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New Voters Won the 2020 Election
And the results in swing states challenged by Trump are exactly in line with the national vote.
Jan 20th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
A Plea to State Republicans
Please stop the lies, stop fueling far-right threats to our democracy
Jan 20th, 2021 by Angela Lang and Matt Rothschild
Will State Republicans Abandon Trump?
Many have in other states. Will Wisconsin’s GOP get off the Trump crazy train?
Jan 18th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Scott Fitzgerald Has Very Bad Week
First he violates congressional oath, then says he doesn’t know if Trump to blame for Capitol takeover.
Jan 17th, 2021 by James Rowen
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.
Jan 16th, 2021 by Henry Redman
GOP State Legislators Asked Pence to Not Certify Election
15 legislators signed the letter. Four of them serve on Assembly elections committee.
Jan 14th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Wisconsin Delegation Votes Party Line on Impeachment
Republicans voted against impeachment, Democrats for it.
Jan 14th, 2021 by Rob Mentzer
GOP Needs to Move Beyond Trump
The Grand Old Party is not so grand anymore.
Jan 13th, 2021 by John Torinus
Brewery Super PAC Targets Johnson, Tiffany
Minocqua Brewing Company seeks donations to ‘free the Northwoods of sedition.’
Jan 11th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin Congressional Delegation on Removing Trump
Democrats want him gone, Republicans support him.
Jan 8th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson and Laurel White
State Republicans Helped Fire Up Mob
Johnson and state’s GOP congressmen, including Gallagher, all helped incite pro-Trump insurrection.
Jan 8th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
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.
Jan 7th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
Wisconsin Political Leaders React to Capitol Storming
Though many supported Trump for years, all now condemn Capitol chaos he helped cause.
Jan 6th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Gallagher Assails GOP Push to Nullify Election
Wisconsin congressman calls it a 'dangerous idea' that would 'destroy the idea of American government.'
Jan 5th, 2021 by Rob Mentzer
Evers Reflects on Year of Pandemic, Protests
Proud of his administration’s response to COVID-19, “we turned that around a little bit.”
Dec 28th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Right Wisconsin Regrets Endorsing Tiffany
Congressman not a “solid conservative” but a Trump acolyte out to disenfranchise Wisconsin voters.
Dec 14th, 2020 by James Wigderson
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."
Dec 11th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer
Attorneys Square Off in Trump’s Federal Challenge to Wisconsin’s Election
Ruling expected within 48 hours.
Dec 10th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Beware the GOP Redistricting Proposal
Republicans want 10 more years of gerrymandering. To do this they would hand all power to state Supreme Court.
Dec 2nd, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
False Claims Frustrate Efforts to Fight Pandemic
Conspiracy theories, misinformation, attacks on health officials could make us sicker.
Oct 25th, 2020 by Will Cushman
QAnon Spreads to Rural Wisconsin
Its baseless theories about Democratic Satan worshippers creep into the state.
Oct 20th, 2020 by Henry Redman
Grothman Is Top Trump Loyalist in Congress
Wisconsin Republican voted with Trump 94% of time, ranking finds.
Oct 14th, 2020 by Henry Redman
Wisconsin Representative Votes Against Condemning QAnon
Other Wisconsin republicans joined Democrats to condemn the conspiracists.
Oct 3rd, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Trump Announces $13 Billion Farm Aid
The president announced the new relief during rally in Wisconsin.
Sep 18th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer
Congressional Republicans Fail Wisconsin
Democrats passed second pandemic relief bill in May. State’s GOP members continue to delay.
Jul 28th, 2020 by Bill Kaplan
The Party of Lincoln No More
Johnson, Grothman, Tiffany redefine Republican Party in an un-Abe-like way.
Jul 26th, 2020 by James Rowen
Rep. Grothman Calls for Schools to Reopen In-Person
Grothman says no one for reopening in-person wants children at risk.
Jul 24th, 2020 by Daniel C. Vock
Wisconsin Politicians Split Down Party Lines on Unemployment
Dems want money in people's hands, Republican's don't.
Jul 24th, 2020 by Hope Kirwan
State GOP Convention Decries Anarchy, Socialism
Hundreds at in-person convention in Green Bay despite fliers warning they ‘assume any potential risk’.
Jul 12th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Congress Battles Over Police Reform
Wisconsin delegation split along party lines over the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, Dems in favor, GOP oppose.
Jun 26th, 2020 by Allison Stevens
The Reopen Fans Love Attacking Women
State health secretary Andrea Palm, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, others targeted.
May 19th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
Tony Evers Plays Mr. Rogers
Governor handles pandemic and Supreme Court loss with nice guy concerns for our health.
May 18th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Senator Jennifer Schilling Calls It Quits
Resigning Friday to take an unidentified job that would create a conflict of interest.
May 15th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Tiffany Wins Northwoods Special Election
Republican wins congressional race by 14 points, down from Trump’s 20 point margin in 2016.
May 13th, 2020 by Henry Redman
Can Democrats Retake State Senate?
An uphill fight. Retirements by seven incumbents make races hard to call.
May 11th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Special Election Will Have In-Person Voting
Tuesday’s 7th District election in Northern Wisconsin will use many safety measures.
May 11th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer
Wisconsin Grapples With Holding Elections During Pandemic
As more elections move forward, public officials work to ensure safe voting.
May 10th, 2020 by Chelsea Hylton, Francisco Velazquez and Dee J. Hall
It’s Kelly v. Karofsky for Supreme Court
Race could be tough: Candidates have accused each other of “corruption” and “disgusting slander”.
Feb 19th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
14 Election Winners, Losers
Beyond the ballot totals, behind the scenes, who were the other election winners and losers?
Feb 19th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Ron Johnson Shows No Loyalty
Seems afraid to support his former aide in state Senate primary against Tom Tiffany.
Feb 18th, 2020 by Gregory Humphrey
State Politicians Respond to Iranian General’s Killing
Activists are protesting and politicos weighing in on assassination, U.S. troop escalation.
Jan 4th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Which Republican Is More Trumpian?
GOP candidates for state's 7th congressional district spar over who’s more like Trump.
Dec 13th, 2019 by Rob Mentzer
Rep. Ron Kind Has Huge 2020 War Chest
Nearly $3 million campaign fund. No Wisconsin congressional representative has more.
Oct 26th, 2019 by Allison Stevens
7th Congressional Special Election’s Dates Set
Evers sets February 18 primary, May 12 general election for district Sean Duffy has vacated.
Oct 20th, 2019 by Rob Mentzer
Two Democrats Will Run for Duffy’s Seat
Republican Sean Duffy’s resignation leaves wide-open race for 7th Congressional District.
Oct 17th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff
A World Without Scott Fitzgerald
Capitol insiders wonder who will be senate majority leader if Fitzgerald wins race for Congress.
Oct 14th, 2019 by Steven Walters
An Upcoming Battle in Trump Country
Duffy’s resignation in state’s northern congressional district gives Democrats hopes they can win it.
Sep 19th, 2019 by Rob Mentzer
Lack of Freight Trains Damaging Roads?
More freight trains could remove 350,000 trucks from northern Wisconsin roads, analysis finds.
Sep 3rd, 2019 by Rob Mentzer
Parties Eye Candidates For Duffy’s Seat
Republican state Sen. Tom Tiffany and Democratic Rep. Nick Milroy consider run for Congress.
Aug 27th, 2019 by Rob Mentzer
GOP Congressman Sean Duffy Resigning
Northern Wisconsin Republican wants to focus on his growing family.
Aug 26th, 2019 by WPR Staff
NRA’s Favorite Wisconsin State Politicians
Former Gov. Walker was Wisconsin’s top NRA beneficiary.
Aug 9th, 2019 by Erik Gunn
The Anti-Gas Tax Gang
Why just five Republican naysayers could kill a gas tax hike.
Jun 16th, 2019 by George Mitchell
Legislators Okay $1 Billion for UW Projects
Budget committee approves some 40 projects, including UWM Chemistry Building.
Jun 12th, 2019 by Laurel White
GOP Kills Spending Bump For UW System
UW leader Ray Cross decries Budget Committee: "I feel like I've been kicked in the shins."
May 29th, 2019 by Laurel White
Budget Committee Debates Stewardship Program
Funding for preserving land has been slashed by 61% in last 12 years. State Sen Tiffany wants more cuts.
May 28th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding
GOP Lawmakers Reject Pillars of Evers Budget
Joint Finance drops Medicaid expansion, medical pot, reduction in manufacturing tax credit.
May 10th, 2019 by Laurel White
State Stewardship Fund Too Costly
Total land purchased, put aside is the size of Delaware. Program should be cut back.
May 1st, 2019 by State Senators Tom Tiffany and Duey Stroebel
Republicans Scared of Trucking Industry?
They oppose fee on trucks that destroy roads, while getting big money from the industry.
Apr 9th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Republicans Call for Reset of Evers’ Budget
Governor’s cabinet members get hammered on many issues by GOP legislators.
Apr 4th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson and Laurel White
Lame Duck Law Adds Work For State Agencies
They must submit thousands of pages of “guidance documents” before public hearings on any changes in agency rules.
Dec 11th, 2018 by Rich Kremer
Foxconn Water Request Violates Law
Company wants massive diversion of Lake Michigan water. But DNR won't oppose it.
Mar 12th, 2018 by James Rowen
GOP Legislative Districts Heavily White
Republican assembly districts are up to 96% white, senate districts as high as 95% white.
Jan 15th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
WMC Still Leads In Capitol Clout
Massive spending on campaigns and lobbying by state’s biggest business group.
Jan 3rd, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
GOP Bill Restricts Suits Against Businesses
Special interests supporting legal restrictions donated $14 million to Republican legislators.
Dec 5th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Walker Signs Lax Land Use Law
Makes it easier to sell substandard lots. Backed by big business, realtors, Koch group.
Nov 29th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Lincoln Hills Even Worse Than Reported
Problems there linked to Act 10’s elimination of union workers’ rights.
Nov 16th, 2017 by Jake Edwards
New GOP Pro-Mining Group Ran Attack Ads
Natural Resources Development Association did ads attacking mining opponents.
Nov 10th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
The GOP Sales Tax Hypocrisy
Favored Republican towns allowed to levy a local sales tax. But not Milwaukee.
Nov 7th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
GOP Water Grabbers At It Again
Republican Tom Tiffany targets Public Trust doctrine that protects our waters.
Oct 26th, 2017 by James Rowen
Koch Brothers Want Less Local Control
GOP bill would limit city, county control over substandard lots.
Oct 25th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
What Happened to Wisconsin?
Decades of bipartisan commitment to protecting environment have been abandoned. Why?
Oct 12th, 2017 by State Sen. Mark Miller
Flambeau Mine Was Bad For State
Mining bill supporters distort its impact on environment and jobs.
Sep 23rd, 2017 by Raj Shukla
Mining Hearing Gets Ugly
Senator and mining proponent uses personal attack as part of defense of bill.
Sep 21st, 2017 by Al Gedicks
GOP Bill Would End Mining Moratorium
Proposal would open door to copper, lead and zinc mines in the Northwoods.
Aug 18th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Bear Hunters Association Has Big Clout
Donated $369,000, wants less rules on guns, no photos of hunters.
May 1st, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Regent Nominees Gave Walker $22,550
The two nominees also gave more than $64,000 to other candidates.
Apr 3rd, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Bill Gives Public Waters to Fish Farming
Two lawmakers proposing it got donations from fish farming industry.
Mar 17th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
Heavy Trucks Cause Most Road Damage
State isn’t enforcing weight limits. Big donors support bigger trucks.
Mar 8th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
$28 Million Spent on 2016 Legislative Races
A new record, 66% more than 2014, huge special interest spending.
Mar 3rd, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
Wisconsin Leads in Climate Change Study
Even as state agencies censor the issue, UW is national leader in its research.
Jan 31st, 2017 by Kari Lydersen
GOP Lawmaker Wants More Mining
Tom Tiffany, a favorite of special interest donors, seeks to repeal mining moratorium law.
Jan 12th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
The Pro-Pollution Legislators
Tiffany and Jarchow get big payoffs from special interests, and rural folks get tainted drinking water.
Jan 10th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
Special Interests Spend $9 Million on Legislative Races
Led by Greater Wisconsin Committee, Democratic-leaning groups spent more, 53% of money.
Nov 23rd, 2016 by Matt Rothschild
North Woods for Sale?
Timber industry gives big campaign donations, gets more state forestland to cut.
Nov 14th, 2016 by Matt Rothschild
Record Elections Spending by Special Interests
$7.8 million spent so far, with more by Democratic-leaning groups.
Nov 2nd, 2016 by Matt Rothschild
Hard Right Dominates GOP Senate
Eight or nine senators could dictate much of Gov. Walker's 2017-19 state budget.
Oct 31st, 2016 by Steven Walters
Republicans Regret Assault on Open Records Law
But Rep. John Nygren is still open to changes to the Open Records Law, just not now.
Sep 19th, 2016 by Steven Walters
The Pothole Repair Act
Republican legislators debate allowing counties 0.5% sales tax for road repairs and maintenance.
Jan 11th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Conservation Voters Convene
Former congressmen Obey and Petri make a League of Conservation Voters fundraiser a stop on their bipartisan road trip.
Nov 1st, 2015 by Michael Horne
DNR May Scrap Science Bureau
Administrators consider killing Bureau of Science Services, "bedrock" of DNR, says its ex-leader.
Apr 8th, 2015 by Ron Seely
Did Sen. Tiffany Lie On Political Fliers?
Northwoods dispute over local elections leads to legal complaint filed against the Republican legislator.
Feb 4th, 2015 by Bill Lueders
Casualties of War
The war over Act 10 may be a key reason 46% of legislators have left or will leave in just over two years.
Apr 14th, 2014 by Steven Walters
How to Reelect Freshmen Legislators
Party leaders let them sponsor high-profile bills likely to win votes.
Aug 26th, 2013 by Steven Walters
The Money Behind the Mining Bill
Is it $15 million in campaign contributions? The tally is inexact, but it's way more than environmentalists donate.
Feb 7th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
