Wisconsin Examiner
Appeals Court Judge Pedro Colón Announces 2027 WI Supreme Court Bid
He's the second liberal judge to enter race to replace conservative Justice Annette Ziegler.
Apr 28th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Advocates Weigh In on Planned Update of Wisconsin Prison Code
Its rules directly 'shape daily life for incarcerated people.'
Apr 28th, 2026 by Andrew Kennard, Wisconsin Examiner
Republican Rep. Dean Kaufert of Neenah Will Retire
He represents a swing district that could help determine control of Assembly.
Apr 27th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
As Student Homelessness Hits New High, Capitol Debate Stalls On Solutions
More than 20,000 Wisconsin students identified in recent school year, but protections for unaccompanied youth did not advance.
Apr 23rd, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Workers At Two Rogers Clinics Vote Overwhelmingly To Unionize
Madison and West Allis mental health staff back union after months of anti-union campaign.
Apr 23rd, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Judge Denies Attempt to Block Union Elections at West Allis, Madison Clinics
Rogers Behavioral Health fighting to stop workers from forming union.
Apr 22nd, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Earth Day 2026 Arrives at Fraught Climate Moment
Founded 60 years ago by Wisconsin Sen. Gaylord Nelson. Were stakes ever higher?
Apr 22nd, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Report ‘Cross-Examines’ Wisconsin Criminal Justice System
Spending less than most states on its judicial and legal systems, but more on prisons.
Apr 21st, 2026 by Andrew Kennard, Wisconsin Examiner
Evers’ Commutation Orders An Urgent Issue for Prison Inmates, Advocates
A 9-month window of opportunity to seek release or shorter term of incarceration.
Apr 21st, 2026 by Frank Zufall, Wisconsin Examiner
Police Clash With Animal Rights Activists at Attempted Beagle Rescue
Police use tear gas, rubber bullets against hundreds of protestors at Dane County facility.
Apr 20th, 2026 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
State Prison Department Says It Lacks Funding for Mother-Child Program
Blames Legislature for not funding it. ACLU calls for court to levy fines.
Apr 20th, 2026 by Andrew Kennard, Wisconsin Examiner
Legislature Leaves Open Issues of Gerrymandering, Tax Relief
GOP leaders leave special session open, saying they want talks with Gov. Evers.
Apr 15th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
