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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.

Can Kamala Harris Win Wisconsin?

State Democratic chair explains why Mandela Barnes lost and Harris can win.

Parties’ Presidential Campaigns Flip-Flop

Trump and surging Republicans now stalled as Harris stokes excitement. Experts weigh in.

State Task Force Outlines Plans for $1 Billion Broadband Internet Expansion

Federal funds from Biden infrastructure program will bring broadband to 200,000 locations.

Wisconsin Democrats Energized After Biden-Harris Swap

But Wisconsin Republicans think it's just a "honeymoon" phase.

Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff To Campaign in Wausau, Stevens Point

Emhoff, the husband of Kamala Harris, will make his first campaign appearance in Wisconsin this year.

Kamala Harris Visits Milwaukee

The new Democratic choice for president mixes a vision statement with attacks on Trump in speech to packed West Allis Central gymnasium.

Wisconsin’s Long-Vacant Federal Judgeship Could Finally Be Filled

Atty Byron Conway has bipartisan backing from Wisconsin's U.S. senators.

Wisconsin Democratic Mayors Endorse Vice President Kamala Harris

Harris to Visit Milwaukee as Wisconsin Delegates Pledge Support

All eight Milwaukee-area delegates are said to have pledged support for Harris.

Gov. Evers Endorses Vice President Kamala Harris

Says he's 'excited' to endorse her and she can beat Donald Trump in race for president.

Wisconsin Democrats Praise Biden, Endorse Harris

Praise for job well done by president and throwing support to Vice President.

Gov. Tony Evers Releases Statement Regarding President Biden Stepping Aside in the 2024 Presidential Election

Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris

Joe Biden Drops Out of Race, Endorses Harris

Vice President Kamala Harris was already scheduled to visit Milwaukee Tuesday.

U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan Calls For Biden to Suspend Campaign

Pocan shares concern that Biden cannot win due to widespread concerns over his age, mental fitness.

Hulk Hogan, Kid Rock and Donald Trump, Final Day of RNC Veered All Over

Milwaukee's moment in the spotlight ends with Trump giving longest speech in modern history.

Trump to Wisconsin – ‘I Am Trying To Buy Your Vote’

RNC speech shucks unity theme for criticism of Biden policies, praise of Milwaukee.

JD Vance Plays Up Working Class Roots, Populist Politics in RNC Speech

VP nominee puts an exclamation point on Trump's populist politics and paeans to the country's "forgotten people."

Wisconsin Delegates Offer Their Take On Milwaukee, RNC

They love it, well, except for Derrick Van Orden.

Supervisor Rolland Calls for Renewed Commitment to Housing Services in Response to Recent Tragedy in Milwaukee

Democrats Challenge Republicans on Abortion in Milwaukee

Surrogates for Biden-Harris campaign traveled to Milwaukee to counter RNC messaging.

Ron Johnson Says Free-Market Principles Could Fix Education

WI senator blasts educational bureaucracy at panel hosted by right-wing Moms for Liberty.

Hovde Plays MAGA Hits in RNC Speech

GOP senate hopeful bashed President Biden, his opponent Sen. Tammy Baldwin, drug cartels and the media.

Sen. Vance Appears With Donald Trump, Jr. at Fiserv Forum

Republican V-P nominee toured arena, will formally address convention Wednesday night.

Wisconsin RNC Delegation Puts Differences Aside on Abortion

'Unity is the key word' after shooting, even on hot button issue of abortion.

One Day Into RNC, ‘Things are Going Pretty Well’ Says Mayor

Johnson praises security efforts, encourages voting at Day 2 morning press conference.

Tough Messages Projected on Downtown Buildings Bash Trump, MAGA

Democratic guerrilla group projects images opposing Donald Trump, supporting Joe Biden.

Mayors Offer Plea To Republicans For Federal Support

Cavalier Johnson joined by Miami mayor and National League of Cities leader, among others.

State Republicans Say Party Unified at RNC After Trump Assassination Attempt

Scott Walker says God 'spared' Trump, Ron Johnson cites 'hand of providence.'

RNC Brings Fame to Gen Z Party Leader

Milwaukee party official Hilario Deleon winning national, international attention.

Local Faith Leaders Warn Against White Christian Nationalism

Rally just before RNC condemns those who use religion to promote fear and hate.

RNC Preview – Day 1, Monday July 15

Our daily guide to what to expect, and where,

Wisconsin GOP Chair Excited for RNC, Not Scared of Protests

Brian Schimming said holding the convention in Milwaukee will boost Trump's chance of winning Wisconsin.

WisGOP to Open New Hispanic Outreach Center in Milwaukee

Elections Commission Issues Bipartisan Guidance On How To Use Restored Ballot Drop Boxes

Best practice recommendations include placing drop boxes in well-lit areas, recording when ballots are removed, reporting any damage.

Regardless of Who Wins Presidency, Health Experts Believe Affordable Care Act Is Safe

Panel of Wisconsin health leaders predicts next president will be focused on prescription drug costs.

Election Experts Defend Wisconsin’s System, Condemn Disinformation

But RNC leaders call for 5,000 volunteers to monitor elections in Wisconsin.

Street Parking Restrictions Begin For RNC

But parking structures are still available, as are alternative modes of transportation.

New AARP Wisconsin Poll: Voters 50-plus could tip the scales in 2024

Donald Trump leads over President Joe Biden among older voters by 7 percentage points

Bus Ads Will Blast Trump, Promote Biden During Republican Convention

57 MCTS buses will become rolling billboards for Democratic ads during the RNC.

Wisconsin’s Republican Roots Run Deep

Party that will have its national convention here was founded in this state in 1854.

Dueling Billboards Appear in Milwaukee In Lead Up to RNC

Democrats, Republicans make appeals to voters, assail competing candidates.

‘I’m Staying in the Race’ Says Biden At Madison Rally

Biden's fifth visit to Wisconsin this year comes on critical weekend for his campaign

Wisconsin Supreme Court Restores Ballot Drop Box Access

Decision reverses a 2022 ruling, restores use of unmanned boxes to return absentee ballots.

Counting the Lies By Trump

The other side of his debate with Joe Biden.

New Class of Clerks Prepares to Run Elections

Some 2,000 local clerks in Wisconsin will face heightened stress of running elections.

Wisconsin Wins $49 Million Tech Hub Grant

With a focus on personalized medicine, officials say grant will create thousands of jobs, billions in investment.

Wisconsin Democrats Back Biden After Shaky Debate

State Republicans declare the president's performance shows he's unfit for the job.

Biden, Trump Tied in Wisconsin in New Marquette Poll

Baldwin leads Hovde by at least five points in U.S. Senate race.

Bernie Sanders to Host Private Brunch in Milwaukee

Event canceled after publication.

On The Heels of The Daily Show’s Runaway Success, Jon Stewart to Host LIVE Shows on Closing Nights of RNC and DNC

In Racine Trump Blasts Immigration, Economy, Declares ‘I Love Milwaukee’

Denying his 'horrible city' comment and changing plan to stay in Chicago for RNC.

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Raising Flag at State Capitol in Celebration of Juneteenth

Michigan Gov. Whitmer Stumps for Biden in Wisconsin

Gretchen Whitmer joined Gov. Evers at Madison event that was all about abortion access.

Annual Juneteenth Celebration Returns

'Our history, our culture, our village' is the theme for 53rd annual celebration in Milwaukee.

Robin Vos Faces Flak From Liberals and Conservatives

Assembly Speaker hit by liberal attack ad while fighting new recall attempt from the right.

Democrats Look to Use Trump’s ‘Horrible City’ Comment Against Him

DNC launches billboards across Milwaukee with quote, Biden campaign creates t-shirt.