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Ron Johnson Will Become Senate Budget Committee Chair

Wisconsin U.S. Senator succeeds to position after death of Sen. Lindsey Graham.

Northwoods Democrats Vow to Oppose Trump in Their Primary Debate

The 3 Democrats face uphill battle in heavily Republican 7th congressional district.

Baldwin Blasts Trump Administration for Denying Wisconsin Disaster Aid Again, Backs Evers’ Appeal

Gov. Evers Slams President Trump and Trump Administration for Playing Politics With Disaster Relief, Pledges to Appeal Decision to Deny Wisconsin Disaster Relief

Trump Administration denies Gov. Evers’ request for public disaster assistance and hazard mitigation relief for Wisconsin communities hit by severe weather this spring

Democrats Start Attack Ads Against Tiffany

Why did they wait so long? And Democratic primary becomes harder to predict.

Why Wisconsin Economists Are Watching Student Loan Bills Closely

Research shows rising payments can drag on housing, entrepreneurship and big-ticket purchases statewide.

Baldwin-Backed Housing Bill Becomes Law at Midnight, Despite President Trump Refusing to Sign Bipartisan Legislation

Gov. Evers Urges Congress to Reject Save Act, Protect Wisconsinites’ Right to Vote and Wisconsin’s Fair, Free, and Secure Elections

The governor’s letter comes as President Trump continues to hold historic bipartisan housing bill hostage, refusing to offer relief to Americans unless Congress passes the disastrous SAVE Act, which would have calamitous impacts on Wisconsin’s safe, fair, and secure elections

Protestors Slam Vance, Trump for Health Care Cuts

Coalition pickets Vice President JD Vance's appearance in Milwaukee.

Vance Speech Uses Milwaukee Case To Sell Trump’s Fraud Agenda

Visiting city to raise money at $10,000 per couple event at Pfister Hotel.

David Crowley Drops Out of Race for Governor

'It has become clear I will not be the Democratic nominee for governor,' county exec says.

Wisconsin Religious Leaders Rally to Protect Voting Rights

Clergy will show up at local polling places for November elections as poll chaplains.

Milwaukee Homeowners Can Get FEMA Assistance for Spring Storms

Federal government approved $22.6 million more funding for Wisconsin on June 30.

Amid Rising Cost Crisis, JD Vance Comes to Wisconsin to Court Ultra-Wealthy for Campaign Cash

Wisconsin Supreme Court Denies Access to Voter Competency Records

Election conspiracy group wanted records that are closed under state law.

Everyone’s Talking About Francesca Hong

Will all the coverage help or hurt Democratic governor candidate? And beware a new poll.

Wisconsin DOJ Urges U.S. Trade Representative to Stop Hitting American Consumers and Businesses With Illegal Tariffs

On Anniversary of Big Beautiful Bill, Democrats Attack

Impact in Wisconsin of Trump's signature bill could be issue in midterms and governor's race.

Francesca Hong Bets Wisconsin Will Embrace Democratic Socialism

'If it is radical to have free child care and public grocery stores, let’s be radical.'

Fourth of July Cookout Costs Hit Record High In Wisconsin

Farm Bureau finds feeding 10 people now tops $75 as inflation and tariffs push prices up.

Baldwin Slams Trump for Cutting Off Support for Paralyzed Americans

HHS let a grant expire that supports the National Paralysis Resource Center, cutting off key services for more than 5 million paralyzed Americans

Wisconsin Families Are Still Paying for Tom Tiffany’s Big Beautiful Vote

Trump Says $22.6 Million in Disaster Aid Coming to Wisconsin

President says he told U.S. Rep Tom Tiffany about it. Gov Evers seems skeptical.

Wisconsin to Cut FoodShare, Medicaid for Thousands of Refugees

New rules required by Trump administration target 7,200 legally present immigrants in state.

WisGOP Statement on RNC Midterm Convention

Baldwin Calls for Investigation Into USPS Delays During Wisconsins Spring Election

Baldwin: “If the election mail delays that we saw this spring are not addressed, they are likely to disenfranchise an even greater number of voters during the fall elections”

Joel Brennan Will Be Ready on Day One To Be Governor

'He's the hardest worker I know,' says Tom Barrett, 'and running for all the right reasons.'

National Democratic Group Will Target 9 Wisconsin Legislative Seats

DLCC will help Democratic candidates with fundraising, research, polling and more.

ICE Ramps Up Arrests in Milwaukee

Sending shock waves through immigrant neighborhoods. Biggest effort in city under Trump?

Statement on SCOTUS Birthright Citizenship Ruling

Sen. Tammy Baldwin Pushes for Return of LGBTQ+ Option on 988 Hotline

Tours 988 call center in Green Bay, notes rising demand, calls on Trump to revive program.

Federal Appeals Court Again Rejects U.S. DOJ on Wisconsin Voter Rolls

Trump Administration wanted speedy resolution of suit, federal court says no.

Could E15 Biofuel Give Wisconsin Corn A Big Boost?

National shift to year-round 15% ethanol could help growers, but maybe not motorists.

Crowley Courts Wisconsin Voters With Milwaukee Lessons And Union Jobs Pitch

After dozens of forums statewide, he says what works in Milwaukee can lift every town, village and city in Wisconsin alike.

Wisconsin DOJ and Coalition Block Trump Administration From Exerting Federal Control Over Elections

Will Congress’ Big Housing Bill Really Help Wisconsin’s Shortage?

State needs up to 140,000 new homes by 2030, but analysts see only incremental gains from the bill.

Low SNAP Error Rate Helps Wisconsin Dodge New Federal Penalties

Staying under a 6% error threshold means the state avoids sharing FoodShare costs with Washington, for now.

Baldwin, Colleagues Demand USPS Abandon Effort to Carry Out Trump’s Illegal Executive Order Restricting Vote by Mail

Over 500,000 Wisconsinites voted by mail in the 2024 Election

How Wisconsin Plans To Protect Ballots Amid New Trump-Era Pressures

From possible ballot seizures to mail delays, elections officials say planning and lawsuits are ready to go in minutes, not hours.

Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin Taxpayers Will Avoid Paying $205 Million in Potential Penalty Fees Next Year

Months after Gov. Evers fought to secure more FoodShare support, new data show Wisconsin will be among just nine states to avoid paying penalty fees to Trump Administration in 2027

Gov. Evers Urges Bipartisan Opposition to Trump Budget Proposals to Gut Funding That Supports Wisconsin’s Workforce, K-12 Schools, and Higher Education Institutions in the State

Axed by Trump Administration, Now Named AmeriCorps Member of the Year

Fire prevention work at Lake Superior reserve has changed Wisconsin native Callie Grones.

What Does Hughes Quitting Tell Us About Governor’s Race?

A top tier of liberal candidates emerging. Will there be more Democratic dropouts?

Democratic Governor Candidates Address Criminal Justice, Inequality

WISDOM forum provides chance for in-depth answers by candidates.

Wisconsin Democrats on Anniversary of Dobbs Decision

In Lead Up to Anniversary of Roe Being Overturned, Baldwin Leads Bills to Expand Access to Abortion Care

State Sen. Kelda Roys Hopes to Shake Up Democratic Governor Race

'I have by far the most experience in and around state government.'

Wisconsin Elections Chair Pushes Milwaukee to Destroy 2020 Ballots

FBI could demand ballots it did in Georgia. 'No one is entitled to see those ballots,' Millis says

Race for Wisconsin Attorney General Could Be Very Close. Again

Rematch of Eric Toney against incumbent Democrat Josh Kaul will be hard fought.

Gov. Evers Requests Small Business Administration Rapid Disaster Declaration for Wisconsin Communities Affected by Severe Weather

Governor requests disaster assistance for Marathon, Rock, Vernon, and Waupaca Counties based on damage assessments, unlocking assistance for over 20 counties across the state

Gov. Evers Urges Bipartisan Opposition to Trump Budget Proposals That Jeopardize Protections for Natural Resources, Efforts to Bolster 21st-Century Infrastructure, and Critical Disaster Response Needs in Wisconsin

Muslim Community Celebrates Sarsour’s Freedom

Salah Sarsour home after 80 days in federal custody. Judge found evidence he was targeted for political speech.

In Battleground 3rd District, Democratic Hopefuls Agree On GOP Failures, Not Tactics

The Platteville forum underscored a choice between bold pledges and incremental wins for House Democrats.

In Eau Claire, Wisconsin Democrats Call Out Tom Tiffany’s Affordability Crisis

Evers Raises Juneteenth Flag In Final Year As Governor

Capitol ceremony marks progress, ongoing struggle and honors the late Michael Johnson.

Minocqua Brewing Sues Wisconsin Over Seizure Of 1,200 Beer Cans

Kirk Bangstad alleges unfair treatment and $25,000 in damages after DOR tax dispute.

Both Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin Uneasy About Deal To End Iran War

After calling on Trump to finish the job, Johnson says ‘I don’t like the outcome here.’ Baldwin says the president ‘has not reached a deal.’

John Menard’s Fortunes Declining

Losing court cases and paying judgments while seeing his wealth decline.

Bryan Steil Thinks Trump’s Illegal War Was Worth It

State Democratic Leader Lays Out Policy Plans If Party Wins Trifecta

Senate Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein points to school funding, property taxes and more.

Three Accused False Electors Plead Not Guilty in Dane County Court

Jim Troupis and Kenneth Chesebro were national leaders in scheme to overturn 2020 election.

Milwaukee Activist Charged With Terrorizing U-Michigan Faculty

Ahmet Kerem Korkaya, 28, a MCW student and pro-Palestine activist, pleads not guilty.

County Investing $2.5 Million in Housing Assistance for Homeless

County doubles down on housing first as federal government switches funding to shelters.

Trump Administration Tries Again to Get Wisconsin’s Voter Registration Data

Emergency motion from US Department of Justice appeals federal court ruling it lost.

Fiserv Loses Its $70 Million Man

Michael Lyons steps down after disastrous decline in Milwaukee company's stock.

The Elevator Speech for Democratic Governor Candidates

Boiling down their pitch to voters, why do they deserve your vote?

Rodriguez Wins Democratic Straw Poll for Governor

Hong takes second. But conventiongoers also consider: who is most electable?

Democratic Candidates for Governor Pitch The State Party Convention

Plus: Evers farewell speech. And hopes to flip even more Republican Senate seats.

I’m About The Economy, Says Missy Hughes, Candidate for Governor

Economic advisor to Democratic Gov. Evers worked 16 years with Organic Valley co-op business.

WI Supreme Court Accepts Second Appeal To Redraw Congressional Map

Two appeals use different legal arguments. Conservative justices oppose both.

New Federal Student Loan Rules Hit July 1 For Wisconsin Borrowers

End of SAVE plan, new caps and repayment options could reshape debt for 700,000 residents.

Gov. Evers Urges Wisconsin Congressional Leaders to Reject Devastating, Harmful Cuts in President Trump’s Budget

Wisconsin DOJ Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration’s Unlawful New Federal Contractor Terms

Ballot Challenges Fail In 7th District GOP Primary Fight

Wisconsin elections officials keep three rivals, including Trump-endorsed Michael Alfonso, on the August ballot.

Jim Troupis Says He Can’t Get Fair Trial in Madison

Faces 11 criminal counts of forgery for 2020 false electors scheme, wants a change of venue.

Democrats Call for State Birth Control Protections

Warning that 'extreme forces' in the state and nation want to make birth control illegal.

Controversial Democrat Kirk Bangstad Can’t Run for Wisconsin Governor

Elections Commission finds Minocqua Brewing owner lacked enough signatures to get on ballot.

Wisconsin DOJ and Coalition Secure Summary Judgment in Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration’s Unlawful $100k Fee for H-1B Petitions

Is Democratic Race for Governor Finally Starting?

Recent ads for candidates add life – finally – to a very sleepy campaign.

Muslim Leader’s Health Deteriorating in Immigration Lockup

Salah Sarsour has lost 30 pounds, not getting needed diabetes treatment, his lawyers say.

Trump Spreads Election Conspiracies Alongside Gubernatorial Candidate Congressman Tom Tiffany

New Elections Chief Wary of Disruptive Court Orders

Court cases changing how Wisconsin's fall elections handled could come too late, he warns.

Democratic State Convention Could Narrow Field for Wisconsin Governor

Delegates will be looking for which of 7 candidates 'stand out' in their speeches.

Trump Attacks ‘Dumocrats’ in Speech in Chippewa Falls, WI

'You take out the B, a lot of people don’t know, dumb has a b.'

Trump’s $425 Million Coal Push Could Impact Wisconsin

Madison-based Alliant Energy hopes to extend life of two coal-powered plants.

Barnes Touts Statewide Experience in Run for Governor

Politics is a challenging 'endurance sport,' says best known Democrat running for governor.

Tyco, Johnson Controls Agree to $10 Million PFAS Settlement

Evers, Kaul hail it as one of most important environmental settlements in state history.

AFP-Wisconsin Welcomes President Trump Back to America’s Dairyland for Chippewa County Farm Visit

Who’s Looking Out for Rural Wisconsinites? Hint: It’s Not Tom Tiffany or Donald Trump

New Report: Donald Trump’s Disastrous Agenda for Wisconsin’s Dairyland

Donald Trump to Give $700 Million of Taxpayer Money to America’s Coal Fleet, Including Wisconsin

Kirk Bangstad, Brett Hulsey, Others Fall Short of Ballot Requirements

333 people in state filed nomination papers. Some lacked enough signatures to run.

Some Wisconsin Communities Dropping Flock Surveillance

Citing privacy concerns, Dane County, Appleton, Oshkosh, 4 other communities drop contracts.

President Trump Coming to Wisconsin

Visiting state on Friday to campaign for Wisconsin Republicans like Tom Tiffany.

US Postal Service Proposes Big Changes for Mail-In Voting

But WI Elections Commission members say proposal may not survive legal challenges.

FBI Knocks, Milwaukee Answers With Two New Law Firms On Its Side

City taps national legal groups for 'election-related needs.'

10 Candidates Make Wisconsin Governor’s Ballot As Filing Closes

Democrats crowd the field with eight hopefuls, while Tom Tiffany is the lone Republican to qualify.

WisDems Chair on Trump Announcing Visit to Western Wisconsin