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Racine Co. Election Denier Found Guilty of Voter Fraud

Harry Wait requested absentee ballots for Robin Vos and Racine mayor to test the system -- and got caught.

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.

City Attorney Freezes Council’s ICE Masking Legislation

Council is angry. 'This is pretty outrageous,' says alderman.

To Get More SNAP Funds, Evers Signs Bill Banning Soda, Candy

Bill banning such purchases includes $70 million more to administer program.

State Democratic Party Trounces GOP in February Fundraising

Raising 9 times much as Republicans in funding for U.S. House and Senate elections.

National Conservative Group Targets Wisconsin School Board Races

1776 Project PAC, backed by Richard Uihlein, spending 250% more on races this year.

Gov. Evers Signs Key Bill to Support States Food Assistance Program, Prevent Wisconsin Taxpayers From Paying Over $200 Million a Year in Potential Penalty Fees to Trump Administration

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.

Wisconsin Suing EPA for Ending All Actions to Fight Climate Change

Joins 23 states challenging EPA repeal of 'endangerment' finding.

Washington County Weighs Renaming Highway for Charlie Kirk

Proposal to rename part of Highway K draws strong opposition and a packed committee meeting.

A Shifting Foundation: What Federal Housing Policy Means for Milwaukee County

Local agencies combat homelessness, housing affordability concerns, relying heavily on federal funds

Defense Spending Reduction Caucus Slams Pentagons $200 Billion Request

Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu Won’t Seek Reelection

LeMahieu's announcement comes just weeks after Assembly Speaker Robin Vos announced his retirement

Crowley Focuses on ‘Building Bridges’ in 2026 State of the County

The county executive promotes major infrastructure projects, policy successes in annual address.

Judges Said No, But Brad Schimel Is Still Running Milwaukee’s U.S. Attorney Office

Federal judges refused to extend his interim term; Trump admin found another way to keep him in charge.

Baldwin, Colleagues Force Vote on Trump’s Illegal War in Iran

WATCH: Baldwin takes to Senate Floor to advocate against Trump’s war of choice

How Milwaukee Lost Its DEI Director

It wasn't President Donald Trump. But the name of office will change.

Is Non-Citizen Voting a Real Threat to Elections in Wisconsin?

The data is very powerful. First of a series.

WI Senate Depends on Democrats to Pass Online Sports Betting Bill

Bill part of lengthy agenda as senators race to finish final day of 2026 session.

Vos Warns Data Centers Issue Could Cost Republicans Votes

Chastises GOP-Led Senate on '80 percent issue,' dropping bill to regulate data centers.

Baldwin to Trump: Back My Bill to Support Made in USA Products Online

President Trump’s Executive Order aligns with Baldwin’s bipartisan bill requiring online retailers to clearly disclose their country of origin

Judge Maria Lazar Claims Mantle of Impartiality

Calls Judge Chris Taylor 'partisan.' But Lazar has regularly backed Republican causes.

Trump Wants to ‘Save’ Great Lakes From Invasive Carp, But Halts Funds

Federal funds for barrier system halted as Army Corps of Engineers reviews projects.

Council Eyes Big Fines For Unidentified Officers, But Can It Touch ICE?

New ID rule is part of the ICE Out package, while police mask and aid policies are handled in other ways.

Tom Tiffany, Regular Absentee Voter, Says I Dont Believe We Should Be Doing Mail-in Voting

Records indicate Tiffany has voted absentee 12 times since 2016, according to an official with the Democratic Party of Wisconsin. It was not clear if those ballots were cast by mail or in-person at his local election clerk’s office.

Maria Lazar Continues Courting Extreme Right-Wing

DOJ Sues Wisconsin For Voter Data, But Legal Experts See A Different Motive

Civil rights law is at the center of a fight some say is really about stoking doubt in election results ahead of 2026 and 2028 races.

Baldwin, Colleagues Demand Trump Officials Publicly Testify About War in Iran

Call comes as Senators file War Powers Resolutions, forcing votes on war unless Leader Thune agrees to bring Hegseth, Rubio in for public hearings

How Global Climate Change Affects Milwaukee

Echoing global data, Milwaukee has changed, and continues to do so.

Mandela Barnes Proposes Utility Rate Freeze and to Build Out Clean Energy in Gubernatorial Platform

As utility bills skyrocket, Barnes joins a new wave of Democrats putting affordability and accountability at the center of their campaigns

Trump Obsessed With Milwaukee Shoes

President loves Florsheim shoes. But company certainly doesn't love him.

Wisconsin Legislators Debate Crypto ‘Staking’ Investments

Should it be legal? Backers cite possible gains. Bankers warn of fraud, consumer risks.

Trump Administration Investigating WI School District’s Gender Policy

Alleges that New Richmond School District's bathroom policy is unlawful.

Baldwin Talks Trump Tariffs at Textile Factory

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin visits a Milwaukee company to blast the president's tariffs.

Wisconsin Joins Multi-State Lawsuit Against New Trump Tariffs

Evers and Kaul say the latest 10% import duties are illegal and driving up prices for families.

Battleground Alliance Statement on Disastrous Job Report: Costs Up, Jobs Down

The Clause in Milwaukee’s ICE Package That Could Trigger ‘Sanctuary City’ Label

Former alderman blasts council's actions.

WisDems Statement on Wisconsin Republicans Failing to Stop Illegal War

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes in Support of War Powers Resolution

A Better Wisconsin Together Applauds Evers, Kaul Joining Lawsuit Against Trump-Tiffany Tariffs

Roys: Trump Tries to Distract From ICE Failures With Noem Firing

Senator Baldwin Releases Statement After Republicans Block Path Forward on Funding Homeland Security & Reining in ICE

Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding New Lawsuit Fighting Against President Trump’s Latest Illegal Tariff Taxes on Wisconsin’s Working Families

Wisconsin to join new lawsuit after recent reports show Trump’s tariff taxes cost Americans nearly $200 billion last year

AG Kaul Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs

How Wisconsin Money Funded Trump’s Policies

Bradley Foundation and Uihleins funded much of Project 2025.

Baldwin Votes to Halt War in Iran

What Will Federal Government Pay For New Milwaukee ICE Office?

Federal officials overrode local zoning and council opposition to create new office.

Wisconsinites Want Our Money Back, Tom Tiffany

Baldwin Opposes Schimel Staying in Top Federal Prosecutor Job After 120 Day Interim Position Expires

Trump bypassed Baldwin and Johnson’s bipartisan nominating commission and installed Schimel to be the interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin

Democrats Pitch BadgerCare ‘Public Option’ to Expand Health Coverage

Giving Wisconsin 'an affordable option,' not 'sky-high premiums... massive deductibles.'

Gov. Evers Orders Special Session on Banning Partisan Gerrymandering

Backs constitutional amendment to ban it. Some legislators in both parties opposed.

Did Milwaukee Just Make Itself A Sanctuary City?

City Attorney warns of Trump Adm. reaction as council passes 'ICE Out' proposal.

Elections Commission Recommends Charging 13 Who Tried to Recall Vos

Recall petitions listed people who hadn't signed and false addresses, WEC says.

Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) Statement on Proposed Constitutional Amendment to Prohibit Partisan Gerrymandering

Watch: Baldwin Calls for Immediate End to Trumps Illegal War With Iran on Senate Floor

Baldwin remarks come ahead of Senate vote to stop President Trump’s war in Iran

Keyboard Warrior Van Orden Tweets Over 600 Times in February, Still Wont Hold Town Hall

10 Wisconsin Companies Sue Trump for Tariff Refunds

Kohl’s, Milwaukee Tool, others claim 'financial harm' from 'illegal power grab.'

The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin Denounces the Attacks on Iran Led by Neoconservative Warmongers and their Israeli Allies

Baldwin Statement on Trump Starting “Massive and Ongoing” War with Iran

After Pandemic Backlogs, Wisconsin’s Unemployment System Now Faces A Federal Roadblock

Evers says Trump’s move to cancel $29 million in grants could derail long-planned system upgrades.

JD Vance Stumps for Derrick Van Orden, Tom Tiffany in Wisconsin Visit

The vice president touted economic prosperity under President Trump.

Gov. Tony Evers Says He’s Still Negotiating With GOP on Property Tax, Schools Deal

School funding has become key issue in Capitol.

In Wisconsin, JD Vance Fails to Sell Trumps Disastrous Economy

Hong, Barnes Lead Democratic Primary for Governor In New Poll

Marquette poll shows most voters undecided, with Taylor leading Lazar for high court.

How Wisconsin Has Declined

It’s done worse than 42 states in growth of average household income. Why?

Gov. Evers Urges President Trump to Sidestep Secretary and Restore Funding to Prevent Fraud, Waste, and Abuse in Wisconsin’s Unemployment Insurance System

Governor appeals to Trump to restore funding Wisconsin needs to complete unemployment modernization efforts designed to help detect and prevent fraud, reduce improper payments, and improve efficiency

Trump Calls for End to Widely Supported Vote by Mail. What Do WI Republicans Think?

Statement From Congressman Scott Fitzgerald on President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union Address

Tom Tiffany Silent on 15% Global Tariffs

WisDems Chair Statement on State of the Union

Trump’s Yes-Men Tom Tiffany and Derrick Van Orden Throw Wisconsin Businesses Under the Bus — Again

Milwaukee Continues Preparing for Possible ICE Surge

1,800 letter writers urge Common Council to sign ICE OUT proposals.

Four Candidates for Tiffany’s House Seat Lived Outside District or State

Including three Republicans, one Democrat. Should voters care about 'carpetbagging'?

GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Tom Tiffany and WI-03 Congressman Derrick Van Orden Support More Tariff Taxes

Baldwin Announces Mindoro Constituent Whose Family Relies on Medicaid as State of the Union Guest

Wisconsin Assembly Is Done Legislating for 2026

Here's what lawmakers got done -- and left unfinished.

How Robin Vos Transformed Wisconsin

Longest serving Assembly Speaker in history had a controversial tenure.

Feds Contest Former Judge Dugan’s Attempt to Overturn Conviction

Prosecutors argue Dugan has no grounds to request a new trial.

Downtown Wedding Venue Becoming Office Space

Bucking national trend, major local arts institution moving staff into event space.

WI Assembly Passes Deals on PFAS, SNAP Funding

The bills must pass the WI Senate before they could head to Gov. Evers' desk.

Tom Tiffany Supports (Even More) Illegal Tariffs

Supreme Court Rules Tariff Powers Belong to Congress

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Welcomes U.S. Supreme Court Decision on President Trumps Tariffs

Political Parties Join Legal Battle Over Wisconsin Voter Data

Trump administration attempting to get access to Wisconsin's voter information.

Baldwin Releases Statement on SCOTUS Ruling Striking Down Trump’s Sweeping Tariffs

Robin Vos Announces Retirement

Longest serving Assembly Speaker in Wisconsin history won't run for reelection.

Gov. Evers Sends Letter to the Trump Administration, Urging the President to Support American Producers and Ranchers, Back Off Plans to Import Beef from Argentina…Again

Bryan Steil Becomes Leading Election Denier

The Republican congressman voted to uphold Trump’s 2020 defeat. What happened?

Coalition Sues Trump Administration Over Climate Rule Repeal

17 health and climate groups filed the suit Wednesday.

Assembly GOP Reverses Course on Health Care Bills

After years of resistance, Republicans back plan to expand Medicaid access and lower barriers for breast cancer screenings.

In Final State of the State, Evers Pushes School Funding, Fair Maps

Blames Republican for higher property taxes, but still open to tax cut and spending bill.

A Better Wisconsin Together Applauds Governor Evers Record of Accomplishments and His Call to Keep Working for Wisconsin in State of the State Address

Uihleins Shuttled In Workers From Mexico

Billionaires supported Trump's anti-immigration stance while using Mexican workers.

Small Set of Counties Could Pick Democratic Candidate for Governor

Tony Evers won just 16 of 72 counties in November 2022 election.

Thanks to Donald Trump, Cargill Meat Solutions Lays Off Hundreds of Workers in Wisconsin

Layoffs come as Tom Tiffany votes to allow Trump to continue his erratic trade war

Trump’s EPA Says It Will Save Drivers Money. Wisconsin Experts See A Different Bill

Agency touts $1.3 trillion in savings as analysts project billions in added fuel and health costs here.

Tom Tiffany Wants Democrats to Talk About the Economy. Lets Talk About It

Assembly Backs Race-Neutral Aid And Campus Speech Suits, Eyes Trans Care

GOP bills target DEI, free speech, trans issues. Democrats object.

GOP 7th District Candidate Tied to $44 Million Ponzi Scheme Settlement

Paul Wassgren was a defendant in a class action over an alleged $170 million real estate investment fraud.

Zamarripa Calls for Full Investigation Into Uihlein Labor Abuses Exposed in Pleasant Prairie