Politics
Facing Pushback, MPD Halts Use of Facial Recognition Technology
If not, Fire & Police Commission, Common Council are poised to step in.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers, Crowley Criticize Trump Admin Over Disaster Relief
Disaster relief request after 1000-year August storm is denied, again.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Bill Targets ‘Revolving Door’ Between State Regulators and Utilities
PSC commissioners must wait 3 years after leaving office to take jobs with utilities.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Council Approves Historic District Over Owner’s Objections
Vote is unanimous. Former church also gets historic designation without opposition.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Democrats, Advocates Highlight Trump’s Toll on Wisconsin
Dire affordability crisis, higher prices for food, health care, housing, energy.
Feb 9th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
The Legislature’s Revolving Door
Lots of turnover of legislators in both parties. Why?
Feb 9th, 2026 by Steven Walters
Twin Cities ICE Efforts Move Into Wisconsin
Is local police department in western Wisconsin working with ICE agents?
Feb 9th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee Will Receive Millions More From Little-Known State Program
Including a surprise catch-up payment. New WPF report details changes.
Feb 9th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Tribes Worried About ICE Tactics in Minnesota
Ho-Chunk president says federal agents have stopped, detained Native Americans.
Feb 7th, 2026 by Richelle Wilson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Epstein Was Invited To NYC Fundraiser Featuring Scott Walker
DOJ files show convicted sex offender invited to luncheon set up by New York GOP chair.
Feb 7th, 2026 by Michael Horne
Wisconsin US Sen. Tammy Baldwin Opposes GOP Bill to Restrict Voting
Democrat said she's 'highly suspicious' of laws making it harder to vote
Feb 7th, 2026 by Steph Conquest-Ware, Wisconsin Public Radio
After Lawsuit Revelations, Housing Authority Expands Executive Search
Both of the prior candidates sued their most recent employer. Local candidate back in mix.
Feb 6th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
