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GOP Chair Schimming Says Hong Makes Job Easier

Wisconsin Republican leader says State Rep. Francesca Hong has "unique weaknesses."

Crowley Was Weakest in Democratic Governor Debate

And Hong looked inexperienced at times. Which candidates were the strongest?

Democratic Candidates for WI Governor Mostly Agree, Avoid Attacks in Debate

Most agree not to cut police funding, to reduce the voucher program and better regulate data centers.

Michele Magadance Skinner Trails Sen. Smith by 7% While Remaining Unpopular in the District

Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Counter Trump’s Attacks on American Elections

New bill would provide State AGs and voters with ability to stop election interference and protect voters’ ballots from seizure

New Poll Finds Francesca Hong Far Ahead in Democratic Primary for Governor

State Navigate poll finds she is ahead by 29% over Crowley and 30% over Barnes.

State Revokes Brewing License for Liberal Provocateur Kirk Bangstad

Minocqua Brewing Company owner has until Aug. 4 to appeal decision he calls 'laughable.'

Madison Police Killing Will Shake Up Democratic Race for Governor

The issue will drive election turnout, help and hurt Hong. How will it impact other candidates?

Evers Pushes Trump to Speed up DACA Renewals

Trump's immigration crackdown has put recipients' applications on hold. There are 5,000 in Wisconsin.

New Canada Tariffs Put Wisconsin’s Trade Surplus At Risk, Groups Say

With $8.5 billion in exports to Canada, Wisconsin groups fear higher costs and lost manufacturing jobs ahead.

Why Wisconsin’s Clean Energy Market Is Booming Without New Tax Breaks

Cheaper renewables, data centers and leftover federal funds are reshaping the state’s power mix.

Baldwin Calls Out Trump Admin for Abruptly Canceling $94 Million for Health Research, Halting Clinical Trials

Erratic cuts include a Wisconsin project to improve experiences of hospitalized kids that HHS previously highlighted

Baldwin, Evers Press USPS On Mail Delays Before 2026 Elections

Wisconsin leaders warn slow mail could leave absentee ballots uncounted.

Wisconsin Department of Justice Joins Case Challenging Trump Administration Rule That Weakens Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas

Federal Government Sues Milwaukee Over ICE Mask Ban

Attempt to get all law enforcement officers to wear identification, remove masks headed to court.

Baldwin, Evers Sound Alarm on USPS Mail Delays and Interference Ahead of Upcoming Elections

Lawmakers highlight mail delays in the Spring election that caused hundreds to have their votes not counted and USPS’s illegal effort to choke off access to mail-in voting

Read: Gov. Evers Sends Letter Urging President Trump, Wisconsin’s Congressional Delegation to Hold Trump Administration Accountable for Continued Delays in Renewing Daca Applications

Trump Administration’s treatment of the DACA program undermines Wisconsin’s Dreamers, workforce, and economy

Trump and His Lackey Congressman Tom Tiffany Support Tariffs to Drive Up Prescription Drug Costs

“The Race for Wisconsin Governor Is Wide Open”

Brennan for Wisconsin Campaign Statement on Latest Marquette Poll

Former Eau Claire Council President Emily Berge’s Insurgent Campaign for Congress

Hoping to face incumbent Rep. Derrick Van Orden. But can she win Democratic primary?

Board Resolution Promotes Election Trust

'People should know that elections are transparent and open.' Majority of board backs resolution.

Gov. Evers Calls on Trump to Stop Extending Life of Coal Plants

Warns that federal order keeping aging plants online could cost Wisconsin ratepayers $117 million.

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Opposes Partisan Fy 2027 Continuing Resolution

Gov. Evers Sends Letter Urging Wisconsin Congressional Delegation to Support Reauthorizing Federal Farm Bill, Fix Harmful Federal Hemp Laws

Governor urges Congress to pass a comprehensive Farm Bill to support Wisconsin’s agricultural economy, strengthen FoodShare, and take needed action to safeguard Wisconsin’s hemp industry

Pocan Reacts to State Department’s Cuba Report

Tom Tiffany Already Voted to Keep the Tariffs. Now He Hides While Trump Hammers Wisconsin Again

Diane Hendricks Gave $25 Million to MAGA Inc.

Wisconsin billionaire's biggest political donation ever went to PAC supporting Trump.

Joel Brennan Launches New Six-Figure, Statewide Ad Blitz: Ready on Day One to Stand Up to Trump, Lower Costs, and Always Fight for Wisconsin Workers and Families

Student Loan Defaults Surge in Wisconsin, U.S. After Federal Reprieve Ends

Over 1 in 7 state borrowers now in default, big increase since Trump ended SAVE repayment plan.

Mining Project in National Forest in Wisconsin Could Get Fast-Tracked Federal Permit

Trump administration could okay GreenLight Metals but project would still face state regulatory process.

Was Rodriguez Campaign the Worst in State History?

Experts from both parties weigh in. And where does this leave Democrats?

Four Congressional Primary Races to Watch in Wisconsin

Two pit Democrats against each other, two are Republican contests in Aug. 11 election.

Tom Tiffany Sells Himself as Folksy Everyman in Race for Governor

Republican downplays his very partisan voting record and ties to President Trump.

Lorenzo Santos Warns the Trump Administration Fits the Definition of a Domestic Terrorism Organization and Will Attempt to Interfere with the 2026 Midterm Election

One Nonprofit Closing Leaves 10 Counties Scrambling on Homelessness

Green Bay nonprofit New Cap closes, leaving huge gap in homeless shelters, services.

Trump and Lackey Congressman Tom Tiffany Continue to Deny 2020 Election

Joel Brennan’s Statement on the Governor’s Race

WisDems Statement on Donald Trump’s Election Conspiracy Speech

Baldwin Responds to Trump’s Speech Laying Groundwork to Undermine 2026 Election

Baldwin: “The President has only made life harder and more expensive for families, and instead of leveling with folks and telling us how he will cut costs, he’s trying to evade accountability for it and hold on to power”

Facing Major Cash Disadvantage, Burgelis Ends Congressional Campaign

Milwaukee alderman drops out-of-district bid, offers to support fundraising leader.

Evers Blasts FEMA Over Storm Aid Rejection, Vows To Fight For Funds

Governor says Trump administration is downplaying tornado and flooding damage from April storms.

Can Chris Kapenga Win Waukesha County While Snubbing GOP Insiders?

The Republican senator’s bid for county executive tests his anti-tax brand and party relationships.

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?

Crowley Statement on Trump Delaying Housing Affordability Relief for Wisconsin Families

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.