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Fundraising 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 Radio
Muskego 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 Radio
Evers 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 Radio
Protests 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 Radio
Wisconsin 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 Radio
DEI 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 Radio
Trump’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
Assembly Backs Nuclear Tax Credits Amid Data Center Boom
Wide bipartisan vote advances 20-year incentives for new reactors, adds new rules.
Jan 23rd, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Scales Back Iconic Stewardship Program While Extending It to 2030
Republicans say bill adds guardrails; Democrats say it waters down a conservation legacy, centralizes power.
Jan 23rd, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
‘Make America Affordable Again’ Meets Reality in Checkout Lines
A year after Trump’s return, Wisconsin residents report higher food costs and fewer extras as tariffs push prices up.
Jan 23rd, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Assembly Reaches Bipartisan Deal To Fund WisconsinEye
But now Senate needs to take up bill. Network remains offline.
Jan 22nd, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Plan Would Expand Online Mental Health Help for Wisconsin Teens
Pilot program would give at least 50,000 high school students access to virtual counseling and peer support.
Jan 22nd, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
