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Republicans Replace Senate President, Keep Majority Leader

Republicans Replace Senate President, Keep Majority Leader

State Sen. Mary Felzkowski will preside over slightly smaller GOP majority in upcoming legislative session.

Results Show Wisconsin GOP Is Now Trump’s MAGA Party

Results Show Wisconsin GOP Is Now Trump’s MAGA Party

Trump outperformed underlying Republican candidates, reversing 2020 results.

Congressman Derrick Van Orden Reelected in Tight Race

Congressman Derrick Van Orden Reelected in Tight Race

Republican beat Democratic challenger Rebecca Cooke by less than 3%.

Republicans Retain Majority in Wisconsin Assembly

Republicans Retain Majority in Wisconsin Assembly

Democrats make some gains under new competitive political maps drawn by Gov. Evers.

Wisconsin Voters Approve Constitutional Amendment

Wisconsin Voters Approve Constitutional Amendment

GOP backers say amendment will block possibility of noncitizens voting in local elections.

1.5 Million Absentee Ballots Cast in Wisconsin

1.5 Million Absentee Ballots Cast in Wisconsin

That's 41% of registered voters, a new record for state's presidential election.

Immigrants Boost Wisconsin Economy, Report Finds

Immigrants Boost Wisconsin Economy, Report Finds

Paying $3 billion in annual taxes while growing state's population.

New Glarus Brewing Company Expanding

New Glarus Brewing Company Expanding

Family-run company known for Spotted Cow ale will grow production by 46%.

Legislative Committee Backs UW-Madison Spin-Off

Legislative Committee Backs UW-Madison Spin-Off

Helping UW-Madison compete nationally or creating duplicative administration?

How State’s Election Rules Have Changed

How State’s Election Rules Have Changed

2020's false election claims led to 2022 rule changes in Wisconsin that are now overturned, even as lawsuits filed.

Federal Agents Will Monitor Polls in Milwaukee

Federal Agents Will Monitor Polls in Milwaukee

Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe says clerks have been preparing since 2020 for potential election problems. DOJ targets four Wisconsin communities.

The DNR Has Been Without A Leader For One Year

The DNR Has Been Without A Leader For One Year

Gov. Evers has yet to appoint a replacement for Adam Payne. Power struggle with Legislature a factor.