Wisconsin Examiner
6 Contested Circuit Court Races on April 7 Ballot
19 of 25 circuit court races in Wisconsin are uncontested. Which counties have races?
Apr 6th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Evers Vetoes GOP Bill Ending Tax on Overtime and Tips
Also vetos bill requiring counties to cooperate with ICE, and killing 400-year veto.
Apr 4th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Under Fire From Regents, UW President Vows Not To Quit
Jay Rothman says he was presented with three exit options but no detailed reasons for his ouster.
Apr 3rd, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Data Centers Make Wisconsin The Wild West Of Energy, Advocates Say
Town hall participants decry case‑by‑case approvals and lack of a statewide plan for costs, water and climate impacts.
Apr 2nd, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Democrats in Governor’s Race Call for Child Care Support
Rodriguez, Hughes have released plans. Every candidate supports the goal.
Apr 1st, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Three-Judge Panel Rejects Lawsuit to Redo State’s Congressional Maps
But another Democratic suit to remap WI districts will go to trial.
Apr 1st, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Relief Delayed Again for Wrongly Convicted Wisconsinites
Wrongful conviction compensation bill fails despite bipartisan support.
Mar 31st, 2026 by Andrew Kennard, Wisconsin Examiner
Evers Approves Workers Comp Increases
With creative veto governor redirects state labor department money to fund it.
Mar 31st, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
How Milwaukee Slashed Drug Overdose Deaths
Lowest number in a decade. 'You’re talking 50% less people dying.'
Mar 30th, 2026 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Evers Vetoes GOP Bill With Limits on School Referendum Requests
One of three Republican education-related bills the governor vetoed.
Mar 28th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Opioid Treatment In Wisconsin Jails Doubles, Yet Gaps Persist
Most jails now offer at least one addiction medication, but some counties still provide no access.
Mar 27th, 2026 by Frank Zufall, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Students Win Miranda Protections In School Police Encounters
ACLU hails unanimous decision as a major due process victory for kids questioned by officers on campus.
Mar 26th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
