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Federal Judge Sends Immigration Case Back to Wisconsin Supreme Court
ACLU of Wisconsin lawsuit challenges county sheriffs work with ICE.
May 20th, 2026 by Shawn Johnson
Blue County vs Red County Urban Sprawl
Americans are dividing into two different ways of life. How do Milwaukee and Wisconsin rank?
May 13th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin Plays Role in National Redistricting Battle
Will state Supreme Court's liberal majority require a new map of congressional districts?
May 11th, 2026 by Steven Walters
Trump Looms Over Wisconsin Republicans’ Annual Convention
84% of WI Republicans approve of president despite his negative impact on state elections.
May 11th, 2026 by Brittany Carloni
Justice-Elect Chris Taylor Endorses Pedro Colón in 2027 Supreme Court Race
Nearly a year from next Wisconsin Supreme Court election, 2 candidates already running.
Apr 29th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Republican Rep. Dean Kaufert of Neenah Will Retire
He represents a swing district that could help determine control of Assembly.
Apr 27th, 2026 by Baylor Spears
Will Supreme Court Liberals Adopt Recusal Rules?
Conservative majority refused to do so in 2017. Pressure now on liberals.
Apr 27th, 2026 by Steven Walters
Ald. Peter Burgelis Officially Enters 1st District Congressional Race
Milwaukee Democrat hopes to beat GOP incumbent Bryan Steil in district he doesn't live in.
Apr 27th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Did Republican Party Leaders Discuss Firing Brian Schimming?
He's still the state chair. And party leaders won't discuss details of their weekend meeting.
Apr 22nd, 2026 by Rich Kremer
Alderman Peter Burgelis Exploring Run For Congress
But not for the district you would expect.
Apr 21st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Will Wisconsin Supreme Court Strengthen Recusal Rules?
Petition by retired judges pushes for it. Liberal justices considering change.
Apr 20th, 2026 by Rich Kremer
Liberal Judge Lyndsey Brunette Announces 2027 WI Supreme Court Bid
Justice Ziegler won't run for reelection, leaving open seat for April 2027 election.
Apr 16th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Thousands of Voters Chatted with AI Bot Before WI Supreme Court Election
1.1 million received AI messages from group looking to elect liberal judge Chris Taylor.
Apr 15th, 2026 by Steph Conquest-Ware
Republicans Lose Campaign Cash Game They Created
Democrats are winning using rules Scott Walker and Republicans passed into law.
Apr 15th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Republicans Seek Someone to Blame After Supreme Court Blowout
Some conservatives want state Republican Party Chair Brian Schimming fired, while others blame Lazar's failed campaign
Apr 13th, 2026 by Rich Kremer
Republicans Hit Bottom in Supreme Court Race
Quiet campaign didn’t work. Party is in deep trouble.
Apr 8th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Chris Taylor Wins Wisconsin Supreme Court Race, Grows Liberal Majority
Taylor's victory over Maria Lazar will give liberals a 5-2 majority on the court.
Apr 7th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Early Vote Down 50% Compared to 2025 WI Supreme Court Race
Another liberal vs conservative contest, but so low profile it's almost sleepy.
Apr 7th, 2026 by Rich Kremer
Chris Taylor and Maria Lazar Make Closing Arguments of Campaign
A quiet ending to liberal vs conservative contest for Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Apr 6th, 2026 by Rich Kremer
Lazar, Taylor Draw Sharp Lines In Only Wisconsin Supreme Court Debate
Abortion, recusal rules and the limits of “values” on the bench dominate Milwaukee TV showdown.
Apr 3rd, 2026 by Brittany Carloni
Chris Taylor Again Outraises Maria Lazar in WI Supreme Court Race
Liberal candidate raised 4 times more and spent 6 times more than conservative.
Mar 31st, 2026 by Rich Kremer
Early Voting in WI Supreme Court Race Way Behind 2025
Number of absentee ballots cast so far is 112,000 behind pace set in 2025.
Mar 30th, 2026 by Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Pivotal for Election Policy
Court could face issues like noncitizen voting, 2028 presidential election disputes.
Mar 30th, 2026 by Alexander Shur
How To Vote Early in Milwaukee
Milwaukee offers many options to vote early, but you'll want to check the hours.
Mar 27th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Supreme Court Debate Postponed
Judge Chris Taylor's campaign says she is ill.
Mar 25th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess
Poll Shows Taylor Leads Lazar in WI Supreme Court Race
Democrats more excited about voting in April. But many voters haven't made a choice.
Mar 24th, 2026 by Rich Kremer
Milwaukee Democrats Hold Gala
400-strong gathering of politicos at Italian Community Center, with high hopes for 2026.
Mar 23rd, 2026 by Michael Horne
Chris Taylor Stresses Advocacy for People in WI Supreme Court Race
Liberal candidate in April 7 election is an advocate for 'individual rights and freedoms.'
Mar 23rd, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Maria Lazar Touts a ‘Geeky’ Love of the Law in Run for Supreme Court
No conservative like her has won a race for state high court since 2019.
Mar 23rd, 2026 by Rich Kremer
Judge Maria Lazar Claims Mantle of Impartiality
Calls Judge Chris Taylor 'partisan.' But Lazar has regularly backed Republican causes.
Mar 16th, 2026 by Henry Redman
Wisconsin High Court Race Is Quieter, With Less Spending
With court majority not at stake turnout in April election expected to be lower.
Mar 15th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk
High Court Case Flips Script on Which Judges Strictly Interpret Law
WI Supreme Court could overrule decision by Judge Lazar on 2018 lame duck law.
Mar 10th, 2026 by Brittany Carloni
Conservative WI Supreme Court Justice Annette Ziegler Will Retire
Will finish her term but won't be on 2027 ballot, setting up open race for high court.
Mar 9th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Hong, Barnes Lead Democratic Primary for Governor In New Poll
Marquette poll shows most voters undecided, with Taylor leading Lazar for high court.
Feb 25th, 2026 by Rich Kremer
Lazar Wants Wisconsin Supreme Court To Be Friendlier
'I would never be on that Court to be a firebrand,' says conservative judge.
Feb 18th, 2026 by Henry Redman
WI Supreme Court Candidates Disagree on Immigration Disputes
Can state courts get involved in disputes over federal ICE actions? Taylor and Lazar disagree.
Feb 2nd, 2026 by Rich Kremer
250 Deadlines in Crowded Political Year
April, August, November elections dominate packed political calendar.
Jan 19th, 2026 by Steven Walters
A Stealth Campaign for Supreme Court?
Republican campaign seems deliberately quiet. So why elevate abortion issue?
Jan 15th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Marquette Poll Reveals Vast Majority of Voters Undecided On Governor’s Race
An even larger percentage hasn't decided on Supreme Court race.
Oct 30th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Conservative Judge Maria Lazar Enters Supreme Court Race
Lazar is so far the only conservative to announce for the 2026 race.
Oct 1st, 2025 by Shawn Johnson
11 Takeaways From Justice Bradley Quitting
Why she quit the high court race and what it tells us about Wisconsin politics.
Sep 2nd, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Test Messages In La Crosse
Six candidates, including two for governor, appear at corn roast. How did their messages vary?
Sep 1st, 2025 by Steven Walters
Vance Talks Urban Crime, Migrant Health Care In La Crosse Visit
Dems use Pfaff's annual corn roast to to preemptively respond, campaign.
Aug 30th, 2025 by Henry Redman
Bradley Drops Out, Supreme Court Race Is Wide Open
Conservative Rebecca Bradley says her 'fight for liberty is not as a minority member of the Court.'
Aug 29th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Does Justice Rebecca Bradley Face An Enthusiasm Gap?
Why Republicans might prefer her to step down from WI Supreme Court.
Jul 22nd, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Fundraising No Show Grows Speculation Rebecca Bradley Isn’t Running For Reelection
Conservative Supreme Court justice's term ends in 2026.
Jul 17th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
What’s Next in Legal Fight Over Abortion in Wisconsin?
More issues remain after WI Supreme Court struck down 19th century ban.
Jul 15th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
Judge Chris Taylor Will Run for Wisconsin Supreme Court
Will challenge incumbent Rebecca Bradley in another liberal v. conservative race.
May 20th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Who Will Oppose Justice Rebecca Bradley?
WI Supreme Court incumbents almost never lose. Bradley could be an exception.
Apr 15th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
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
State Rep. Ryan Clancy Kicked Out of ALEC Meeting
Socialist and Democrat peeking as GOP legislators draft model state laws.
Dec 9th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Appeals Court Finds Absentee Ballots Still Count Without Full Witness Address
The Legislature did not mandate a complete address, the judge notes.
Jul 14th, 2024 by Henry Redman
All 4 Liberal Justices Back Crawford’s Wisconsin Supreme Court Campaign
Endorsing just 2 days after Dane County Judge Susan Crawford announces her candidacy.
Jun 17th, 2024 by Shawn Johnson
Dane County Judge Susan Crawford Will Run for Wisconsin Supreme Court
Seeks to maintain court's 4-3 liberal majority after Justice Ann Walsh Bradley retires.
Jun 11th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Liberal Supreme Court Justice Ann Walsh Bradley Won’t Seek Reelection
Surprise announcement heightens stakes for spring 2025 election.
Apr 11th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Planned Parenthood Spends Big On Elections
But little influence on legislation in face of Republican domination.
Jan 4th, 2022 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
The George Floyds of Wisconsin
11 Black men, one Latino male killed by police in last decade in state. When will it end?
Aug 25th, 2020 by Matt Rothschild
Mail-In Ballots Indicate Huge Turnout for August Primary
Already, the absentee ballots requested surpass the total turnout for the 2016 primary.
Jul 23rd, 2020 by Laurel White
State, City Elected Officials Call for Police Reform
Activists, Alders, lawmakers and the governor are calling for policy changes.
Jun 5th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Could Floyd’s Killing Lead to State Reform?
Evers calls for long-delayed bill on deadly use of force by police to be taken up by Legislature.
Jun 3rd, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Many Democratic Legislators Resigning
But Assembly Minority Leader Hintz seeks reelection to his post.
Apr 25th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Supreme Court Case Could Affect Abortion Access in Wisconsin
The High Court weighs case that could effectively overturn Roe v. Wade.
Mar 5th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Molson Coors Shooting Restarts Gun Debate
Democrat legislators speak up about gun safety reforms.
Mar 1st, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Body Cam Bill Passes State Legislature
Bill creates uniform rules for use of body cameras throughout the state.
Feb 21st, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
State Assembly Pushing For Constitutional Convention
State GOP is pushing the legislature to join others around the country in an attempt to ratify controversial amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
Feb 20th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Bipartisan Water Quality Bills Pass
Though, they do not make it through the sharply divide legislature without some disagreement.
Feb 20th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
GOP Tax Cut, Farm Bills Pass Budget Committee
Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee ignores Evers’ proposals, passes Republican package.
Feb 18th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
GOP Underfunds Youth Corrections Plan
Republican legislators only approved funding for four out of six new youth corrections facilities.
Feb 13th, 2020 by Laurel White
Assembly Rejects Bipartisan Rape Kit Bill
Republicans pass bill with "poison pills' that will force veto by Gov. Evers.
Feb 12th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Sexual Assault Bill Becomes Partisan Issue
Bipartisan bill ready to pass but gets hijacked by Republicans adding provisions on school choice, ICE.
Feb 5th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Bid to Amend Constitution Gets Weird
GOP legislators back constitutional convention and chair mistakes one black lawmaker for another.
Jan 25th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Democrats Denounce Citizens United
On 10th anniversary of decision, legislators call for statewide advisory referendum to amend constitution.
Jan 22nd, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Assembly Republicans Fail to Override Evers’ Veto
First floor session of 2020 saw partisan attacks and the passage of controversial legislation.
Jan 16th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
GOP Bill Legalizes Medical Marijuana
But Fitzgerald and Vos immediately throw cold water on idea.
Dec 11th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Behold the Democratic Green Team
“Forward on Climate” package includes bills on green banks, weatherizing schools.
Dec 4th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
How Homeless Got Frozen Out
With no explanation, Fitzgerald stopped bipartisan bill providing grants to homeless shelters.
Nov 27th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
Assembly Debates Christmas, er, Holiday Tree
"I don’t expect a big issue” or “holy wars”, Rep Hintz says. Wrong.
Nov 13th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
Democrats Push Medical Marijuana, Red Flag Law
Democratic legislators want to take up issues during fall legislative session.
Oct 7th, 2019 by Laurel White
Suicide Texting Hotline Money Finally Released
Republican-led Joint Finance Committee held up releasing funds for almost three months
Oct 3rd, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
Bipartisan Bill Would Legalize Medical Marijuana
But Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald strongly opposes the bill.
Oct 3rd, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Kaul Says Lame Duck Law Costs Taxpayers
AG says legislative oversight stalls cases, makes lower settlements for taxpayers likely.
Sep 10th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
Democrats’ Bill Repeals Lame Duck Law
Would end new requirement that Attorney General get Legislature’s approval for lawsuits.
Sep 6th, 2019 by Laurel White
About Those UW Free Speech Violations
Not one violation on 26 campuses of UW Regents’ policy. But legislators want to pass tough law.
Aug 27th, 2019 by Bill Lueders
Will Wisconsin Become a ‘Sanctuary State’?
Rep. Cabrera pushes ban on using Wisconsin facilities to detain undocumented immigrants.
Aug 7th, 2019 by Andrea Waxman
GOP Legislators Delay Funds for Homeless, Farmers
Evers, Democrats push for state spending approved in budget, Republicans want review by Senate.
Jul 24th, 2019 by Laurel White
Planned Parenthood Lacks Capitol Clout
Millions spent on campaign donations and lobbying since 2010, but many laws it opposed passed.
Jul 3rd, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Vos Wants Medical Marijuana Bill
Assembly Speaker wants to push this bill in fall. Will Senate oppose it?
Jul 1st, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Dueling Visions of the State’s Future
5 major areas where Evers, Republicans differ on state policies, spending.
Jun 17th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Joint Finance Committee Passes Budget
Majority Republicans rejected many Evers proposals. Minority Democrats assail GOP plan.
Jun 14th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Legislators Okay $1 Billion for UW Projects
Budget committee approves some 40 projects, including UWM Chemistry Building.
Jun 12th, 2019 by Laurel White
GOP Approves $558 Million Health Care Hike
But Republican budget rejects Medicaid expansion that would save the state $320 million, Evers notes.
Jun 5th, 2019 by Laurel White
GOP Kills Spending Bump For UW System
UW leader Ray Cross decries Budget Committee: "I feel like I've been kicked in the shins."
May 29th, 2019 by Laurel White
Rep. Sargent’s Lonely Pro-Pot Campaign
Democrat has pushed for full legalization for years, with few politicians joining her. Until now.
May 27th, 2019 by Hibah Ansari
State Lawmakers at Odds on Education Funding
Republican legislators approve $25M increase in funding state tech schools, but nix Evers’ plan to increase financial aid proposal. Democrats say it falls short.
May 17th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Oh, Those Dreaded Plastic Bags
Council debates what to do with bags that clog up recycling process.
May 15th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Republican Pushes for Medical Marijuana
State Sen. Patrick Testin could be the key man in the success or failure of proposal.
May 14th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
GOP Lawmakers Reject Pillars of Evers Budget
Joint Finance drops Medicaid expansion, medical pot, reduction in manufacturing tax credit.
May 10th, 2019 by Laurel White
Wisconsin Needs a People’s Budget
Polls, public hearings show support for more K-12 education funding, Medicaid expansion, medical pot.
May 8th, 2019 by Joint Finance Committee Democratic Members
Body Camera Bill Balances Privacy, Openness
Legislative Study Committee has created bipartisan bill with sensible regulations of police body cameras.
May 6th, 2019 by Kyle Geissler
Evers Will “Fight Like Hell” for Medicaid
Republicans will strip Medicaid expansion from budget. Poll showed 70% support Evers proposal.
May 3rd, 2019 by Laurel White
