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Wisconsin Republicans Urge Unity Amid Divisions at State Convention
April election losses bemoaned. Need to unify behind Trump's agenda stressed.
May 19th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Milwaukee Must Pay 2nd Largest Legal Settlement in History
'This is bullsh*t!' Council members angry that botched trial will cost city millions.
May 13th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer Joins DLCC Board
National group works to elect Democrats to state legislatures.
May 12th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Two Groups File Lawsuits To Over Wisconsin’s Congressional Maps
The two lawsuits take different approaches to attempt to overturn alleged GOP advantage.
May 8th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Was Gov. Evers 402 Year Proposal Legal?
Gov. Walker went even further. Why the high court upheld Evers.
May 7th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
Botched Trial Will Cost City More Than $7 Million
Federal judges rule circuit court judge erred in shackling, but city ends up paying in strange outcome.
May 6th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Who Leaked State Supreme Court Document
Leak of abortion order 'likely deliberate,' investigation finds, but can't find culprit.
May 4th, 2025 by Henry Redman
Wisconsin Supreme Court Suspends Judge Hannah Dugan
Relieved of duties during criminal proceedings against her.
Apr 30th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Why Wisconsin Bans Auto Makers From Operating Dealerships
Tesla seeks to change laws limiting manufacturers that go back to mid-20th century.
Apr 28th, 2025 by Annie Pulley
Wisconsin Courts Struggle To Meet Language Translation Needs
Search for qualified interpreters is delaying justice in some cases.
Apr 24th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
Summerfest Music Deal Faces Lawsuit
An exclusive concert deal with Live Nation affiliate. Must city reveal the details?
Apr 21st, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Supreme Court Upholds Evers’ ‘400 Years’ Budget Veto
Governor used partial budget veto to change school funding.
Apr 18th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
State Republican Party Creates New Rules That Allow County Chairs To Be Ousted
Changes come as Milwaukee chairs, others, have been critical of party, called for Brian Schimming to resign.
Apr 17th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Court Ruling In Its Favor Puts Wisconsin Conservation Program ‘On Life Support’
GOP lawmaker says court ruling that blocked pocket vetoes has reduced support for program.
Apr 17th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
The Rise and Fall Of Michael Gableman
And how the Wisconsin Supreme Court became hyper-political.
Apr 16th, 2025 by Tom Kertscher
Who Will Oppose Justice Rebecca Bradley?
WI Supreme Court incumbents almost never lose. Bradley could be an exception.
Apr 15th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
The Race to Replace Ben Wikler as Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair
Three candidates running, including Glendale Mayor Bryan Kennedy.
Apr 15th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
New School Board Member Had Strong Union Support
Seven of nine board members are now union-backed candidates.
Apr 14th, 2025 by Terry Falk
Wisconsin Supreme Court Will Take on Big Environmental Cases
Including cases related to large farms, PFAS pollution and environmental permits.
Apr 14th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Head of Wisconsin Democratic Party Stepping Down
Ben Wikler, 44, remade party into fundraising machine, delivered electoral success.
Apr 10th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Supreme Court Finds Brothers Who Stole From School District Were Wrongfully Fired
Justice Janet Protasiewicz: The law leads to a 'strange result.'
Apr 10th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
How Much Did Musk Pay Per Vote?
The billionaire spent $25 million on Wisconsin Supreme Court race. Let’s consider his investment return.
Apr 8th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Gableman May Lose Law License For Three Years
Former justice alleged to have lied during 2020 election probe accepts plea deal.
Apr 8th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Crawford Was Ahead Through Entire Election
Both parties' tracking polls showed a race whose winner was always the same.
Apr 7th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Education Funding Is Big Issue at West Allis State Budget Hearing
57 local school referendums passed in April election but many other districts hurting.
Apr 7th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Conservatives Call for Changes Following Schimel’s Loss
Activists push for Wisconsin Republican Party Chair Brian Schimming to resign.
Apr 7th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Thousands Across Wisconsin Protest Cuts Under Trump, Musk
National 'Hands Off' movement sparks protests in dozens of Wisconsin cities.
Apr 6th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan and Anna Marie Yanny
Supreme Court Hears Case on Legislature’s Power
Democratic AG brought challenge to one of several Republican-backed lame-duck laws that limit executive branch power.
Apr 3rd, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
19 Winners and Losers in Historic Election
Beyond the names on the ballot, who else won or lost in yesterday’s election?
Apr 2nd, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Crawford Beats Schimel in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race
Race turned into a national election and a loss for Elon Musk and Donald Trump.
Apr 1st, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
What The Voters Are Saying on Wisconsin’s Historic Election Day
The nation is watching as voters decide state's pivotal Supreme Court race.
Apr 1st, 2025 by WPR Staff
Wisconsin Used Most Water Ever Reported to Irrigate Crops in 2023
Drought conditions and rise of high capacity wells lead to historic level of irrigation.
Apr 1st, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Why Is Constitutional Amendment On the Ballot?
Photo ID is already the law. Why is constitutional amendment needed?
Mar 31st, 2025 by Steven Walters
Can You Use Student ID to Vote in Tuesday’s Election?
Yes, but it's complicated.
Mar 31st, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
Musk May Target Other State Elections
It all depends if the billionaire's backing of Brad Schimel for Wisconsin Supreme Court succeeds.
Mar 31st, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Spending by Billionaires on Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Still Rising
Astounding numbers for Elon Musk, followed by Uihleins and George Soros.
Mar 31st, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Elon Musk Hands Out Two $1 million Checks at Green Bay Rally
Wisconsin Supreme Court race could affect ‘entire destiny of humanity’ he declares.
Mar 31st, 2025 by Joe Schulz
Elon Musk Plans Wisconsin Visit To Give $2 Million to 2 People, But Faces Legal Challenge
Musk previously said he would give the money 'in appreciation' for voting, despite a Wisconsin law that likely bans giving anything of value for votes.
Mar 28th, 2025 by Shawn Johnson and Rich Kremer
Who’s Ahead in Wisconsin Supreme Court Election?
What do the polls show? How big will turnout be?
Mar 28th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Elon Musk Gives $1 Million to Green Bay Voter
His America PAC offers $100 to sign a petition with $1 million prizes.
Mar 27th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Schimel Gets Terrible Grades from Bar Association
Crawford ranks far higher for judicial characteristics in Supreme Court race.
Mar 27th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
What Does Data Show About Wisconsin Voter ID Law?
April 1 referendum would enshrine voter ID into state constitution. What do we know?
Mar 27th, 2025 by Shawn Johnson
Nearly 408,000 Absentee Ballots Cast in April 1 Supreme Court Race
Waukesha County leads in early in-person voting; Milwaukee and Dane close behind.
Mar 26th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Political Parties Spend Big On State Superintendent Race
Majority of spending on nonpartisan race coming from state Democratic and Republican parties.
Mar 26th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Ron Johnson Says ‘We Have to Thank Elon’ If Schimel Wins Wisconsin
Musk 'wants a lackey' on state Supreme Court, Susan Crawford's campaign charges.
Mar 25th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
How Musk Was Recruited to Back Schimel
Did Scott Walker sell the billionaire on flipping the Wisconsin Supreme Court?
Mar 24th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Vote Like Your Lives Depend On It
Wisconsin Supreme Court race is about life and death issues.
Mar 23rd, 2025 by Kat Klawes
Trump Endorses Brad Schimel in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race
Republicans hope to use this to turn out voters in final days of race. So do Democrats.
Mar 22nd, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Tim Walz Says Fight Against Trump, Musk Starts with Beating Schimel
A standing ovation in Eau Claire for Minnesota governor and former VP candidate.
Mar 19th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Why Musk Wants to Control Wisconsin Supreme Court
Beyond Tesla dealerships is something more far-reaching for Musk and Trump.
Mar 18th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Likely to Double Spending Record
Higher conservative spending for that race and for state superintendent.
Mar 18th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Republicans Gained Little in State Legislatures
Biggest loss nationally in 2024 was in Wisconsin. Could help Democrats in 2026.
Mar 17th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
In Supreme Court Race Republicans Attack Crawford as Soft on Crime
Light sentences in two child sexual assault cases? Legal expert says no.
Mar 17th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Should State Corrections Workers Be Paid for Pre- and Post-Shift Tasks?
Workers seek class action status in Wisconsin Supreme Court case.
Mar 17th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
Tim Walz Will Visit Eau Claire to Boost Crawford, Attack Van Orden
Rally with Minnesota governor part of Democrats' 'People v. Musk' campaign.
Mar 16th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Crawford, Schimel Square Off In Lone Debate Before Supreme Court Election
Each candidate accused the other of being too partisan.
Mar 13th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Schimel, Republicans Target Trump Voters in State Supreme Court Race
'The idea that court races are completely without partisan influences, that’s gone.'
Mar 10th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Susan Crawford Touts Work As Prosecutor in State Supreme Court Bid
Backed by Democratic Party, she calls her opponent 'an extreme partisan politician.'
Mar 10th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Schimel Tells Canvassers He’ll Be ‘Support Network’ for Trump
Supreme Court candidate also rehashes election denial claims in Waukesha County appearance.
Mar 6th, 2025 by Henry Redman
Poll Shows Many Don’t Know About Crawford or Schimel in High Court Race
Marquette Law School poll also finds majority of voters view Elon Musk unfavorably.
Mar 5th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Democrats Launch Anti-Musk Ad
Making Elon Musk the villain and blasting Brad Schimel's bid for Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Mar 5th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Crawford Battles Schimel Over Impartiality
'He’s got a long history as an extreme partisan,' candidate charges in Rotary speech.
Mar 5th, 2025 by Henry Redman
Democrats Launch ‘The People v. Musk’
Yes, the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court is now nationalized. Who will benefit?
Mar 4th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
The Curious Campaign of Brad Schimel
Preaches impartiality with Republican backing; pastor's prayer bashes minorities.
Mar 3rd, 2025 by Henry Redman
Musk Wants to Buy Wisconsin Justice?
His massive campaign donation to Brad Schimel raises big questions.
Feb 24th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Is Governor Evers Too Old to Run Again?
History says otherwise. So does the age of other current governors.
Feb 24th, 2025 by Michael Horne
Minocqua Brewing Company Owner Courts Controversy, Donations, But Super PAC Raises Questions
Kirk Bangstad portrays himself as a fighter, but a string of failed lawsuits and unexplained super PAC spending raise questions.
Feb 21st, 2025 by Rob Mentzer
Trump Administration Fast Tracking Great Lakes Energy Efforts
Pipeline, power plant would receive expedited approval.
Feb 20th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Wisconsin Supreme Court Dismisses Racine Voting Van Lawsuit
Court's majority says former Republican official who filed challenge lacked legal standing.
Feb 18th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Crawford, Schimel Won’t Pledge to Recuse from Cases Involving Political Parties
Their campaigns for state Supreme Court have gotten millions from two major parties.
Feb 18th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Elon Musk’s Group Spending Big in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race
His PAC buying some $650,000 for ads expected to back Brad Schimel.
Feb 18th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
$50 Million for Reading Instruction Will Return to State Surplus
Supreme Court won't rule on Evers vs. Legislature battle before end of fiscal year.
Feb 17th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Susan Crawford Makes Her Case for Wisconsin Supreme Court
Judge and former prosecutor promises to 'give everybody a fair shake.'
Feb 17th, 2025 by Henry Redman
Wisconsin Supreme Court Considering Whether Man With Expunged Domestic Violence Conviction Can Buy Guns
DOJ says federal law prevents individual with 1994 conviction from buying a handgun.
Feb 14th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Despite Act 10, Union Argues UW Health Nurses Can Collectively Bargain
Supreme Court oral arguments come as larger case about Act 10 is pending.
Feb 13th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Protasiewicz Says She Won’t Recuse From Act 10 Case
The Wisconsin Supreme Court also denied a request for an expedited appeal.
Feb 13th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Crawford Out-Raising Schimel In Wisconsin Supreme Court Race
New reports show big edge for liberal in April race, with both parties spending heavily.
Feb 12th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
High Court Rules Meagan Wolfe Can Remain State’s Top Elections Official
Unanimous Supreme Court ruling rejects Republican legislators' attempt to fire Wolfe.
Feb 7th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
See Inside The Unsafe County Safety Building
More than 800 incidents annually, $488 million replacement an 'absolute need,' officials say.
Feb 4th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Ben Wikler Loses Bid to Lead National Democratic Party
Minnesota's party leader Ken Martin elected next DNC chair. Wikler's record lauded.
Feb 3rd, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Supreme Court Justice Brian Hagedorn Recuses Himself From Act 10 Challenge
Hagedorn was an attorney involved in initially drafting and defending the law.
Jan 31st, 2025 by Rich Kremer
GOP Accuses Crawford of ‘Selling’ Congressional Seats
Democratic fundraiser advertised as a 'chance to put two more House seats in play.'
Jan 30th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
State Supreme Court To Take Up Reading Funds Dispute, Bypass Appeals Court
Can Republican-led committee withhold funding passed by Legislature?
Jan 29th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Schimel Haunted By Rape Kit Issue
Candidates for Wisconsin Supreme Court at odds over issue.
Jan 29th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Republicans Push Justice Protasiewicz to Recuse From Act 10 Case
Not the first such demand by GOP. State high court to review law decimating public unions.
Jan 29th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Former U.S. Capitol Police Officer Visits Milwaukee, Slams Schimel
Harry Dunn criticizes Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel's stand on Jan. 6. rioters.
Jan 28th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Republicans Push to Limit Governor’s Veto Powers
Seeking yet another constitutional amendment to drastically restrict partial veto power.
Jan 28th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
In State Supreme Court Race Crawford Claims Schimel Soft on Some Crimes
Ads call him too easy on defendants in child pornography, other cases. Are they accurate?
Jan 25th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Schimel Touts Endorsement From Sheriff Accused of Sexual Harassment
Sheriff Travis Hakes censured by 19-1 vote of Chippewa County Board.
Jan 22nd, 2025 by Henry Redman
Wisconsin’s ‘Lame-Duck’ Laws Could Be Reviewed By State Supreme Court
Kaul and Republicans still battling over 2018 laws giving legislators more power.
Jan 22nd, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Supreme Court Declines to Release Voter Records
Records for people deemed incompetent to vote sought by conservative group.
Jan 19th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Judge Dismisses Business Group’s Lawsuit Over Local Control of Large Farms
Counties and towns have passed ordinances to regulate CAFO operations, while farm groups want to prevent them.
Jan 17th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Supreme Court Considering Whether GOP Can Block State Ban On Conversion Therapy
At issue is whether Legislature is within its power to suspend rules for state agencies without passing a law to do so.
Jan 17th, 2025 by Rob Mentzer
Funding For Wisconsin Reading Law Goes to State Surplus If Not Used by June 30
Republican legislators won't release funds, saying they don't trust how DPI will spend it.
Jan 15th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Assembly Passes Voter ID Constitutional Amendment Proposal
Now it goes to voters in April, as parties debate timing, impact of proposal.
Jan 15th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Wisconsin Supreme Court Hears Challenge to State Authority in PFAS Case
Top business group sued DNR, arguing it lacks power to make businesses clean up PFAS.
Jan 14th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Doctors Removed a Patient’s Ovaries, Didn’t Tell The Woman
State Supreme Court to consider: was patient’s right to informed consent ignored?
Jan 14th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Wisconsin Senate Won’t Have Election Committee
For first time in nearly two decades, no designated election committee.
Jan 13th, 2025 by Alexander Shur
Supreme Court Candidates Both Report ‘Historic’ Campaign Fundraising Totals
Dane County Judge Susan Crawford reports outraising former Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel by approximately $600,000.
Jan 10th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Conversion Therapy Case Tests ‘Legislative Veto’ Power in Wisconsin
Little known JCRAR committee has blocked several regulations introduced by Evers administration.
Jan 9th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
