Politics
Evers Says State Surplus Can Fund Both Schools and Property Tax Relief
'We have over $4 billion excess money in our checking account,' governor says.
Jan 26th, 2026 by Beatrice Lawrence, Wisconsin Public Radio
Protests Across Wisconsin Decry ICE Shooting of Alex Pretti
In Madison, Oshkosh, Appleton, Superior, citizens protest ICE actions in Minneapolis.
Jan 25th, 2026 by Rob Mentzer and Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Environmental Coalition Calls For Pause In Data Center Development
Statewide coalition wants state to create sustainable development framework before more projects move forward.
Jan 24th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
DEI Backlash Puts Milwaukee’s Special Ed Teacher Pipeline at Risk
Trump’s order to eliminate DEI from schools leads to loss of $3.28 million grant.
Jan 24th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Police Chief Blasted For Israel Training Trip
Jeffrey Norman took privately-funded anti-terrorism training trip.
Jan 23rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Assembly Backs Nuclear Tax Credits Amid Data Center Boom
Wide bipartisan vote advances 20-year incentives for new reactors, adds new rules.
Jan 23rd, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Scales Back Iconic Stewardship Program While Extending It to 2030
Republicans say bill adds guardrails; Democrats say it waters down a conservation legacy, centralizes power.
Jan 23rd, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Barnes Proposes Grants To Fight Food Deserts
Proposal would fund new stores, support stores near closure and connect farmers with reliable buyers.
Jan 22nd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
County Board Wants To Freeze ICE Out of Parks
Supervisors draft vague "law enforcement ordinance."
Jan 22nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Assembly Reaches Bipartisan Deal To Fund WisconsinEye
But now Senate needs to take up bill. Network remains offline.
Jan 22nd, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
More Than Policy, Dem Candidates Differ on Style and Tone
The seven-leading gubernatorial candidates participated in a forum Wednesday night.
Jan 22nd, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
GOP Plan Would Expand Online Mental Health Help for Wisconsin Teens
Pilot program would give at least 50,000 high school students access to virtual counseling and peer support.
Jan 22nd, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
