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Republicans Replace Senate President, Keep Majority Leader
State Sen. Mary Felzkowski will preside over slightly smaller GOP majority in upcoming legislative session.
Nov 8th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioResults Show Wisconsin GOP Is Now Trump’s MAGA Party
Trump outperformed underlying Republican candidates, reversing 2020 results.
Nov 7th, 2024 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioCongressman Derrick Van Orden Reelected in Tight Race
Republican beat Democratic challenger Rebecca Cooke by less than 3%.
Nov 6th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioRepublicans Retain Majority in Wisconsin Assembly
Democrats make some gains under new competitive political maps drawn by Gov. Evers.
Nov 6th, 2024 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Voters Approve Constitutional Amendment
GOP backers say amendment will block possibility of noncitizens voting in local elections.
Nov 6th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio1.5 Million Absentee Ballots Cast in Wisconsin
That's 41% of registered voters, a new record for state's presidential election.
Nov 5th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioImmigrants Boost Wisconsin Economy, Report Finds
Paying $3 billion in annual taxes while growing state's population.
Nov 5th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioNew Glarus Brewing Company Expanding
Family-run company known for Spotted Cow ale will grow production by 46%.
Nov 4th, 2024 by Anna Marie Yanny, Wisconsin Public RadioLegislative Committee Backs UW-Madison Spin-Off
Helping UW-Madison compete nationally or creating duplicative administration?
Nov 4th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioHow 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.
Nov 4th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioFederal 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.
Nov 2nd, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioThe 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.
Nov 1st, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio