Joe Biden

Johnson Votes to Confirm Secretary of State Nominee Blinken

When Will Unemployment Benefits Arrive?

Federal pandemic package includes 11 weeks of aid, but when will state DWD process them?

President Biden demonstrates support for immigrants in early days of presidency

Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa January 26, 2021

Beware of GOP Voting Restrictions

Republican legislators are floating plans to make if harder for some people to vote.

Central Standard Downtown Distillery a Go

Craft distillery purchases building for downtown tasting room, rooftop patio and more.

Senator Johnson Playing Politics with National Security

How Jim Clyburn Saved America

His choice of Joe Biden was decisive and may have been the only Democrat who could beat Trump.

Barnes Takes the Lead on Climate Change

Lt. Governor headed state’s task force on climate policy and spoke to recent national conference.

State’s Partisan Divide the Worst Ever?

‘The worst it's ever been,’ says one legislator. Are voters echoing politicians or vice versa?

Three Myths About Unemployment

History has disproven them. Biden must reject them.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Asks President Biden to Reopen the ACA Marketplace to Allow Wisconsinites to Get Health Insurance During COVID-19 Pandemic

Baldwin: "In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is critical that all Americans have the support they need to obtain comprehensive, affordable health coverage."

Senator Baldwin to President Biden: Strong Buy America Standards Are Needed Across the Federal Government

Local Activists Demand Biden End Immigrant Family Separation

Activist groups call for a reversal of the Trump administration's immigration policies.

Republican Bills Hinder Wisconsin’s Efforts to Slow the Spread of COVID-19

Committee on Human Services, Children and Families executive session continues to show Republicans unwilling to do the real work for Wisconsinites

President Joe Biden Takes Executive Action to Increase Supply of Vaccine, Medical and Testing Supplies

Senator Baldwin supports the President's Executive Orders to increase the nation';s supply of necessary medical equipment, supplies, and coordinate a federal COVID-19 response

Supervisor Taylor Statement on the Inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris

Rep. Bowen Statement on Inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris

“I Am Overjoyed at the Hope and Promise that Today’s Inauguration Brings”

Rep. Stubbs Statement on the Inauguration of President Biden and Vice-President Harris

New Voters Won the 2020 Election

And the results in swing states challenged by Trump are exactly in line with the national vote.

“Democracy has prevailed” – Congratulations and Godspeed Mr. President and Madame Vice President

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson January 20, 2021

Two Priests Blame Antifa for Capitol Riot

In podcast, La Crosse and Cross Plains clergymen discuss need for violence to defend America.

A Plea to State Republicans

Please stop the lies, stop fueling far-right threats to our democracy

Biden-Harris Inauguration Signals Brighter Future Ahead

Pocan: “A Historic Day for Our Nation”

Joint Statement on Acceptance of Federal COPS Grant

From members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Cavalier Johnson and Alderman Mark A. Borkowski

Will State Republicans Abandon Trump?

Many have in other states. Will Wisconsin’s GOP get off the Trump crazy train?

Republicans Remake Martin Luther King

In their version he’s a raceless moderate sent to forgive white people.

Baldwin Up and Johnson Down

Democratic control of US Senate means changes for Wisconsin senators.

State Losing Top Health Official To Biden Administration

Andrea Palm named deputy secretary of Department of Health and Human Services.

Where America Stands Now

71% of Americans believe democracy is threatened.

Authorities Monitoring State Capitol

Protests expected by some, but Madison acting police chief says no credible threats so far.

Tiffany Condemned Capitol Mob But Attended Rally

Attended closed-door “Save the Republic” rally calling for ‘war', but won’t release transcript of his speech.

Gov. Evers Announces Nadiyah Groves as Milwaukee Director

State Starts $300 Unemployment Supplements

Unemployment insurance recipients are eligible for an additional $300 a week.

Disability Community Demands Better Voting Access

Current system and election laws make accessibility difficult to guarantee.

Wisconsin Delegation Votes Party Line on Impeachment

Republicans voted against impeachment, Democrats for it.

County Republican Parties Shared War Rhetoric

Facebook posts urged people to ‘prepare for war’ and ‘temporary violence’ before Capitol riot.

Johnson Tainted by Ukrainian Official?

Wisconsin's GOP Senator peddled 'malicious' disinformation by foreign operative sanctioned by Trump Administration.

National Guard Activated for Security at State Capitol

FBI warning of armed groups planning protests at state capitols.

Brewery Super PAC Targets Johnson, Tiffany

Minocqua Brewing Company seeks donations to ‘free the Northwoods of sedition.’

Trump, Ron Johnson Stained With Dishonor

Republican Liz Cheney says Trump 'formed the mob, incited the mob, lit the flame.'

Why No One Should Have Been Surprised

It was all there in Trump’s words — going back years.

Wisconsin Congressional Delegation on Removing Trump

Democrats want him gone, Republicans support him.

Evers Joins 7 Governors Asking for More Vaccine

Governors say the federal government is holding back 50% of produced vaccine.

State Republicans Helped Fire Up Mob

Johnson and state’s GOP congressmen, including Gallagher, all helped incite pro-Trump insurrection.

Steil: Enough Already

Waukesha Mayor Leaves Republican Party

After the events at the U.S. Capitol, Mayor Shawn Reilly is "ashamed" of the party.

Attemptive Coup by Trump Supporters Failed

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.

DAGA & Democratic Attorneys General Respond to the Attack on the U.S. Capitol

Desperate Republican Attempt to Retain Power Spurs Attack on U.S. Capitol

Wisconsin Political Leaders React to Capitol Storming

Though many supported Trump for years, all now condemn Capitol chaos he helped cause.

Everyone’s Dumping on Ron Johnson

A recall effort, attacks by the Lincoln Project, angry editorial and much more.

Biden Must Address Ransomware Crisis

Trump looked the other way, but Biden must fix the biggest cyber hacking heist ever seen.

Cleta Mitchell Resigns from Foley Firm

Partner in Milwaukee-based firm helped Trump in phone call asking Georgia election officials to "find" more votes.

Gallagher Assails GOP Push to Nullify Election

Wisconsin congressman calls it a 'dangerous idea' that would 'destroy the idea of American government.'

Foley Firm Faces Blowback on Trump Call

Criticism of Milwaukee firm whose partner Cleta Mitchell helped Trump effort to "find" votes in Georgia.

Federal Judge Tears Apart Election Lawsuit

The Wisconsin Voters Alliance was attempting to overturn the 2020 election results with the lawsuit.

Foley & Lardner Lawyer Helps Trump “Find” Votes

Milwaukee law firm’s attorney Cleta Mitchell is Washington insider and ex-liberal feminist.

The Push to Reopen Schools

Virtual schools working poorly, but in-person schools are risky. Legislators, others pushing to reopen.

Johnson Has Shouting Match With Reporter

Senator defends his call for investigating 2020 election in heated interview with NBC’s Chuck Todd.

Gallagher, Colleagues Release Statement Concerning January 6 Vote

Statement From Former House Speaker Paul Ryan

Reporters Are Not the Enemy

And they will play a big role in 2021.

Tales Told By The 2020 Election

The Republican gerrymander held. But Waukesha County has grown more Democratic since 2012.

Hagedorn Wisconsin’s Person of The Year

Supreme Court justice showed a lot of backbone in following the law, not politics.

Trump Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Overturn Wisconsin’s Election

Trump campaign petitions court to take up suit challenging state's election results

State’s Non-Voters Could Change Results

But disillusionment with politicians, barriers to voting depress turnout.

Trump Leaving Chaos Behind

A few accomplishments in four years, but so many failures.

Both Parties Back Election Law Changes

Legislators actually agree on at least two reforms.

Evers Reflects on Year of Pandemic, Protests

Proud of his administration’s response to COVID-19, “we turned that around a little bit.”

Most Popular Murphy’s Law Columns

Amid a historic pandemic, Vos and Fitzgerald fail to lead, David Clarke returns and Foxconn deal gets worse.

We Won Wisconsin Big!

Actually Trump was defeated by Trump — as state and national voting patterns show.

Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner Shares Health Insurance Priorities for Biden Administration

Rural Wisconsin Needs Government Help

They supported Republicans again. Will rural residents get help they need?

Emilee Fannon Joins the CBS 58 News Team

The Election Official Behind Milwaukee’s Recount

How Claire Woodall-Vogg got through an unprecedented election.

Milwaukee Alderman Robert Bauman Praises Nomination of Mayor Pete as Transportation Secretary

Nominee understands the challenges that cities and local governments face in planning, building and maintaining critical transportation infrastructure

Ron Johnson Parrots Trump’s Rejected Legal Arguments

Sen. Johnson's hears from Trump attorney at committee on 2020 election, alleges illegal votes were counted.

Rep. Robyn Vining Thanks Election Workers, and Calls On Her Republican Colleagues to Get Back to Work On COVID-19 Response

Gasp, Sykes Recants on Rojo

Stop the presses! Charlie Sykes has changed his view of Senator Ron Johnson.

Is U.S. Democracy In Danger? Yes

Is there anything you can do? Yes.

State Supreme Court Justices Unmasked

The losing minority in Trump election case vent their anger and reveal their prejudices.

‘Our Institutions Held Strong’

Wisconsin’s presidential electors, including Gov. Tony Evers, reflect on the historic vote they took.

Why Republicans Won’t End Election Complaints

It’s no longer about electing Trump. It’s laying the groundwork for voter suppression.

Wisconsin Is America’s Plurality King

Biden won state with less than a majority, the 14th such result for Wisconsin, the nation’s leader.

Senator-elect Agard: Statement on Wisconsin Unanimously Casting its Electoral Votes for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris

Wisconsin’s Electors Vote for Biden

State's 10 presidential electors cast their votes for President-elect Joe Biden.

Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin’s Electoral College Votes Unanimously for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris

Wisconsin Electoral College met today to assign Wisconsin’s 10 Electoral College votes

Wisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Case

4-3 vote rejects Trump's move to throw out 220,000 Milwaukee and Dane county ballots.

Karofsky Calls Trump Suit ‘Un-American’

Justice charges suit is "so your king can stay in power” at state Supreme Court hearing.

Can Biden Pass a 21st Century New Deal?

How Joe Biden can build on the House That FDR Built.

Federal Judge Denies Trump’s Wisconsin Election Lawsuit

Judge Brett Ludwig, who President Trump nominated, rules election followed the rule of law

Supreme Court Rejects Texas Lawsuit

Suit was brought Attorney General of Texas, joined by 17 other states.

Johnson, Tiffany Join Trump’s Effort to Overturn Election

Rep. Tom Tiffany signs onto Texas lawsuit and Sen. Ron Johnson calls hearing on election "irregularities."

Talk Radio Host, GOP Politicos Testify At Election Integrity Hearing

Democrats "walk out" of hearing, calling it a sham.

Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin Electoral College Meeting

Circuit Court Rejects Trump’s Wisconsin Ballot Challenge

The decision could be appealed to Wisconsin Supreme Court.

City Should Reject Federal COPS Grant

What sounds like community oriented policing will really expand the War on Drugs.