Politics
Salary Revealed for New Housing Authority Leader
Harold Ince takes on HUD sanctions, financial turmoil and key vacancies at HACM.
Apr 15th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Democrats Vying for WI Governor Take on Data Centers, Climate Change
All 7 want more regulations on data center developments.
Apr 15th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Legislature Leaves Open Issues of Gerrymandering, Tax Relief
GOP leaders leave special session open, saying they want talks with Gov. Evers.
Apr 15th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Port Washington Residents Urge DNR, Deny Air Quality Permits for Data Center
Vantage centers could generate up to 48,500 tons of greenhouse gas emissions per year.
Apr 15th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republicans Lose Campaign Cash Game They Created
Democrats are winning using rules Scott Walker and Republicans passed into law.
Apr 15th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Suit Seeks to Declare Wisconsin Fusion Voting Ban Unconstitutional
Allows votes for minor parties to count for major party candidate they endorse.
Apr 14th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Republican Sen. Jesse James to Retire From WI Legislature
James is fifth Republican state senator and third from from a swing district to quit.
Apr 14th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
WisconsinEye CEO Jon Henkes Hoping for Legislative Special Session
Without action he warns of 'possible permanent shutdown of the network.'
Apr 14th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Transmission Companies Seek to Evade Competitive Bidding
Xcel Energy, American Transmission Co. lobby federal regulators. How will it impact electric rates?
Apr 14th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Up and Down Ballot, Data Centers Becoming Issue for Voters
Across the state voters in local elections concerned about proposed developments.
Apr 14th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Legal Battle Builds Over ICE Detention of Milwaukee Community Leader
Attorneys say 32-year resident Salah Sarsour is being punished for his speech, not for misstatements on old forms.
Apr 13th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
How Evers Plan To Issue Commutations Works
Evers’ commutation process offers hope to some lifers, but excludes sex offenses and recent violence behind bars.
Apr 13th, 2026 by Steven Walters
