Local Politics

• Capitol Connection: Constitutional amendment on April ballot
• Senate Republicans pass Wisconsin's voter ID amendment
• GOP lawmakers move quickly on Wisconsin's voter ID law, April ballot measure looming
• Inauguration Day: The new Milwaukee-area lawmakers representing you
• Gov. Evers critical of DPI lowering test standards, 'surprised' by decision
• Gov. Evers revives effort to give voters power to change state laws
• Capitol Connection: Republicans face small majorities in Madison
• Sen. Tammy Baldwin sworn in for 3rd term as US senator
• 'Very disturbing': Investigation underway into Madison's missing absentee ballots
• In 2025, will lawmakers inch closer to marijuana legalization in Wisconsin?
• AG Kaul vows to challenge Trump admin immigration policies
• New laws in 2025: Here's what's changing in Wisconsin
• Capitol Connection: Lawmakers debate how to use surplus
• What will lawmakers do with a $4 billion state surplus?
• Council members to explore refunding snowplowing fees after DPW response to storm
• MPS delay on hiring officers could cost them state funding, GOP leader says
• Milwaukee accepts nearly $15M grant toward electric vehicle charging stations
• School shooting renews debate over Wisconsin gun laws
• Capitol Connection: New charges in 2020 fake elector scheme
• Former Trump attorney slams charges in Wisconsin's fake elector investigation
• Democrats renew calls for ban on ghost guns following murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO
• Evers' budget tour hits Milwaukee: With a $4 billion state surplus, everyone wants a slice
• New charges filed against Trump allies tied to Wisconsin's fake elector plot
• Capitol Connection: Act 10 overturned
• Gov. Evers skeptical about mass deportations, won't deploy troops to assist
• How Wisconsin's Democratic chair seeks to change national approach after November losses
• SCOTUS signals states can decide gender affirming care bans, Wisconsin GOP lawmakers prepared to act
• Audit outlines serious safety issues at Milwaukee County Jail
• Act 10 reversal prompts GOP push to prevent judge shopping
• Dane County judge strikes down key parts of Act 10, restoring public union bargaining rights
• Wikler to decide soon on DNC chair job, WI Democrats encourage him to run
• Trump tariff plans risk raising prices on goods, including produce and cars
• Milwaukee Common Council overrides mayor veto, approves $4M for road improvements
• City seeks feedback on how to make busy Bay View street safer
• Tammy Baldwin reflects on victory, split ticket and outperforming VP Harris
• Kenosha schools will ask taxpayers for a $115M referendum on February ballot
• Capitol Connection: Examining Meagan Wolfe's future
• Study: Removing I-794 would bring $475 million in property taxes, create 3,000 new housing units
• Mayor Johnson honors late Milwaukee Alderman Jonathan Brostoff during file signing
• Gov. Tony Evers grants another 172 pardons
• Milwaukee County's annual holiday drive kicks off, with donations benefiting Meta House
• Michael Gableman, head of 2020 election review, accused of lying, harassing officials in misconduct complaint
• Nearly 2 weeks post-election, Eric Hovde concedes in US Senate race
• Former governor, HHS secretary Thompson on RFK Jr. appointment: 'Give him a chance'
• Recounts rarely change election outcomes, even in closely divided states
• The Marquette Poll was more accurate in '24 than '16 or '20. Why? Better success finding Trump supporters
• Republicans have tighter majorities next year, will we see more compromise?
• After election loss, GOP Senate candidate Eric Hovde refuses to concede
• Third-party candidates dispute Hovde's claims that Democrats set them up to steal votes
• Activists optimistic as council advances 3 nominees in HACM board overhaul
• Wisconsin Supreme Court justices clash over 175-year-old law banning abortions
• Milwaukee election certification complete after delay at City Hall
• Capitol Connection: Wisconsin's split ticket, takeaways from the election
• Trump made biggest gains with poorest voters, Latinos, according to ward-level results
• Gwen Moore celebrates funding for MacCanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary
• Republicans make inroads on college campuses, gains in Dane County
• Both Donald Trump and Tammy Baldwin won Wisconsin by about 30,000 votes. How did that happen?
• WI: Democrats flip key Senate seats, Assembly GOP maintains majority
• Wisconsin voters approve constitutional amendment barring non-U.S. citizens from voting
• Steady flow of voters head to Waukesha polls
• Candidates for Wisconsin US Senate make final campaign stops
• Milwaukee asks for city employees to assist with absentee ballot recounting
• CBS 58 speaks to Wisconsin Democratic and Republican party chairs
• 'Interesting and unique': Since 2000, only these 2 Wisconsin towns have picked the winner in every major election
• Exclusive: 1-on-1 with Tim Walz on election eve
• RNC sues Milwaukee Elections Commission
• Whoever wins, there's 1 reason to be happy after Election Day
• Election night anxiety has voters turning off the screens
• Alderman Jonathan Brostoff, fierce advocate for social issues and his east side district, dead by suicide
• 'We're ready': Milwaukee's city and county leaders prepare for Election Day, early voting numbers up from 2020
• Obama, Team Trump make stops in Milwaukee 2 days before the election
• Capitol Connection: Election Day on Tuesday
• 'I'm with Kamala': Cardi B, GloRilla headline Harris rally in Milwaukee
• Trump hammers enemies, rallies supporters, in final planned Wisconsin campaign stop
• DOJ to monitor polls in 4 Wisconsin communities through Election Day
• Governor Tim Walz to make several stops in Wisconsin on Monday
• Obama to rally for Harris in Milwaukee Sunday
• '1 vote can make a difference': Thousands flock to the polls to early vote in SE Wisconsin
• As state Senate race tests new maps, key suburban contest centers on abortion
• 'We know what's at stake' What's driving Gen Z to the polls
• Milwaukee may have over 100,000 ballots casted by election day
• 'Team Trump' hosts roundtable in Milwaukee for hometown veterans
• Trump, Favre hammer Biden over 'garbage' comments at Green Bay rally
• Election anxiety is real. Here's how to deal with it
• Harris holds 'Get out the Vote' rally in Madison with star-power performances
• Final Marquette University Law School poll shows VP Harris, Fmr. President Trump in a dead heat in Wisconsin
• Push to limit noncitizen voting on Wisconsin ballots
• Baldwin, Hovde make final push on campaign trail as Senate race tightens
• Early voting update in Milwaukee
• Wisconsin's gender gap and how pivotal it can be in November
• 'We can't afford to not be heard:' Native American voters speak out about the importance of their vote in Wisconsin
• Walz visits Waukesha, Manitowoc on Monday
• Capitol Connection: Early voting underway in Wisconsin
• VP Harris to hold Get Out the Vote rally in Madison Oct. 30, with musical guests
• Waukesha Mayor Shawn Reilly explains decision to endorse Kamala Harris for president
• Former President Trump to host rally at Fiserv Forum Nov. 1
• Election preview: Steil seeks fourth term while Barca looks to pull off upset
• 'Scandal' actress Kerry Washington to campaign for Harris in Milwaukee
• Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, Doc Rivers rally for Harris on Milwaukee's north side
• Former Pres. Trump to campaign in Green Bay Oct. 30