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Wisconsin Elections Commission Rejects Vos Recall

Wisconsin Elections Commission Rejects Vos Recall

The bipartisan commission found organizers fell short of the signatures needed to force a recall.

Republicans File Complaints About Milwaukee, Madison Election Staffing

Republicans File Complaints About Milwaukee, Madison Election Staffing

But election officials in both communities say all appropriate protocols were followed.

Maxwell Anderson Charged With Homicide In Missing Person-Found Leg Case

Maxwell Anderson Charged With Homicide In Missing Person-Found Leg Case

Anderson was charged with first-degree intentional homicide, mutilating a corpse and arson

Liberal Supreme Court Justice Ann Walsh Bradley Won’t Seek Reelection

Liberal Supreme Court Justice Ann Walsh Bradley Won’t Seek Reelection

Surprise announcement heightens stakes for spring 2025 election.

First Vos Recall Attempt Fell Short

First Vos Recall Attempt Fell Short

State Elections Commission says organizers lacked enough signatures. But a new effort to recall Assembly Speaker is ongoing.

Eric Hovde Says Most Nursing Home Residents Not ‘At a Point to Vote’

Eric Hovde Says Most Nursing Home Residents Not ‘At a Point to Vote’

GOP senate candidate echoes Trump's unproven claim of 'crooked' votes in 2020 election.

Complaint Alleges Whitnall School Board Violated Open Meetings Law

Complaint Alleges Whitnall School Board Violated Open Meetings Law

Majority of board accused of conducting business in private Facebook group.

We Energies Oak Creek Natural Gas Plant Will Be Running by 2028

We Energies Oak Creek Natural Gas Plant Will Be Running by 2028

Will replace coal-fired facility. Critics note it will release large amounts of methane.

President Biden Unveils Student Loan Forgiveness Plan in Madison

President Biden Unveils Student Loan Forgiveness Plan in Madison

His second Wisconsin visit in recent weeks. Plan lowers costs for 25 million borrowers.

Evers Vetoes Bill Ending Work Permit Requirement for Younger Teens

Evers Vetoes Bill Ending Work Permit Requirement for Younger Teens

Governor cites need to protect 14- and 15-year-olds through work permit process.

Evers Vetoes Bill to Allow Out-of-State Mental Health Care Providers

Evers Vetoes Bill to Allow Out-of-State Mental Health Care Providers

Bipartisan tele-health care proposal opposed by mental health advocacy groups.

Attorney Requests Outside Monitor For Troubled Waupun Prison

Attorney Requests Outside Monitor For Troubled Waupun Prison

New motion asks for end to lockdown restrictions, court-appointed monitor.