Former Franklin mayor Steve Olson has launched a write-in campaign after missing the ballot filing deadline. The April 7 Spring Election now includes a late, potential third option for voters.

A Marquette Law School poll shows Trump’s favorability underwater in Wisconsin, with more voters viewing him unfavorably than favorably — a development grabbing local attention.

Menomonee Falls school board candidate Jefferson Davis filed a defamation lawsuit March 18, naming an anonymous Facebook user and two local residents.

The state public defender’s office says a stalled Justice for All Act leaves courts understaffed and Milwaukee positions cut, worsening long delays and jail stays.

Lake Country School District is asking voters on April 7 to approve $800K per year for four years to shore up operations; failure could lead to dissolution.

Town of Delafield’s chairman sued the city and mayor, alleging closed‑door meetings over fire‑service proposals violated Wisconsin’s open meetings law.

Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a slate of GOP bills that would have limited agency rulemaking and barred local 'rights of nature' ordinances, preserving local control and the status quo.

A coalition of 40+ groups urged Gov. Tony Evers to veto AB 446, which would require Wisconsin agencies to consider the IHRA antisemitism definition; critics warn it could chill speech.

A finance committee advanced a contract that adds a 1% residency bonus for Milwaukee police supervisors as leaders note only about 30% live inside the city. The deal now moves to the full council.

At his 2026 State of the County, David Crowley tied small‑business grants, big projects and safety programs to a "building bridges" agenda while flagging looming budget choices.

Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu announced he will not seek reelection, leaving Wisconsin’s 9th District open and adding to a string of retirements ahead of 2026. The move sets up a contested GOP primary and broader implications for control of the Legislature.

Washington County's executive committee recommended an honorary "Charlie J. Kirk Way" on a stretch of County Trunk Highway K; the proposal drew protesters and hundreds of messages to county leaders.

Gov. Evers signed a law extending BadgerCare postpartum coverage from 60 days to 12 months. The change affects thousands of low‑income mothers across Wisconsin.