Wisconsin Public Radio
Francesca Hong’s Policy on Data Centers Is Unique
Only governor candidate to propose 1-year moratorium. What would it mean for Wisconsin?
Jul 20th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioTom Tiffany Sells Himself as Folksy Everyman in Race for Governor
Republican downplays his very partisan voting record and ties to President Trump.
Jul 20th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioOracle’s Credit Rating Cut Amid Data Center Legal Battle with WI Regulators
BBB- rating just about junk status. Trying to build $15B data center in Port Washington.
Jul 20th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioGOP Spends Big To Define Hong, But Is It Helping Her Instead?
Republican Governors Association ads attack Hong on immigration and policing, as Democrats warn of primary meddling.
Jul 17th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioWorst Smoke On Record Leaves Wisconsin Residents Gasping For Clean Air
DNR says conditions are “unhealthy for everybody” as Canadian and Minnesota fires fuel haze and ashfall.
Jul 16th, 2026 by Avery Martinez, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Prisons Are 5,000 People Over Capacity, Protesters Want Action Now
DOC points to rejected Evers budgets as advocates push for oversight and population cuts.
Jul 16th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Blasts FEMA Over Storm Aid Rejection, Vows To Fight For Funds
Governor says Trump administration is downplaying tornado and flooding damage from April storms.
Jul 16th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioCan Chris Kapenga Win Waukesha County While Snubbing GOP Insiders?
The Republican senator’s bid for county executive tests his anti-tax brand and party relationships.
Jul 16th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioMinnesota and Canadian Wildfires Bring Hazardous Pollution to Wisconsin
May blanket entire state by Thursday. Wisconsin DNR issues air quality advisory.
Jul 15th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioMilwaukee County Jail Joins National Program of Job Training, Education
Jail is the first site in Wisconsin to embrace IGNITE program and 38th in the nation.
Jul 15th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioNorthwoods Democrats Vow to Oppose Trump in Their Primary Debate
The 3 Democrats face uphill battle in heavily Republican 7th congressional district.
Jul 15th, 2026 by Avery Martinez, Wisconsin Public RadioWI Elections Commission Finds Elon Musk Likely Violated Bribery Law
Finds 'probable cause' billionaire broke the law in 2025, refers complaint to district attorney.
Jul 15th, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio























