Politics

10,500 Attend Harris Rally In Madison

10,500 Attend Harris Rally In Madison

Democratic presidential candidate emphasizes abortion in speech.

Democrats, Republicans Ramp Up Campaigns Under New Legislative Maps

Democrats, Republicans Ramp Up Campaigns Under New Legislative Maps

Both parties poised to spend $1 million apiece on key state Assembly and Senate races.

MKE County: County Officials Close 2024 Budget Gap
MKE County

County Officials Close 2024 Budget Gap

Board approves funding package closing $19 million gap. But a new challenge awaits for 2025 budget.

State Senator’s Defamation Suit Against Wausau Publication Tossed by Appeals Court

State Senator’s Defamation Suit Against Wausau Publication Tossed by Appeals Court

Cory Tomczyk sued the Pilot & Review for defamation for reporting he used anti-gay slur.

Will Milwaukee’s Black Voters Turn Out for Harris? 

Will Milwaukee’s Black Voters Turn Out for Harris? 

After turning out big for Obama, some turned off by Biden. Can Harris turn that around?

Mount Pleasant, Racine in Legal Battle Over Water After Foxconn Failure

Mount Pleasant, Racine in Legal Battle Over Water After Foxconn Failure

Racine mayor says the city didn't get promised benefits, wants new water deal.

DLCC Spotlights 14 Democratic Candidates for State Legislature

DLCC Spotlights 14 Democratic Candidates for State Legislature

National group helps with funding, messaging; goal is Democratic Assembly takeover.

Data Wonk: Should Wisconsin Legalize Marijuana?
Data Wonk

Should Wisconsin Legalize Marijuana?

What do the people want? Let's look at the data.

At Rally in Eau Claire, Vance Promises Trump Will Increase Deportations

At Rally in Eau Claire, Vance Promises Trump Will Increase Deportations

Republican vice presidential candidate returns to state, calls for 'secure southern border.'

RNC Suit Claims Racine Didn’t Hire Enough Republican Poll Workers

RNC Suit Claims Racine Didn’t Hire Enough Republican Poll Workers

City's August primary poll workers included 8 Republicans and 7 Democrats.

Murphy’s Law: Will Western Wisconsin Shock the Nation?
Murphy’s Law

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Republican-held congressional district could elect Democratic challenger.

UW System Sets ‘Viewpoint Neutrality’ Standard on Official Statements

UW System Sets ‘Viewpoint Neutrality’ Standard on Official Statements

No stand on social or political controversy unless it affects core mission of universities.