Results Show Wisconsin GOP Is Now Trump’s MAGA Party
Trump outperformed underlying Republican candidates, reversing 2020 results.
Nov 7th, 2024
Republicans Retain Majority in Wisconsin Assembly
Democrats make some gains under new competitive political maps drawn by Gov. Evers.
Nov 6th, 2024
Waukesha County Could Determine Wisconsin Election Winner
Suburbs were once critical to the GOP to win Wisconsin. Now, both parties are competing for their votes.
Oct 15th, 2024
Democrats Benefit From How Republicans Weakened State’s Fundraising Laws
In first half of 2024, Wisconsin Democrats raised 10 times more than the state GOP.
Sep 30th, 2024
All 4 Liberal Justices Back Crawford’s Wisconsin Supreme Court Campaign
Endorsing just 2 days after Dane County Judge Susan Crawford announces her candidacy.
Jun 17th, 2024
Wisconsin Supreme Court Suspends False Elector Planner From Judicial Ethics Panel
Attorney Jim Troupis charged last week with a felony for his role in fake electors scheme.
Jun 12th, 2024
Vos Critics Submit Recall Petitions Again
They claim to have more than 9,000 signatures. Earlier effort this year to recall Assembly Speaker Robin Vos fell short.
May 28th, 2024
Waukesha DA Won’t Pursue Charges Against Brandtjen
WI Ethics Commission alleged Rep. Janel Brandtjen involved in illegal fundraising scheme.
Apr 20th, 2024
Trump, Baldwin Narrowly Ahead In Marquette Poll of State
7 months before election Baldwin leads Hovde by 5 points, Trump leads Biden by 2 points.
Apr 17th, 2024
Wisconsin Elections Commission Rejects Vos Recall
The bipartisan commission found organizers fell short of the signatures needed to force a recall.
Apr 12th, 2024
Robin Vos Calls Recall Organizers ‘Whack Jobs’ and ‘Morons’
Assembly Speaker plans to challenge the recall petitions filed against him.
Mar 20th, 2024
Proposal Would Require State Agencies To Report AI Plans, Associated Job Cuts
Annual reports would require agencies, departments to identify how AI could improve efficiency, reduce headcount.
Feb 16th, 2024
Evers Willing To Compromise With Republicans On Marijuana
But governor says that compromise depends on outcome of legislative maps process.
Jan 5th, 2024
Brewers Subsidy Clears Key Committee, Senate Vote Expected Next Week
Slight tweaks to funding sources keep proposal moving forward.
Nov 9th, 2023
Anti-Election Grant Amendment Could Appear on April Ballot
Proposal is Republican response to perceived issues with private grants 2020 from Facebook founder.
Nov 8th, 2023
GOP Senators Renew Fight Over Abortion, Tax Cuts
And override an Evers' budget veto, part of busy session Tuesday.
Oct 18th, 2023
Lawsuit Filed To Overturn Republican-Drawn Legislative Maps
Progressive law firms asking now-liberal-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court to throw out controversial maps.
Aug 2nd, 2023
Justice Janet Protasiewicz Sworn In, Giving Liberals Control of Supreme Court
Wisconsin court's ideological persuasion flips for first time in 15 years.
Aug 2nd, 2023
Evers Vetoes Leave State With Projected $4 Billion Surplus
If governor and legislators can't agree on how to spend it, it could sit there for two years.
Jul 11th, 2023
Republican-Controlled Senate Laying Groundwork To Fire Wisconsin Elections Chief
But Democrat on election board says there is nothing for Senate to actually vote on.
Jun 29th, 2023
Senate Republicans Pass Budget That Cuts Taxes and Democrats’ Policies
Two Republicans join Dems in voting against. "Generational harm," says minority leader.
Jun 29th, 2023
State Awarded $1.1 Billion Federal Broadband Funds
More funding from Biden's Infrastructure Act. 'High speed internet is not a luxury.'
Jun 27th, 2023
Republicans Discuss Unity, Abortion at State Convention
"This is not your pop's Republican Party. We've got tattoos, piercings."
Jun 19th, 2023
GOP Legislators Boost Road Funding By $1.5 Billion
Budget committee approves proposal that also hikes fees on electric vehicles.
Jun 17th, 2023
Gallagher Won’t Challenge Baldwin for US Senate
A blow to GOP leaders who saw congressman as best shot to defeat Democrat in 2024.
Jun 10th, 2023
GOP Strips Gov. Evers $750 Million Broadband Plan From Budget
Green Bay gets $2 million for 2025 NFL Draft.
Jun 2nd, 2023
Republicans Block UW-Madison Engineering Building
Finance committee approves approximately half of proposed UW System projects. But, engineering building was top priority.
Jun 2nd, 2023
Republicans Push Abortion Bills
One clarifies that procedures for miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy allowed. Another funds Choose Life centers.
May 31st, 2023
Trial For Wisconsin’s Fake Electors Scheduled For Fall 2024
Jury trial would start two months before 2024 presidential election.
May 25th, 2023
Republican Legislators At Odds Over Milwaukee Sales Tax
Assembly wants referendum, Senate may remove requirement to reduce uncertainty.
May 19th, 2023
Negotiations Continue On Local Government Funding Plan
Assembly committee passes initial plan on party lines, but amendments are expected.
May 12th, 2023
Bill Targets Hospital Pricing Transparency
Sen. Mary Felzkowski leads GOP proposal focused on creating "shoppable services."
May 4th, 2023
GOP Legislators Gut Evers’ Budget
On party line vote Legislature's budget committee cuts 545 proposals from governor's proposed budget.
May 2nd, 2023
Tammy Baldwin Will Run for Reelection
Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator makes it official, she will seek third term.
Apr 12th, 2023
Wisconsin Supreme Court Flip Was Years In the Making
Partisan-style campaigning and waning influence of Republican WOW counties contribute to Protasiewicz victory.
Apr 6th, 2023
Janet Protasiewicz Defeats Kelly, Flips Supreme Court For Liberals
Her win creates liberal majority on Wisconsin's high court for first time in 15 years.
Apr 4th, 2023
Protasiewicz Embraces Democratic Issues
If elected, Supreme Court candidate could flip state on abortion, gerrymandering, election laws.
Apr 1st, 2023
The Life and Times of Dan Kelly
Supreme Court candidate says he is 'boring,' not political. His life and record tell a different story.
Apr 1st, 2023
Rep. Donovan’s Reckless Driving Bills Approved By Legislature
And: Republicans block rule that bans conversion therapy, allowing controversial practice to continue.
Mar 23rd, 2023
Kelly, Protasiewicz Get Personal in Debate
He accuses her of lying, she calls him a 'threat to democracy.'
Mar 22nd, 2023
Fresh Off Reelection, Secretary of State Doug La Follette Retires
Governor Evers appoints former treasurer Sarah Godlewski to remainder of 82-year-old's term.
Mar 17th, 2023
Supreme Court Race Costs $13 Million in Three Weeks
Ad war will help set national spending record. 'We're gonna blow it out of the water.'
Mar 11th, 2023
Evers’ Budget Would Create ‘Record’ Imbalance, Report Finds
And Republican flat tax proposal would create $5 billion reduction in tax revenue.
Mar 11th, 2023
AG Kaul Pursuing Funding For Office of School Safety
Department of Justice office includes tipline, assistance for districts in improving safety.
Mar 9th, 2023
Trump Recount Attorney Reappointed To Wisconsin Judicial Conduct Committee
Jim Troupis advised Trump on fake electors' shame.
Mar 3rd, 2023
Speaker Vos Downplays $7 Billion Surplus Size As Budget Debate Begins
Vos says Gov. Evers lives in "fantasyland" with his plans for spending.
Mar 2nd, 2023
Protasiewicz Says She Would Recuse Herself From Cases Involving Democratic Party
Kelly declines to see if he would recuse himself on cases involving megadonor Richard Uihlein.
Mar 2nd, 2023
Republicans Giving Up On Flat Tax?
Top GOP legislators say they don't expect it to be passed in the state budget.
Mar 1st, 2023
Evers Proposes $3.8 Billion in Building Projects
Nearly $1.8 billion of spending on public buildings is for UW System.
Mar 1st, 2023
Liberal Candidates for Supreme Court Won a Majority
Janet Protasiewicz and Everett Mitchell got 54% of vote in primary election.
Feb 26th, 2023
Former Governor Tony Earl Dies at 86
Earl was governor from 1983-87. Democrat was champion of environment.
Feb 23rd, 2023
Protasiewicz, Kelly To Face Off In High-Stakes Supreme Court Race
Jennifer Dorow falls to Kelly in hotly-contested race between conservatives.
Feb 21st, 2023
$7 Million Already Spent On Supreme Court Race
Protasiewicz has spent $1.6 million, but outside group backing Kelly spends $1.8 million.
Feb 15th, 2023
Sen. Johnson Wants Annual Votes on Social Security, Medicare
After being called out by President Biden, Johnson called Social Security a "ponzi scheme."
Feb 10th, 2023
Evers Budget Spends Millions on Clean Energy
$14 million price tag includes funding for clean energy job training and reemployment.
Feb 8th, 2023
State Audit Finds Voting Machines Near Perfect in 2022 Election
'Effective error rate" is 0 percent. Elections Commission members hail results.
Feb 3rd, 2023
New State GOP Chair Pushes Early Voting
Big change for Republicans who, led by Trump, had discouraged absentee voting.
Jan 31st, 2023
State’s Budget Surplus Hits $7.1 Billion
Projected total up by $500 million in two months, on top of $1.7 billion rainy day fund.
Jan 25th, 2023
Four Years Later, State’s Lame Duck Law Still Faces Court Challenge
Circuit court strikes down power grab from DOJ by Legislature, but ruling appealed.
Jan 17th, 2023
State Supreme Court Candidates Discuss Abortion, Redistricting
Race between Dorow, Kelly, Mitchell and Protasiewicz could change court's majority.
Jan 10th, 2023
State’s Historic $6.5 Billion Surplus Small Compared to Minnesota’s
Many states are flush with cash. Minnesota has $18 billion surplus.
Dec 26th, 2022
Wisconsin GOP Chair Expressed Concern About Fake Electors Plan, Then Joined In
Andrew Hitt said Trump's advisors were "up to no good" in text, January 6 Committee report reveals.
Dec 23rd, 2022
Evers Will Propose Legalizing Marijuana
As he did in his last budget. If Republicans disagree he would sign medical marijuana bill.
Dec 21st, 2022
Vos Open To Changing Shared Revenue for Local Governments
Assembly Speaker admits inflation squeezing governments' ability to pay employees.
Dec 10th, 2022
Five of Eight Wisconsin Congressional Representatives Vote For Defense of Marriage Act
Three Democrats joined by Republicans Steil and Gallagher.
Dec 9th, 2022
Republicans Push ‘Universal School Choice’
Vos, others back a key platform plank of Tim Michels' losing bid for governor.
Nov 29th, 2022
Republican Proposal Cuts Taxes On The Wealthy
Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu's plan moves toward flat tax system.
Nov 23rd, 2022
Kaul Warns Suit Challenging State Abortion Ban Will Take Time
Attorney General aims to overturn 1849 ban, but notes legal process 'not fast.'
Nov 22nd, 2022
Robin Vos Reelected Assembly Speaker
"I can't stick with one person and ride the ship down," said Vos about Trump potentially running for president in 2024.
Nov 11th, 2022
Republicans Seek Veto-Proof Legislature
GOP supermajority possible if they flip one senate district, five assembly seats now held by Democrats.
Nov 7th, 2022
Obama Says Evers, Barnes Will ‘Fight For You’
In Milwaukee former president warns future of democracy hinges on 2022 election.
Oct 30th, 2022
Evers, Michels In Agreement That Governor’s Veto Pen Is Stopping Republican Policies
Gov. Evers has set record for vetoes, but Michels plans to sign GOP bills sent to him.
Oct 18th, 2022
Evers, Michels Spar in Their Only Debate
Candidates in close race have clear differences on abortion, talent attraction, election results, gun laws and education.
Oct 17th, 2022
Republicans Immediately Adjourn Evers’ Special Session On Abortion Referendum
Proposal would have allowed a referendum to overturn 1849 abortion ban.
Oct 5th, 2022
Vos Sues Jan. 6 Committee
Assembly Speaker fights House panel subpoena to disclose his recent conversation with Trump.
Sep 26th, 2022
Republican Michels Flip-Flops on Abortion
Republican candidate for governor changed his position on exceptions to state abortion ban.
Sep 23rd, 2022
Evers Wants Voters to Decide Abortion Through Ballot Initiative
Governor proposes constitutional amendment allowing direct democracy.
Sep 21st, 2022
Michels Demands Evers Halt Pardons, Parole
Evers office said it’s against the law, governor has no power to end parole process.
Sep 20th, 2022
State Elections Commission Changes Absentee Ballot Guidance
Waukesha County Judge rules that clerks can't fill in missing information on absentee ballot witness certificates.
Sep 14th, 2022
Evers, Michels Will Debate Just Once
Candidates for governor to debate Oct. 14, hosted by Wisconsin Broadcasters Association.
Sep 13th, 2022
Conservative Coalition Will Push Vouchers
Big state lobbying groups combine to push for expanding school choice.
Sep 10th, 2022
Waukesha Judge Sides With Republicans in Absentee Ballot Suit
Judge rules clerks can't fill in missing information on absentee ballot witness certificates.
Sep 8th, 2022
Elections Board Okays Help For Disabled Voters
Per federal court ruling, it votes 4-2 to let disabled voters get help with absentee ballots.
Sep 7th, 2022
Racine County Man Charged With Felonies for Absentee Ballot Scheme
Harry Wait requested other citizens' absentee ballots to prove election fraud was possible.
Sep 2nd, 2022
Vos Fires Gableman, Ends Election Probe
'You are to refrain from representing that you are employed by the Wisconsin State Assembly.’
Aug 14th, 2022
Gableman Backs Vos Primary Opponent
Assembly Speaker Vos hired Gableman more than a year ago to lead 2020 election review.
Aug 9th, 2022
State Elections Commission Helping Investigate Racine Voter Fraud
A Racine man committed voter fraud to prove it can be done. Racine sheriff congratulated him.
Aug 4th, 2022
Trump Endorses Robin Vos’s Challenger
Trump pledges 'Complete and Total Endorsement' of Republican Adam Steen in primary, calling Vos a “RINO.'
Aug 3rd, 2022
Secretary of State Mails Constitutional Convention Documents
Wisconsin one of 16 states backing convention. Republicans accused La Follette of delay.
Aug 2nd, 2022
No Republican Running For Governor Backs Trump in 2024
All 3 candidates in debate refused to commit, but none blamed Trump for Jan 6 insurrection.
Aug 2nd, 2022
Ramthun Campaign Promotes Election Denial
State Representative Tim Ramthun spreads doubt about 2020 election with campaign for governor.
Jul 29th, 2022
Racine Man Commits Voter Fraud to Prove It Can Be Done
State Elections Commission calls for charges. Racine County law enforcement does nothing.
Jul 29th, 2022
What Would Tim Michels Do As Governor?
Despite a rapid ascent in the polls, it's unclear what the Republican businessman is running on.
Jul 28th, 2022
Kleefisch Running On Walker-Era Record
Walker, Vos, WMC all backing former Lt. Governor. Will it be enough to beat Michels?
Jul 27th, 2022
Michels Spends Nearly $8 Million on Campaign for Governor
Wealthy Republican businessman outspending competitors, blanketing state with ads.
Jul 19th, 2022
GOP Leaders Seek to Prevent Fixing Absentee Ballots
Legislative committee can kill rule, could invalidate tens of thousands of votes in next election.
Jul 16th, 2022
State Supreme Court Rules Ballot Drop Boxes Illegal
Under ruling, voters must personally return absentee ballots that are taken to local clerk's office.
Jul 8th, 2022
State Sending Postcard Reminders to Unregistered Voters
178,500 eligible, but unregistered voters, will receive a postcard telling them how to register.
Jul 6th, 2022
Kevin Nicholson Drops Out of Race for Governor
Nicholson couldn't make headway in Republican primary race.
Jul 6th, 2022
Legal Fight Over Gableman Probe Keeps Growing
One year into investigation it's spawned an ever-growing number of court cases.
Jun 30th, 2022
Anti-Abortion Groups Want To Tighten 1849 Ban
Seek to end 19th century law’s exception to protect life of a mother.
Jun 29th, 2022
Republican Candidates Attack Tim Michels
Michels doesn’t attend GOP gubernatorial debate. Kleefisch, Nicholson, Ramthun all blast him.
Jun 28th, 2022
Elections Commission Rejects Challenge to Tim Michels’ Nominating Petitions
Unanimous decision puts Michels on the ballot in the GOP primary for governor.
Jun 11th, 2022
Vos Appoints Attorney Don Millis to Elections Commission
Republican previously served on WEC, and decades ago, on Wisconsin Elections Board.
Jun 9th, 2022
State Supreme Court Sets Record For 4-3 Rulings
Most this term in 70 years, with Hagedorn almost always the deciding vote.
Jun 8th, 2022
Grothman, Gallagher Face No Opponents
Only Wisconsin congressional districts without a Democrat on the ballot.
Jun 8th, 2022
Democrats Challenge Michels Nomination Papers in Governor’s Race
The challenge seeks to block businessman Tim Michels from getting on the primary ballot.
Jun 6th, 2022
Michels Says He “Didn’t Promise Anything” for Trump’s Endorsement
But won't say Biden won Wisconsin.
Jun 5th, 2022
Trump Endorses Tim Michels for Governor
Former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch has now lost out on two major endorsements.
Jun 3rd, 2022
Another Judge Rejects Challenge to 2020 Election Grants
State law didn’t prohibit grants from Mark Zuckerberg-funded non-profit, judge rules.
Jun 1st, 2022
Pocan Urges Biden, Use Executive Orders on Guns
Republicans will block any gun control bills, WI congressman predicts.
Jun 1st, 2022
Ron Johnson Spoke Against Outgoing Republican Elections Commissioner
Senator told Assembly Speaker Vos that Knudson 'lost the confidence of the grassroots Republicans,' according to his spokesperson.
May 27th, 2022
Republican Dean Knudson Resigns Election Commission
Knudson said 'highest levels' of the Republican party told him to resign.
May 26th, 2022
State Republicans Make No Endorsement in Top Races
No candidate for governor, attorney general, lieutenant governor chosen at state convention.
May 24th, 2022
Johnson Declares Media Is His Opponent
'Probably the worst opponent anyone could have,' he tells GOP convention.
May 22nd, 2022
Republican Convention Endorses No One For Governor
Rebecca Kleefisch falls just short of 60% of votes needed for party endorsement.
May 22nd, 2022
Judge May Fine Vos in Gableman Open Records Case
Vos faces contempt of court fine. His attorney says, "I don't have control over Mr. Gableman."
May 20th, 2022
Democrats File Suit Against State Republicans Who Posed As Electors
Lawsuit argues actions of false presidential electors led to Jan. 6 insurrection.
May 17th, 2022
Evers Opposes Parole for Man Who Killed Wife
Governor asks parole board to reverse parole for Douglas Balsewicz, who killed his wife in 1997.
May 13th, 2022
Judge Rules Against Law Giving Legislators Power Over Attorney General Settlements
Cites 170-year history before lame duck law. Republicans will appeal ruling.
May 11th, 2022
Second Judge Rules Gableman Probe Can’t Delete Records
"I'm amazed I have to say, 'Don't destroy records subject to an open records request.'"
May 4th, 2022
Democratic US Senate Primary Tightens In Poll
Marquette poll also shows Evers' approval steady, Ron Johnson’s declined further.
Apr 27th, 2022
Vos Keeps Gableman Investigation Going
Though contract for probe was expiring, Speaker says it will continue, after pressure from Trump.
Apr 27th, 2022
Judge Orders Gableman Stop Deleting Records
Michael Gableman has been deleting emails, text messages related to partisan election review.
Apr 21st, 2022
State Lawmakers Hold Hearing on Medical Marijuana
But the state Legislature has already adjourned for the year, so a bill won't pass in 2022.
Apr 21st, 2022
State Has Few Competitive Assembly Districts
New redistricting approved by high court could leave just 3 of 99 districts with competitive races.
Apr 20th, 2022
Thompson Won’t Run For Governor
Former governor, 80, could have shaken up the Republican primary.
Apr 18th, 2022
Evers Vetoes Another 22 GOP Bills
On MPS, voucher schools and parental bill of rights. That makes 126 vetoes this session.
Apr 16th, 2022
Wisconsin Supreme Court Picks Republican-Drawn Maps
Ruling gives Republicans chance at veto-proof majority, reverses earlier decision to pick Evers' maps.
Apr 15th, 2022
Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District Might Be Competitive Again
Gov. Evers' legislative map rebalances district held by Republicans for two decades.
Apr 15th, 2022
State Supreme Court Hears Dropbox Lawsuit
Lawsuit brought by conservative law firm could affect absentee voting practices.
Apr 14th, 2022
Evers Vetoes 43 GOP Proposals
Killing Republican bills on guns, election changes, COVID-19, but does sign 35 other bills.
Apr 9th, 2022
Judge Ends Search for Deleted Emails, Texts From Vos’ Phone
Assembly Speaker has turned over almost 20,000 deleted emails from his state account, attorney says.
Apr 7th, 2022
Redistricting Case Returns to State Supreme Court
On appeal, U.S. Supreme Court rejected maps approved by the state's high court.
Mar 25th, 2022
Gableman’s Own Attorney Calls Election Decertification ‘Pointless’
The former State Supreme Court justice asked lawmakers to consider decertifying 2020 election.
Mar 25th, 2022
US Supreme Court Rejects State’s Legislative Maps
Wisconsin high court overruled but could still use Evers maps to revise redistricting.
Mar 23rd, 2022
Absentee Voting Begins for April 5 Election
Milwaukee seeks 'to make early voting as accessible as possible.'
Mar 23rd, 2022
Secretary of State La Follette Seeks Reelection
Doug La Follette has served as Secretary of State off and on since 1974.
Mar 18th, 2022
Vos Says State Can’t Decertify 2020 Election Results
Republican activists still pushing speaker to overturn 2020 election.
Mar 17th, 2022
GOP Legislators Reject Evers Tax Rebate, Approve MPS Breakup
Last day of session also passes parental bill of rights, expanded vouchers, replacing Lincoln Hills.
Mar 9th, 2022
Gableman, Vos Sign New Contract on Election Probe
Judge orders Gableman to release 700 pages of documents from probe.
Mar 9th, 2022
Bill Allowing Early Count of Absentee Ballots Looks Dead
Had near-unanimous GOP support, with other provisions attached to it Democrats opposed.
Mar 8th, 2022
Elections Commission Rebuts Gableman Report
Review of 2020 election full of misunderstandings, falsehoods, state commission says.
Mar 6th, 2022
Assembly Approves Funds for Lincoln Hills Replacement
Troubled youth prison was supposed to be closed by now.
Feb 25th, 2022
Assembly Passes Early Vote Counting Bill
A raft of election related bills passed, some adding additional requirements to absentee voting.
Feb 25th, 2022
Senate Votes 33-0 To Fund Youth Prison
Also passes bills to restrict teaching race, limit safety net, allow higher bail.
Feb 23rd, 2022
Vos Expects Gableman Election Report Soon
By end of February. But that won’t be end of investigation, Vos adds.
Feb 19th, 2022
Assembly Passes Unemployment, Medicaid Restrictions
One proposal limits access to unemployment insurance when the unemployment rate is low.
Feb 18th, 2022
Election Official Refutes Bogus Fraud Claims
Addressing false claims wastes valuable time, election tech director said.
Feb 17th, 2022
Bill Gives UC Benefits To Workers Who Quit to Avoid Vaccines
Unemployment proposal one of 4 Republican bills undercutting vaccine requirements.
Feb 15th, 2022
Supreme Court Rules Against Drop Boxes
570 absentee drop boxes used in 66 counties barred by state high court beginning with April election.
Feb 12th, 2022
State Rep. Timothy Ramthun Running for Governor
Ramthun gained national attention when he tried to decertify the 2020 election results.
Feb 10th, 2022
GOP Election Bills Are Far Reaching
Restricting absentee voting, more power for Legislature, nursing home employees could face prison.
Feb 9th, 2022
Supreme Court Denies Kleefisch Election Lawsuit
4-3 ruling rejects challenge to absentee ballot boxes by Republican candidate for governor.
Feb 5th, 2022
Trump Attorney Memo Outlined ‘Alternate Electors’ Strategy
Strategy later used by 10 Republicans that tried to cast state's electors for Trump.
Feb 3rd, 2022
Dems Want Elections Commissioner Involved in ‘Alternate Electors’ Scandal Removed
Commissioner Spindell signed documents seeking to cast state's electors for Trump in 2020.
Feb 3rd, 2022
Lasry, Godlewski Spend Heavily on Campaigns
Barnes far ahead of all Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate in donations from others in last quarter.
Feb 2nd, 2022
U.S. House Committee Subpoenas 2 Wisconsin ‘False’ Electors
10 state Republicans voted as ‘alternate’ electors, seeking to overturn legal election.
Jan 29th, 2022
State High Court Allows Absentee Ballot Boxes For February Primary
Hagedorn joins liberal justices. Court also agrees to hear expedited appeal of the case.
Jan 29th, 2022
Nicholson Enters Race For Governor
Will face Kleefisch in Republican primary. He called her ‘dumb as a bag of hammers.’
Jan 28th, 2022
State Supreme Court Rules For GOP In Redistricting Attorneys Suit
Republican lawmakers sued for hiring redistricting attorneys before process even began.
Jan 27th, 2022
Judge Presses Attorney for Vos on Election Probe Records
Attorney hasn’t seen records, doesn’t know where they are.
Jan 25th, 2022
Appeals Court Reinstates Absentee Drop Boxes
Court says change this close to election could cause confusion, disenfranchise voters.
Jan 24th, 2022
Vos Disciplines Trump-Backed Legislator
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos stripped Rep. Timothy Ramthun of his legislative staff.
Jan 21st, 2022
Attorneys in Redistricting Case Dispute Meaning of ‘Least Changes’
State Supreme Court Justices hinting at what their order for 'least changes' means.
Jan 20th, 2022
State Supreme Court Hearing Redistricting Case
Court says it favors few changes to heavily gerrymandered state legislative districts.
Jan 19th, 2022
GOP Bill Lowers Minimum Age To Carry Guns
Lowers required age for concealed carry permit from 21 to 18 years old.
Jan 17th, 2022
Court Disallows Absentee Ballot Boxes
Waukesha judge rules they are not allowed under state law.
Jan 14th, 2022
Supreme Court Upholds Deposition Order for Robin Vos
Vos tried to avoid deposition in open records suit related to 2020 election investigation.
Jan 12th, 2022
Evers Raises Millions More Than Kleefisch
Governor raises $5 million in second half of 2021, compared to $3.3 million for Kleefisch.
Jan 10th, 2022
Sean Duffy Won’t Run For Governor
Former President Donald Trump urged the former congressman to run.
Jan 7th, 2022
Senate GOP Leader Opposes Dismantling Elections Commission
Some Republican legislators proposing to get rid of the regulatory agency.
Jan 6th, 2022
GOP Bills Use Federal Funds for Policing
Using pandemic money to recruit, retain and teach respect for police. Evers controls allocations.
Jan 5th, 2022
Next Governor Will Have $2.7 Billion Surplus
Huge state reserves make for a campaign issue, how candidates will spend it. Or not.
Jan 3rd, 2022
Bill Limits Phone Charges in Jails
Some Wisconsin counties charge $14 for a 15-minute phone call.
Dec 31st, 2021
Evers’ New Legislative Maps Retain GOP Advantage
But they create more competitive districts, the governor said.
Dec 17th, 2021
Quit ‘Chasing Conspiracy Theories,’ Kaul Urges Republicans
Election investigation ‘wasting taxpayer money,’ attorney general charges.
Dec 15th, 2021
State Supreme Court Rules For ‘Least Changes’ to Redistricting
A win for Republicans. Dissent charges court fails to prevent gerrymandering.
Nov 30th, 2021
Rittenhouse Says ‘Self-Defense Was On Trial’
First interview since acquittal is with Fox host Tucker Carlson.
Nov 23rd, 2021
State Assembly Passes GOP Legislative Maps
Democrats join Republicans to vote down Evers' People's Maps Commission maps.
Nov 11th, 2021
State Senate Will Vote on GOP Legislative Maps
Republican drawn maps maintain their advantage created during 2011 redistricting.
Nov 4th, 2021
State Republicans Draw Maps Preserving Electoral Advantage
Gov. Evers has said he would veto GOP gerrymander.
Oct 21st, 2021
State Supreme Court OKs Private Attorneys for Redistricting
Lower court ruled that legislators can't hire private attorneys until a lawsuit is pending.
Jul 16th, 2021
Vos Picks Gableman To Lead Election Probe
Announcement comes just one day after GOP Assembly Speaker attacked by Trump.
Jun 27th, 2021
GOP Plan Cuts Business Property Taxes
But provision of plan also gives Legislature more power over local governments' revenue.
Jun 24th, 2021
Bill Makes State a ‘Second Amendment Sanctuary’
With less regulation of guns. One of several Republican bills Evers likely to veto.
Jun 24th, 2021
Bill Changes School Transfer Rules for Athletes
No more waiting period after students transfer for athletics, if legislation passes.
Jun 21st, 2021
Ron Johnson Suspended From YouTube
Company says Wisconsin's U.S. Senator violated its COVID-19 misinformation policy.
Jun 12th, 2021
State May Purge Some From Voting List
Elections Commission will send postcards to 187,000 people who haven't voted in 5 years.
Jun 1st, 2021
GOP Budget Lifts UW Tuition Freeze
Committee votes to end tuition freeze on undergraduate students maintained for 8 years.
May 27th, 2021
Evers Revises Plan to Expand Medicaid
Will Republican legislators turn down “projects in their own districts”?
May 20th, 2021
Capitol Rally For Nonpartisan Redistricting
Advocates push plan modeled on Iowa’s non-partisan system.
May 18th, 2021
State Supreme Court Rejects Redistricting Rule Change
GOP backed lawsuit wanted all redistricting legal challenges to be heard by supreme court.
May 14th, 2021
Republicans Cut Billions from Evers’ Budget Proposal
Medicaid expansion, marijuana legalization and unemployment reform all gone.
May 6th, 2021
Two Wisconsin Men Charged in Capitol Riot
FBI charges Brandon Nelson and Abram Markofski with entering Capitol.
May 4th, 2021
GOP Will Kill Hundreds of Evers Proposals
Republican legislators will trash governor’s budget and remove $1.6 billion in federal funding.
May 1st, 2021
Judge Prohibits Republicans Using Private Lawyers for Redistricting
Suit filed in attempt to stop Republicans from drawing maps in secret.
Apr 29th, 2021
State’s COVID-19 Funding Doubles Financial Crisis Stimulus
Wisconsin state and local governments have received nearly $20 billion in relief.
Apr 23rd, 2021
Evers Redistricting Panel Seeks ‘Partisan Fairness’
‘People's Maps Commission’ can only make suggestions which Republican legislators say they will reject.
Apr 17th, 2021
State Supreme Court Elects Annette Ziegler New Chief Justice
Ziegler replaces Patience Roggensack, who did not seek re-election.
Apr 15th, 2021
Court Kills Another Evers Pandemic Order
4-3 State Supreme Court ruling overthrows October order limiting restaurant and bar capacity.
Apr 14th, 2021
Evers Reaches Deal To Save Federal Food Aid
$70 million in monthly aid jeopardized after court ruling ended governor’s pandemic emergency order.
Apr 13th, 2021
Evers Criticizes GOP Budget Strategy
Don’t use federal pandemic aid to simply replace state spending, he cautions.
Apr 10th, 2021
State Supreme Court Tosses Voter Purge Suit
Conservative group wanted voters that may have moved purged from the voter roll.
Apr 9th, 2021
GOP Lawmakers Would Ignore Rules for Stimulus Money
Governor Evers has unilateral power to distribute the federal funds.
Apr 8th, 2021
Republicans Reject Evers Entire Capital Budget
But plan could be revisited later in the budget process.
Mar 17th, 2021
Senate Passes Bill To Prevent Rape Kit Backlog
Bipartisan bill passed one year ago, but Assembly resisted.
Mar 16th, 2021
Republicans Attack Zuckerberg Election Grants Again
Using emails from Green Bay's former clerk, GOP lawmakers are calling for an investigation.
Mar 11th, 2021
Ron Johnson Pushes Conspiracies Ahead of Possible Third Term
The Senator has become a controversial figure as opponents queue up to run against him.
Mar 5th, 2021
Evers Says Schools May Need Summer Classes
Or early return. Schools need to 'catch up’ on learning lost during pandemic.
Mar 3rd, 2021
Evers Budget Restores Union Rights
Rolls back some of Act 10. Republicans likely to reject plan.
Feb 22nd, 2021
GOP Legislators Cast Doubt on Evers’ Plans
Resistance to school funds hike, local sales tax, upping minimum wage, legalizing pot.
Feb 19th, 2021
GOP Lawmakers Order Audit of State’s Election System
Republicans say they are responding to constituent concerns regarding the 2020 election.
Feb 12th, 2021
How Act 10 Changed Wisconsin Unions
Public sector unions contend with declining membership, reduced political power and restricted collective bargaining rights.
Feb 11th, 2021
Evers Likely to Veto GOP COVID-19 Bill
Bill includes mask mandate repeal and other 'poison pill' provisions.
Jan 29th, 2021
State Revenue Surplus Higher Than Expected
State officials will begin next budget with a projected balance of $1.9 billion.
Jan 27th, 2021
Senate Votes to Kill State Mask Mandate
State Assembly will likely vote on repeal later this week.
Jan 26th, 2021
Will State Supreme Court Draw New Legislative Boundaries?
Chief Justice is leery of the court expanding its role in redistricting. Conservatives want it to be the final arbiter of new district maps.
Jan 15th, 2021
Tiffany, Fitzgerald Object To Some Biden Electors
Hours after chaos at the Capitol, two members of Wisconsin's congressional delegation vote to overturn part of the election, effort fails.
Jan 7th, 2021
New Finance Co-Chair Expects Challenges
Republican Rep. Mark Born expects partisan disagreements, expects compromises will be reached.
Dec 29th, 2020
Evers Reflects on Year of Pandemic, Protests
Proud of his administration’s response to COVID-19, “we turned that around a little bit.”
Dec 28th, 2020
WI Supreme Court Hears Challenge to Latest COVID-19 Order
The suit challenges a statewide restriction on bar, restaurant capacity that already expired.
Dec 18th, 2020
Ron Johnson Parrots Trump’s Rejected Legal Arguments
Sen. Johnson's hears from Trump attorney at committee on 2020 election, alleges illegal votes were counted.
Dec 17th, 2020
Karofsky Calls Trump Suit ‘Un-American’
Justice charges suit is "so your king can stay in power” at state Supreme Court hearing.
Dec 14th, 2020
Federal Judge Denies Trump’s Wisconsin Election Lawsuit
Judge Brett Ludwig, who President Trump nominated, rules election followed the rule of law
Dec 12th, 2020
Judge Dismisses Sidney Powell’s Suit to Overturn State Election
Federal judge says she lacked standing to throw out the election
Dec 10th, 2020
Assembly GOP Unveils Tough Pandemic Plan
Republicans would make state employees work in offices, force teachers into classrooms, cut state aid to non-complying schools.
Dec 2nd, 2020
High Court Reviews Evers’ Emergency Powers
6 months after killing governor’s Safer-At-Home order, state Supreme Court to rule on his mask mandate.
Nov 16th, 2020
Lawsuit Seeks to Invalidate Votes in Milwaukee County
Suit uses anonymous sources to allege voter fraud.
Nov 13th, 2020
Vos Calls for Probe of State Election
Cites concerns about voter fraud, offers no evidence.
Nov 7th, 2020
No Veto-Proof Majority for Republican Legislators
They flipped two of three seats needed to get two-thirds majority in Senate.
Nov 4th, 2020
Rittenhouse Extradited to Wisconsin
Illinois judge grants request. 17-year-old faces homicide charges in Kenosha shooting.
Oct 31st, 2020
State Supreme Court Hearing Challenge to Governor’s Emergency Powers
Conservative petitioner donated $20,000 to Justice Rebecca Bradley in 2016.
Oct 29th, 2020
US Supreme Court Won’t Extend State’s Ballot Deadline
Democrats argued flood of absentee ballots meant many would be received after Election Day.
Oct 27th, 2020
Appeals Court Blocks State Restaurant, Bar Rules
Court says appeal against Evers’ restrictions by Tavern League will likely succeed.
Oct 24th, 2020
Appeal Challenges Evers’ Bar Restaurant Limits
District court upheld governor’s restrictions. Lawsuit asks appeals court to overturn ruling.
Oct 21st, 2020
Evers Recall Effort Claims Enough Signatures
But organizer won’t give exact number, brags about misleading the media.
Oct 20th, 2020
Judge Restores Restaurant, Bar Restrictions
Temporary order by judge ending statewide limits is overruled by another judge.
Oct 19th, 2020
Mask Mandate Targeted by Another Conservative Lawsuit
New lawsuit filed this week by Heartland Institute board member.
Oct 16th, 2020
Judge Rejects Challenge to Election Grants
Conservative group argued against cities accepting private grants for election activities.
Oct 15th, 2020
GOP Legislators In Rules Standoff With Evers
Republican resolution requires Evers' health restrictions on public gatherings to get committee approval.
Oct 13th, 2020
Court Upholds Evers Mask Mandate
St. Croix County judge says Evers has power to do this and Legislature can overthrow it.
Oct 12th, 2020
Why Should Court End Mask Mandate, Judge Asks
Legislature has power to end Evers mandate, he notes, why should court usurp that right?
Oct 5th, 2020
Eric Holder Meets With State Redistricting Commission
Republicans attack commission, accuse it of being a partisan ploy.
Oct 3rd, 2020
Avoid Public Gatherings, Evers Urges People
Governor warns pandemic spiking, “a crisis — virus is everywhere,” says top health official.
Sep 30th, 2020
State Gets 6 Days to Count Absentee Ballots
Federal appeals court reinstates federal district court decision, sides with Democrats.
Sep 30th, 2020
Conservative Campaign Brands Rittenhouse a Hero
Foundation raises $2 million to glorify 17-year-old facing homicide charges in Kenosha.
Sep 28th, 2020
State Officials Prepare for Self-Driving Vehicles
Madison will be national testing site. ‘It will change our lives’.
Sep 21st, 2020
Ron Johnson Flip-Flops On Supreme Court
In 2016, wouldn't take up Obama' nominee six months before presidential election, now will do it for Trump.
Sep 19th, 2020
Milwaukee Suburbs Key To Controlling Assembly
Dems target suburban districts, Republicans try to gain a veto-proof majority in the Assembly
Sep 17th, 2020
State High Court Rejects Green Party Appeal
Party won’t be allowed on ballot, clerks can begin mailing absentee ballots.
Sep 14th, 2020
Wisconsin Judge Denies Kanye West’s Bid to be on Presidential Ballot
His campaign could still appeal to the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Sep 12th, 2020
WI Supreme Court Could Delay Absentee Ballots
The court paused mailing to hear a suit to get the Green Party on the ballot.
Sep 11th, 2020
Evers Might Extend Mask Order
Governor discussed masking order and Kenosha shootings Wednesday.
Sep 10th, 2020
Recall Effort Launched Against Evers
Organizers oppose his policies on pandemic and Kenosha unrest.
Aug 30th, 2020
Senate Won’t Vote on Special Session Bills
Majority leader said they will gavel the session in, and that's it.
Aug 28th, 2020
Evers Defends Kenosha Response
Governor says guns and protests "a recipe for disaster."
Aug 28th, 2020
Perez, DNC Support Wisconsin Lawsuit
Will federal court allow more time to request absentee votes and count all ballots postmarked by Nov. 3?
Aug 19th, 2020
Challenge To Green Party On State Ballot
Wrong address on nomination papers could disqualify party, which Democrats believe helped elect Trump, from presidential ballot.
Aug 17th, 2020
Mask Mandate Applies to Trump Events
Gov. Evers said he expects residents to wear masks when the president visits.
Aug 14th, 2020
GOP Hasn’t Interfered With Mask Mandate
They've criticized it, but for now they've left it alone.
Aug 13th, 2020
Primary Results Set Stage for November
Newcomers in many races. Kelda Roys will replace Fred Risser, nation's longest serving legislator.
Aug 12th, 2020
Kanye West Nomination Papers Too Late?
His attorneys argue petitions turned in 14 seconds after 5 p.m. deadline are still legal, question state Elections Commission's clock
Aug 11th, 2020
Kanye West’s Nomination Papers Challenged
Complainants argue his nomination papers are filled with errors and were turned in late.
Aug 8th, 2020
Republican Attorney Files Kanye West’s Nomination Papers
Attorney Lane Ruhland is also currently representing the Trump campaign.
Aug 5th, 2020
Johnson Gases Up Biden Investigation Before Election
Trump lauds the investigation of his presidential opponent.
Jul 30th, 2020
Evers Orders $250 Million in Budget Cuts
Move comes after earlier call to slash $70 million, all due to pandemic’s economic downturn.
Jul 22nd, 2020
State GOP Convention Decries Anarchy, Socialism
Hundreds at in-person convention in Green Bay despite fliers warning they ‘assume any potential risk’.
Jul 12th, 2020
WI Supreme Court Nullifies Three of Evers’ Vetoes
Conservative majority tosses out decades of precedent on the governor's vetoes.
Jul 10th, 2020
Evers Considering Abandoned $1.1 Billion I-94 Expansion
The project was dropped by Gov. Scott Walker over it's huge price tag.
Jul 9th, 2020
Appeals Court Upholds Early Voting Restriction
Overrules federal district court, upholds Republican restrictions on voting in Wisconsin.
Jun 30th, 2020
A COVID-19 Case Spike May Merit Bar Limits, Sen. Johnson Says
But schools should open this fall.
Jun 26th, 2020
Online Sales Taxes Won’t Help State Budget
They’ve risen during pandemic, but under state law must be used to lower income taxes.
Jun 17th, 2020
Time to Face Systemic Racism, Biden Says
Presidential candidate’s address to state’s Democrats says “soul of America” is at stake.
Jun 13th, 2020
Elections Commission Stalls on Absentee Ballot Application Wording
Commissioners asked for tweaks in language before they would vote.
Jun 11th, 2020
Evers’ Office Secretly Recorded Meeting with GOP Leaders
The call was a debate between leaders over the 'Safer-At-Home' order after it was struck down.
Jun 11th, 2020
WILL Wants WI Supreme Court to Take Redistricting Cases First
Conservative group wants state supreme court to handle redistricting disputes.
Jun 4th, 2020
Elections Commission Approves Vote By Mail Plan
2.7 million registered voters will receive an absentee ballot application in the mail.
May 28th, 2020
WI Supreme Court Dismisses Second ‘Safer At Home’ Suit
Ruling leaves local stay-at-home orders in place.
May 28th, 2020
Elections Commission Stalls Vote By Mail Plan
Wisconsin Elections Commission delays voting on a plan to mail absentee ballot request forms to all registered voters for November election.
May 21st, 2020
Lawsuit Demands State Mail Ballots to Voters
Activist groups say April election excluded voters, demand mailed ballots to all this fall.
May 19th, 2020
MU Poll Finds Most Back State Shutdown
But margin reduced: 69% favor stay-at-home order versus 86% in late March poll.
May 13th, 2020
High Court Considers Second Lawsuit on Shutdown
Two citizens argue state 'Safer-At-Home’ order violates their constitutional freedoms.
May 12th, 2020
State Tax Revenue Down $870 Million
The pandemic has led to a massive slow down in tax collections for the state.
May 7th, 2020
State Supreme Court to Hear GOP Challenge of ‘Safer At Home’
Justices will hear oral arguments on Tuesday
May 1st, 2020
Supreme Court Asked to Block State Shutdown
Republican legislators charge that ’Safer At Home’ order will leave state “in shambles.”
Apr 21st, 2020
Kelly Might Hear Voter Purge Case
Justice Dan Kelly could lift his recusal from the case now that he lost his election.
Apr 16th, 2020
Evers Signs Wisconsin COVID-19 Bill
Bipartisan bill responds to pandemic, addresses testing, unemployment claims, other issues.
Apr 15th, 2020
Democratic Turnout Surged in Election
High absentee voting in Milwaukee, Dane counties. State results mirrored Tammy Baldwin win in 2018.
Apr 15th, 2020
Karofsky Easily Defeats Kelly
54-46 margin for liberal candidate in race for Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Apr 14th, 2020
Overwhelming Majority Support School, Business Closures
86 percent of Wisconsin voters support the shutdown order to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
Apr 2nd, 2020
Evers To Purchase Ventilators, Protective Equipment
Moves come after Republican lawmakers rejected a broad COVID-19 bill floated by Evers.
Mar 30th, 2020
Wisconsin Could Get $2.2 Billion Stimulus Funds
And Milwaukee in line for $102.7 million in direct aid from COVID-19 stimulus fund.
Mar 29th, 2020
GOP Holds Off Debate on Evers’ Emergency Powers
Despite adversarial relationship, GOP leaders say now isn't an appropriate time.
Mar 26th, 2020
State High Court Suspends Jury Trials
In blistering dissent, Justice Rebecca Bradley says court 'nullifies our Constitution.’
Mar 23rd, 2020
State Republicans Now Love Trump
Big change from 2016, when GOP and talk radio opposed him, now 95% view him favorably.
Mar 17th, 2020
Bill Preventing Sexual Assault Kit Backlog Stalls in Senate
GOP amendments muddy passage of the bi-partisan legislation.
Feb 21st, 2020
GOP Tax Cut Passes Senate
Assembly takes up bill today, despite Evers' call for money to go to schools.
Feb 20th, 2020
It’s Kelly v. Karofsky for Supreme Court
Race could be tough: Candidates have accused each other of “corruption” and “disgusting slander”.
Feb 19th, 2020
GOP Tax Cut, Farm Bills Pass Budget Committee
Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee ignores Evers’ proposals, passes Republican package.
Feb 18th, 2020
DNC Bar Time Bill Passes Committee
Legislation would allow bars across the state to close at 4 a.m. during the Democratic National Convention.
Feb 14th, 2020
Bill Would Allow 4 a.m. Bar Time During DNC
Bill would apply statewide during the four days of the Democratic National Convention.
Feb 13th, 2020
Evers Calls Special Session, Wants $250 Million for Public Schools
Using $812 million surplus, schools would get funding increase and property taxes would be reduced.
Feb 7th, 2020
State Supreme Court Candidates Battle at Debate
Fallone manages to stay on the outside as Karofsky and Kelly sling mud at each other.
Jan 31st, 2020
“Gut Check Time” For Senators, Baldwin Says
Pushes U.S. Senate to let Bolton testify in Trump impeachment trial.
Jan 28th, 2020
State Expects To Collect $818 Million More in Taxes Than Estimated
Republicans and Democrats battle over how to use the money.
Jan 24th, 2020
Does Court Ruling Mean No Voter Purge?
Appeals court decision and Elections Commission vote may defeat effort to purge voting list for 2020 election.
Jan 15th, 2020
Judge Asked to Hold State in Contempt
Conservative group wants 200,000 names purged from voting list, but Elections Commission awaits higher court rulings.
Jan 3rd, 2020
Elections Panel Deadlocks Again on Voting List Purge
While court decision ordering purge appealed, state elections commission’s members evenly divided by party.
Dec 31st, 2019
Evers Says Changes to Foxconn Deal Likely
Foxconn offers statement with no mention of changing contract.
Dec 20th, 2019
Elections Commission Splits on Judge’s Ruling
Ruling would purge 234,000 names from voting rolls, commission ties 3-3 on how to respond.
Dec 16th, 2019
Impeachment Support the Same in MU Poll
Percent supporting impeachment and removal in new poll nearly identical to last poll.
Dec 13th, 2019
GOP Bill Legalizes Medical Marijuana
But Fitzgerald and Vos immediately throw cold water on idea.
Dec 11th, 2019
State Still Committed to Foxconn Deal
“It has to be a good deal,” says new head of WEDC.
Dec 6th, 2019
Budget Bill The Shortest in Decades
Republicans worked for “veto-proof” bill so Gov. Evers has little room to reshape legislation.
Jun 30th, 2019
Assembly Passes State Budget By 60-39
To secure Senate approval adds amendment to help a company championed by Republican senator.
Jun 26th, 2019
Second GOP Senator Won’t Support Budget
Sen. Dave Craig won't support budget saying it spends too much. Pushing GOP closer to deadlock over budget.
Jun 21st, 2019
Joint Finance Committee Passes Budget
Majority Republicans rejected many Evers proposals. Minority Democrats assail GOP plan.
Jun 14th, 2019
High Court Reinstates Lame Duck Laws
State Supreme Court will keep most of the laws in effect while it decides on appeals to them.
Jun 12th, 2019
GOP Budget Jacks Up Auto Fees
Vehicle title fee up 137%; higher fees would raise $393 million for roads.
Jun 7th, 2019
Walker Never Reached 250,000 Jobs Created
Finalized statistics show just 233,101 jobs created in 8 years, trailing 33 states in growth.
Jun 6th, 2019
Repeal Criminal Abortion Law, Democrats Demand
Old law makes it a felony for doctors to perform abortions, could apply if Roe decision overruled.
Jun 5th, 2019
Evers Still Working for UW Funding
Budget committee rejected his proposed increase, but he’s still lobbying Republican legislators.
May 31st, 2019
Justice Kelly Will Run For Full Term
Conservative appointed to Supreme Court by Walker will face two opponents in 2020.
May 29th, 2019
GOP Slashes Evers’ School Budget
Assembly Republican plan increases K-12 school spending by $500 Million, still $900 million less than Evers plan.
May 23rd, 2019
Prison Guards Wages Could Jump 14%
Budget committee approves this and 2% hike each year for all other state workers.
May 22nd, 2019
State GOP Calls for Stricter Abortion Laws
The hot-button issue took center stage Saturday as Wisconsin Republican lawmakers held their annual statewide convention in Oshkosh.
May 20th, 2019
State Lawmakers at Odds on Education Funding
Republican legislators approve $25M increase in funding state tech schools, but nix Evers’ plan to increase financial aid proposal. Democrats say it falls short.
May 17th, 2019
Conservatives Argue Against Lame-Duck Lawsuit
Right-leaning members of Wisconsin Supreme Court skeptical in oral arguments on lawsuit challenging lame-duck session before Evers took office.
May 16th, 2019
Supreme Court Restores Lame Duck Appointees
State high court rules 4-3 that all 82 Walker appointees can return to work.
May 1st, 2019
Foxconn Wanted Contract Changes, Evers Says
Governor says Foxconn executive Louis Woo met with him in March, requested changes.
Apr 24th, 2019
Bill Funds Electric Car Charging Stations
Republican proposal would help pay for stations located along I-94 corridor.
Apr 23rd, 2019
Bernie Sanders Campaigns in Madison
“It is about all of us — not me, us — transforming this country.”
Apr 13th, 2019
Evers’ Approval, Disapproval Rises in Poll
But big majority in MU poll says Legislature not cooperating with governor and support him on most issues.
Apr 11th, 2019
Appeals Court Sides with Evers on Appointees
Judges rule Evers did not violate court order when he rescinded Walker's appointments.
Apr 10th, 2019
Neubauer Downplays Her Democratic Ties
Traditional campaign for Supreme Court stressing experience, endorsements by judges.
Mar 29th, 2019
The Rise of Brian Hagedorn
Supreme Court hopeful's conservative credentials were established early.
Mar 29th, 2019
Judge Blocks Lame Duck Laws
Republicans will appeal. Evers and Kaul quickly drop state from suit against Affordable Care Act.
Mar 21st, 2019
Neubauer, Hagedorn Spar Over Political Ties
Candidates for Supreme Court debate over who is more political or biased.
Mar 16th, 2019
Kaul Joins Suit Challenging Border Emergency
Governor, Attorney General announce they're joining lawsuit alleging Trump is violating constitution.
Mar 14th, 2019
Evers Wants $2.5 Billion Capital Budget
Fitzgerald assails “alarming... level of spending and bonding”.
Mar 11th, 2019
Evers’ Budget Will Include Nonpartisan Redistricting Process
Drawing of political boundaries would move from the Legislature to a nonpartisan commission.
Feb 27th, 2019
Evers Withdraws National Guard From U.S. Border
No evidence of crisis, governor says. Vos condemns move.
Feb 26th, 2019
Evers Joins Unions on Lame Duck Suit
GOP bill require 200,000 state agency reports to legislature, his lawyers contend.
Feb 25th, 2019
State Heavily Reliant on Property Tax
Report: Wisconsin ranks seventh nationally in reliance on property taxes to fund municipal services.
Feb 23rd, 2019
Fourth Lawsuit Against Lame Duck Laws
This one argues Republican legislators violated U.S. Constitution and will of the voters.
Feb 22nd, 2019
GOP Legislators Back Pay Hike for Lawyers
Hourly fee for private attorneys taking public defender cases would rise from $40 to $70.
Feb 20th, 2019
GOP Senators, Too, Resist Honoring Kaepernick
They remove Milwaukee native and former NFL star from black history resolution, but won’t say why.
Feb 14th, 2019
Special Ed Funding Gap Hits $1 Billion
That’s per year, new report says. Schools required to provide education, but it's grossly underfunded.
Feb 14th, 2019
GOP May Resist Kaul on ACA Lawsuit
Attorney General wants to drop lawsuit, Republican legislators hint they won’t let him.
Feb 8th, 2019
Vos, Fitzgerald Support Tolls to Pay For Roads
Democrats may consider but prefer gas tax indexing.
Feb 7th, 2019
Evers Won’t Support GOP Tax Cut
Governor says he can’t support plan with no long-term funding.
Feb 6th, 2019
State To Review Foxconn Air, Water Permits
Evers says DNR review needed to see whether changes are necessary.
Feb 6th, 2019
Unions Files Suit Against Lame Duck Laws
Second suit filed, argues Republicans violated state constitution.
Feb 5th, 2019
Evers, Foxconn Deny Project Is On Hold
Foxconn and WEDC’s Hogan also deny governor tried to “renegotiate” deal.
Feb 1st, 2019
Evers Budget Will ‘Put Kids First’
His chief of staff says governor’s budget will prioritize K-12 schools, UW System.
Jan 30th, 2019
Foxconn Won’t Build TVs in Wisconsin
Can’t compete in U.S., company exec tells Reuters.
Jan 30th, 2019
Evers Hires Private Lawyers In Lame Duck Case
Suit seeks to overturn Republican laws limiting governor’s powers.
Jan 29th, 2019
Groups Will Sue Against Lame Duck Laws
Will argue entire “extraordinary” session was illegal, demanding all laws be struck down.
Jan 10th, 2019
Evers Taps Barca, Former Obama Official
Rep. Barca will run revenue department, Andrea Palm will run Health Services.
Jan 4th, 2019
Evers Will Visit Lincoln Hills
Walker never visited troubled youth prison or any correctional facility during eight years in office.
Jan 3rd, 2019
Evers Wants Voucher Costs on Tax Bills
New governor’s budget will include showing cost of private school vouchers on property tax bills.
Jan 3rd, 2019
Evers Forms Panel On Prison Reform
Includes two former Supreme Court justices, three former prisons administrators.
Dec 12th, 2018
Schimel Concedes Election to Kaul
Republican attorney general won’t seek recount, lost by 17,000 votes to Democrat Josh Kaul.
Nov 20th, 2018
Last of the Republican Upstarts
Of 11 GOP governors who flipped states In 2010, Walker Is only one seeking a third term.
Nov 5th, 2018
Voters Remember Act 10
And they’re still divided. Will law curtailing public unions impact governor’s race?
Oct 26th, 2018
Walker, Evers Take Different Routes on Roads
Evers says roads “are crumbling,” Walker says Evers will hike gas tax.
Oct 24th, 2018
Walker, Evers Talk Taxes, Health Care, Immigration At First Debate
Gubernatorial candidates also discuss criticism from former Walker cabinet secretaries; charges of plagiarism at Wisconsin's DPI.
Oct 21st, 2018
Fitzgerald Downplays Pre-Existing Conditions Issue
Republican Senate leader says he lacks votes to pass bill, then says it could pass “in the future.”
Oct 17th, 2018
Baldwin, Walker Lead in Latest MU Poll
Baldwin up 10% over Vukmir, Walker up by just 1% over Evers.
Oct 11th, 2018
Don’t Kill Business Tax Credit, Walker Warns
Evers would end it. Most of money went to wealthiest 12% of state residents.
Oct 10th, 2018
Baldwin, Vukmir Debate Health Care, Abortion
Challenger Vukmir was consistently on attack for one-hour debate.
Oct 9th, 2018
Democrats Refile Redistricting Suit
Federal suit against state’s gerrymandering rewritten to meet U.S. Supreme Court concerns.
Sep 16th, 2018
Election Had Big Democratic Turnout
100,000 more people voted in Democratic primary despite massive Republican spending on Senate race.
Aug 16th, 2018
Democrats Make Closing Arguments
Lively gubernatorial debate covered topics from Gov. Walker's worst action to cutting the state's prison population.
Aug 9th, 2018
Justice Dallet Sworn in to Wisconsin Supreme Court
Says in this time of division our future "lies in accepting and honoring our differences."
Aug 7th, 2018
Vukmir, Nicholson Debate, Both Back Trump
Neither criticized anything president has done, no major disagreements between candidates.
Jul 27th, 2018
Liberal Groups Won’t Endorse For Governor
None of four Democratic finalists got more than one-third of online vote.
Jul 23rd, 2018
Poll Good News for Evers, Vukmir
Evers lead widens in gubernatorial primary, Vukmir nudges ahead of Nicholson.
Jul 19th, 2018
Roys Leads Democrats in Money Raised
Also leads seven other Democratic candidates for governor in cash on hand.
Jul 18th, 2018
Walker Met With Accused Russian Agent
Maria Butina, charged by federal prosecutors, posed for photo with Walker during his run for president.
Jul 17th, 2018
Democratic Candidates Duke it Out
In debate all eight Democrats running for governor blast the Foxconn deal.
Jul 13th, 2018
High Court Backs Evers Over Walker
Evers can hire his own attorney in legal battle rather than AG Schimel, as Walker insisted.
Jun 29th, 2018
Walker Silent as Trump Attacks Harley
State Republicans decline to criticize Trump for attack on iconic state business.
Jun 27th, 2018
Walker’s Former Prisons Chief Blasts Governor
Ed Wall endorses Democrat Evers for governor, does ad charging Walker mismanaged Lincoln Hills.
Jun 22nd, 2018
Supreme Court Punts on Gerrymandering
No decision on merits. But Wisconsin case may eventually be sent back to high court.
Jun 18th, 2018
The Many Campaigns of Paul Soglin
First elected to Madison Common Council in 1967, now running for governor in Democratic primary.
Jun 16th, 2018
Legislative Committee Approves Highway Funding
“The roads in Illinois are much better,” Republican Sen Alberta Darling charges.
Jun 15th, 2018
Who is Josh Pade?
On June 1, Pade became the 10th Democratic candidate for governor in 2018 primary.
Jun 12th, 2018
Act 10 Protests Ignited Mahlon Mitchell’s Political Career
Madison firefighter hopes to harness union power to oust Walker.
Jun 11th, 2018
Andy Gronik’s Path From Business To Politics
Career in asset-based lending led him to where he is today, a Democratic candidate for governor.
Jun 8th, 2018
Longtime Democrat Matt Flynn Reintroducing Himself to Voters
After four unsuccessful runs for office, will this be Flynn's year?
Jun 7th, 2018
Walker Runs Race on His Own Terms
Have Democrats figured out what it takes to beat Walker?
Jun 5th, 2018
Minnesota Passes Us In Total Jobs
Wisconsin had 98,000 more jobs than Minnesota a decade ago, but now behind.
May 24th, 2018
High Court Splits Decision on Lawyer Pay
Hikes fee for county-appointed lawyers but not lowest-in-nation fee of state public defender’s office.
May 21st, 2018
GOP Senators To Pick Wisconsin’s Judge?
Vote on Michael Brennan would ignore Democratic Senator Baldwin’s objection to him.
May 8th, 2018
