Wisconsin State Senate

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.

Dodd Takes Job At Charter School, Six Running To Replace Her

Former alderwoman's mystery job revealed.

Jodi for State Senate Announces First Round of Endorsements for Senate District 8

Longtime area resident also announces campaign manager

DHS Leader Karen Timberlake Leaving Gov. Evers Administration

Timberlake has led Department of Health Services since January 2021.

First Democrat Enters Race To Replace Sen. Darling

Attorney Jodi Habush Sinykin declares for race that already has four Republicans.

Jodi Habush Sinykin Announces 8th Senate District Candidacy

Longtime district resident and attorney enters race as a Democrat.

Special Elections Called For 3 Council Seats

Northside races called to replace Chantia Lewis, Ashanti Hamilton and Nikiya Dodd.

Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd Resigns

But questions remain on where she's going and where she's been.

Missy Zombor Announces Candidacy for Milwaukee Board of School Directors Citywide Seat

Zombor is endorsed by School Board President and current Citywide Representative Bob Peterson

Gov. Evers Announces More than $35 Million in Awards for Wisconsin’s Transportation Alternatives Program

Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin Celebrates Primary Election Victories

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of former State Sen. Jeffrey T. Plale

Gov. Evers, AG Kaul Announce Direct Legal Challenge to Wisconsin’ s 1800s-era Criminal Abortion Ban

In wake of U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, lawsuit challenges archaic abortion statute banning nearly all abortions in Wisconsin, including in cases of rape and incest

Elmer Moore Tapped To Lead WHEDA

GMC's Scale Up Milwaukee director will lead Wisconsin's largest affordable housing provider

County Clerk Christenson Denounces Senate Blocking Common Sense Absentee Ballot Bill

Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding Passing of former Lt. Gov. Margaret Farrow

Bradley Bail Transparency Bill Clears Senate

Evers Calls For Action on Budget Surplus

State of the State speech calls for special session of Legislature to pass his tax rebate.

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of former State Sen. Joseph S. Leean

Chris Larson Drops Out of Mayoral Race

But the field is still growing, with 12 candidates now in the race.

Chris Larson May Run For Mayor

Senator 'strongly considering' entering crowded race, adding 9th candidate.

Tom Barrett Takes Oath To Serve As Ambassador

No longer mayor, Barrett is preparing to head to Luxembourg.

It Could Be Many Weeks Before Barrett Goes to Luxembourg

Barrett resignation expected by Dec. 28. Mayor has never been to Luxembourg.

Rep. Robyn Vining Commends Signing of Sexual Assault Kit Reform Legislation into Law

Wisconsin’s top election official to go “On the Issues,” Dec. 3

Senator Bradley Second Amendment Protection Bill Passes Senate

Supervisor Martin Urges Governor Evers to Veto GOP Child Labor Legislation

Barrett Will Become Ambassador to Luxembourg

Mayor's appointment means Cavalier Johnson will serve as acting mayor, special election will be called.

Gov. Evers Statement on Special Session to Do What’s Best for Kids

Republicans reject more than $400 million for K-12, more than $100 million for higher education

WisGOP Statement on Passage of the Wisconsin Budget

Senate Republicans Pass Bills to Defend Election Integrity, Voter ID Laws

Senator Bradley: Passing elections bills a ‘top priority’

Chris Larson Files To Run for U.S. Senate

State senator hopes to make move to Washington.

Republicans Reject Final Opportunity to Provide a Tax Break for Unemployment Recipients

Legislature Often a Family Affair

Lawmakers Devin LeMahieu, Greta Neubauer and others had parents who served before them.

AG Kaul Provides Update on Sexual Assault Kit Initiative and Tracking System

April 14, 2021

Clerk Christenson Testifies in Opposition to Election Bills Before Senate Committee

Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin Congratulates Senator-Elect John Jagler

Republicans Look Silly on Andrea Palm

Former state health secretary they hated was success with state vaccine plan, and got picked as Biden's deputy health secretary.

Legislature Re-Introduces Ban on Conversion Therapy for Minors

Rep. Stubbs Statement on Assembly Bill 121 Passage through the Wisconsin State Assembly

DPW Chair Ben Wikler Denounces Republican Resolution Honoring Rush Limbaugh

Senator Agard Votes to Start Modernization of the Unemployment System

The State Senate met to take first steps to upgrade the unemployment system shortcomings after nearly a year of issues.

Evers Vetoes GOP COVID-19 Bill

Senate abandons bipartisan legislation and includes provisions Evers promised to veto.

Gov. Evers to Veto GOP Bill Limiting Response to Pandemic

Legislature abandons bipartisan compromise, sends first bill to governor’s desk in more than 290 days

The House is on Fire and Republicans Argue About Process

Senate GOP in Disarray, go back on their word with the Governor

Republicans End Mask Mandate, Evers Puts It Back In Place

Governor issues new health order after Republicans end his prior one.

Correct a Cheating System With Fair Maps

Ending gerrymandering will mean prioritizing your needs over the ambitions of politicians.

Assembly Resists Senate COVID-19 Compromise

Bill showed Senate Republicans too willing to 'cave into the governor,' Vos charges.

Rep. Robyn Vining Statement on Passage of Amended Assembly Bill 1

GOP to Wisconsin Neighbors: “Let them eat COVID”

Senate Passes Resolution to Rein in Governor Evers’ Mandates

Rep. Sara Rodriguez: Statement on Assembly Republican Rejection of Bipartisan Compromise COVID-19 Bill

Sen. Larson statement on adopted COVID-19 legislation

Gov. Evers Statement on COVID Legislation Advanced by Senate

Melissa Winker Announces Candidacy for State Senate

Oconomowoc Educator and Family Business Owner to run for Wisconsin’s 13th Senate District

Bradley Sworn Into Wisconsin State Senate

Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin Backs John Jagler for State Senate

New Lawsuit Challenges Election Drop Boxes, Wants Election Thrown Out

It's the second suit challenging the election. A third could be coming.

In Landslide Victory, Julian Bradley Elected to State Senate

Bradley To Become Wisconsin's First Black Republican State Senator

Your Guide to Down Ballot Races

Trump versus Biden isn't the only ballot item. Here's information on 13 other races across the county

Neal Plotkin Announces Endorsement from Governor Tony Evers

Evers sees Plotkin as focused on representation, being strong advocate

More than $14 million approved for transportation alternatives

League of Women Voters Launches Nov. 3 General Election Online Voter Guide: Spanish Language Version Available for the First Time

Neal Plotkin Announces Endorsement from Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes

Barnes sees Plotkin as unifying, focused on issues that matter most

Americans for Prosperity Congratulates Newly Minted Nominees in Their Primary Victories

Candidate List and Election Guide

Long list of candidates, but ballots will be short for most Milwaukeeans.

The League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Publishes Spanish Voter Guide Online Ahead of Partisan Primary Election

People’s Action Endorses Wisconsin Movement Politics Candidates

Tommy Thompson Named Interim UW System President

Former governor comes in after a controversial search process that lost its top candidate.

Neal Plotkin Announces Historic Nomination Signature Total

Plotkin for Senate campaign gathered over 1,200 signatures to earn a place on the ballot

Entrepreneur Adam Murphy Announces Candidacy for Wisconsin State Senate’s 28th District

Senator Jennifer Schilling Calls It Quits

Resigning Friday to take an unidentified job that would create a conflict of interest.

Up From 53206

New generation of leaders in their early 30's, Crowley, Nicholson, Johnson, all raised in poorest ZIP code.

Gov. Evers’ Statement on Passage of COVID-19 Response Legislation

Wisconsin Senate Passes COVID-19 Legislation, Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk

Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors Candidates

Only three of the 18 races are contested.

Senator Baldwin Calls on State Legislature to Eliminate Waiting Period for Laid-Off Workers Needing Unemployment Assistance in Wisconsin

"Every day that we wait, we leave money on the table for cash-strapped Wisconsinites."

Barrett, Taylor Debate Remotely for Mayor

Barrett says he's a stable hand in tumultuous time. Taylor she's already leading.

Mayoral Candidates

Barrett versus Taylor for a four-year term leading the Cream City.

Milwaukee County Executive

Crowley and Larson vie for the top executive position in Milwaukee County.

Risser to Retire After 64 Years

Will State Legislature Take Action?

Fitzgerald cancels Senate session, but Republicans expect extraordinary session later this spring.

Senate Majority Leader Fitzgerald to Postpone March Floor Session

Gov. Evers Vetoes GOP Spending Plan, Calls for Investments in Education, Property Tax Relief

Gov. Evers rejects plan that fails to provide broad, meaningful property tax relief to Wisconsin taxpayers, calls for compromise

County Executive Candidates

Crowley, Larson, Lipscomb and Nath vie to advance to general election, replace Chris Abele.

$1.1 Million in Corporate Political Gifts in 2019

Total amount given to state party groups, with 78% going to Republicans.

Wisconsin Democracy Campaign Files Ethics Complaint against Democratic Groups

State Sen. Mark Miller Won’t Seek Re-Election

After 22 years in state legislature Sen. Mark Miller won't seek re-election.

Senator Shilling Reacts to Senator Hansen Announcement

State Must Address Sexual Assault Issue

Will Legislature pass bipartisan bill to assure backlog of rape kits doesn’t recur?

Sen. Fitzgerald Stands Up for Second Amendment, Ends Evers’ Special Session on Gun Control

"I’ve said all along that the Senate would not go along with the governor’s plans for this special session."

Fitzgerald, Senate Republicans Ignore Farmers, Rural Communities, Leave Agriculture Agency Without Dept. Head in the Midst of Dairy, Trade Crises

Republicans reject gubernatorial cabinet nominee for the first time in modern state history

Roundup: Agriculture Stakeholders Press Fitzgerald, Senate Republicans to Confirm DATCP Sec. Brad Pfaff

In calls for stability, certainty in the midst of dairy and trade crises, stakeholders urge confirmation of agriculture secretary

Fitzgerald, Senate Republicans Signal Plans to Fire Gov. Evers’ Agriculture Secretary in Midst of Dairy Crisis

Senate Republicans poised to reject gubernatorial cabinet nominee for first time in modern Wisconsin history

Community Members Demand that Public Service Commission Deny We Energies’ Rate Increase, We Energies Shut Down Oak Creek Plant

Ratepayers Angered Over Utility’s Continued Use of Expensive, Dirty Coal Plant