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Marquette Poll Finds Support For Governor, GOP-Led Shared Revenue Deal

Majority polled also support abortion rights.

Marquette Law School Poll of Wisconsin voters finds Gov. Evers approval up, GOP presidential primary razor thin between Trump and DeSantis, and Biden with bigger lead over Trump than over DeSantis

Biden leads Trump by 9, DeSantis by 2 in hypothetical head-to-heads

Elections Commission Deadlocks on Executive Director

3-3 vote means Meagan Wolfe will continue as director. Issue could go to courts.

State Awarded $1.1 Billion Federal Broadband Funds

More funding from Biden's Infrastructure Act. 'High speed internet is not a luxury.'

‘They Die So Quickly’ From Fentanyl

50 times more potent than heroin, causing more than 1,000 overdose deaths per year in Wisconsin.

Milwaukee’s Climate Plan Could Be Game Changer

Equity component of plan would create jobs for those that need them most.

Senator Baldwin Leads Urgently Needed Bill to Protect LGBTQ+ Community from Discrimination

Will GOP Dump State Elections Leader?

Fate of Meagan Wolfe a high stakes decision for state voters, Republican image.

Republicans Discuss Unity, Abortion at State Convention

"This is not your pop's Republican Party. We've got tattoos, piercings."

Despite Legal Gay Marriage, Wisconsin Laws Still Centered On Husband and Wife

From birth certificates to court documents, same-sex parents have concerns.

Which Party Is Better for U.S. and Wisconsin Economies?

75 years of data shows greater jobs and economic growth under Democratic presidents.

Democrats Rehire Wikler for 2024 Races

State party chair Ben Wikler has led Democrats to victories and has a growing national profile.

State Democratic Convention Hails Victories

Speakers call for fair maps by 2024 and Biden and Baldwin victories.

$80 Million Emergency Rent Assistance Goes To 22,600 Households

County disburses federal funds, in the biggest eviction prevention program it's ever run.

Grothman Vs. Biden On Federal Judges

Did president not appoint enough 'white guys'? Let's look at the numbers.

GOP Strips Gov. Evers $750 Million Broadband Plan From Budget

Green Bay gets $2 million for 2025 NFL Draft.

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes Against Republican Debt Ceiling Demands

Trial For Wisconsin’s Fake Electors Scheduled For Fall 2024

Jury trial would start two months before 2024 presidential election.

How Will AI Affect Next Election?

Artificial Intelligence could have a huge impact, ramping up disinformation in swing states like Wisconsin.

EPA Proposal On Carbon Pollution Could Affect State’s Utilities

We Energies facility in Oak Creek would need to cut emissions by 90%.

Republicans Stall Elections Reforms

Reforms backed by bipartisan Elections Commission, including elections inspector general, stripped from budget bill.

Is Baldwin Vulnerable? Or Unbeatable?

The pundits disagree. And who is the likely Republican opponent?

May Day Activists Call For Immigration Reform

Activists call for restoring driver’s licenses, in-state tuition for immigrants.

Milwaukee Could Benefit From DNC in Chicago

Visit Milwaukee hopes for side tourism to this city by Democratic convention goers.

Tammy Baldwin Will Run for Reelection

Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator makes it official, she will seek third term.

After 85 Years Cardinal Stritch Will Close

University closing in May. President Dan Scholz calls closure 'devastating' but unavoidable.

State Needs More Skilled Workers for Electric Vehicle Manufacturing

WEDC report says state could become a global hub for electric vehicles, but it needs more workers.

The Life and Times of Dan Kelly

Supreme Court candidate says he is 'boring,' not political. His life and record tell a different story.

Is Democracy at Stake in Supreme Court Race?

A conservative majority seems set on restricting voting rights.

Fitzgerald, House Republicans Pass H.R. 1, Lower Energy Costs Act

New Marquette Law School national survey finds a very close race for president in 2024; Trump and DeSantis top GOP primary field; Biden job approval rating declines to 39%

Election Deniers Cause More Turmoil in Green Bay

Suit by Wisconsin Senate and Sen. Jacque challenges City Hall audio recording system.

Will Mike Gallagher Challenge Baldwin?

U.S. Senator Baldwin seeks reelection in 2024. Republican Rep. Gallagher's star turn in Washington helps build his profile.

Fitzgerald Statement on President Biden’s Budget

Some Small Business Owners Back Paid Leave Proposal

Evers' proposal creates 12 weeks paid parental leave. A boon to hiring?

Trump Recount Attorney Reappointed To Wisconsin Judicial Conduct Committee

Jim Troupis advised Trump on fake electors' shame.

Bill For Gableman’s Election Investigation Now Nearly $2.5 Million

Court judgment against Assembly Speaker Robin Vos adds $135,000 to cost.

New Port Director Shatters Glass Ceiling, Breaks Color Barrier

Jackie Q. Carter is new director of Port Milwaukee.

Senator Agard Visits White House for Communities in Action: Building a Better Wisconsin Series

Evers Proposes Elections Law Changes

Including automatic voter registration, counting of absentee ballots before Election Day, and new Office of Election Transparency.

Why State Voting Audit Was Remarkable

Largest hand recount in state history finds not one voting machine error, wins bipartisan praise.

Sen. Johnson Wants Annual Votes on Social Security, Medicare

After being called out by President Biden, Johnson called Social Security a "ponzi scheme."

Biden Takes Victory Lap in Wisconsin

His speech in Madison suburb stands up for Social Security, unions and family supporting jobs.

State Rep. Shelia Stubbs Optimistic Following the State of the Union

State of the Union Response, State Representative Shelia Stubbs

Senator Baldwin Key Priorities and Legislation Highlighted in State of the Union Address

President Biden Highlighted Baldwin-led Initiatives to Grow Made in America Economy, Lower Costs for Working Families, and Cut Prescription Drug Costs

State’s ACA Insurance Exchange Enrollment Up This Year

Nationally new record set, with 12% increase, up to 16.3 million people enrolled.

New State GOP Chair Involved with Fake Electors

Brian Schimming went on talk radio to defend ‘peaceful protests’ at January 6 Capitol riot.

Rep. Robyn Vining on the Death of Tyre Nichols

Mayor Speaks At White House Lead Summit, City Joins New Partnership

Wisconsin is part of new program aiming to increase pace of lead pipe replacement.

Fitzgerald, House Republicans Protect American Energy Security

New Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds split opinion on whether Republicans in Congress can unite behind new Speaker McCarthy; Trump and DeSantis improving in hypothetical 2024 matchups against Biden; and DeSantis preferred by Republicans as a candidate over Trump

Please note: Complete Poll results and methodology information can be found online at law.marquette.edu/poll

Federal CHIPS Act Could Reduce State Manufacturers’ Shortage

'Every single product we ship will have at least one semiconductor.'

More Than 1,000 at State Capitol Abortion Rally

March on 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade draws attention to state Supreme Court race.

Racine Is The Center of State’s Election Conspiracy Universe

The unproven claims and legal challenges continue. How did Racine become ground zero?

Jackie Q. Carter Named New Port Director

Carter would set many firsts if confirmed by council.

Green Bay, Fox Valley Want Passenger Rail

Municipal leaders ask federal authorities to consider rail line from Milwaukee to Green Bay.

Kaul Should Charge Ron Johnson, 10 Fake Electors

Illegal efforts to overturn 2020 election should be prosecuted by Attorney General.

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on the Biden Administration’s New Immigration Measures

In response to the Biden administration’s new immigration measures, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement:

Federal Spending Bill Includes $10.8 Million For Milwaukee County

Crowley says Baldwin and Moore fought 'tooth and nail' to secure funding.

Senator Baldwin Votes for Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act to Safeguard Presidential Elections

State Is Far Behind on Electric Vehicles

And charging stations. Will federal funding provide enough of a boost?

2022 Roundup: Gov. Evers Completes 2022 72-County Tour of Wisconsin

Wisconsin GOP Chair Expressed Concern About Fake Electors Plan, Then Joined In

Andrew Hitt said Trump's advisors were "up to no good" in text, January 6 Committee report reveals.

Feds Buying $350 Million Great Lakes Icebreaker

Part of $858 billion defense bill. Endorsed by Sen. Baldwin and Rep. Gallagher as way to improve Wisconsin shipping.

All About Wisconsin’s ‘Zuckerbucks’

If anything the funding helped Trump, election data suggests. So why are Republicans angry?

Inside the State’s Conservative Bubble

The not-very-surprising views of Mike Nichols and the Badger Institute.

Gwen Moore Talks About Wealth Inequity

House committee she serves on produces 30-minute documentary, 'Grit & Grace,' exploring the problem.

Wisconsin Advocates Urge Congress to Pass Maternal Health Care

Pushing for three maternal health care provisions in year-end omnibus bill.

Report Calls For Criminally Charging State’s Fake Electors

Democracy protection group, Just Security, says 10 Republicans committed felonies.

Supervisor Taylor Honored with the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award

Baldwin Calls on Biden To Require Rail Sick Days

Joins 14 senators, Rep. Mark Pocan, 51 other House members asking for executive order.

Senator Baldwin Statement on President Biden Signing the Respect for Marriage Act Into Law

Protasiewicz Says She’ll Bring Fairness to State Supreme Court

Milwaukee judge running for high court seat says current majority 'unfair to the citizens.'

Iowa Loses ‘First in Nation’ Bragging Rights

Democrats ending our neighboring state's key role in helping pick presidents.

Marquette University receives two grants to expand Education Preparedness Program supporting those impacted by incarceration to succeed in higher education

County Clerk Subpoenaed in Federal Criminal Probe of Trump

DOJ seeks communications from Trump campaign seeking to overturn 2020 election.

The War Over Democracy Isn’t Over

Both nationally and in Wisconsin there will be more attempts to undermine elections.

LGBTQ+ Advocates Say Sen. Baldwin’s Marriage Act Is A Relief

But concern still expressed over narrow support, religious exemptions.

New Programs Help Pay for Energy Efficiency

And energy assistance. How to get funding from state and federal programs.

Trump, Evers and Urban ‘Cesspools’

Trump's hatred of cities might help explain how metro area residents voted in November.

State Democratic Chair Hail’s Party’s ‘Triumph’

But election results -- and party's future -- more clouded than that.

Sen. Baldwin Says Same-Sex Marriage Bill Will Be Passed After Thanksgiving

Senate passed bill Wednesday, House action still needed.

Supply Chain Slows Lead Service Lines Replacement

Due to shortage of parts, city may complete only 900 of 1,100 planned 2022 replacements.

Billionaire Seeks to Mend Partisan Divide

Democrat David Einhorn, son of right-wing, north-shore Republicans, funds effort to heal America.

Milwaukee Port Director To Lead St. Lawrence Seaway

Tindall-Schlicht to oversee U.S. portion of seaway linking Great Lakes and Atlantic Ocean.

Ron Johnson Appears To Defeat Mandela Barnes

Narrow race appears to have given Republican a third term.

Trump Effort Seeks to Oust Robin Vos

In robocall for write-in candidate Adam Steen in Assembly race, Trump calls Vos a 'horrendous RINO.'

No Major Issues on Election Day, State Officials Say

Election going smoothly, despite 'exceptional number' of observers at Milwaukee polls.

Michels, Johnson Are Threats to Democracy

Both have engaged in or plan actions to overthrow democratic elections.

Bernie Sanders Barnstorms Wisconsin

Democrat Socialist campaigns for state Dems in four college towns: Eau Claire, La Crosse, Madison and Oshkosh.

Senator Baldwin Applauds Rural Partners Network Expansion to Support Economic Development in Wisconsin

Final pre-election Marquette Law School Poll of Wisconsin voters finds both Senate and governor’s races are tossups

Please note: Complete Poll results and methodology information can be found online at law.marquette.edu/poll

Barnes Calls Johnson a ‘Danger To This State’

Democratic challenger for U.S. Senate blasts Johnson, Trump in speech to Rotary Club.

Toney Highlights Crime in Attorney General Race

Republican challenger pushes to handle local Milwaukee crimes, chases election fraud.

Has Michels Abandoned Trump?

Or has Trump abandoned Michels in governor's race? The silence is deafening.

Obama Says Evers, Barnes Will ‘Fight For You’

In Milwaukee former president warns future of democracy hinges on 2022 election.

The Growing Power of Latino Voters

Their turnout is increasing, particularly in Wisconsin, experts say.

Republican Candidate Says “Leftists” Cannot Be Christians

Derrick Van Orden running for open congressional seat against Democratic State Sen. Brad Pfaff.

Will Threats to Social Security Drive Voter Turnout?

Ron Johnson, others in GOP seek to change system.

Age of Voters Will Decide Election

Key fact: a vast difference in political views between those under and over age 40.