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Wisconsin Could Lose $130 Million In Energy-Related Grants Under Trump Admin Cuts
Largest items on chopping block are rural grid improvements and a power storage system.
Oct 13th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
6 UW Campuses Have Projected Deficits
Down from 10 last year after efforts to cut costs. Declining enrollment an issue.
Jun 17th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
UW System Closing Sixth Two-Year School
UW-Oshkosh's Fox Cities campus will close in summer 2025.
Jun 14th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess and Joe Schulz
Activists Find Issues With Wisconsin’s Voter Records System
But politically-motivated effort finds no plot or widespread fraud.
Oct 10th, 2022 by Matthew DeFour, Matt Mencarini and Jacob Resneck
Thompson Endorses Michels for Governor
Is Thompson backing a fellow 'builder'? Seeking political relevancy in fractured Republican party?
Aug 8th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Godlewski Drops Out, Endorses Barnes
Field clearing for general election showdown between Mandela Barnes and Ron Johnson.
Jul 29th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
What To Do If You Voted For Lasry or Nelson?
You can "spoil" your ballot and vote again, but don't wait.
Jul 28th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Lasry Dropping Out Of Senate Race
Barnes now clear frontrunner, but Godlewski still a challenger.
Jul 27th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Nelson Drops Out of Senate Race, Endorses Barnes
Nelson says progressives now have a single candidate to unite behind.
Jul 25th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
All The Candidates In Aug. 9 Primary Election
Including contested races for governor, U.S. senator, Congress, sheriff, clerk of circuit court.
Jul 20th, 2022 by O. Ricardo Pimentel
Bernie Sanders Endorses Barnes for US Senate
Sanders latest of many big-name Democrats backing Mandela Barnes in August primary.
Jul 18th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Will Senate Democratic Debate Change Race?
No one lays a glove on Barnes. But one surprise winner and some terrible TMJ mikes.
Jul 18th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Small Business Owners Grill Democratic Senate Candidates
Forums in Madison, Milwaukee show some differences among US Senate hopefuls.
Jun 28th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
State Leaders React to Overturning of Roe
Republicans celebrate, Democrats say they are ‘heartbroken’
Jun 25th, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
Democratic Senate Candidates Support Ending Filibuster
Leading candidates also discuss support for healthcare expansion.
Jun 24th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield
Poll Shows Ron Johnson Trails Three Democrats, Evers Leads GOP Challengers
MU poll also shows Michels/Kleefisch in virtual tie in GOP primary for governor.
Jun 22nd, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Small Businesses Will Quiz US Senate Candidates
Series of three forums with Democratic candidates; Milwaukee event is at Cactus Club Friday.
Jun 21st, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Which Democrat Can Beat Ron Johnson?
That may be the most important question for Democratic voters. And the answer?
Jun 20th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
The NRA Loves Ron Johnson
Wisconsin U.S. Senator has gotten $1.3 million in donations, just behind Mitch McConnell.
May 30th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Johnson Declares Media Is His Opponent
'Probably the worst opponent anyone could have,' he tells GOP convention.
May 22nd, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Bucks Subsidy An Issue in US Senate Race
Nelson opposes subsidy, blasts Lasry, Barnes for supporting it.
May 9th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Primary Winners Rely on Certain Counties
Of state's 72 counties a small number provide majority of statewide vote.
May 9th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Democratic Candidates Opposing Ron Johnson Jump on Abortion Issue
Leaked Supreme Court draft opinion overruling Roe injects issue into US Senate race.
May 3rd, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
Wisconsin Conservation Voters Spends Big
Green group has spent $3.85 million since 2010, mostly for Democratic candidates.
May 2nd, 2022 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Democratic US Senate Primary Tightens In Poll
Marquette poll also shows Evers' approval steady, Ron Johnson’s declined further.
Apr 27th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Barnes, Nelson Argue Over I-94 Expansion
Could it be an issue in Democratic primary for U.S. Senate?
Apr 26th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Ron Johnson Flush With Campaign Funds
Raised $6 million in first quarter of 2022, has more than twice as much cash as any opponent.
Apr 19th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Candidates Scramble for Last Minute Donations
Evers, Kleefisch, others worked to ramp up campaign totals for March 31 deadline.
Apr 4th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Barnes Campaign Aims to Bring State Together
Lt. Governor and U.S. Senate candidate running hard in rural, urban areas of state.
Apr 4th, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
Poll Finds Approval Up for Evers, Down for Johnson
MU poll finds Kleefisch leads GOP primary for governor, Barnes atop Democratic primary for senator.
Mar 2nd, 2022 by Rob Mentzer and Shawn Johnson
Union Rally Targets Johnson, Oshkosh Corp.
Company will create 1,000 non-union jobs in South Carolina with no criticism from Sen. Ron Johnson.
Feb 28th, 2022 by Miles Maguire
Johnson Blasted For Stance on Lost Jobs
Oshkosh Defense will build US Postal Service vehicles in South Carolina, not Wisconsin.
Feb 7th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer
Is Mandela Barnes Avoiding the Press?
Running campaign as if he’s already won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senator.
Feb 2nd, 2022 by Dave Cieslewicz
Lasry, Godlewski Spend Heavily on Campaigns
Barnes far ahead of all Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate in donations from others in last quarter.
Feb 2nd, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Tom Nelson’s Longshot Race for U.S. Senate
A 'classic populist, grassroots campaign’ — with the least campaign dollars.
Jan 18th, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
Reports Say Ron Johnson To Seek Reelection
Republican had promised in 2016 not to seek a third term.
Jan 8th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Is Nelson ’22 Like Feingold ’92?
Tom Nelson is dark horse in Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. But don’t count him out.
Nov 5th, 2021 by Dave Cieslewicz
Lt. Gov. Barnes Leads Fundraising in Senate Democratic Primary
Barnes raised more than $1 million since launching his campaign this summer.
Oct 19th, 2021 by Laurel White
Kleefisch Tries To Ape Trump
And the results are, ah, pretty weird.
Sep 27th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Elizabeth Warren Endorses Barnes for U.S. Senate
A high-profile endorsement in Democratic primary with nine candidates.
Sep 15th, 2021 by Laurel White
Corporate Greed Must Be Addressed
The issue unites city and rural areas in Wisconsin.
Sep 9th, 2021 by Tom Nelson
Democrats Face High Profile Races in 2022
Experts say elections will test strength of state Democratic Party.
Sep 7th, 2021 by Laurel White
Activist Steven Olikara Joins US Senate Race
He’s the ninth Democrat running for seat held by Republican Ron Johnson.
Aug 17th, 2021 by Laurel White
State Emergency Management Administrator Enters U.S. Senate Race
Darrell Williams joins the race for the seat held by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson.
Aug 7th, 2021 by Laurel White
Poll Shows Barnes Leads Among Milwaukee Democrats
Getting 39% of Milwaukee County Democratic vote. Alex Lasry polled at only 4%.
Aug 3rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Larson Drops Out of Senate Race, Endorses Barnes
Eight candidates remain in race, including Godlewski, Lasry and Nelson.
Aug 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
The Race Is On For Lt. Governor
The last time there was no incumbent, back in 2010, nine candidates ran for the position.
Jul 26th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Chantia Lewis Enters U.S. Senate Race
Milwaukee alderwoman is ninth candidate in the race to replace Ron Johnson.
Jul 21st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Mandela Barnes Enters Senate Race
Long-rumored run by Lt. Governor becomes official and targets Ron Johnson.
Jul 20th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers, Johnson Rake In Campaign Funds
Outpacing challengers, Evers raises $5 million and Johnson $1.2 million in first half of 2021.
Jul 18th, 2021 by Laurel White
Alderwoman Chantia Lewis For U.S. Senate?
Website appears, and quickly disappears.
Jul 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Legislature Is the Most Diverse in History
Many first served as local officials, many ran small businesses, some started as Capitol staffers.
Jul 5th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Five Candidates Make Case For Beating Ron Johnson
Roundtable of Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate is first such event in campaign.
Jun 29th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Vos Picks Gableman To Lead Election Probe
Announcement comes just one day after GOP Assembly Speaker attacked by Trump.
Jun 27th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
Evers Announces Reelection Bid
Speech at state Democratic convention touts education spending and new Foxconn contract.
Jun 6th, 2021 by Laurel White
Chris Larson Files To Run for U.S. Senate
State senator hopes to make move to Washington.
May 25th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Ron Johnson Favors “Limited” COVID-19 Vaccination
"I see no reason to be pushing vaccines on people," the senator said.
Apr 23rd, 2021 by Rob Mentzer
Godlewski Seeks An Electoral First
No state treasurer in Wisconsin history has won a race for U.S. Senate.
Apr 21st, 2021 by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
Hot Democratic Contest for U.S. Senate
Several impressive candidates looking to defeat Ron Johnson. Who's the front runner?
Apr 19th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Godlewski Will Run for U.S. Senate
State Treasurer is fourth Democrat to announce for seat held by Ron Johnson.
Apr 14th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Ron Johnson Pushes Conspiracies Ahead of Possible Third Term
The Senator has become a controversial figure as opponents queue up to run against him.
Mar 5th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
Alex Lasry Files To Run for Senate
Bucks VP is one of many Democrats interested in seat.
Feb 16th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Ron Johnson’s Witch Hunt
His investigation of Hunter Biden calls to mind the style of Joe McCarthy.
Sep 11th, 2020 by Tom Nelson
Please Honor Interdependence Day(s)
We’re all in this pandemic together. Please do your part.
Jul 7th, 2020 by Tom Nelson
History May Be Written By Wisconsin
State’s Democratic leaders writing a national platform to address racial equity that could lead to historic legislation.
Jul 6th, 2020 by Tom Nelson
Attorney General Supports Local Health Orders
Kaul opinion finds local orders enforceable, but communities continue to rescind theirs.
May 16th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Holding the Election Could Kill People
Vos and Fitzgerald must wake up. There's overwhelming evidence that people gathering for election will spread disease.
Apr 5th, 2020 by Tom Nelson
Ron Johnson Is Not Helping
Action is needed on virus and we’re taking it in Wisconsin. Johnson’s comments insult our efforts.
Mar 21st, 2020 by Tom Nelson
Hmong Leaders Rally Against Deportation
Efforts by Trump administration to deport Hmongs to Laos condemned at rally in Wausau.
Feb 25th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer
Wisconsin Conservation Voters Spends Big
Since 2010, group spent $3.2 million on elections, mostly for Democrats, and $1.2 million on lobbying.
Jun 4th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Airport’s Traffic Hit 7.1 Million Last Year
Mitchell up 3 percent in 2018. Appleton’s airport up 25 percent.
Feb 4th, 2019 by Patty Murray
Kleefisch Campaign Gives Walker $1 Million
While Barnes campaign gives just $20,000 to Evers campaign.
Sep 27th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Dallet Blows Off Burns’ Backing
High court candidate prefers not to be identified with left wing loser Tim Burns?
Mar 5th, 2018 by George Mitchell
Bill To Expand Abele’s Power Dies
Too much opposition from many state groups.
Feb 26th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Walker’s Reliance on Outside Donations
Governor decries them, but no candidate in state is more reliant on them.
Jan 4th, 2018 by Matt Rothschild
Walker’s Dreadful Dilemma on Health Care
Why is he so vague on Obamacare? Because its repeal could kill his reelection.
Jul 6th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Final Notes From The Campaign-Trail
After 210 interviews with candidates, some observations on a crazy election.
Nov 7th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Redistricting and Democracy
Gerrymandering has eliminated nearly all competitive legislative and congressional districts.
Aug 24th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
19 Election Winners and Losers
Beyond the candidates, behind the scenes. who won, who lost?
Aug 10th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
GOP Bill Targets Democratic County Exec
Would prevent Winnebago County Executive Mark Harris from holding state Senate seat
Feb 8th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Who Will Lead the Democrats?
The party badly needs leadership, but the bench looks thin. Here are the likely candidates.
Nov 17th, 2014 by Steven Walters
What Will “No Recall” Voters Do on Nov. 4?
They didn’t believe a governor should be recalled in mid-term. But will they vote to reelect Walker?
Sep 29th, 2014 by Steven Walters
State Elections Board Responds to Complaint Against Walker
John Weishan and Gerry Broderick filed an official complaint today with the Wisconsin State Elections Board against Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker.
May 9th, 2005 by Michael Horne
