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Republican Sen. Jesse James Will Challenge Democratic Sen. Jeff Smith
New legislative map put James's home town into incumbent Democrat's district.
Oct 28th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
One-Fourth of Assembly Will Be Newbies
Fair maps drawn by both parties for first time in 12 years could transform the Assembly.
Jun 3rd, 2024 by Steven Walters
Legislature Passes $2 Billion Tax Cut. Again
Republicans rejects Evers call for child care coverage and more school funding.
Nov 15th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
Assembly Will Vote On Unemployment, Medicaid Bills
Several bills would remake unemployment system, restrict access to Medicaid.
Feb 11th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Evers Vetos Bill on Nursing Assistants
Would cut required training hours to get certified. Opponents say it would hurt patients.
Nov 22nd, 2019 by Shamane Mills
Evers Budgets $78 Million for High Speed Internet
Expansion of broadband key issue for small towns, rural areas.
Mar 14th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding
Fall Election Could Be Fascinating
More contested seats, tough campaign tactics could make for tighter, intense races.
Jun 18th, 2018 by Steven Walters
The Mystery of Meteor Timber
GOP bill would let company destroy hardwood wetlands, but the money trail is murky.
Feb 28th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
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
Bill Suppresses Victim’s Mental Health Records
Defendant couldn’t request, jury couldn’t see records unless victim allows it.
Dec 19th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Sweetheart Bill For Rent-to-Own Industry
Two GOP legislators given donations from industry would exempt it from consumer protection laws.
Nov 16th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Why Wisconsin’s a Magnet for Wild Animals
It's one of five states with no laws against keeping dangerous animals as pets.
Aug 16th, 2015 by Haley Henschel
Few Competitive Legislative Races
Redistricting has reduced the number of competitive districts for fall elections.
Jun 9th, 2014 by Steven Walters
