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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.

Early In-Person Voting Begins In State

Even as election lawsuits continue, nearly 260,000 voters across Wisconsin have submitted absentee ballots.

Secretary Of State Race Could Be Critical

Overlooked office could help Loudenback, Republicans control elections, La Follette warns.

They Love Ron Johnson

At a rally for U.S. Senator, supporters extoll Johnson as an "honest man" and a fighter.

Uline Profits Fund Election Denial

Inspired by John Bircher father, Richard Uihlein and his wife Elizabeth are biggest funders of Republicans in the nation.

What Do Milwaukee Voters Want?

Voces de la Frontera does voter education. BLOC goes door to door, finds people want 'housing and good jobs.'

Republicans Hope to Flip Three Legislative Seats in Northern Wisconsin

Gerrymandering could help them gain supermajority and veto-proof Legislature.

Will You Vote for An Election Denier?

It may be the most important issue in the November election.

Eight Checks The State Uses to Prevent Voter Fraud

Such fraud is very rare, yet Wisconsin still takes many steps to prevent it.

Milwaukee residents can apply for federal student loan debt relief

Johnson’s Campaign Solicits Reports of Voter Fraud

U.S. Senator already "casting doubt" on results of election. Democrats charge.

Port Director Leaving For Job in Biden Administration

Adam Tindall-Schlicht spent four years atop Port Milwaukee, making major improvements.

Ron Johnson’s Campaign Hires Trump Recount Attorney

Jim Troupis attempted to get 220,000 ballots tossed, also implicated in fake electors scheme with Johnson.

U.S. Senate Candidates Johnson, Barnes Trade Barbs in Last Debate

Candidates show stark differences on major issues, including immigration, gun violence and abortion.

New Marquette Law School Poll survey of Wisconsin voters finds Johnson leading Barnes in Senate race, Evers and Michels in a gubernatorial toss-up

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

Despite Voter Concern, Climate Change Largely Absent From U.S. Senate Race

Polls show voters are concerned, but not enough that strategists believe it will impact turnout.

Ron Johnson Plays To Extremes in Re-Election Bid

Polling shows Johnson's favorability and unfavorability ratings are both at or near record highs.

WILL Appeals Judge’s Dismissal of Biden Student Debt Plan Lawsuit

WILL president pledges to fight case the whole way to the U.S. Supreme Court.

New Law Will Provide Care For Veterans Exposed To Burn Pits, Other Toxins

Milwaukee area service providers, including VA, working to scale up to meet demand.

Senator Agard Applauds President Biden’s Bold Action on Marijuana Reform

Conservative Wisconsin Group Sues Over Biden’s Student Loan Proposal

Department of Education hopes to open debt relief applications later this month.

Referendums Seek To Block Election Grants From Zuckerberg, Others

Four counties will ask voters nonbinding question regarding election grants.

Will Deer District Concert Halls Hurt City?

Will proposed venues bring more concerts to town or crush its current concert promoters?

Federally Funded COVID-19 Vaccines Will End. What’s Next?

Cutoff could come by January, leaving county officials worried about impact.

Fitzgerald Constituent Mailing Draws Ethics Complaint

Taxpayers fund mailing that blasts Biden and ‘liberal policies.'

Just How Purple Is Wisconsin?

Election results going back three decades show an almost perfectly divided state.

Sen. Jacque Also Got Email From Ginni Thomas

Wife of supreme court justice asked Republican legislator to overturn 2020 election results.

Vice President Backs Abortion Fight

Kamala Harris visits Milwaukee, speaks to Democratic Attorneys General group, endorses Josh Kaul's lawsuit against abortion ban.

Is Trump a Threat to Republican Candidates?

A Trump endorsement may mean something different in a general election than a primary election.