Wisconsin Examiner

Evers Signs Bills Targeting Grooming, Tightening School Communication Rules

Evers Signs Bills Targeting Grooming, Tightening School Communication Rules

New laws create a felony grooming offense and require all schools to set clear contact policies by September.

Democrats Pitch BadgerCare ‘Public Option’ to Expand Health Coverage

Democrats Pitch BadgerCare ‘Public Option’ to Expand Health Coverage

Giving Wisconsin 'an affordable option,' not 'sky-high premiums... massive deductibles.'

Gov. Evers Orders Special Session on Banning Partisan Gerrymandering

Gov. Evers Orders Special Session on Banning Partisan Gerrymandering

Backs constitutional amendment to ban it. Some legislators in both parties opposed.

Elections Commission Recommends Charging 13 Who Tried to Recall Vos

Elections Commission Recommends Charging 13 Who Tried to Recall Vos

Recall petitions listed people who hadn't signed and false addresses, WEC says.

Man’s Battle to Stay Out of Prison Raises Questions About Probation System

Man’s Battle to Stay Out of Prison Raises Questions About Probation System

8,100 people in Wisconsin on probation or parole were sent back to prison in 2025.

3 More Wisconsin County Sheriffs Agree to Work With ICE

3 More Wisconsin County Sheriffs Agree to Work With ICE

Decisions by Dunn, Green Lake and Walworth means 19 of 72 counties have signed on.

After GOP Snub Of Black History Month, Black Lawmakers Answer With Policy

After GOP Snub Of Black History Month, Black Lawmakers Answer With Policy

Caucus pairs a new agenda on housing, education and justice with pushback on symbolic floor fights in Madison.

After Pandemic Backlogs, Wisconsin’s Unemployment System Now Faces A Federal Roadblock

After Pandemic Backlogs, Wisconsin’s Unemployment System Now Faces A Federal Roadblock

Evers says Trump’s move to cancel $29 million in grants could derail long-planned system upgrades.

Parents’ Group Backs MPS Lead Testing, Pushes for Next Steps

Parents’ Group Backs MPS Lead Testing, Pushes for Next Steps

Lead Safe Schools MKE calls for ongoing maintenance and review of additional exposure sources.

Milwaukee Continues Preparing for Possible ICE Surge

Milwaukee Continues Preparing for Possible ICE Surge

1,800 letter writers urge Common Council to sign ICE OUT proposals.

Employees at Mental Health Clinics Want to Join Union

Employees at Mental Health Clinics Want to Join Union

Employees at Rogers Behavioral Health in West Allis and Madison are unhappy.

Coalition Sues Trump Administration Over Climate Rule Repeal

Coalition Sues Trump Administration Over Climate Rule Repeal

17 health and climate groups filed the suit Wednesday.