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325 Political Candidates Offer Their Favorite Wisconsin Fun Fact
Including the sundae, hamburger, Dungeons & Dragons and an underground railroad ship.
Jul 6th, 2026 by Brittany Carloni, Zoey Elwood and Audrey Lopez-Stane
Francesca Hong Bets Wisconsin Will Embrace Democratic Socialism
'If it is radical to have free child care and public grocery stores, let’s be radical.'
Jul 5th, 2026 by Baylor Spears
Man Accused Of Making Terrorist Threats Against Top Wisconsin Official
Fond du Lac resident faces three felony counts after alleged death threats to an unnamed executive and family.
Jul 2nd, 2026 by Rich Kremer
Trump Administration Axes Wisconsin Teen Pregnancy Prevention Funding
State health officials confirm all federal dollars are gone and say a lawsuit is on the table.
Jul 2nd, 2026 by Erik Gunn
Trump Says $22.6 Million in Disaster Aid Coming to Wisconsin
President says he told U.S. Rep Tom Tiffany about it. Gov Evers seems skeptical.
Jul 1st, 2026 by Rich Kremer
National Democratic Group Will Target 9 Wisconsin Legislative Seats
DLCC will help Democratic candidates with fundraising, research, polling and more.
Jun 30th, 2026 by Baylor Spears
Oconto Falls Suit Says School Officials Indifferent to Sexual Abuse for Decades
'I’ve never seen facts like this, ever,' said attorney who filed the case.
Jun 30th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess
Gloves Are Off in Democratic Primary for Governor
Democrats attack each other. And did one of them leak story to Journal Sentinel?
Jun 29th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
National Teacher Apprenticeship Program Coming to Wisconsin
National Center for Grow Your Own hopes to put more educators in state's classrooms.
Jun 29th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess
The Politics of Lt. Governor Position
The governor doesn't pick the lieutenant. And they often don't get along.
Jun 29th, 2026 by Steven Walters
Could E15 Biofuel Give Wisconsin Corn A Big Boost?
National shift to year-round 15% ethanol could help growers, but maybe not motorists.
Jun 27th, 2026 by Trevor Hook
Passenger Rail Advocates Gather in Milwaukee
High Speed Rail Alliance hosts event at Oriental Theatre.
Jun 25th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Low SNAP Error Rate Helps Wisconsin Dodge New Federal Penalties
Staying under a 6% error threshold means the state avoids sharing FoodShare costs with Washington, for now.
Jun 25th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Former Wisconsin Governor Announces Endorsement
Former Gov. Schreiber says Sara Rodriguez’s life story shows she can win statewide in November.
Jun 25th, 2026 by Martin Schreiber
What Does Hughes Quitting Tell Us About Governor’s Race?
A top tier of liberal candidates emerging. Will there be more Democratic dropouts?
Jun 24th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Democratic Governor Candidates Address Criminal Justice, Inequality
WISDOM forum provides chance for in-depth answers by candidates.
Jun 24th, 2026 by Isiah Holmes
State Sen. Kelda Roys Hopes to Shake Up Democratic Governor Race
'I have by far the most experience in and around state government.'
Jun 23rd, 2026 by Baylor Spears
First Major Candidate Drops Out of Wisconsin Governor Race
Missy Hughes suspends campaign, makes endorsement.
Jun 22nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Race for Wisconsin Attorney General Could Be Very Close. Again
Rematch of Eric Toney against incumbent Democrat Josh Kaul will be hard fought.
Jun 22nd, 2026 by Steven Walters
All Candidates for WI Governor Vow to Revive Land Conservation Program
All Democrats and Tiffany say they will restore the Knowles-Nelson stewardship program.
Jun 22nd, 2026 by Rich Kremer
New Literacy Leader Inherits High Goals, Withheld Funds And Low Scores
DPI’s Kaylee Jackson must navigate Act 20 mandates after a funding fight slowed the state’s reading overhaul.
Jun 20th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess
Evers Raises Juneteenth Flag In Final Year As Governor
Capitol ceremony marks progress, ongoing struggle and honors the late Michael Johnson.
Jun 18th, 2026 by Baylor Spears
Democratic Socialist Hong Meets Milwaukee’s Capitalists
Gubernatorial candidate speaks at the 'most exclusive club in the city.'
Jun 18th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Minocqua Brewing Sues Wisconsin Over Seizure Of 1,200 Beer Cans
Kirk Bangstad alleges unfair treatment and $25,000 in damages after DOR tax dispute.
Jun 18th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk
The New Math In Wisconsin Schools, Fewer Students and More Staff
A 7% staffing increase and rising special education needs collide with shrinking enrollment rolls statewide.
Jun 18th, 2026 by Richelle Wilson
State Democratic Leader Lays Out Policy Plans If Party Wins Trifecta
Senate Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein points to school funding, property taxes and more.
Jun 17th, 2026 by Baylor Spears
Democrats Oppose Democratic Rep. Russell Goodwin
Activist wing backs primary opponent to Goodwin. Do Democratic party leaders support this?
Jun 16th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Sextortion Cases Rising in Wisconsin, Families Taking Action
They're speaking to schools, advocating for new legislation, suing social media companies.
Jun 16th, 2026 by Astrid Code
Rodriguez Wins Democratic Straw Poll for Governor
Hong takes second. But conventiongoers also consider: who is most electable?
Jun 15th, 2026 by Brittany Carloni and Audrey Lopez-Stane
Democratic Candidates for Governor Pitch The State Party Convention
Plus: Evers farewell speech. And hopes to flip even more Republican Senate seats.
Jun 15th, 2026 by Baylor Spears
I’m About The Economy, Says Missy Hughes, Candidate for Governor
Economic advisor to Democratic Gov. Evers worked 16 years with Organic Valley co-op business.
Jun 14th, 2026 by Erik Gunn
Anglers Blame Politics As Wisconsin Cuts Back On Stocking Game Fish
With two state hatcheries closed, musky, walleye and brown trout numbers are on the chopping block.
Jun 12th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding
Moore, Pocan Push To Repeal School Choice Tax Credit
Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act would undo a key piece of last year’s budget bill.
Jun 12th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess
Wisconsin Now Lets Drivers Buy State Park Passes With DMV Renewal
New online and in-person option aims to boost convenience, visits and park funding statewide.
Jun 11th, 2026 by Avery Martinez
Two Democrats Vie To Challenge State Treasurer John Leiber
Primary will decide who faces Wisconsin’s lone Republican constitutional officer in November.
Jun 11th, 2026 by Baylor Spears
Wisconsin Tourism Sets Record For Fourth Straight Year
State logs 117 million visits and $27 billion in economic impact, led by outdoor recreation and events.
Jun 11th, 2026 by Richelle Wilson
Is Democratic Race for Governor Finally Starting?
Recent ads for candidates add life – finally – to a very sleepy campaign.
Jun 9th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee Education Leaders Frustrated With DPI Over Reading Program Funds
'We got rolled, gaslighted,' Howard Fuller says of Department of Public Instruction.
Jun 8th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess
Childcare Providers Are About to Lose a Safety Net
At stake is a system that cares for 430,000 children in Wisconsin.
Jun 8th, 2026 by Erik Gunn
New Elections Chief Wary of Disruptive Court Orders
Court cases changing how Wisconsin's fall elections handled could come too late, he warns.
Jun 8th, 2026 by Steven Walters
Democratic State Convention Could Narrow Field for Wisconsin Governor
Delegates will be looking for which of 7 candidates 'stand out' in their speeches.
Jun 8th, 2026 by Brittany Carloni
A Democrat Will Again Oppose Rep. Ryan Clancy
Challenger Bridget Maniaci promises more focus on local issues, not global conflicts
Jun 6th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Barnes Touts Statewide Experience in Run for Governor
Politics is a challenging 'endurance sport,' says best known Democrat running for governor.
Jun 5th, 2026 by Baylor Spears
Tyco, Johnson Controls Agree to $10 Million PFAS Settlement
Evers, Kaul hail it as one of most important environmental settlements in state history.
Jun 5th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding
Funding Approved For 709 New Affordable Apartments in Milwaukee
Eight projects in town win state tax credits, from Downtown to the central city.
Jun 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Assembly Speaker Vos Vows to Try Again on Failed Tax Cut Deal
Marquette poll found 80% in state survey said Legislature should have passed the bill.
Jun 3rd, 2026 by Beatrice Lawrence
10 Candidates Make Wisconsin Governor’s Ballot As Filing Closes
Democrats crowd the field with eight hopefuls, while Tom Tiffany is the lone Republican to qualify.
Jun 2nd, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk
One in Five Wisconsin Republican Legislators Are Retiring
Four Milwaukee-area Republicans and key Senate leaders are among those stepping down this year.
Jun 1st, 2026 by Steven Walters
Wisconsin Youth Appeal Dismissal Of Climate Rights Lawsuit
Teens and children ask higher court to revive challenge to state energy laws they call unconstitutional.
May 31st, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding
Wisconsin GOP Doubles Down On Anti-Trans Messaging For 2026 Races
From the convention stage to press releases, Republicans spotlight trans youth in attack lines.
May 29th, 2026 by Erik Gunn
Wisconsin’s Teacher Apprenticeship Pilot Struggles To Scale Up
Only eight apprentices are enrolled statewide as districts balk at costs and future funding is uncertain.
May 29th, 2026 by Miranda Dunlap
Republican Senate President Defends Vote Against Widely Backed Wisconsin Surplus Plan
Kapenga says the $2.5 billion package was not fiscally sound despite 80% public support in a new poll.
May 28th, 2026 by Royce Podeszwa
Evers’ Commutation Plan Meets Fierce GOP Resistance At Capitol
Republicans say the new advisory board undermines truth-in-sentencing and leaves victims in the dark on applications.
May 28th, 2026 by Frank Zufall
Site Once Targeted For Youth Prison Will Be Used to Build Trucks
Little-known Milwaukee manufacturer with global sales plans growth.
May 27th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Tom Tiffany’s On a Roll. It’s Not Good
And Francesca Hong stumbles badly in CNN story.
May 27th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin’s Prison Population Heading Toward Record High
Women prisons the most overcrowded. 'They just cram us in wherever they can.'
May 27th, 2026 by Paul Kiefer and Natalie Yahr
Tom Tiffany Stands by Criticisms of Failed Wisconsin Tax Cut Deal
Republican candidate for governor sticks to stand despite poll showing big support for deal.
May 27th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Marquette Poll Finds 80% in State Favored Failed Tax Cut Deal
69% favored it even if it would cause budget deficit. Legislature defeated tax cut-school aid plan.
May 26th, 2026 by Rich Kremer
200 Acres Along Lake Superior Now Protected for Longest National Trail
National Park Service buys land for 4,800-mile scenic trail from North Dakota to Vermont.
May 25th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding
DoorDash Topped Wisconsin Lobbying Spending In 2025
Company spent millions trying to keep its drivers from being classified as employees.
May 22nd, 2026 by Peter Cameron
Evers Asks Trump For Disaster Declaration After April Storms Batter Wisconsin
Governor cites more than $27 million in storm and flood damage across 19 counties and Oneida Nation.
May 22nd, 2026 by Joe Schulz
EPA PFAS Rollback Puts Wisconsin Drinking Water Limits In Legal Crosshairs
Experts say state rules could be more vulnerable to lawsuits as federal standards weaken.
May 21st, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding
Failed Evers-GOP Deal Would Have Created State Budget Deficit
An analysis by the Legislature's nonpartisan budget office found it would have created a $2.9 billion deficit.
May 21st, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Wisconsin Republicans Seek Younger Voters
Urgent appeals by old guard at state convention. Polls show age 18-29 voters favor Democrats.
May 19th, 2026 by Brittany Carloni
Evers Says School Leaders ‘Beside Themselves’ at Failure of Funding Deal
Governor said he was assured of Republican support, which Tiffany helped peel away.
May 18th, 2026 by Shawn Johnson
Why Legislature Killed Tax Cut, School Aid Plan
Why did Democrats abandon Gov. Evers, joining key Republicans who rebelled?
May 18th, 2026 by Steven Walters
WI Assembly Democratic Leader ‘Optimistic’ About Big Wins In November
Why party could score a trifecta, winning both houses of Legislature and governor's race.
May 17th, 2026 by Henry Redman
Why Tech Colleges Fought Evers-Vos-LeMahieu Spending Plan
System president says the surplus deal shifted money “from one pocket to another” without new support.
May 15th, 2026 by Trevor Hook
The Questions Wisconsin Reporters Are Not Asking Tom Tiffany
An election denier could be the GOP nominee for governor, yet basic accountability questions remain untouched.
May 15th, 2026 by Bill Christofferson
Trump EPA Cuts Could Hit Small Wisconsin Towns Hardest
Rural communities fear higher water rates and delayed projects if loan forgiveness shrinks sharply.
May 15th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding
As Prediction Markets Grow, Evers Moves To Block Insider Trading
Executive order follows lawsuits over Kalshi and other platforms in Wisconsin courts.
May 14th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr
Wisconsin Senate Sinks Bipartisan Tax And School Funding Deal
Evers, Vos and LeMahieu’s retirement-year compromise unravels amid revolt and 2026 politics.
May 14th, 2026 by Shawn Johnson and Rich Kremer
WILL Sues to Block Wisconsin’s Conversion Therapy Ban
Conservative law firm argues counselors have a right to provide Christ-centered therapy.
May 13th, 2026 by Joe Schulz
Democrats Split with Gov. Tony Evers Over School Funding Deal
'Three lame ducks' reached the agreement? But GOP legislators praise the deal.
May 13th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Federal DHS Targets Madison Business Owner Pardoned by Gov. Evers
Federal officials still trying to deport Mexican restaurant owner after his release from detention.
May 12th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr
Tiffany, Republicans Look Terrible on Gas Prices
Trump, Sean Duffy, entire party getting killed on issue that’s critical to their voters.
May 11th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Evers, GOP Leaders Announce Deal on Tax Relief and School Funding
$1.9 billion deal includes direct payments of $300 to all income tax payers.
May 11th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk
The Impact of Two Cases Challenging Wisconsin’s Congressional Districts
Both judicial panels have essentially kicked the cases back to Wisconsin Supreme Court.
May 10th, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
Evers Wins Another Battle Over Agency Rulemaking
Republican legislators had stalled new rules for years. Dane County judge rules for governor.
May 9th, 2026 by Rich Kremer
Lawsuit Challenges Wisconsin Ban On Out-Of-State Signature Collectors
Conservative law firm says bipartisan law limiting petition circulators violates free speech rights.
May 7th, 2026 by Rich Kremer
We Energies CEO Says Another Data Center Announcement is Coming
Scott Lauber optimistic about projects in the pipeline.
May 7th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding
Evers Sues GOP-Controlled Joint Finance Committee. Again
Challenges 2018 lame-duck law giving committee power over how state DOJ settles civil suits.
May 6th, 2026 by Rich Kremer
Tony Evers Revived Commutations; What Will Wisconsin’s Next Governor Do?
Most Democratic candidates support it. Barnes excludes those convicted of murder.
May 5th, 2026 by Brittany Carloni
Was Dan Bice Wisconsin’s Most Important Journalist?
Remembering the unique style of the Journal Sentinel columnist and former colleague.
May 4th, 2026 by Steven Walters
Forest Service Chief Discusses Milwaukee Office Closure, Deep Budget Cuts
Trump's budget cut 75% of agency's funding, affects 43 employees in Milwaukee office.
May 4th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding
Milwaukee Districts Could Be Affected by Voting Rights Act Ruling
Could US Supreme Court ruling lead to changes in Common Council and school board maps?
May 4th, 2026 by Alexander Shur
State To Embed Literacy Coaches In 11 Milwaukee Public Schools
Part of effort that will send coaches to 54 schools statewide.
Apr 30th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess
The Inside Story of Democratic Race for Governor
Was a white centrist male candidate seen as the solution?
Apr 30th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Second Judicial Panel Rejects Challenge to WI Congressional Map
Law Forward promises to appeal to Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Apr 29th, 2026 by Shawn Johnson
Feds Suing Wisconsin Over Prediction Markets
Federal government sues to prevent state regulation of these companies.
Apr 28th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Appeals Court Judge Pedro Colón Announces 2027 WI Supreme Court Bid
He's the second liberal judge to enter race to replace conservative Justice Annette Ziegler.
Apr 28th, 2026 by Henry Redman
Most Democratic Governor Candidates Support Evers’ Commutations Policy
But not Mandela Barnes. Republican Tom Tiffany also opposed.
Apr 27th, 2026 by Brittany Carloni
Candidates Tout Endorsements as WI Primary Season Heats Up
Will support from Trump, teachers union or controversial congresswoman help or hurt?
Apr 27th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Wisconsin Data Center Tax Break Will Cost Taxpayers More Than $2 Billion
A loss of $1.5 billion during construction and $369 million annually after that.
Apr 27th, 2026 by Tom Kertscher
After Week of Severe Storms, Wisconsin Weighs Case For Federal Help
State and local teams are racing to complete storm damage assessments from Ringle to Shiocton and beyond.
Apr 24th, 2026 by Evan Casey
As Student Homelessness Hits New High, Capitol Debate Stalls On Solutions
More than 20,000 Wisconsin students identified in recent school year, but protections for unaccompanied youth did not advance.
Apr 23rd, 2026 by Baylor Spears
Wisconsin DNR To Slash Fish Stocking, Close Two Hatcheries Amid Shortfall
Musky stocking will drop 70% and walleye 45% as lawmakers stall on spending approval.
Apr 23rd, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding
State’s Utilities Running Scared
After decades of high profits and executive salaries, why they could face opposition.
Apr 22nd, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Earth Day 2026 Arrives at Fraught Climate Moment
Founded 60 years ago by Wisconsin Sen. Gaylord Nelson. Were stakes ever higher?
Apr 22nd, 2026 by Henry Redman
Wisconsin Has Planted 54 Million Trees Since 2021
But Gov. Evers' goal of 100 million by 2030 may fall short without state stewardship program.
Apr 21st, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding
