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Wisconsin Dems at the DNC spent four days in Chicago basking in the excitement of seeing new momentum with Kamala Harris and Tim Walz at the top of the ticket. Now they’re aiming to convert … more
In the Assembly, it’s about control. In the Senate, it’s about setting the stage for 2026. Insiders are watching more than a dozen fall races under new maps to see if: … more
The Universities of Wisconsin system, which has been rocked by financial problems and closures, is getting a major review from a legislative study committee. The Legislative Council Study Committee … more
Interest groups are constantly trying to influence lawmakers and policymakers in Madison. And they spend a lot of money doing it. Through reports filed by interest groups with the state, we can … more
This August's primary is spurring an unusual summer debate over two constitutional amendments backed by Republicans. And it's also spurring spending by special interest groups with a stake in the … more
Days after Wisconsin Republicans united at their convention in Milwaukee behind Donald Trump, Wisconsin Democrats quickly rallied behind Vice President Kamala Harris after President Joe Biden dropped … more
President Joe Biden and his Democrat allies enjoyed a more than 18-to-1 advantage in ad spending in Wisconsin over the past 18 months, even as polls have shown little movement among state voters in … more
Ahead of the Wisconsin Fall Primary, Aug. 13, 2024, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reminds U.S. citizens how to obtain identification, free of … more
Wisconsin State Patrol troopers will have a higher vantage point to spot dangerous driving behaviors in July thanks to a partnership with the Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association. Troopers will be … more
The switch from conservative to liberal rule on the Wisconsin Supreme Court is still being felt. The latest episode: a renaming of the State Law Library. Yes, even that is steeped in … more
The higher education landscape in Wisconsin is rapidly changing. Two more higher ed dominos have recently fallen at private and public institutions -- and there's probably more to come because … more
Local businesses, such as The Garage Bikes + Brews in River Falls and The Barns of Lost Creek wedding venue in Beldenville, are struggling to interpret new alcohol laws in Wisconsin which make things … more
Let the spring 2025 state Supreme Court race begin! You may be a bit confused, given that we're still in the midst of the big 2024 election season that will decide the races for president, the … more
Two years ago, GOP U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil of Janesville cruised to victory in the redrawn 1st Congressional District over an underfunded Dem opponent, Ann Roe, a Janesville businesswoman. This … more
Democrats are again counting on the abortion issue to help their candidates in the fall. And Republicans are trying to blunt the power of the issue. U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, who barely survived … more
"To everything there is a season…" Ecclesiastes 3:1 After much prayer and thought, and numerous conversations with family, friends, colleagues, and mentors, I have decided to announce my … more
Back when GOP Gov. Scott Walker was governor, the Foxconn project in Racine County was announced with soaring rhetoric. Then-President Donald Trump predicted it would become the eighth wonder of the … more
The number of lawmakers retiring or running for other offices is poised to fall short of what it was two years ago, despite the uncertainty caused by the new maps. As of May 3, 20 members of the … more
We are a divided state and country. But maybe there are things the major parties can agree on. One thing, for sure: Wisconsin, at the center of the political universe, will see record … more
To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Gov. Tony Evers has signed an $846,790 contract with prime contractor Pheifer Brothers Construction Co. of Neenah for the rehabilitation of the … more
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