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Mandela Barnes Is Democratic Front-Runner In Governor’s Race
The field is large. The key issue may be electability.
Dec 31st, 2025 by Christa Dutton / NOTUS and Jade Lozada / NOTUS, Wisconsin Watch
Judge Maxine White Retiring in April
Evers will appoint replacement for WI Court of Appeals District 1 Chief Judge.
Dec 30th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
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
Wisconsin’s Most Forgiving Governor
No one in state history has given more pardons than Tony Evers.
Dec 29th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Top 10 Stories of The Year
In an amazingly newsworthy year, what were top state issues?
Dec 29th, 2025 by Steven Walters
After 24 Years Without a Commutation, Will Evers Act?
Organizers say the outgoing governor has a rare chance to use unilateral clemency powers.
Dec 26th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
Chadha’s Shadow Over Wisconsin’s Legislative Veto
Courts are dismantling veto power. Some legislators still trying to use it.
Dec 25th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
County Provides Aid to Local Food Pantries
Funding approved after government shutdown disrupted federal food aid.
Dec 24th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Evers Announces Judge Wagner’s Replacement
Governor appoints assistant DA Owen Piotrowski to circuit court seat.
Dec 24th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Senate President Confident GOP Won’t Lose Majority
'We’re going to run on the same policies we’ve always run on,' Felzkowski says.
Dec 23rd, 2025 by Baylor Spears
GOP Bill Requires Homeless Sex Offenders to Wear GPS Monitors
Opponent charges ordinances on where ex-offenders can live causes homelessness.
Dec 23rd, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Former PSC Chair to Run Alliant Energy’s WI Utility Business
Watchdogs say 'revolving door' between utilities and regulating them is a concern.
Dec 22nd, 2025 by Joe Schulz
Wisconsin Ratepayers Owe $1 Billion on Shuttered Power Plants
Will ramp-up for energy-hungry data centers end with more 'stranded assets'?
Dec 22nd, 2025 by Tom Kertscher and Paul Kiefer
Republican Attacks Misleading on State Stewardship Program?
Data shows just 1.13% of all state land conserved by Knowles-Nelson program.
Dec 22nd, 2025 by Henry Redman
Rule Change Aims To Boost Kin Placements For Wisconsin Foster Children
With 39% of foster kids already first placed with relatives, state officials hope streamlined rules will connect even more children to family.
Dec 19th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Property Taxes Up By The Most Since 2018
Includes 7.8% average hike in WI school property taxes, the most in 30 years.
Dec 17th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Senate Minority Leader Hesselbein Hopeful for More Bipartisan 2026
Wants Legislature to cap prescription drugs cost and expand homestead tax credit.
Dec 17th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Gov. Evers Urges Trump to ‘Abandon’ AI Executive Order
Warns that executive order to remove barriers from AI use will make kids 'less safe.'
Dec 17th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Josh Kaul Has Joined 40 Multi-State Suits Against Trump Administration
Wisconsin's Attorney General looks back on a long year of litigation.
Dec 16th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Candidates Decry Money in Politics, Plan to Raise Tons of It
2015 state law with 'billionaires' loophole' has transformed Wisconsin elections.
Dec 15th, 2025 by Ruth Conniff
Feds Call Out Wisconsin, Other States for Diverting Benefits for Foster Kids
39 states do this. Evers tried to end practice but GOP legislators killed provision.
Dec 15th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
A Wisconsin Political Trivia Quiz
Have a little holiday fun and see how many you get right.
Dec 15th, 2025 by Steven Walters
On Campaign Trail, Barnes Pushes State-Funded Universal Child Care
At Pewaukee center, parents and providers tell the Democratic hopeful that low wages and teacher shortages are closing classroom doors statewide.
Dec 12th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Legislative Panel Approves Teaching Requirements for UW Faculty
Republicans added the requirement to the recently approved state budget.
Dec 12th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Joel Brennan Launches Campaign for Governor
Democratic insider joins crowded primary. Interim GMC replacement named.
Dec 11th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Shelters Could Be Hit By Proposed Federal Funding Cuts
The Trump administration has injected uncertainty on use of federal funds to combat homelessness.
Dec 11th, 2025 by Trevor Hook
Wisconsin Moves to Require Lead Service Lines Replaced By 2037
Some groups hail the move for strengthening protections, but others voice concerns about costs.
Dec 11th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
‘Sextortion’ Now A Crime in Wisconsin
Gov. Evers signs several bills into law.
Dec 11th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Conservation Projects Face 2026 Cutoff of State Stewardship Fund
'So many beautiful, wonderful places kind of on the chopping block.'
Dec 9th, 2025 by Henry Redman
Evers Signs ‘Bradyn’s Law’ to Fight Sextortion of Teens
Bipartisan law makes sexual extortion a felony; tougher penalties if it leads to suicide.
Dec 9th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
State Bill Gives Tax Credits to New Nuclear Power Plants
12-1 bipartisan committee vote seeks more energy to supply data centers.
Dec 9th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
Mandela Barnes Aims to Raise $50 Million in Governor’s Race
Plans to offer a 'unifying message to defeat extremists and extremism.'
Dec 9th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Total Cost of Foxconn Is Rising
Latest deal provides more taxpayer subsidies. Total cost per job to date is astounding.
Dec 8th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
New State Program Will Hand Out $10 Million for Violence Prevention
Evers directing $10 million in federal funds to local governments, schools, nonprofits.
Dec 8th, 2025 by Evan Casey
Evers Vetoes Bill Barring Medicaid Payments to Undocumented Immigrants
State law already prevents this, Evers says, while making 8 other vetoes.
Dec 7th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Hales Corners Gets State Aid To Combat PFAS Contamination
Safe Drinking Water Loan Program helps smaller Wisconsin villages fund water projects.
Dec 5th, 2025 by Lorin Cox
Bill Would Allow Wisconsin Youth Offenders To Appeal Life Sentences
More than 100 people would be eligible.
Dec 4th, 2025 by Frank Zufall
Bipartisan Proposal Would Cap Payday Loan Interest in Wisconsin
State report found some payday lenders charge as much as 850% interest.
Dec 4th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
Gov. Evers Appoints New Head of Wisconsin Economic Development Corp.
John W. Miller was a congressional staffer and venture capital founder.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Joe Schulz
State Literacy Report Says 36% of Youngest Students ‘At Risk’
36% of 4K through third grade Wisconsin students below 25th percentile for reading.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Baylor Spears
As Living Costs Soar, Tax Relief Shrinks for Low-Income Wisconsin Residents
Homestead tax credit has withered due to inflation, legislative inaction.
Dec 1st, 2025 by Hongyu Liu
Wisconsin Eye Could Go Out of Business
Does it matter? Only if you care about government transparency.
Nov 28th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
With Gerrymandering Lawsuits In Hands of Judges, What Happens Next?
This will be the first time the state has used judicial panels to consider redistricting lawsuits.
Nov 28th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Water Quality Rule Finalized Despite Republican Objections
Rule by Evers administration comes after years of wrangling over 2015 EPA regulation.
Nov 26th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
WI Supreme Court Considers Suit to Remap Congressional Districts
Appoints 3-judge panels to consider: must map with 6-2 Republican split be redrawn?
Nov 26th, 2025 by Shawn Johnson
State Sues Over Trump Administration Funding Cuts for Homeless
Kaul joins 19 states in suit. Cuts would leave many homeless in Milwaukee.
Nov 26th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Officials Call On Feds — Don’t Take Away Food Aid
SNAP pause and future cuts to it in 'One Big Beautiful Bill' hurt people, they warn.
Nov 25th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Why Republicans Pass Bills They Know Gov. Evers Will Veto
Key part of their strategy to win elections in 2026, hold power in Legislature.
Nov 24th, 2025 by Brittany Carloni
The Battle Over On-Line Betting
Gambling keeps growing in Wisconsin. How did we get here?
Nov 24th, 2025 by Steven Walters
WisconsinEye, State’s Public Access Channel, Might Shut Down
The network says they will stop all coverage Dec. 15 if they are unable to receive enough donations to continue operations.
Nov 21st, 2025 by Steph Conquest-Ware
Estimating Failure Results in Special Education Aid Falling Short of Touted Record Level
Result could be more school district referendums.
Nov 21st, 2025 by Baylor Spears
9 Winning Issues For Democrats
Trump and Republicans seek 80/20 issues to run on. Should Wisconsin Democrats do the same?
Nov 20th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Online Sports Betting in Wisconsin Hits Roadblock in Legislature
Conservative groups, talk radio opposed it, leaving bill's future in question
Nov 19th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Senate Passes Bills to Eliminate 400-Year Veto, Redefine Abortion
And a bipartisan bill that bars health care for undocumented immigrants.
Nov 19th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Wisconsin Communities Get $282 Million for Drinking Water Projects
State's Safe Drinking Water Loan Program helps 74 communities, led by Oak Creek.
Nov 19th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Top City Official Resigns
Preston Cole rose to the unofficial title of 'deputy mayor,' then walked away.
Nov 18th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Report on Wisconsin Prisons Warns of Overcrowding, High Staff Turnover
Raises alarms about solitary confinement of people with mental illness.
Nov 18th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
Health Care a Top Issue for Sara Rodriguez in Governors Race
Wisconsin's Lt. Governor, a Democrat, is a former nurse and CDC health official.
Nov 18th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Wisconsin Recharges Electric Vehicle Project
$14 million for 26 charging stations, after successful suit against Trump Administration.
Nov 17th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Republican Bill Cracks Down on Political Donations Via Credit Card
Trying to stop 'smurfing' or following Trump's lead targeting Act Blue donations?
Nov 16th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Unemployment Legislation Gets Cold Reception From Democrats
Proposal includes multiple controversial tweaks to Wisconsin's unemployment insurance system.
Nov 14th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Wisconsin Lawmakers Propose Cannabis Regulation Overhaul
Alcohol's three-tier system could be coming to CBD industry. Industry members are concerned.
Nov 14th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Prominent Democrat ‘Very Seriously’ Considering Bid for Governor
Joel Brennan's entry could shake up already crowded field.
Nov 13th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Is Experiencing a Surge in Wheel Taxes
Without other options, local governments increasingly turn to the option for funding.
Nov 13th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Beware of Data Center Darkness
There's little transparency on these deals. No one knows what the impact on Wisconsin will be.
Nov 12th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
This Veterans Day Wisconsin Serves Fewer Homeless Vets
State officials argue over closing of veterans agencies in Green Bay, Chippewa Falls.
Nov 11th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Evers Calls Out Trump For Trying to Claw Back Food Assistance
This would be 'embarrassing for any president of the United States,' governor says.
Nov 11th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan
Do Big Democratic Wins Last Week Signal a Wisconsin Midterm Wave?
Trump approval declining, Wisconsin Democrats 'feeling more positive.'
Nov 10th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Evers Says SNAP Food Benefits Remain Available
Governor flatly refuse Trump administration order to withdraw benefits.
Nov 10th, 2025 by Steph Conquest-Ware
The Imperial Legislature Loses Again
Yet another Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling slaps down legislative overreach.
Nov 9th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
Wisconsin Gubernatorial Candidates Discuss the Issues at First Forum
Including data centers, AI, marijuana, broadband and of course, Trump.
Nov 8th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
FoodShare Assistance Restored to Wisconsinites
Funds became available overnight, hours after a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to fully fund the program.
Nov 7th, 2025 by WPR Staff
Lack of GOP Support Dooms Absentee Ballot Processing Bill
Despite calling it the most important reform to restore confidence in elections, GOP lawmaker says Senate Republicans aren't on board
Nov 7th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Lawmakers Criticize DPI Superintendent Underly at Hearing
Concerns include that she sent a deputy to represent DPI.
Nov 6th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Superintendent Jill Underly Makes Changes on Sexual Misconduct
Legislative committee grills her on handling of 'sexual grooming' by teachers.
Nov 5th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Milwaukee Food Center Sees Rising Numbers
Desperation over SNAP cutoff, a 60% increase in those seeking food.
Nov 4th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes
Council Passes Tougher Reckless Driving Towing Policy
New state law clears way for long-sought policy change.
Nov 4th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Gov. Evers Vetoes In-Person Work Mandate for State Employees
Governor says flexible work arrangements cut costs, help recruit workers.
Nov 4th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
City-Led Food Drive Raises $74,000
Leaders urge continued donations as future funding remains uncertain.
Nov 3rd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Gov. Evers Declares State of Emergency Due to SNAP Funds Cutoff
Directs state agencies to take all necessary measures to address the emergency.
Nov 3rd, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Unemployment Insurance Bill Could Divide Democrats
Labor-management council proposes higher benefits, tougher penalties.
Nov 3rd, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Many in Wisconsin Rely on Food Stamps, Obamacare
Numbers show big statewide impact and even bigger in Milwaukee County.
Nov 3rd, 2025 by Steven Walters
Sludge is Widely Used As Fertilizer, But It Could Include High Levels of PFAS Contamination
Sludge and septage are spread across around half a million acres statewide, but most of it has never been tested for PFAS.
Nov 1st, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Governor Signs School Cell Phone Ban, Several Other Laws
Evers' signature advances policies to tackle reckless driving, allow candidates off ballots.
Oct 31st, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Advocates Ask Evers To Issue First Commutations In a Quarter Century
Evers ran for office promising to reduce Wisconsin’s prison population, but population is now growing.
Oct 31st, 2025 by Frank Zufall
MMAC Wants State To Opt Into Federal Voucher School Program
Evers has said participating in the program would be “catastrophic” for public schools.
Oct 30th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Neighbors Launch Drive to Fill FoodShare Gap
Grassroots network connects volunteers with families in need.
Oct 30th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Marquette Poll Reveals Vast Majority of Voters Undecided On Governor’s Race
An even larger percentage hasn't decided on Supreme Court race.
Oct 30th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Trump Administration Denies More Disaster Aid for Wisconsin
'Adding insult to injury,' Gov. Evers complains, FEMA denies mitigation grants.
Oct 29th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Judge Jeffrey Wagner Will Retire
He's served since 1988. Evers will appoint replacement to finish Wagner's term.
Oct 29th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Bipartisan Wisconsin Bill Would Create New State Disaster Aid Program
$30 million grant program to offer aid for those not covered by federal disaster assistance.
Oct 29th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Building Commission OKs Planning Funds to Reorganize Wisconsin Prisons
$15 million approved despite Republican objections to parts of the plan.
Oct 29th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
Wisconsin Sues Trump Administration For Food Assistance Cuts
Wisconsin joins two dozen states arguing federal government is violating the law.
Oct 28th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Republican Sen. Jesse James Will Challenge Democratic Sen. Jeff Smith
New legislative map put James's home town into incumbent Democrat's district.
Oct 28th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Evers Warns ACA Premiums Will ‘Skyrocket’ Unless Congress Acts
Governor warns of 200% to 800% hikes unless Republicans extend tax credits.
Oct 28th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Do Democratic Candidates Need to Be More Moderate?
Experts argue it will take a Democrat like Tony Evers to win the state.
Oct 27th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin Officials Decry Denial of FEMA Assistance
Trump administration 'is sending a clear message: we do not care about you.'
Oct 27th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes
County Can’t Afford Disaster Recovery
County officials were already cutting the 2026 budget when feds denied disaster aid.
Oct 25th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Chief Justice Warns of Rise of Political Violence
Karofsky says that safety within the court system 's an issue that transcends partisan politics.'
Oct 24th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
FEMA Denies Government Disaster Assistance For Milwaukee Area
Milwaukee County alone says it has $22 million of public infrastructure costs.
Oct 24th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
