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Baldwin Joins Senators Denouncing FCC Chair After Kimmel’s Suspension

Baldwin Joins Senators Denouncing FCC Chair After Kimmel’s Suspension

'This is precisely what government censorship looks like,' they charge.

Ben Wikler Loses Bid to Lead National Democratic Party

Ben Wikler Loses Bid to Lead National Democratic Party

Minnesota's party leader Ken Martin elected next DNC chair. Wikler's record lauded.

Top Senate Democrat Schumer Endorses Wikler in Race for DNC Chair

Top Senate Democrat Schumer Endorses Wikler in Race for DNC Chair

Schumer's endorsement marks major boost for Wisconsin Democrat's candidacy.

Wisconsin Democratic Party Leader In Running For National Party Chairmanship

Wisconsin Democratic Party Leader In Running For National Party Chairmanship

Ben Wikler has chaired the Democratic Party of Wisconsin since 2019.

Tim Walz Surprises Wisconsin Delegation at DNC Kick-Off

Tim Walz Surprises Wisconsin Delegation at DNC Kick-Off

Vice presidential candidate's appearance a sign of Wisconsin's importance in fall election.

Joe Biden Drops Out of Race, Endorses Harris

Joe Biden Drops Out of Race, Endorses Harris

Vice President Kamala Harris was already scheduled to visit Milwaukee Tuesday.

Tammy Baldwin Will Run for Reelection

Tammy Baldwin Will Run for Reelection

Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator makes it official, she will seek third term.

Back in the News: Supreme Court Race Could Be Most Expensive in U.S. History
Back in the News

Supreme Court Race Could Be Most Expensive in U.S. History

Up to $50 million could be spent, with national money pouring into Wisconsin.

Murphy’s Law: Age of Voters Will Decide Election
Murphy’s Law

Age of Voters Will Decide Election

Key fact: a vast difference in political views between those under and over age 40.

Murphy’s Law: Why Steil Supported Same Sex Marriage
Murphy’s Law

Why Steil Supported Same Sex Marriage

Rep. Bryan Steil is only Republican in state to support House bill, as his party swings ever further right.

Data Wonk: Late-Term Abortions Change Voters’ Views
Data Wonk

Late-Term Abortions Change Voters’ Views

Both in Wisconsin and nationally. But few abortions are done after 16 weeks.

Data Wonk: What Do Voters Think About Abortion?
Data Wonk

What Do Voters Think About Abortion?

In Wisconsin and nationally, it depends on your partisan views and particularly, your religion.

Democratic Candidates Opposing Ron Johnson Jump on Abortion Issue

Democratic Candidates Opposing Ron Johnson Jump on Abortion Issue

Leaked Supreme Court draft opinion overruling Roe injects issue into US Senate race.

The Incredible Rise of Cavalier Johnson

The Incredible Rise of Cavalier Johnson

Up from poverty and getting crushed in his first two runs for office, Milwaukee's new mayor has a story to tell.

It Could Be Many Weeks Before Barrett Goes to Luxembourg

It Could Be Many Weeks Before Barrett Goes to Luxembourg

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

Tom Barrett Confirmed as Ambassador to Luxembourg, Resignation Expected

Tom Barrett Confirmed as Ambassador to Luxembourg, Resignation Expected

Special election for mayor will occur April 5.

Will City Have New Mayor By End of Year?

Will City Have New Mayor By End of Year?

Committee advances Tom Barrett's ambassadorship nomination to full Senate.

Evers, Democratic Governors Push US Senate For Voting Rights Bill

Evers, Democratic Governors Push US Senate For Voting Rights Bill

Votes of 'Americans across the country will be suppressed,' 17 governors warn.

Federal Eviction Ban Covers Metro Milwaukee

Federal Eviction Ban Covers Metro Milwaukee

All four counties among 80% in nation with high or substantial rates of COVID-19.

Coastal Damage Costs State $245 Million

Coastal Damage Costs State $245 Million

Climate change causes extensive damage in 48 communities on Lake Michigan, Lake Superior.

15 State Projects Included in House Infrastructure Bill

15 State Projects Included in House Infrastructure Bill

Rep. Moore requested $19 million for projects in Milwaukee.

College Debts Hit State’s Black Borrowers

College Debts Hit State’s Black Borrowers

Average Black graduate owes $25,000 more for student loans than white graduates.

UW Chancellors Push for More Funding

UW Chancellors Push for More Funding

Blank and Mone contest legislators claim that UW system can rely on federal stimulus money.

Wisconsin Congressional Delegation on Removing Trump

Wisconsin Congressional Delegation on Removing Trump

Democrats want him gone, Republicans support him.

Wisconsin Republicans Refuse to Recognize Election Results

Wisconsin Republicans Refuse to Recognize Election Results

Sen. Ron Johnson says there's "nothing" to congratulate Biden about.

DNC: Mayor Gives Welcome Remarks On Night Two
DNC

Mayor Gives Welcome Remarks On Night Two

"These are not conventional times," says Barrett in opening convention proceedings.

Congress Battles Over Police Reform

Congress Battles Over Police Reform

Wisconsin delegation split along party lines over the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, Dems in favor, GOP oppose.

Supreme Court Salvages DACA Protections

Supreme Court Salvages DACA Protections

A narrow majority overturns Trump administration's revocation of DACA.

Senate Passes $2 Trillion Stimulus

Senate Passes $2 Trillion Stimulus

Spending package provides aid to people, businesses, health care systems and states during COVID-19 pandemic.

Murphy’s Law: Baldwin Plan Needed for Pandemic
Murphy’s Law

Baldwin Plan Needed for Pandemic

Using Defense Production Act could save lives, but Trump won’t act.

“Gut Check Time” For Senators, Baldwin Says

“Gut Check Time” For Senators, Baldwin Says

Pushes U.S. Senate to let Bolton testify in Trump impeachment trial.

It’s “Obvious” Senate Will Acquit Trump

It’s “Obvious” Senate Will Acquit Trump

So says Ron Johnson. “Horrifying” that any senators won’t be impartial, says Baldwin.

Wis. Republicans Once Backed Gun Control

Wis. Republicans Once Backed Gun Control

Backing Brady Bill in 1993. Will any now support the background checks bill?

Op Ed: America Needs “Red Flag Laws”
Op Ed

America Needs “Red Flag Laws”

Laws would allow judges to prohibit a person from having or buying firearms in certain circumstances.

Duffy Supports Funding for Border Wall

Duffy Supports Funding for Border Wall

But Wisconsin congressman not so sure about Trump’s idea of shutting down government.