Politics
Republicans Struggle to Save Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund
GOP legislators 'have strong feelings both for and against' land acquisition program.
Feb 5th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Bill Would Put Guardrails On Teen Use Of Humanlike AI Chatbots
Measure would ban certain suggestions to minors, but industry warns rules are too broad and intrusive.
Feb 5th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Business Groups Sue to Block Citizen Ordinance Limiting TIF Districts
Angered by data center deal, Port Washington voters support 'direct legislation.'
Feb 5th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Who Screwed Up the County Health Care Contract?
Lots of blame on the county employee who was fired. But there's more to the story.
Feb 5th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Fire-Police Commissioner Leaves Milwaukee for West Bend
'I'm very disappointed,' Mayor Johnson says. 'I'll be investigating this.'
Feb 4th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Dugan’s Attorneys Argue ICE Had No Right to Make Courthouse Arrest
Here's what ex-Judge Hannah Dugan's attorneys are arguing to overturn her conviction.
Feb 4th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Legislators Withhold Funding to DPI Over Resort Spending
DPI denies it was travel junket, says funding cutoff may force job layoffs.
Feb 4th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Man Cited 393 Times in Epstein Files
Versatile businessman Peter Mahler helped Jeffrey Epstein find 'assistants.'
Feb 4th, 2026 by Michael Horne
How Gale Klappa Got Rich
21 years of huge pay financed by We Energies ratepayers. Has any state CEO pocketed more?
Feb 4th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
City Copies County Budgeting Rule
Under proposal departments must warn Common Council of upcoming deficit.
Feb 4th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin’s State Legislative Races Heating Up
Democrats have more cash in Senate races, Republicans far more in Assembly contests.
Feb 4th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Ron Johnson Opposes Trump’s Call to ‘Nationalize’ Elections
But GOP senator backs new limits on absentee voting, proof of citizenship.
Feb 4th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
