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Scott Fitzgerald Faces Dem Challenger In State’s Most Republican Congressional District

Former paramedic hoping to chip away at GOP's dominance in Waukesha, Washington and Jefferson counties.

Doug Emhoff Teams Up with Bucks Coach to Energize Voters

The Second Gentleman held a basketball-themed rally to energize early voters on Milwaukee's North Side.

Rep. Fitzgerald Attends Judiciary Committee Field Hearing in Milwaukee

Dems Need To Win Three Key Senate Races For Control of Wisconsin Government

Races could create pathway for Democratic control of Senate or lock-in Republican control for years.

Climate Change Isn’t a Priority For Voters in Presidential Election

In polls, climate change ranks near the bottom of list of concerns. But not for this group of voters.

Tammy Baldwin, Eric Hovde Get Personal During Sole Debate

While staking their positions on issues from abortion, to immigration and foreign policy, the candidates also went after each other.

Steil, Barca At Odds In Southeastern Wisconsin Congressional Race

The race between US Rep. Bryan Steil and Democratic challenger Peter Barca hold differing views on many issues.

Van Orden’s Outspoken Nature Key Issue in Competitive Congressional Race

Republican Derrick Van Orden faces challenge from Democrat Rebecca Cooke in western Wisconsin.

Kamala Harris Rallies Supporters in Three Wisconsin Events

Harris visited UW-Milwaukee, held rallies in La Crosse and Green Bay.

WisGOP Statement on Kamala Harris’ Visits to Milwaukee, La Crosse, and Green Bay

Lawsuit Seeks To Drop More Than 50,000 Milwaukee Voters From Rolls Just Before Election

Two suits claim more than 100,000 voters on state registration list 'appear to be invalid.'

Vice President Will Stay Overnight in Milwaukee Wednesday

Democratic presidential nominee has three campaign events in Wisconsin Thursday.

1,500 Miles From Border, Immigration a Top GOP Issue in Wisconsin

Trump has promised to crack down on immigration during Wisconsin campaign stops.

Surge in Election Observers At Polls Expected

RNC plans 5,000 observers in Wisconsin.

DNR Says Wisconsin Could Meet New Rule To Replace All Lead Pipes in 10 Years

But new rule, touted by President Biden in visit Tuesday, will require Milwaukee receive substantially more funding.

Politicians Get Close Look at Coggs Center Construction

Hard hat tour loops through several doors in building designed to have "No Wrong Door."

DNC Attacking Green Party In Wisconsin With New Ad

Advertisement says candidate Jill Stein helped Trump win in 2016.

Fact Checking Trump and Vance

The data show they are lying about crime, the economy and health insurance coverage.

Biden Announces New Funds, Deadline For Lead Pipe Replacement

City praised for its effort, but now faces a 2037 deadline, with more aid promised.

Trump Lies About Hurricane Relief at Rally in Juneau, WI

His appearance in Dodge County city partially overlapped Packers game.

As Election Day Nears, The Economy Remains Top Issue for Wisconsin Voters

Views on economy not as negative as a year ago, but inflation still a concern.

Biden-Harris Administration Issues Final Rule Requiring Replacement of Lead Pipes Within 10 Years, Announces Funding to Provide Clean Water to Schools and Homes

EPA announces new final regulations and $2.6 Billion under the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda for clean drinking water

Council Invests Remaining ARPA Funds in Milwaukee’s Citizens

Ahead of Biden Visit, Council, DPW Officials Question Efficacy of Replacing Lead Pipes

Data suggests that tackling paint, not water, might reduce lead poisoning faster.

Wisconsin Republicans Talk About Why They Support Harris

Many reasons cited for why they oppose Donald Trump.

WisGOP Statement on Kamala Harris’ Visit to Ripon

Trailing in Polls, Hovde, Republicans Hope For ‘Change Election’

A close examination of the campaign strategies for Wisconsin's high-profile U.S. Senate race.

New Plan Would Reduce Logging in National Forest in Northern Wisconsin

Environmentalists say the plan doesn't go far enough while industry says no action is needed

New Poll Shows Harris Maintains 4% Lead Over Trump in Wisconsin

MU poll also finds US Senator Tammy Baldwin expands lead over Eric Hovde.

Mechanics, tech behind election administration topic of Oct. 22 Tech Council luncheon in Madison

WAVE Educational Fund is at the White House to Celebrate Historic Gun Violence Reductions in Wisconsin and New Life-Saving Executive Orders

The Biden-Harris Administration’s Whole-of-Government Approach Has Driven Historic Declines in Gun Homicides – But More Action is Needed, Especially at State Level

Milwaukee Wins Federal Funds For Largest Ever Riverwalk Expansion

$14.7 million grant will extend riverwalk almost to Bay View

Milwaukee Harbor District Riverwalk awarded $14.7 million in federal funding

Can Wisconsin Handle Election Deniers This Time?

Election experts say state well prepared to withstand conspiracy theories.

Thompson Urges Serb Hall Rally by Trump

Former governor urges Republicans to contest Milwaukee and Dane counties.

10,500 Attend Harris Rally In Madison

Democratic presidential candidate emphasizes abortion in speech.

Democrats, Republicans Ramp Up Campaigns Under New Legislative Maps

Both parties poised to spend $1 million apiece on key state Assembly and Senate races.

Wisconsin Democrats to Host Veep Cast Reunion Hosted by Stephen Colbert

Will Milwaukee’s Black Voters Turn Out for Harris? 

After turning out big for Obama, some turned off by Biden. Can Harris turn that around?

DLCC Spotlights 14 Democratic Candidates for State Legislature

National group helps with funding, messaging; goal is Democratic Assembly takeover.

Will Western Wisconsin Shock the Nation?

Republican-held congressional district could elect Democratic challenger.

Women Could Decide Wisconsin Elections

Moms for Liberty vs. Motherhood for Good?

Tim Walz Stumps in Superior Saturday

In first trip to northern Wisconsin Democratic V-P candidate predicts 'margin of error' election.

Wisconsin Supreme Court To Hear Case About Firing Election Chief

The court will weigh in on whether it was illegal for Republican lawmakers to vote to fire Meagan Wolfe.

Wisconsin Elections Commission Wants Funding For Transparency, Compliance Team

Republican lawmakers rejected a similar request in Wisconsin's last budget cycle

Harris May Need More Than 51% of Vote

Wisconsin looks good, but she may need 3% lead in national vote to win electoral college.

Marquette Poll Shows Harris Up, at 52% to 48% for Trump

Poll taken after both conventions shows Democrat ahead in key state of Wisconsin.

County Gets Federal Funding For Buses, Roads

$29 million to help county to improve road safety, replace 13 aging buses.

Why Trump Voter Now Opposes Him

Lori McCammon of Alma, Wisconsin, has recorded a video for Republican Voters Against Trump.

Milwaukee County Awarded Nearly $29 Million for Road Improvements and New Buses

Federal funding received by Milwaukee County comes from the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

Haley Voters for Harris Launches Operations in Wisconsin Taps Veteran Wisconsin GOP Operative

Biden Promotes Clean Energy Funds in Wisconsin Visit

The trip to Westby was Biden’s first Wisconsin visit since dropping out of the presidential race in July.

Milwaukee Wins $25 Million Grant To Rebuild Center Street, Add Protected Bike Lanes

Safety-focused overhaul will come to two-mile stretch in heart of city.

WisGOP Statement on Joe Biden’s Visit to Westby

Wisconsin Democrats Welcome President Biden to Western Wisconsin

RFK Jr. Suing to Remove His Name From Wisconsin Presidential Ballot

Argues that keeping him on the ballot violates his right to free speech and association.

A Summer of Intense Politics

With more to come in the next two months.

Tim Walz Champions Unions in Milwaukee Labor Day Appearance

The Democratic nominee for vice president delivered a rallying speech at Laborfest.

Will Liberal Dane County Decide Presidential Election?

County has grown by about 43,000 since 2016, when Trump got 23% of vote.

Milwaukee County Pursuing Federal Funding to Advance Economic Development Project at Mitchell International Airport

Crowley Signs Zero Traffic Deaths Policy

Adoption of policy brings county one step closer to millions in federal funding for road projects.

State Supreme Court Rejects Request to Hear Recall Attempt From Vos Opponents

Another loss for group trying to oust Vos for refusing to overturn Trump's 2020 election loss.

‘Care Economy’ Campaign Comes to Wisconsin

Care Can't Wait coalition champions child care and care for aging and disabled.

Jill Stein, Green Party Will Appear on Wisconsin Ballots, Supreme Court Declines To Hear Challenge

Court, in unsigned brief, says it won't take up Democrats attempt to block Stein from ballot.

Milwaukee Wins $15 Million To Build EV Chargers At 53 Locations

Federal grant follows a 2023 visit by Biden to promote Milwaukee-made electric chargers. But city's EV buying is slow.

Wisconsin DNC Delegates Express Optimism After Harris’s DNC Speech

Democrats in the Windy City say they're ready to bring the energy and enthusiasm from the convention home, mobilize voters.

WisGOP Statement on Kamala Harris’s Remarks to DNC

Mayor Cavalier Johnson Talks Harm of Freeway Construction, Bronzeville During DNC Speech

Johnson promotes federal grant to overhaul 6th Street through Downtown, surrounding neighborhoods.

Wisconsin Palestinians Feel Isolated From Politics

Israels's war on Gaza and upcoming election have made things worse.

Harris and Walz Rally Voters in Milwaukee

18,000 people jammed Fiserv Forum to cheer Democratic presidential ticket on a one-night break from Chicago’s DNC.

Wisconsin ‘Uninstructed’ Voters Among DNC Protestors in Chicago

Pushing for Kamala Harris to take more forceful stand to end the war in Gaza.

Democrats Embrace “For the People” on First Day of Democratic National Convention

Tim Walz Surprises Wisconsin Delegation at DNC Kick-Off

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

Voter Enthusiasm Up For Wisconsin Democrats

Marquette poll shows Democrats now equal to Republicans in voter enthusiasm.

‘Thou Shalt Not Forget Wisconsin,’ Haunted Democrats Declare

Hillary Clinton didn't campaign in Wisconsin and lost it. This year is a far different story.

Harris TV Ads Dominating Wisconsin Markets

While Trump campaign led in total ads nationally but trailed in total spending.

JD Vance Talks Illegal Immigration, Drugs In Visit To Milwaukee Police Union

Vance uses campaign stop to rail against illegal immigration and Kamala Harris.

Kamala Harris To Campaign in Milwaukee Tuesday

It will be Harris' third Wisconsin trip since President Joe Biden dropped his reelection bid.

U.S. Labor Secretary Touts Job Growth, Tours Mine in Milwaukee Visit

In joint press conference with Mayor, Su praised Biden-Harris administration's efforts to train and employ skilled tradespeople.

2 Leading Election Deniers Lost GOP Legislative Primaries

Rep. Janel Brandtjen and Rep. Tim Ramthun both pushed hard to overturn 2020 election.

Why Do Republicans Say They’re Struggling?

Their positive views on economy turned sour even as the economy improved. What gives?

Most Incumbents Beat Challengers in State Legislature Primaries

Wisconsin had the most contested Assembly primary races since 2012.

Rebecca Cooke Wins Primary to Take on GOP Congressman Derrick Van Orden

Defeats Rep. Katrina Shankland in Democratic primary for western Wisconsin district.

Evers, Biden Are Closely Connected

'I am emotional,' Evers said after Biden withdrew from the race. 'He is a good friend.'

Milwaukee County Releases 2024 Annual Report on American Rescue Plan Act Projects

The annual report highlights progress and impacts to date of ARPA-funded initiatives

Harris, Walz and Vance All Campaign in Eau Claire

Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance also held an event in Eau Claire.

New Marquette Poll Shows Harris, Trump In Dead Heat in Wisconsin

It's the first Marquette University Law School poll since Harris replaced Biden.

Kennedy, Cornel West File To Appear On Wisconsin Presidential Ballot

Four independent candidates filed signatures to run for president in Wisconsin. Nine candidates could appear.

MN Governor Tim Walz is Democrats’ VP Pick

Walz will join presumptive nominee Kamala Harris on campaign trail Monday afternoon.

Eau Claire to Host Rallies for Vance and Harris on Wednesday

Democratic Party's presumptive presidential nominee Kamala Harris and Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance to host dueling rallies

U.S. Energy Secretary Joins State, Milwaukee Officials To Launch First in Nation Rebate Program

Wisconsin is the first state to launch a home energy efficiency rebate using funds from Inflation Reduction Act.

Biden Calls For Supreme Court Ethics Overhaul

'Crisis of ethics' at court says President. Wisconsin's court governed by different rules.

Gov. Evers Joins PSC, U.S. Department of Energy to Announce Wisconsin’s Launch of First Home Energy Rebates Program

Wisconsin becomes first state in the nation to launch Home Efficiency Rebate Program 

Green Bay Area GOP Congressional Primary Tests Trump Endorsement

Three Republicans vying to replace Rep. Mike Gallagher, who sometimes clashed with Trump

Polls Show Harris Gaining Ground on Trump in Wisconsin

Vice President Kamala Harris has closed the polling gap with former President Donald Trump,

Pete Buttigieg Tours Port With Mayor, Rides Train With Governor

US Secretary of Transportation promotes Biden's infrastructure investments in region.

Native Organizers Plan Voter Registration Drive at Brewers Tailgate

Wisconsin Native Vote will host ‘Sko Vote Den’ on Aug. 15 at American Family Field.

Proposed Constitutional Amendments a Battle Over Control of Federal Funds

Republican legislators seek to reduce governor's longstanding power over this.

Microsoft Buys More Land in Mount Pleasant For Data Center  

Spending $33.9 million on additional land for $3.3 billion development on Foxconn land.