Politics
County Board Chair Spends Donor Cash on Meals, Travel, Candy, Wine Bars
No other board members spend campaign money in this fashion.
Sep 23rd, 2025 by Graham KilmerWisconsinites Dealing With Autism Find Trump-Kennedy Views Harmful
They're telling Americans 'things we know are not true.'
Sep 23rd, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerLegislators Propose Tax Incentives to Attract German Company
Company would partner on Hayward plant turning wood pulp into aviation fuel.
Sep 23rd, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioJessica Seawright Will Run for Oak Creek Area Assembly District
Democrat is social worker. Seat held by Republican Rep. Jessie Rodriguez.
Sep 23rd, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerRobin Vos Supports Home Security for Legislators, Justices
But GOP Assembly speaker opposes turning state Capitol into 'armed fortress.'
Sep 22nd, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Mayor’s 2026 Budget Includes New Library, Hikes Property, Wheel Taxes
City contending with $100 million structural deficit.
Sep 22nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Pension Backdrop Costs Hits $409 Million, Top Retiree Gets $2.5 Million
The total cost rose by $55 million since 2021, making more county workers rich.
Sep 22nd, 2025 by Caleb RoseOnly Alternative to Political Violence Is Civil Dialogue, UW Experts Say
Two centers at the Universities of Wisconsin trying to prevent political extremism.
Sep 22nd, 2025 by Beatrice Lawrence, Wisconsin Public RadioState Democratic Leaders Back New House Districts
Would back legislation -- if they win governor's race and control of Legislature.
Sep 22nd, 2025 by Steven WaltersWisconsin ICE Arrests Up 20%
Neighboring states have seen far bigger hikes, up 293% in Iowa.
Sep 22nd, 2025 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerState Workers Comp Payments Frozen for 9 Years
As Wisconsin companies saved $1 billion in rate cuts, injured workers fall behind.
Sep 21st, 2025 by Tom KertscherSturtevant Will Keep its Local Police Department
Racine County village of about 7,000 considered outsourcing its policing.
Sep 21st, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio