Gov. Evers
Federal officials still trying to deport Mexican restaurant owner after his release from detention.
May 12th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioMayor Rakes Back Leaf Bagging Plan
A compromise with more options for residents comes after council push back.
May 12th, 2026 by Jeramey JanneneMicrosoft Says 375 Workers Hired for Mount Pleasant Data Center
Building 'the world’s most powerful AI datacenter'?
May 12th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Advocates Warn Proposed Federal Changes Will Hurt Childcare
Changes target Biden policies putting ceiling on childcare costs and hiking pay for workers.
May 12th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerTiffany, Republicans Look Terrible on Gas Prices
Trump, Sean Duffy, entire party getting killed on issue that’s critical to their voters.
May 11th, 2026 by Bruce MurphyEvers, GOP Leaders Announce Deal on Tax Relief and School Funding
$1.9 billion deal includes direct payments of $300 to all income tax payers.
May 11th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Plays Role in National Redistricting Battle
Will state Supreme Court's liberal majority require a new map of congressional districts?
May 11th, 2026 by Steven WaltersTrump Looms Over Wisconsin Republicans’ Annual Convention
84% of WI Republicans approve of president despite his negative impact on state elections.
May 11th, 2026 by Brittany CarloniThe Impact of Two Cases Challenging Wisconsin’s Congressional Districts
Both judicial panels have essentially kicked the cases back to Wisconsin Supreme Court.
May 10th, 2026 by Bruce Thompson























