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6 Contested Circuit Court Races on April 7 Ballot

6 Contested Circuit Court Races on April 7 Ballot

19 of 25 circuit court races in Wisconsin are uncontested. Which counties have races?

Republican Report Slaps Attorney General for ‘Partisan’ Legal Fellows

Republican Report Slaps Attorney General for ‘Partisan’ Legal Fellows

Kaul dismisses GOP lawmakers' claims as 'a lot of nothing.'

Wisconsin Prosecution of 2020 Election Scheme Continues, Other States Falter

Wisconsin Prosecution of 2020 Election Scheme Continues, Other States Falter

Going after architects of election scheme rather than the 10 fake electors.

Courts Left With Loose Ends When ICE Detains Criminal Defendants

Courts Left With Loose Ends When ICE Detains Criminal Defendants

Bail forfeited, defendants don't get their day in court, victims don't get to testify.

Republican Eric Toney Running Again for Wisconsin Attorney General

Republican Eric Toney Running Again for Wisconsin Attorney General

Fond du Lac County district attorney seeks rematch against Democrat Josh Kaul.

Republican DA Eric Toney Will Head Investigation Of Ballot Box Removal

Republican DA Eric Toney Will Head Investigation Of Ballot Box Removal

Wausau mayor removed drop box. Toney previously argued the boxes were illegal.

The State of Politics: The Many Lawsuits of Josh Kaul
The State of Politics

The Many Lawsuits of Josh Kaul

29 suits by AG against Trump administration. Will this help or hurt Kaul if he runs for governor?

Report That Trump Will End Head Start Program Alarms State Providers

Report That Trump Will End Head Start Program Alarms State Providers

'It would be absolutely devastating.' 15,000 children in Wisconsin served.

What Does Data Show About Wisconsin Voter ID Law?

What Does Data Show About Wisconsin Voter ID Law?

April 1 referendum would enshrine voter ID into state constitution. What do we know?

Wisconsin Bowling Alleys Adapt to Changing Times

Wisconsin Bowling Alleys Adapt to Changing Times

Number of bowling alleys in U.S. has decreased by 32% since 2005. 

Wisconsin’s 10 GOP Electors Cast Legal Votes for Donald Trump, JD Vance

Wisconsin’s 10 GOP Electors Cast Legal Votes for Donald Trump, JD Vance

4 years ago, a different group of Republicans tried to pull off a false electors scheme.

$20 Million Federal Grant Aims To Improve Milwaukee River Water Quality

$20 Million Federal Grant Aims To Improve Milwaukee River Water Quality

Effort will stretch from rural Fond du Lac County to the heart of Milwaukee.

Wisconsin Public Defender Budget Request Seeks Fewer Criminal Charges

Wisconsin Public Defender Budget Request Seeks Fewer Criminal Charges

Downgrading disorderly conduct, pot possession to reduce court caseload.

Surge in Election Observers At Polls Expected

Surge in Election Observers At Polls Expected

RNC plans 5,000 observers in Wisconsin.

Staffing, Medicaid Rates Put Wisconsin’s Long-Term Care Providers in Crisis

Staffing, Medicaid Rates Put Wisconsin’s Long-Term Care Providers in Crisis

Gov. Evers’ $258 million plan will temporarily help, but more needed providers say.

West Nile Virus Kills 2 in Wisconsin

West Nile Virus Kills 2 in Wisconsin

State health officials encourage residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites.

Most Incumbents Beat Challengers in State Legislature Primaries

Most Incumbents Beat Challengers in State Legislature Primaries

Wisconsin had the most contested Assembly primary races since 2012.

GOP Legislators Release Funds for Communities Losing 2-Year UW Schools

GOP Legislators Release Funds for Communities Losing 2-Year UW Schools

Gov. Evers has been pushing Joint Finance to release $20 million in aid approved in March.

Audit Finds Slow Turnaround on Forensic Evidence by Wisconsin Crime Labs

Audit Finds Slow Turnaround on Forensic Evidence by Wisconsin Crime Labs

AG Kaul says it shows need for more staff he requested from Republican Legislature.

Wisconsin’s System Lets Few Ineligible Voters on Felony Probation Slip Through

Wisconsin’s System Lets Few Ineligible Voters on Felony Probation Slip Through

Less than 11 ineligible voters per year. Misunderstandings of the rules a major reason.

Evers Urges Legislators to Release Funds for Communities Losing UW Branches

Evers Urges Legislators to Release Funds for Communities Losing UW Branches

Legislature passed budget with $20 million for economic loss due to campus closures.

GOP Won’t Staff Crime Lab, Licensing Department At Requested Levels

GOP Won’t Staff Crime Lab, Licensing Department At Requested Levels

Bipartisan push for more staffing to resolve problems."You own any issues," says Rep. Goyke to GOP.

Campaign Rivals Kaul, Toney Call For Crime Lab Funding

Campaign Rivals Kaul, Toney Call For Crime Lab Funding

Public defenders, district attorneys join coalition's push for more crime lab staffing.

The State of Politics: Evers, Republicans Find Common Ground
The State of Politics

Evers, Republicans Find Common Ground

Better relations between governor and Legislature helps create three major proposals.

Birthplace of Republican Party Moving

Birthplace of Republican Party Moving

Little White Schoolhouse in Ripon moved to a new location, fueling anger by GOP leaders.

The State of Politics: Referendums Fund Emergency Services
The State of Politics

Referendums Fund Emergency Services

23 local referendums in November requested funding for police, fire, parks and more.

Kaul Defeats Toney for Attorney General

Kaul Defeats Toney for Attorney General

Incumbent wins reelection by tiny, 33,000-vote margin. Toney concedes defeat.

AG Candidate Eric Toney Targets Milwaukee Crime

AG Candidate Eric Toney Targets Milwaukee Crime

GOP challenger would have DOJ take over cases Milwaukee DA declines to prosecute.

Toney Highlights Crime in Attorney General Race

Toney Highlights Crime in Attorney General Race

Republican challenger pushes to handle local Milwaukee crimes, chases election fraud.

Kaul’s Campaign Pushes Abortion Rights

Kaul’s Campaign Pushes Abortion Rights

Democratic Attorney General also pushes gun control, environmental protection in closely fought battle for reelection.

Attorney General Candidates Spar Over Abortion, Gun Control in Debate

Attorney General Candidates Spar Over Abortion, Gun Control in Debate

Race pits incumbent Democrat Josh Kaul against Republican challenger Eric Toney

Activists Find Issues With Wisconsin’s Voter Records System

Activists Find Issues With Wisconsin’s Voter Records System

But politically-motivated effort finds no plot or widespread fraud.

Your Right to Know: AG Candidates Agree on Transparency Funding, But Not Related Legal Decisions
Your Right to Know

AG Candidates Agree on Transparency Funding, But Not Related Legal Decisions

More money needed for public records issue, but Kaul and Toney aren't in unison on what should be public.

Democracy Day Dogged By Election Lies

Democracy Day Dogged By Election Lies

11 of 12 Republicans running for statewide office or Congress in Wisconsin hasn't fully accepted 2020 election results.

Vote Tuesday: Statewide Republican Candidates
Vote Tuesday

Statewide Republican Candidates

Hotly-contested race for gubernatorial nomination is just the tip of the iceberg.

‘Tangled Series’ of Abortion Laws Since 1849

‘Tangled Series’ of Abortion Laws Since 1849

Wisconsin has had many laws passed on abortion which could cause confusion if Roe overturned.

The State of Politics: Will Abortion Issue Drive Election Turnout?
The State of Politics

Will Abortion Issue Drive Election Turnout?

Democrats link it with same-sex issue, push turnout, could be key issue in races for governor, attorney general.

Court Watch: 80% of State’s Judicial Races Uncontested
Court Watch

80% of State’s Judicial Races Uncontested

39 of 49 judges in state’s circuit and appellate courts face no opposition.

Republicans Speak At Event With Anti-Government Flag

Republicans Speak At Event With Anti-Government Flag

Kleefisch, Nicholson, Grothman, others speak. Photos of this removed from GOP Facebook page.

Kaul Announces Run For Reelection

Kaul Announces Run For Reelection

Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul predicts a tough race against Republican challenger.

Rushed Redistricting Plan Criticized

Rushed Redistricting Plan Criticized

Could a mysterious bill keep Republican gerrymandering in place until 2024?

Murphy’s Law: The Decline of Wisconsin’s Republican Party
Murphy’s Law

The Decline of Wisconsin’s Republican Party

A conservative and Republican writer offers a scathing inside look. Not pretty.