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6 Districts Will Decide Which Party Controls Wisconsin Assembly
Republicans have had a majority since 2011. Democrats must flip 5 seats to take control.
Oct 19th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Hope Kirwan, and Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioState Regulators Approve Two New Natural Gas Plants
Both in southern Wisconsin. One will become second largest of 29 gas plants in the state.
Oct 19th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioACLU Wisconsin Sues Over Warrantless Use of Flock Cameras
Seeks state Supreme Court ruling on camera surveillance of all citizens driving cars.
Oct 19th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioNo Kings Events Across Wisconsin Push to Get Out the Vote
March in Madison among dozens in state promoting voting early for November election.
Oct 18th, 2026 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Retirees See Social Security Boost in 2027
But will inflation leave them with less in real dollars?
Oct 17th, 2026 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public RadioDemocrats Outraise GOP Incumbents in Two Key Wisconsin House Districts
Reps Van Orden and Steil face stiff opposition from Cooke and Berman in 3rd and 1st districts.
Oct 17th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioRepublican Incumbent Tony Wied Faces Challenger in 8th Congressional District
Democratic Army veteran Rick Crosson ties Wied to Trump and stock trading.
Oct 17th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioElections Commission Says Federal Agents Should Not Be at Polling Places
Commission adopts guidance for local clerks: call lawyers if federal agents show up on election day.
Oct 16th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioBrewers Win World Series Berth
The Brewers have not played in the World Series since the team's historic run in 1982.
Oct 16th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioCan Fred Clark Flip Wisconsin’s Deep-Red 7th Congressional District?
The former legislator bets on cross-party appeal against Trump-endorsed Michael Alfonso in a longtime GOP seat.
Oct 15th, 2026 by Avery Martinez, Wisconsin Public RadioTiffany, Crowley Split On How To Fix Wisconsin’s Wildlife Funding Gap
Dueling governor campaigns offer different paths as hatcheries close and costs outpace fees.
Oct 15th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioMicrosoft Shrinks Data Center Count, Grows Footprint In Mount Pleasant
Village planners back a revised plan with fewer buildings but more than 5.8 million square feet of space.
Oct 15th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio























