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6 Contested Circuit Court Races on April 7 Ballot
19 of 25 circuit court races in Wisconsin are uncontested. Which counties have races?
Apr 6th, 2026 by Henry Redman
Republican Report Slaps Attorney General for ‘Partisan’ Legal Fellows
Kaul dismisses GOP lawmakers' claims as 'a lot of nothing.'
Apr 1st, 2026 by Sarah Lehr
Senator’s Daughter Charged With Stealing Campaign Funds
Elizabeth Johnson served as her father's campaign treasurer for years.
Mar 26th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess
National Conservative Group Targets Wisconsin School Board Races
1776 Project PAC, backed by Richard Uihlein, spending 250% more on races this year.
Mar 23rd, 2026 by Corrinne Hess
Bill Targets ‘Revolving Door’ Between State Regulators and Utilities
PSC commissioners must wait 3 years after leaving office to take jobs with utilities.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Joe Schulz
After MPS Issue, GOP Lawmakers Would Require Financial Reporting Before Referendums
Bill would bar districts that haven't reported figures to state from advancing a referendum.
Oct 5th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Arguments Begin in Lawsuit Against ERIC Elections Database
Trump supporter and former Rep. Janel Brandtjen argues it's now illegal in Wisconsin.
Jun 3rd, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
‘No’ Campaign Far Outspent GOP on State Constitutional Referenda
Democrats spent 17 times more than Republicans trying to restrict governor's power.
Oct 3rd, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
Who Is Funding Milwaukee School Board Recall?
MPS Teachers Union files ethics complaint over 'anonymous donors' to recall efforts.
Jul 29th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Rep. Janel Brandtjen Sues State Ethics Commission
Menomonee Falls Republican fighting charges against her in campaign fundraising scheme.
Jul 27th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Nearly Half of Legislature Won’t Run in Old Districts
Redistricting shakes up Legislature for both Democrats and Republicans.
May 31st, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Mount Pleasant Resident Files Ethics Complaint Against Village President Over Dumping
Dave DeGroot accused of self-dealing to dump pond muck onto public property.
May 30th, 2024 by Henry Redman
Waukesha DA Won’t Pursue Charges Against Brandtjen
WI Ethics Commission alleged Rep. Janel Brandtjen involved in illegal fundraising scheme.
Apr 20th, 2024 by Shawn Johnson
How Can We Reduce Salt Pollution?
Changes in state law needed, but there are also simple solutions to reduce over-salting. Final story in series
Apr 1st, 2024 by Michael Timm
County Prosecutors Won’t Pursue Charges in Case Involving Trump PAC
Citing conflicts of interest, they referred cases to other county prosecutors.
Mar 23rd, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Vos Says Recall Effort ‘Plagued With Fraud and Criminality’
Assembly Speaker also claims recall can't happen because state Supreme Court struck down GOP-drawn legislative maps
Mar 21st, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Milwaukee Election Official Guilty of Election Fraud
Jury finds Kimberly Zapata guilty of a felony. Sentencing will take place on May 2.
Mar 21st, 2024 by Evan Casey
Milwaukee Election Official Testifies in Defense of Accused Worker
Kimberly Zapata, on trial for election fraud, was a 'whistleblower,' her attorney says.
Mar 20th, 2024 by Evan Casey
Robin Vos Calls Recall Organizers ‘Whack Jobs’ and ‘Morons’
Assembly Speaker plans to challenge the recall petitions filed against him.
Mar 20th, 2024 by Shawn Johnson
Trial Underway for Former Milwaukee Official Charged With Election Fraud
Opening statements were Monday for trial of Kimberly Zapata.
Mar 19th, 2024 by Evan Casey
Controversial Power Line Bill Dies In Legislature
Opponents of 'Right of First Refusal' bill say it would have hiked utility rates.
Mar 18th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Why Legislature Won’t Create Task Force on Missing Black Women & Girls
Wisconsin has worst rate of Black females murdered or missing. One senator opposes bill.
Feb 28th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Republicans Appeal Court Order Protecting Top State Election Official
Dane County judge ruled that GOP legislators can't remove Meagan Wolfe from office.
Feb 27th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Ethics Investigators Recommend Felony Charges Against Trump Committee, Rep. Brandtjen
Groups are alleged to skirted campaign finance laws in primary challenge against Vos.
Feb 23rd, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Would Ranked Choice Voting Enhance Democracy?
Bill before state Legislature has more support from Democrats, but could help both parties.
Jan 3rd, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Evers Signs Bill To Expand Watershed Protection
Bipartisan bill expands lake and river protection grants.
May 9th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Assembly Bills Block Government From Curbing Fossil Fuel Use
Republican party line vote bans actions by state agencies or local governments.
Apr 19th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
New Bills Would Make It Easier to Lose “Welfare Benefits”
After statewide referendum, Legislature debating eight bills that would expedite removal of Medicaid and unemployment benefits.
Apr 13th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
$7 Million Already Spent On Supreme Court Race
Protasiewicz has spent $1.6 million, but outside group backing Kelly spends $1.8 million.
Feb 15th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
Payday Loan Borrowers Pay 338% Interest
Fees charged by short-term lenders in state among highest in nation, report finds.
Apr 25th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Right-Wing Money Helps Elect Appeals Court Judge
Uihleins and outside groups spend $450,000 to elect Maria Lazar.
Apr 9th, 2022 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
For Our Future Spends Big
Nearly $2.1 million by one of largest outside spenders in state supported Democratic candidates.
Apr 6th, 2022 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
$250,000 In Dark Money Backs Appeals Court Candidate
Conservative Waukesha judge Judge Maria Lazar backed by shadowy Illinois group.
Mar 24th, 2022 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Tearman Spencer Attacks Robert Bauman
City Attorney says alderman broke local, state and federal laws and has bullied and exceeded his authority at great cost to taxpayers.
Feb 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Spencer Alleges Multiple City Hall Politicians Face Criminal Probes
Which officials? What are the charges? Who is investigating? City Attorney won't say.
Feb 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
State Senate Votes on Guns, Vaccines, China
Against vaccine mandates and China and for guns on school grounds.
Feb 16th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
State Senate Approves Longer Work Hours for Teens Under 16
Bill passed on divided vote. It applies to small businesses exempt from federal labor act.
Oct 21st, 2021 by Erik Gunn
It’s Official, Kleefisch Running For Governor
Filed to run, but using non-profit to 'hide her donors, abuse the tax code,’ Democratic Party charges.
Sep 1st, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Prehn Worked With Republicans To Keep Expired Seat
Emails show Natural Resources Board chair strategized with legislators, lobbyist.
Aug 31st, 2021 by Henry Redman
Walker Connected Group Calls for Abolishing Elections Commission
Call to replace state commission part of national Republican effort to delegitimize legal elections.
Aug 24th, 2021 by Henry Redman
What Have Conservative-Backed Lawsuits Cost Taxpayers?
Non-profit law firm WILL has sued over ballot drop boxes, public health orders and building codes.
Aug 10th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Suit Charges ALEC Unlawfully Helps Republicans
Nonprofit's help to GOP politicians in Wisconsin, other states, violates its tax status?
Jul 27th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Still Fighting for $15
It’s been 12 years since the state or federal minimum wage was increased.
Jul 19th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Republicans Scheme to Continue Scott Walker Era
Thwarting voters’ choice by refusing to approve Evers appointees to boards, commissions.
Jun 1st, 2021 by Henry Redman
Fitzgerald Cited for Campaign Violation
His campaign committee agreed to $3,600 settlement, but hasn’t paid the fee.
Feb 13th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
