Politics
19 Winners and Losers in Historic Election
Beyond the names on the ballot, who else won or lost in yesterday’s election?
Apr 2nd, 2025 by Bruce MurphyVannoy Defeats Kuether-Steele In Only Contested School Board Race
Two other members win unopposed races.
Apr 2nd, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneBrower Defeats Bauman In Race To Replace Brostoff
The nonpartisan Milwaukee Common Council now has a self-described socialist joining its ranks.
Apr 1st, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneUnderly Wins Second Term as State Superintendent
Underly defeats challenger Brittany Kinser in hotly-contested race.
Apr 1st, 2025 by Graham KilmerCrawford Beats Schimel in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race
Race turned into a national election and a loss for Elon Musk and Donald Trump.
Apr 1st, 2025 by Bruce MurphyState Sues Federal HHS, Sec. Kennedy Over Public Health Cuts
Wisconsin joins nearly two-dozen states suing over cuts in public health funding.
Apr 1st, 2025 by Graham KilmerWisconsinites Seek Ideas From Tennessee, How to Talk About Guns
Seeking solutions after Abundant Life school shootings in Madison.
Apr 1st, 2025 by Baylor SpearsWisconsin’s Municipal Courts Are Not Transparent
Many failed to respond to open records requests or provided incomplete data.
Apr 1st, 2025 by Emma ShakeshaftWhat The Voters Are Saying on Wisconsin’s Historic Election Day
The nation is watching as voters decide state's pivotal Supreme Court race.
Apr 1st, 2025 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin a Leader in Using Signal App to Hide Public Records?
Trump administration’s bizarre sharing of U.S. battle plans involved use of Signal.
Apr 1st, 2025 by Bruce MurphyWisconsin Crisis Helpline Shutting Down, Due to Federal Funding Cuts
'Uplift Wisconsin' helps those with mental health, substance abuse problems.
Apr 1st, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny, Wisconsin Public RadioWho Will Be Funded by Council’s Transformation Fund?
After 'fighting' and negotiations, council finally picks 15 winners for funding.
Mar 31st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene