Wisconsin State Assembly

Can Peter Barca Flip Republican Congressional District?

1st District incumbent Bryan Steil faces veteran Democrat, who had more votes in primary.

Gov. Evers Order Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Former State Rep. Stephen J. Freese

Harris and Walz Rally Voters in Milwaukee

18,000 people jammed Fiserv Forum to cheer Democratic presidential ticket on a one-night break from Chicago’s DNC.

Transportation Secretary Craig Thompson Resigning For UW Madison Job

His replacement, Kristina Boardman, will be the first woman to hold the role.

Gov. Evers Announces WisDOT Secretary Thompson Leaving Evers Administration

Governor announces Kristina Boardman to become first woman to serve as WisDOT secretary

Milwaukee Senate and Assembly Races

A handful of partisan primaries will also determine the winner of the general election in November.

Candidates Must Understand What’s at Stake

A ban is a ban.

Two Republicans Vying To Challenge Gwen Moore

Tim Rogers facing off against Purnima Nath in Aug. 13 primary. Winner faces Moore in November.

Rick Banks withdraws campaign for 11th Assembly District

Alexander, Goodwin Running For Same Assembly Seat

The two candidates previously faced off running for a seat on the Milwaukee County Board.

Sequanna Taylor Running for State Assembly

After years on county board, Taylor has seen how state laws greatly impact local issues.

Choice of Committee Chairs Criticized

Council president Jose Perez 'shut all four Black women members out,' Ald. Pratt complains.

Former West Allis Alderman Angelito Tenorio Considering Run for Wisconsin State Assembly

State Representative Daniel Riemer to Not Seek Re-Election

Barca Announces Run For Congress, Challenging Steil

Peter Barca, a Democrat, stepped down as secretary of Wisconsin’s Department of Revenue earlier this month.

New Council Most Diverse In Milwaukee History

The largest number of Black, women and LBGTQ+ members in history. Meet all 15.

Jarrod Anderson Announces Candidacy for State Assembly District 19

Priscilla A. Prado Announces Candidacy for Wisconsin State Representative, District 9

Brady Coulthard, State Assembly District 14 Candidate, Earns Endorsement of State Representative Evan Goyke

“Brady Coulthard represents the new leadership and voice the Wisconsin State Assembly desperately needs.”

Deisy Espana announces campaign for Wisconsin State Assembly District 9

Rick Banks launches campaign for 11th Assembly District

Nate Kieso, rank-and-file union member and mental health social worker, announces campaign for Wisconsin State Assembly District 14

Burgelis Bests Zepnick For Council Seat

County supervisor wins open Common Council seat.

Marisabel Cabrera Wins Close Judicial Race

Democratic legislator and immigration rights attorney will now serve in circuit court.

Sharlen Moore Wins Race To Replace Ald. Michael Murphy

Youth violence prevention leader is new westside alderwoman.

Meet the Candidates for County Office

And read the analysis of each race and bios for each candidate.

Meet the Candidates for County Office

And read the analysis of each race and bios for each candidate.

Meet the Candidates For City Office

And read the analysis of each race and bios for each candidate.

Small Business Owner, Progressive Community Organizer, Brady Coulthard Announces Campaign for Wisconsin State Assembly District 14: Endorsed by 14 Local Community Leaders

Statement on Derrick Van Orden fundraising off of his outburst interrupting President Joe Biden at the State of the Union

Gov. Evers Signs Senate Bill 408

Rep. Shelia Stubbs Supports the Creation of a National Infrastructure Bank

Rep. Shelia Stubbs Celebrates Assembly Passage of AB 182

Relating to: Rental Readiness and AB 183-Relating to: Establishing and Operating Reentry Centers

Rep. Snodgrass Reflects on the 2023-24 Session Period

Wisconsin’s Anti-Violence Coalitions Commend Assembly for Increasing Funding for Sexual Assault/Domestic Abuse Victim Services

Representative Shelia Stubbs Statement on Assembly Bill 374 Passage in Assembly

Rep. Shelia Stubbs Celebrates Assembly Passage of AB 615 – Creating a Task Force on Missing and Murdered African American Women and Girls

Burgelis, Zepnick Advance In Southwest Side Aldermanic Race

County supervisor, former state legislator running to replace Mark Borkowski.

Gov. Evers Slams Senate Republicans for Once Again Baselessly Firing Qualified Appointees, Names Immediate Appointments to Ensure Critical Government Operations Continue

Gov. Evers Signs Fair Maps for Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Keeps Promise to Wisconsinites Undoing a Decade of Wisconsinites Living Under Among the Most Gerrymandered Maps in the United States

Assembly Passes Bill Regulating Use of Artificial Intelligence in Campaign Advertisements

AFP-WI Statement on ‘Right of First Refusal’ Passing Assembly

Jefferson County Board Supervisor Joan Fitzgerald Announces Candidacy for Wisconsin State Assembly

Fort Atkinson Democrat will run in the Fall Election

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Creating Task Force on the Healthcare Workforce, Appoints Lieutenant Governor Chair

Governor’s task force announced in State of the State address to create action plan to address chronic challenges in the state’s healthcare industry, bolster healthcare workforce

Effort To Impeach State Elections Chief Stifled By Assembly

Trump ally, Rep. Janet Brandtjen shouted repeatedly for recognition, ruled out of order.

Shankland for Congress Campaign: Endorsed by State Representative Steve Doyle

Gov. Evers Submits Fair Maps to Wisconsin Supreme Court in Redistricting Litigation

Governor’s proposed maps are responsive to the will of the people, avoid partisan bias, increase competitive legislative seats

Gov. Evers Announces New Appointments to Newly Reformed Southeast Wisconsin Professional Baseball Park District Board

District Board changes part of bipartisan deal to keep Milwaukee Brewers, Major League Baseball in Wisconsin through 2050

Milwaukee man chosen as the first vice president of AARP Wisconsin

Rep. Ryan Clancy Settles With City Following 2020 Curfew Arrest

With trial already underway, Clancy secures the policy changes he long sought.

Martinez to Become President Emeritus

Sarah Harrison Declares Candidacy for Wisconsin State Assembly District 13

Representative Clancy Scoffs at Rhetorical Republican Stunt about the “Victims of Communism”

Republicans should spend time on real issues facing working-class communities

Gov. Evers Order Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Former State Rep. John Klenke

Mayor Calls For Action on Gun Laws

Though homicides down 20% this year, non-fatal shootings are up. Guns a key part of problem, Johnson says.

Assembly Approves Brewers Subsidy, Sends Deal To Senate

Proposal calls for $546 million in city, county and state funding.

Rep. Deb Andraca Honors First Responder of the Year for 23rd Assembly District

Jewish Voice for Peace–Milwaukee’s Statement in Support of Rep. Clancy’s and Rep. Madison’s Conscientious Objection to AJR 82

New Brewers Subsidy Substantially Better For City, County

New deal calls for study of Beer District concept, reduces county contribution, introduces new funding source.

County Executive David Crowley’s Statement on the Brewers Legislation

Wasserman Has Challenger For Board Seat

Alexander Kostal, a state public defender, is running for District 3.

Groundbreaking For Coggs Center a History Lesson

Trailblazing legislator's legacy continues at new human services building.

Taxpayers Paying For Both Sides of Senate Lawsuit Over Redistricting

Democrats and Republicans both charging State of Wisconsin for redistricting legal fight.

Zepnick Enters Race To Replace Borkowski

Three candidates now seeking to replace outgoing alderman.

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Former State Rep. Michael Endsley

Gov. Evers Appoints Judge Pedro Colón to the Court of Appeals – District I

Rep. Robyn Vining Votes Against Voucher Bailout Bill

Republican-led Assembly Guts Local Control and Public Education

Rep. Clancy calls on Governor Evers to veto AB-245 and AB-305

Rep. Robyn Vining Votes with Constituents Against Harmful Policies

Shared Revenue Bill Increases Funds With Strings Attached

The Ins and Outs of Milwaukee’s Financial Future

Republican legislators can't agree on how many strings to attach to funding proposal.

Wisconsin State Assembly Recognizes May 2023 as Maternal Health Month

Milwaukee’s First Dumpling Fest Scheduled For June 4

Nearly a dozen Milwaukee restaurants set to participate in the event -- the first of its kind for Milwaukee.

Assembly Bill Would Provide Funding with Substantial Restrictions for County

County would see a revenue increase, but with substantial restrictions. Gov. Evers promises veto.

Rep. Robyn Vining on Today’s Assembly Session: “It’s time for Wisconsin Republicans to show up on this floor ready to expand affordable childcare and in that–expand the workforce.”

Bowen Won’t Seek Recount, Pratt Is New Alderwoman

Andrea Pratt wins race to replace Ashanti Hamilton by 17 votes.

Gov. Evers Appoints Don Vruwink to Commissioner of Railroads

Pratt, Westmoreland and Taylor Win Council Seats

Andrea Pratt defeats David Bowen by very slim margin.

Marquette Law School’s Water Law and Policy Initiative to host Congresswoman Moore for a conversation on Wisconsin’s lead pipe problem, April 5

Race For Municipal Judge Gets Little Attention

Attorney Molly Gena and Senator Lena Taylor vying for open seat on city court.

Black History Month Resolution Passes Both State Houses

Proposal Would Require Felons Caught With Guns To Serve 5 Years in Prison

Republican-led proposal is backed by law enforcement groups, but critics argue is excessively harsh.

Gov. Evers Announces Passing of Former Wisconsin Gov. Tony Earl

Governor orders US, Wisconsin flags to fly at half-staff as state mourns loss

Three Highly-Competitive Aldermanic Races On April Ballot

Pratt vs Bowen, Westmoreland vs Jackson and Ball vs Taylor.

Rep. LaKeshia Myers Is a Double Dipper

Working as public school teacher and administrator while serving in Legislature, getting two full time salaries.

Zapata Resigns City Job Before Disciplinary Decision

Former deputy election director faces felony and misdemeanor charges for voter fraud.

Rep. Robyn Vining Announces Committee Appointments Focused on Wisconsin’s Women, Children, Families, Health, and Small Business Community

Rep. Stubbs Sworn into State Assembly

Rep. Shelia Stubbs begins her 3rd-term in the Wisconsin State Assembly

Rep. Robyn Vining on 2023-2024 Legislative Session: We Begin This Session With Less Rights Than Last Session

The Top Donors to Wisconsin Political Parties in 2022

Billionaires and millionaires, most supporting Democrats, continue to dump huge sums into Wisconsin politics through a loophole left open by state Republicans.

Lena Taylor Is Running for Municipal Court

Veteran state senator will again pursue local office, hoping to replace Derek Mosley.

Zapata Pleads Not Guilty To Felony Charge Related To Voter Fraud

Milwaukee's former number two election official represented by conservative law firm, poised to fight case.

Goyke Will Challenge Spencer for City Attorney

Democratic state representative plans run against highly controversial city official.

Former Milwaukee Election Official Pleads Not Guilty On Election Fraud Charges

Kimberly Zapata is now represented by conservative law firm connected to election decertification.

Chambers, Brostoff Sworn In As Aldermen

New council members welcomed by colleagues, face budget veto override vote next week.

Mark Chambers, Jr. Wins Aldermanic Seat Last Held By Cavalier Johnson

State Rep. Jonathan Brostoff also wins seat on Common Council.

Milwaukee DSA Celebrates Historic Wins on Tuesday Night

Milwaukee Deputy Election Director Charged With Felony, Motive Revealed

Kimberly Zapata was fired Wednesday, now charged for improperly requesting absentee ballots.

Illegal Ballot Requests Came From Deputy Milwaukee Election Director

Kimberly Zapata was terminated Wednesday after revealing action.

10 Ways to Make City More Sustainable

Climate change task force plan offers 'big ideas' to make Milwaukee more sustainable and equitable.