Local Politics

• As National Guard members are vetted ahead of inauguration, Wisconsin troops not alarmed of extra precaution
• State legislators told be diligent in ‘evolving situation’ over threat to WI State Capitol
• Mayor Barrett appoints Kirsten Johnson as city's new commissioner of health
• Gov. Evers, DHS announce nearly $9 million in grant awards for drug treatment services
• Wisconsin congressional delegation split along party lines on historic impeachment vote
• GOP lawmaker to introduce bill requiring study of state Capitol security; FBI warns of potential protests
• Impeachment divides Wisconsin delegation along party lines
• Gov. Evers announces $86 million in funding for local, tribal health departments
• Wisconsin Supreme Court focuses on redistricting
• Gov. Evers holds first-ever virtual State of the State address
• Stay away from state Capitol area beginning Sunday, says Wisconsin attorney general
• Proposed bill would allow Wisconsin restaurants to sell cocktails to go
• Gov. Evers orders flags to half-staff in honor of fallen Capitol Police officers
• Wisconsin Senate GOP introduces its own COVID-19 bill
• What does end of Trump presidency mean for Republican party moving forward?
• Common Council president reacts to FPC decision to halt chief selection process
• Closed Wisconsin Capitol deflates security concerns
• While some Wisconsin lawmakers support impeachment, others push back against idea
• Trump supporter returning from DC: 'I would do it again'
• ‘Disgusting:’ State lawmakers react to storming of U.S. Capitol
• Wisconsin members of Congress split over whether President Trump should be removed
• Wisconsin Assembly passes COVID-19 bill Senate GOP opposes
• 'I am so upset': Waukesha Mayor Shawn Reilly says he's leaving GOP after events at Capitol
• ‘This is banana republic crap:’ Wisconsin Congressional members condemn storming of U.S. Capitol
• ‘An act of disrespect’: Wisconsin faith leaders call on Senate Republicans to honor voters’ wishes in Electoral College
• Wisconsin Congressional GOP split over Electoral College objections
• Assembly fast-tracks GOP coronavirus bill, Evers signals at possible veto
• Wisconsin legislative session starts with vow to pass COVID relief quickly
• Legislature passes resolution reopening Wisconsin State Capitol to the public
• Evers calls on Legislature to pass COVID-19 bill first
• Former Wisconsin House Speaker Paul Ryan denounce plans to challenge election results
• Sen. Ron Johnson speaks out over Electoral College vote, 'transparency needed'
• Wisconsin's Ron Johnson among 11 Senate Republicans to challenge Electoral College results
• Assembly Democrats concerned about lack of mask requirement, virtual options for upcoming session
• Steil, Baldwin team up for bipartisan effort to get transparency on vaccine distribution from state, federal governments
• Gov. Evers reflects on 2020, looks ahead to challenges in 2021
• Congresswoman Gwen Moore tests positive for COVID-19
• Gov. Evers announces start of on-site COVID-19 vaccinations at long-term care facilities
• Court affirms ruling dismissing Trump challenge in Wisconsin
• Unemployment running out with no COVID deal
• Milwaukee advocates call on Congress for help, say $600 check won't even cover the average month's rent
• From restaurant owners to renters, covid relief brings much-needed lifeline
• Wisconsin to receive first shipment of Moderna vaccine this week
• Congress OKs 5-year extension of Great Lakes cleanup program
• Gov. Evers announces more than $1 million in grants for emergency, low-income housing
• Alfonso Morales' attorney says he's now Milwaukee police chief 'on paper,' still reviewing options
• Judge reverses demotion of former police chief Alfonso Morales
• Local leaders worry about running out of money to fight COVID
• Wisconsin Supreme Court questions capacity limits order
• Waukesha Alderman Aaron Perry announces his resignation
• New GOP head wants earlier ballot counting in Wisconsin
• Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear arguments on capacity limits
• Milwaukee alders work to flip votes, accept $10 million federal grant to hire police
• Audit committee grills DWD leaders over handling of UI benefits, backlog expected to be erased by January
• Republican lawmakers install Christmas tree in state Capitol hours after first was removed
• Milwaukee Common Council rejects $9.7M federal grant to fund 30 police officers
• FPC nominee says she's prepared to cast tie-breaking vote for new Milwaukee police chief
• Democrats walk out of Republican-led hearing aimed at investigating potential voter fraud
• Gov. Evers orders flag to half-staff for Capt. Durwood 'Hawk' Jones, killed in F-16 crash
• FPC approves new use of force standards including ban on police chokeholds
• Evers calls schools' virtual learning decisions 'messy'
• Wisconsin faces $370 million budget shortfall, report says
• Milwaukee elections staff to make changes after 386 ballots uncounted, 65 lost
• ‘Every day we delay, more lives are going to be lost’: Health leaders echo Evers’ call for WI to be priority for vaccine distribution
• Evers announces $15 million grant for live music, entertainment venues
• With federal eviction moratorium set to expire, Milwaukee union calls for extension
• $15M in grants to be distributed to Wisconsin's live music and entertainment venues
• Wisconsin educators speak out against GOP's COVID-19 response plan
• President Trump files federal lawsuit against Wisconsin Elections Commission
• Milwaukee restaurant owner discusses pandemic relief with President-elect Biden
• With Capitol Tree absent this year, Assembly Republicans put up tree of their own
• Senate GOP may not take up coronavirus legislation until new year, Democrats say ‘fate, health of our state is at stake’
• Speaker Robin Vos announces Rep. Mark Born will co-chair Joint Finance Committee
• Gov. Evers announces State of the State address will be virtual due to COVID-19
• Legislative Republicans unveil proposals to address COVID-19 pandemic
• Rep. John Nygren leaving seat in Wisconsin Assembly
• Republicans call for resignation of Wisconsin election chair
• Wisconsin Elections Commission, Evers, declare Joe Biden winner of Wisconsin
• Amid patient challenges and calls for more locations, DHS says it is sticking with just one alternate care facility for now
• As Wisconsin sets record in COVID-19 deaths, Gov. Evers urges people to ‘seriously reconsider’ Thanksgiving plans
• Wisconsin attorney general suing over GOP lame-duck law
• Wisconsin Congressman Bryan Steil tests positive for COVID-19
• Objections continue, new rule added as Milwaukee County recount continues
• State, local officials react to Mayfair Mall shooting
• Wisconsin Recount: Day one of Dane County recount signals start of legal battle ahead
• Sen. Ron Johnson criticized by doctors for questioning medical response to virus
• Evers calls meeting on virus with GOP leaders 'productive'
• Wauwatosa nomination committee recommends new alder
• Wisconsin Recount: Officials look forward to demonstrating ‘strengths’ of state’s elections systems
• Sen. Ron Johnson questions medical response to COVID-19
• Gov. Evers announces $6.6 million for organizations providing care for kids during pandemic
• Funding health care takes center stage during budget listening session
• 2016 Green Party candidate Jill Stein says Trump's recount efforts 'self-serving'
• Gov. Evers rolls out coronavirus legislation, Assembly GOP presents ideas, openness to negotiation
• Wisconsin clerks prepare for potential recount; Trump campaign says it's 'leaving all legal options open'
• Wisconsin Supreme Court considers mask mandate challenge
• State investigation into election shifts financial burden to Wisconsin taxpayers, watchdog group says
• 'We need your help': Tavern League, hospitality industry leaders beg Congress for COVID-19 relief
• Wisconsin ‘in a crisis’ as COVID-19 surge continues
• County canvass deadline approaching; no Trump recount filing yet