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A Wisconsin Political Trivia Quiz
Have a little holiday fun and see how many you get right.
Dec 15th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Here’s To State Republicans Who Support Constitution
GOP veterans join Wisconsin branch of national group Keep Our Republic.
Dec 4th, 2023 by Bill Kaplan
How Rich Are Wisconsin’s Members of Congress?
Most are poorer than average members of Congress. Then there’s Ron Johnson.
Oct 4th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Van Orden Defeats Pfaff in Western Wisconsin Congressional District
AP calls race, with Republican at 52% of vote and 95% of ballots counted.
Nov 9th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer
House Districts’ Maps Protect Incumbents
State's 8 congressional districts typically won by incumbents, resulting in long tenure.
Jun 13th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Baldwin, Pocan Deliver for Wisconsin
Both among top members of Congress in getting earmarked federal spending for this state.
Apr 4th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Ron Johnson’s Repeated Racism
Clueless comment on Tulsa echoes past statements on Capitol riot and Charlottesville Nazis.
Jun 15th, 2021 by Bill Kaplan
The Vanishing Courage of Mike Gallagher
Wisconsin congressman took a stand against Republican lies and then turned chicken.
May 11th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Will Biden Deliver Immigration Reform?
It’s time. He promised voters to prioritize reform bill in the first 100 days.
May 1st, 2021 by Christine Neumann-Ortiz
Who’s the Most Right Wing Of All?
Conservative group ranks state’s most conservative members of Congress and Legislature.
Apr 27th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
How U.S. Marshals Came to Kenosha
Teams were shut down in Portland and sent to Kenosha protests, despite opposition of Evers, Kaul.
Apr 5th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Kleefisch Spokesperson Compares Evers to Dahmer
The former Lt. Governor, who plans a run for governor, gets caught in controversy.
Mar 17th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Tiffany, Fitzgerald Object To Some Biden Electors
Hours after chaos at the Capitol, two members of Wisconsin's congressional delegation vote to overturn part of the election, effort fails.
Jan 7th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
Baldwin Questions U.S. Marshall’s Role in Tosa Protests
Baldwin said U.S. Attorney should explain if Operation Legend Resources were used.
Dec 19th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
How We’ve Handled the Tosa Protests
More than 75 protests and lots of misunderstandings. How city officials have responded.
Dec 5th, 2020 by Wauwatosa Mayor Dennis McBride
Fitzgerald Wins Big, Kind By 3% for Congress
All incumbents for Congress in state reelected, Fitzgerald replaces Sensenbrenner.
Nov 4th, 2020 by Hope Kirwan
Grothman Is Top Trump Loyalist in Congress
Wisconsin Republican voted with Trump 94% of time, ranking finds.
Oct 14th, 2020 by Henry Redman
Palzewicz Goes Progressive in Deep Red District
Democrat opposing Fitzgerald in 5th Congressional District backs guaranteed annual income.
Oct 7th, 2020 by Henry Redman
Wisconsin’s Legislature Laziest in U.S.?
Other states with full-time legislators have met 18 times more frequently than in Wisconsin.
Oct 6th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
4 Reasons Legislature Won’t Reconvene
Haven’t met since April, won’t return this year. Republicans explain why.
Oct 5th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Wisconsin Representative Votes Against Condemning QAnon
Other Wisconsin republicans joined Democrats to condemn the conspiracists.
Oct 3rd, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Is Robin Vos Scared of Voters?
Republican legislators condemn Evers' mask mandate, but won’t override it as the law allows. Why?
Sep 29th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Tosa Police Issue Gets More Heated
Other suburb’s police massing against protesters. Sensenbrenner, police chief, talk radio condemn protests.
Aug 17th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Primary Results Set Stage for November
Newcomers in many races. Kelda Roys will replace Fred Risser, nation's longest serving legislator.
Aug 12th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Trump Attacks Voting Process
The president attempts to undercut mail-in voting.
Aug 4th, 2020 by John Torinus
Congressional Republicans Fail Wisconsin
Democrats passed second pandemic relief bill in May. State’s GOP members continue to delay.
Jul 28th, 2020 by Bill Kaplan
Ten Years After Act 10
Most of those who voted for it are gone. How has the Capitol changed?
Jul 27th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Congress Battles Over Police Reform
Wisconsin delegation split along party lines over the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, Dems in favor, GOP oppose.
Jun 26th, 2020 by Allison Stevens
Wisconsin Police Union Supports Reforms
State’s largest police union supports chokehold ban, “bad cop” registry.
Jun 14th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer
Does Your Congressperson Support Police Reform?
The positions of Wisconsin's congressional delegation on police reform.
Jun 12th, 2020 by Megan Hart
WI Congressional Delegation Backs Federal Help
All back CARES Act and Evers' disaster declaration for Wisconsin.
Apr 4th, 2020 by Megan Hart
Wisconsin Now the Reddest State?
No state in America has been more opposed to federal coronavirus relief package.
Mar 18th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
State’s Republicans Oppose Coronavirus Bill
Relief bill supported by Trump, passed overwhelmingly, state's 4 GOP Congressmen vote no.
Mar 14th, 2020 by Allison Stevens
Nothing Changed After Molson Coors Shooting
Wisconsin's GOP legislators mourned publicly, but continue ignoring calls from Democrats to address gun violence.
Mar 6th, 2020 by Allison Stevens
Redistricting Fight Is One Year Away
So why are Evers and Democrats putting spotlight on it now?
Feb 3rd, 2020 by Steven Walters
State Politicians Respond to Iranian General’s Killing
Activists are protesting and politicos weighing in on assassination, U.S. troop escalation.
Jan 4th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Measuring Republican Views on Impeachment
Poll shows a culture of denial among Wisconsin Trump supporters.
Jan 2nd, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Top 10 Political Stories of 2019
Lots of drama in last year of the decade. Which were the biggest stories?
Dec 30th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Rep. Sensenbrenner’s Disappointing Column
The Republican has showed his independence in the past. But not this time, not on impeachment.
Dec 26th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
All They Want for Christmas
The Christmas wish lists of Gov. Evers, Mayor Barrett and other politicians.
Dec 23rd, 2019 by Steven Walters
Why Pocan Voted No on Trade Deal
Madison Democrat the only state representative to oppose historic revision of NAFTA.
Dec 20th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff
State’s GOP Congressmen Skip Depositions
Sensenbrenner, who led the Clinton impeachment, and Grothman skip closed-door impeachment sessions.
Nov 25th, 2019 by Robin Bravender
Rep. Ron Kind Has Huge 2020 War Chest
Nearly $3 million campaign fund. No Wisconsin congressional representative has more.
Oct 26th, 2019 by Allison Stevens
Who Will Run for County Executive?
The list is long and could get longer. Handicapping the favorites.
Oct 22nd, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
A World Without Scott Fitzgerald
Capitol insiders wonder who will be senate majority leader if Fitzgerald wins race for Congress.
Oct 14th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Can Democrat Tom Palzewicz Win the 5th Congressional District?
He lost to Sensenbrenner with 38% of the vote in 2018, better than previous Dems had done
Oct 10th, 2019 by Erik Gunn
4-Year-Old Kindergarten Gets Bipartisan Support
Senate taking up bills in committee that would expand early childhood education programs.
Oct 7th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff
Bipartisan Bill Would Legalize Medical Marijuana
But Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald strongly opposes the bill.
Oct 3rd, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Wisconsin Politicians and Impeachment History
From Mayor Tom Barrett to Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner, Wisconsinites involved in every presidential impeachment attempt.
Oct 2nd, 2019 by Robin Bravender
Wisconsin Democrats and Republicans Split on Trump Impeachment
Democrats clear in call for impeachment inquiry, while Republicans have little to say.
Oct 1st, 2019 by Bill Kaplan
Legislature May Debate Few Fall-Session Issues
Short fall legislative session doesn't leave a lot of room for action on major issues.
Sep 30th, 2019 by Steven Walters
The Use and Abuse of Jobs Data
Walker administration used flimsy interpretations of jobs reports to put a positive spin on the state's economy.
Sep 25th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Congressional Primaries Can Be Unpredictable
Sensenbrenner seat could draw a wide field.
Sep 23rd, 2019 by Steven Walters
The “Fitz” Train Is Rolling
Scott Fitzgerald’s run for Congress embraces Trump and anti-union Right to Work law.
Sep 19th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
What Polls Show About the Legislature
Voters have net positive view of Legislature but negative toward Vos, split on Fitzgerald.
Sep 17th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
Fitzgerald Will Run for Congress
Senate Majority Leader to run for Sensenbrenner’s 5th Congressional district seat.
Sep 17th, 2019 by Laurel White
Not Leaving Due to Trump, Sensenbrenner Says
Retiring congressman reflects on long career and why he’s retiring now.
Sep 13th, 2019 by Robin Bravender
Can a Democrat Succeed Duffy?
Yes, if the campaign is run on bread-and-butter issues that appeal to rural voters.
Sep 10th, 2019 by Bill Kaplan
Line Forming for Sensenbrenner’s Seat
8 Republicans (Vukmir, Nicholson, Fitzgerald, Farrow etc.) considering a run, along with one Democrat.
Sep 6th, 2019 by Laurel White
50 Years of Jim Sensenbrenner
The numbers, the gruffness, the tales. And who will run for his seat?
Sep 5th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
Wis. Republicans Once Backed Gun Control
Backing Brady Bill in 1993. Will any now support the background checks bill?
Aug 30th, 2019 by Robin Bravender
Allow Immigrants to Get Drivers Licenses
Change the law and roads will be safer, and state drivers will save millions in insurance premiums.
Aug 18th, 2019 by Christine Neumann-Ortiz
Sensenbrenner Pushes Mueller At Hearing
What is impeachable conduct, congressman probes. Mueller declines to answer.
Jul 25th, 2019 by Robin Bravender
The New Paul Ryan
That’s how admirers view Rep. Mike Gallagher. Can Democrat Amanda Stuck beat him?
Jul 23rd, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
State Republicans Quiet on Trump Tweets
Only Rep. Gallagher offers criticism, only Rep. Duffy offers agreement.
Jul 16th, 2019 by Robin Bravender
A New State “Progressive” Publication
Wisconsin Examiner adds to Capitol press corps, with a "people's" perspective on policies.
Jul 16th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Why and When Flag Flies at Half-Staff
Wisconsin does it more often in recent years, 400 times since 9/11.
May 27th, 2019 by Michelle Johnson
State’s Representatives Split on Mueller Report
Republicans, Democrats divided on what it says about Trump but most back transparency.
Apr 19th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding
Baldwin, Sensenbrenner Back Trails Bill
Bipartisan effort to elevate two state scenic trails, join them to National Park Service.
Apr 8th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding
Republicans and Colin Kaepernick
Legislators opposition to honoring the NFL star is part of an ugly, historic pattern.
Feb 19th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
State Loses Political Power in Washington
Of all states, Wisconsin and Michigan have lost the most clout in D.C., experts say.
Jan 14th, 2019 by Steven Walters
The Eternal Campaign of Scott Walker
He’s earned $2.3 million from government, and is already running for office again.
Jan 8th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Extreme Partisanship Prevents National Solutions
Could political reforms improve the state and national political system?
Sep 30th, 2018 by John Torinus
Trump Op Ed Author Revealed!
Who’s behind the anonymous NYT column about obstructing Trump’s craziness? Read on.
Sep 13th, 2018 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
A Home Built for Entertaining
Owners of this riverfront home hold their share of Democratic fundraisers.
Aug 10th, 2018 by Michael Horne
Why Sensenbrenner Must Be Defeated
As a physician and non-politician, I favor common-sense changes rejected by a career politician.
Aug 1st, 2018 by Dr. Jennifer Hoppe Vipond
Walker Silent as Trump Attacks Harley
State Republicans decline to criticize Trump for attack on iconic state business.
Jun 27th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
Ryan, Sensenbrenner Endorse Vukmir
Republican establishment rallying around Vukmir over Nicholson for U.S. Senate.
Jun 25th, 2018 by John K. Wilson
Dan Kohl’s “Hidden” Condo
Democrat challenging Rep. Glenn Grothman downsized into this 4,326-square-foot Mequon home.
Jun 12th, 2018 by Michael Horne
Longtime Democrat Matt Flynn Reintroducing Himself to Voters
After four unsuccessful runs for office, will this be Flynn's year?
Jun 7th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
Rep. Grothman Loves, Hates Deficit
GOP Congressman leads in tax-supported newsletters and contradictions on the deficit.
May 23rd, 2018 by James Rowen
Ryan’s Open House Seat Sets State Record
Wisconsin has open House seat for fifth consecutive election, first time in history.
Apr 20th, 2018 by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
Ryan’s 20-Year Tenure Typical for State
House members from Wisconsin average 16 years in office, nearly double the national average.
Apr 16th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Sensenbrenner Could Break State Record
If reelected would beat David Obey’s record of nearly 42 years as state congressman.
Dec 22nd, 2017 by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
Does Tax Plan Enrich Ron Johnson?
And will changes senator championed help small businesses? A look at the numbers.
Dec 18th, 2017 by Laura Thompson
Tax Plan Will Increase Black Student Debt
Blacks now have twice the college debt of whites; GOP tax plan would widen the gap.
Dec 13th, 2017 by Tamarine Cornelius
Which Federal Tax Plan Is Better?
Majority of taxpayers lose under both plans, but in different ways.
Nov 28th, 2017 by Tamarine Cornelius
Matt Flynn’s East Side Eschweiler
Gubernatorial candidate has lovely home, lovely location, but won't let assessor in.
Oct 25th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Millennial Caucus Looks to the Future
Wisconsin Future Caucus is bipartisan group of state legislators under the age of 40.
Oct 20th, 2017 by State Rep. Adam Neylon
Can Democrats Beat Ryan, Grothman?
Odds are slim. But the added turnout for those races could help reelect Tammy Baldwin.
Oct 12th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Sensenbrenner Asleep on Charlottesville?
Congressman’s explanations on this don’t seem to add up.
Aug 21st, 2017 by Julie Henszey
Women Need Health Care, Too
Congressmen’s wives and daughters are covered. Why not the rest of us?
Jul 28th, 2017 by Julie Henszey
Trump Great Lakes Cuts Hurt Supporters
Great Lakes governors who supported him own that massive cut in Great Lakes funding.
May 30th, 2017 by James Rowen
How We Lobbied Congress
Asking officials not to bar states from using transportation funds for bicycling.
Mar 13th, 2017 by Dave Schlabowske
Medicaid Block Grants Could Benefit State
But only if the proposed change is handled properly.
Jan 1st, 2017 by John Torinus
Final Notes From The Campaign-Trail
After 210 interviews with candidates, some observations on a crazy election.
Nov 7th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Mexico Opens 50th US Consulate Here
A big turnout of American and Mexican politicians with "Trumpism" in the air.
Aug 31st, 2016 by Michael Horne
Mr. Trump, West Bend Ain’t Milwaukee
Trump stumps for African American votes before a crowd with not one black person.
Aug 21st, 2016 by John Torinus
Gun Violence Rally Calls for Change
Politicians, citizens decry problem in Milwaukee, which saw spike in gun violence last year.
Jun 5th, 2016 by Brendan O’Brien
Will Republican Party Lose Its Soul?
GOP should stick to its principles and reject Trump. Ryan could lead the way.
May 23rd, 2016 by John Torinus
