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Trump Administration Investigating WI School District’s Gender Policy
Alleges that New Richmond School District's bathroom policy is unlawful.
Mar 8th, 2026 by Rich Kremer
Baldwin Talks Trump Tariffs at Textile Factory
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin visits a Milwaukee company to blast the president's tariffs.
Mar 7th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Joins Multi-State Lawsuit Against New Trump Tariffs
Evers and Kaul say the latest 10% import duties are illegal and driving up prices for families.
Mar 6th, 2026 by Joe Schulz
The Clause in Milwaukee’s ICE Package That Could Trigger ‘Sanctuary City’ Label
Former alderman blasts council's actions.
Mar 5th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
How Wisconsin Money Funded Trump’s Policies
Bradley Foundation and Uihleins funded much of Project 2025.
Mar 5th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
What Will Federal Government Pay For New Milwaukee ICE Office?
Federal officials overrode local zoning and council opposition to create new office.
Mar 4th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Democrats Pitch BadgerCare ‘Public Option’ to Expand Health Coverage
Giving Wisconsin 'an affordable option,' not 'sky-high premiums... massive deductibles.'
Mar 4th, 2026 by Erik Gunn
Gov. Evers Orders Special Session on Banning Partisan Gerrymandering
Backs constitutional amendment to ban it. Some legislators in both parties opposed.
Mar 3rd, 2026 by Baylor Spears
Did Milwaukee Just Make Itself A Sanctuary City?
City Attorney warns of Trump Adm. reaction as council passes 'ICE Out' proposal.
Mar 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Elections Commission Recommends Charging 13 Who Tried to Recall Vos
Recall petitions listed people who hadn't signed and false addresses, WEC says.
Mar 3rd, 2026 by Henry Redman
10 Wisconsin Companies Sue Trump for Tariff Refunds
Kohl’s, Milwaukee Tool, others claim 'financial harm' from 'illegal power grab.'
Feb 28th, 2026 by Steph Conquest-Ware
After Pandemic Backlogs, Wisconsin’s Unemployment System Now Faces A Federal Roadblock
Evers says Trump’s move to cancel $29 million in grants could derail long-planned system upgrades.
Feb 27th, 2026 by Erik Gunn
JD Vance Stumps for Derrick Van Orden, Tom Tiffany in Wisconsin Visit
The vice president touted economic prosperity under President Trump.
Feb 27th, 2026 by Rich Kremer
Gov. Tony Evers Says He’s Still Negotiating With GOP on Property Tax, Schools Deal
School funding has become key issue in Capitol.
Feb 27th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Hong, Barnes Lead Democratic Primary for Governor In New Poll
Marquette poll shows most voters undecided, with Taylor leading Lazar for high court.
Feb 25th, 2026 by Rich Kremer
How Wisconsin Has Declined
It’s done worse than 42 states in growth of average household income. Why?
Feb 25th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee Continues Preparing for Possible ICE Surge
1,800 letter writers urge Common Council to sign ICE OUT proposals.
Feb 24th, 2026 by Isiah Holmes
Four Candidates for Tiffany’s House Seat Lived Outside District or State
Including three Republicans, one Democrat. Should voters care about 'carpetbagging'?
Feb 24th, 2026 by Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Assembly Is Done Legislating for 2026
Here's what lawmakers got done -- and left unfinished.
Feb 23rd, 2026 by Brittany Carloni
How Robin Vos Transformed Wisconsin
Longest serving Assembly Speaker in history had a controversial tenure.
Feb 23rd, 2026 by Steven Walters
Feds Contest Former Judge Dugan’s Attempt to Overturn Conviction
Prosecutors argue Dugan has no grounds to request a new trial.
Feb 21st, 2026 by Sarah Lehr
Downtown Wedding Venue Becoming Office Space
Bucking national trend, major local arts institution moving staff into event space.
Feb 21st, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
WI Assembly Passes Deals on PFAS, SNAP Funding
The bills must pass the WI Senate before they could head to Gov. Evers' desk.
Feb 21st, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Political Parties Join Legal Battle Over Wisconsin Voter Data
Trump administration attempting to get access to Wisconsin's voter information.
Feb 20th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Robin Vos Announces Retirement
Longest serving Assembly Speaker in Wisconsin history won't run for reelection.
Feb 19th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Bryan Steil Becomes Leading Election Denier
The Republican congressman voted to uphold Trump’s 2020 defeat. What happened?
Feb 19th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Coalition Sues Trump Administration Over Climate Rule Repeal
17 health and climate groups filed the suit Wednesday.
Feb 19th, 2026 by Jacob Fischler
Assembly GOP Reverses Course on Health Care Bills
After years of resistance, Republicans back plan to expand Medicaid access and lower barriers for breast cancer screenings.
Feb 19th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk
In Final State of the State, Evers Pushes School Funding, Fair Maps
Blames Republican for higher property taxes, but still open to tax cut and spending bill.
Feb 18th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Uihleins Shuttled In Workers From Mexico
Billionaires supported Trump's anti-immigration stance while using Mexican workers.
Feb 16th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Small Set of Counties Could Pick Democratic Candidate for Governor
Tony Evers won just 16 of 72 counties in November 2022 election.
Feb 16th, 2026 by Steven Walters
Trump’s EPA Says It Will Save Drivers Money. Wisconsin Experts See A Different Bill
Agency touts $1.3 trillion in savings as analysts project billions in added fuel and health costs here.
Feb 13th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding
Assembly Backs Race-Neutral Aid And Campus Speech Suits, Eyes Trans Care
GOP bills target DEI, free speech, trans issues. Democrats object.
Feb 13th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk
GOP 7th District Candidate Tied to $44 Million Ponzi Scheme Settlement
Paul Wassgren was a defendant in a class action over an alleged $170 million real estate investment fraud.
Feb 13th, 2026 by Rich Kremer
Evers, Advocates Warn SNAP Changes Could ‘Cripple’ Future State Budgets
Governor backs a $69 million request for FoodShare administration, says 'Big Beautiful Bill' could cost more than $200 million.
Feb 12th, 2026 by Erik Gunn
Senate Republicans Push Trans Bills Despite Likely Vetoes
Measures would ban transition surgeries for minors, restrict transgender athletes and reshape who controls state agency rules.
Feb 12th, 2026 by Rich Kremer
What the 2025 Elections Data Tells Us
Does stunning change in voters' preferences foretell fall election results?
Feb 11th, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
17 Former DOJ Attorneys Slam Wisconsin Voter Data Grab
Ex-U.S. Attorneys experienced in voter rights cases accuse DOJ of 'fishing expedition.'
Feb 11th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
UW-Madison Saw 17% Cut to Federal Research Funds Under Trump
Outgoing Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin said federal research cut by $27 million in 2025.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Evers, Crowley Criticize Trump Admin Over Disaster Relief
Disaster relief request after 1000-year August storm is denied, again.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Democrats, Advocates Highlight Trump’s Toll on Wisconsin
Dire affordability crisis, higher prices for food, health care, housing, energy.
Feb 9th, 2026 by Erik Gunn
Twin Cities ICE Efforts Move Into Wisconsin
Is local police department in western Wisconsin working with ICE agents?
Feb 9th, 2026 by Henry Redman
Wisconsin US Sen. Tammy Baldwin Opposes GOP Bill to Restrict Voting
Democrat said she's 'highly suspicious' of laws making it harder to vote
Feb 7th, 2026 by Steph Conquest-Ware
PFAS Levels in Great Lakes Fish Are Dropping
The declining levels were driven by an industry phase-out of legacy chemicals
Feb 6th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding
Wisconsin’s State Legislative Races Heating Up
Democrats have more cash in Senate races, Republicans far more in Assembly contests.
Feb 4th, 2026 by Baylor Spears
Ron Johnson Opposes Trump’s Call to ‘Nationalize’ Elections
But GOP senator backs new limits on absentee voting, proof of citizenship.
Feb 4th, 2026 by Rich Kremer
Democratic Challenger Rebecca Cooke Outraises US Rep. Derrick Van Orden
But Republicans awash in money in 1st and 7th congressional districts.
Feb 3rd, 2026 by Rich Kremer
Madison Election Suit Could Affect 1,900 Election Clerks
Are absentee ballots a right? Can voters sue for monetary damages if there's a mistake?
Feb 2nd, 2026 by Steven Walters
WI Supreme Court Candidates Disagree on Immigration Disputes
Can state courts get involved in disputes over federal ICE actions? Taylor and Lazar disagree.
Feb 2nd, 2026 by Rich Kremer
Trump’s Trade War Slams Duluth-Superior Ports
Port last year had lowest tonnage shipped for all cargoes since 1938.
Jan 31st, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding
After Trump Weighs In, Josh Schoemann Drops Out of Governor’s Race
The Washington County executive announced his decision the day after President Trump endorsed his opponent.
Jan 29th, 2026 by Shawn Johnson
How Wisconsin Ranks On Minimum Wage
Comparing to Midwest and the nation. A solution to affordability issue?
Jan 28th, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
Tom Tiffany’s Terrible Day
His press conference was supposed to be about taxes. How did it go so terribly wrong?
Jan 28th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
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
Assembly GOP Proposes $1,000 State Match for ‘Trump Accounts’
Federal government puts $1,000 into an account for babies born after Jan. 1, 2025.
Jan 28th, 2026 by Baylor Spears
Gov. 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
President 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
Pretti Killing Becomes Issue in WI Governor’s Race
Republican Tom Tiffany says he hasn't seen video of ICE agents shooting Alex Pretti.
Jan 27th, 2026 by Baylor Spears
Job Growth Cools in Wisconsin
Manufacturing employment down, retirees decrease total state workforce.
Jan 27th, 2026 by Erik Gunn
Wisconsin Joins Minnesota Lawsuit Against ICE
ICE's 'extreme and unlawful conduct is ripping at the fabric of our society.'
Jan 27th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
GOP Silence Is Deafening on Shooting of Alex Pretti
Wisconsin members of Congress afraid to address ICE killing of a native son?
Jan 26th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Green Bay Residents Mourn Death of Native Son Alex Pretti
Pretti grew up in Green Bay, shot and killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis.
Jan 26th, 2026 by Andrew Kennard
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
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
‘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
Barnes Proposes Grants To Fight Food Deserts
Proposal would fund new stores, support stores near closure and connect farmers with reliable buyers.
Jan 22nd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
More Than Policy, Dem Candidates Differ on Style and Tone
The seven-leading gubernatorial candidates participated in a forum Wednesday night.
Jan 22nd, 2026 by Erik Gunn
State DHS Asks for $70 Million to Cover FoodShare Costs
Trump's Big Beautiful Bill shifted SNAP food assistance costs to the states.
Jan 22nd, 2026 by Hope Kirwan
Under Trump Wisconsin Lost 2,400 Federal Workers Yet Spending Rose
Remaining federal workers face more work, fewer resources.
Jan 21st, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding
Pete Buttigieg Comes to La Crosse
Democrat offers hope and urges 'the politics of courage' to western Wisconsin.
Jan 20th, 2026 by Ruth Conniff
Republican U.S. Rep Van Orden Pushed on Hospital Funding
Trump may cut $800 million for WI hospitals, Democratic legislators demand response.
Jan 20th, 2026 by Baylor Spears
One Year Into ICE Advance, Wisconsin Immigrants Live in Fear
Trump's immigration forces arrested nearly 1,000 people in Wisconsin last year.
Jan 20th, 2026 by Bridgit Bowden
AG Kaul Seeks Dismissal of Federal DOJ Voter Data Lawsuit
Wisconsin among 20 states where Trump administration demands sensitive voter data.
Jan 18th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Assembly Backs MAHA-Inspired School Food, English-Only Bills
GOP advances ban on certain additives, move to make English Wisconsin’s official language, despite Dem objections.
Jan 16th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Analysis Adds $1 Billion To State Budget Surplus
The numbers come as both parties are putting the finishing touches on their 2026 campaign agendas.
Jan 16th, 2026 by Shawn Johnson
No-Tax-on-Tips Plan Clears Assembly, Heads to Wisconsin Senate
Republicans and some Democrats support exempting up to $25,000 in tips from state income tax.
Jan 16th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Wisconsin Puts State Dollars Into Local Food For The First Time
Feeding Wisconsin calls $10 million program a critical investment as donations fall and more residents seek help.
Jan 15th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan
A Stealth Campaign for Supreme Court?
Republican campaign seems deliberately quiet. So why elevate abortion issue?
Jan 15th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
How Has Trump Done on the Economy?
Both for Wisconsin and U.S., the data looks much different than he claims.
Jan 14th, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
Children’s Wisconsin Ends Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
So does UW Health. Both cited federal opposition to such treatments.
Jan 13th, 2026 by Joe Schulz
Wisconsin’s Refuge Resettlement Agencies Struggle to Stay Open
Facing funding losses, layoffs. Some are resettling South Africans.
Jan 12th, 2026 by Paul Kiefer
Packers TV Broadcasts At Issue in Governor’s Race
Barnes blasts broadcast blackout in much of state and Tiffany's stand.
Jan 12th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Evers’ Last Appeal to the GOP Legislature
Will governor's last State of the State speech call out Robin Vos?
Jan 12th, 2026 by Steven Walters
Van Orden Votes With Democrats on Health Care Subsidies
A 'temporary patch' for a broken system says Congressman. Dems called it 'performative.'
Jan 9th, 2026 by Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Communities Protest Fatal ICE Shooting in Minneapolis
Dozens gathered in La Crosse Friday afternoon. More demonstrations are scheduled in Madison, Milwaukee, Appleton
Jan 9th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan
Fatal ICE Shooting Spurs Sharp Partisan Divide Among Wisconsin Leaders
From calls to dismantle ICE to claims of domestic terrorism, state politicians offer starkly different reactions.
Jan 9th, 2026 by Rich Kremer
State Officials Say Despite Federal Change, Kids Should Get Recommended Vaccines
Wisconsin DHS backs current childhood vaccine schedule, rejecting Trump administration move.
Jan 8th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan
Lawmakers Seek Hospital Price Transparency
Hospitals say they should focus on insurance companies.
Jan 8th, 2026 by Baylor Spears
Legislators Debate Schools’ Policy on Pronoun Changes
Bill requires schools to inform parents if students change names, pronouns.
Jan 7th, 2026 by Baylor Spears
74,000 Student Loan Borrowers Could Get Wages Garnished
74 K in Wisconsin in default. Trump administration getting aggressive.
Jan 7th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess
Gableman Challenges Liberal Justices’ Refusal to Recuse
Claims it violates 14th Amendment if they rule on his law license suspension.
Jan 7th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Election Attorneys Join Fight Against Federal Voter Data Grab
Fears of purging legal voters as DOJ lawsuit seeks sensitive Wisconsin data.
Jan 6th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Priebus Doubts Tim Michels Will Enter Governor’s Race
It's 'a little late,' says Republican who advised Michels failed 2022 campaign.
Jan 6th, 2026 by Rich Kremer
AI Boom Hits Home in Waldo, WI
Pristine creek, protected woods and wetlands caught in a spreading network of high-voltage power lines.
Jan 5th, 2026 by Christian Thorsberg
Did Tom Tiffany Lie About Venezuela?
Leads WI Republicans making blatantly false claims. Grothman doubtful.
Jan 5th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Judge Hannah Dugan Resigns
After felony conviction she is appealing, Milwaukee judge says she will fight 'for our independent judiciary.'
Jan 4th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr
Should Wisconsin’s Republican Congressmen Be ‘Terrified’?
Even gerrymandered districts could be at risk in 2026 election.
Dec 30th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
GOP Candidates for Governor Talk Trump, Money, Issues
Tiffany and Schoemann disagree on Trump's impact on August primary.
Dec 29th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Former WI Lawmakers Back Curb on Congressional Stock Trading
2 Republicans and 2 Democrats support Restore Trust in Congress Act.
Dec 29th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Wisconsin’s Most Forgiving Governor
No one in state history has given more pardons than Tony Evers.
Dec 29th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
