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Ron Johnson Won’t Negotiate DHS Funding, Heaps Blame on Democrats
Opposes calls for reform of Homeland Security, wants investigation of Pretti's killing.
Jan 28th, 2026 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public RadioGov. Evers Blasts Madison in Lawsuit Over Uncounted Absentee Ballots
City gets blowback for arguing absentee voting is a 'privilege', not a 'right.'
Jan 28th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioPresident Trump Endorses Tom Tiffany for Wisconsin Governor
Trump also endorsed Michael Alfonso, Sean Duffy's son-in-law, to replace Tiffany in Congress.
Jan 28th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioMount Pleasant Approves Site Plans for 15 Microsoft Data Centers
'What we’re talking about is Microsoft — a very, very reputable company.'
Jan 27th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioDid Racially-Targeted Ads Decrease 2016 Election Turnout?
Study finds voter suppression ads, some traced to Russian agency, likely hurt turnout.
Jan 27th, 2026 by Steph Conquest-Ware, Wisconsin Public RadioFundraising Reveals Party Priorities in Battle for Wisconsin Legislature
Republican Assembly candidates awash in cash. Democrats have big lead in Senate races.
Jan 27th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioMuskego Man Fights Charge for Writing ‘Jan. 6’ on Sidewalk With Chalk
A $565 citation for disorderly conduct. 'It’s my right to free speech,' says Jim Brownlow.
Jan 26th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Says State Surplus Can Fund Both Schools and Property Tax Relief
'We have over $4 billion excess money in our checking account,' governor says.
Jan 26th, 2026 by Beatrice Lawrence, Wisconsin Public RadioProtests Across Wisconsin Decry ICE Shooting of Alex Pretti
In Madison, Oshkosh, Appleton, Superior, citizens protest ICE actions in Minneapolis.
Jan 25th, 2026 by Rob Mentzer and Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Reformers Call for Tighter ICE Oversight After Minneapolis Killing
Former Madison chief and a Kenosha father say federal agents must face independent scrutiny.
Jan 25th, 2026 by Beatrice Lawrence, Wisconsin Public RadioDEI Backlash Puts Milwaukee’s Special Ed Teacher Pipeline at Risk
Trump’s order to eliminate DEI from schools leads to loss of $3.28 million grant.
Jan 24th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioTrump’s Support Slips in Wisconsin After First Year Back in Office
Marquette poll finds steady erosion in approval as economic concerns and immigration clashes take a toll.
Jan 23rd, 2026 by Joe Tarr, Wisconsin Public Radio






















