Politics

• Six Democratic candidates for governor meet voters in West Bend, take part in forum
• Federal judges decline to extend appointment for interim US attorney in Milwaukee
• Alexander Butterfield, former top Nixon White House aide whose testimony transformed Watergate investigation, dies
• Sen. Baldwin visits Milwaukee manufacturer, discusses impact of tariffs
• Wisconsin joins multi-state lawsuit over new global tariffs Pres. Trump imposed after Supreme Court loss
• Evers calls special session to ban gerrymandering, but top Dems won't say if they support it
• Wisconsin Army National Guard troops stationed in Middle East as operations continue in Iran
• Hegseth insists the Iran conflict is 'not endless' while warning more casualties are likely
• 4 key takeaways as Evers addresses surplus, gerrymandering and a 'waste of a poll'
• JD Vance urges people to vote against 'crazy' Democrats in 2026 midterms during visit to Plover
• 10 Wisconsin-based businesses sue federal government, seek to recoup losses by tariffs imposed by Trump admin
• Proposal aims to raise minimum wage in Wisconsin
• State GOP leaders deliver property tax relief proposal to Evers that includes school and Foodshare funding, tax rebate plan
• Congressman Bryan Steil introduces bill that could reshape U.S. elections
• Amid concerns over an immigration crackdown in Milwaukee, local officials will decide how, when ICE officers can use county park land for staging
• 17 Republicans help pass 3-year extension for Affordable Care Act subsidies
• Doctor weighs in on Trump admin's update to alcohol consumption guidelines
• Health leaders still recommend child vaccines despite HHS changing vaccine schedule
• 'I am so happy': Venezuelans in Wisconsin react to former Pres. Maduro being detained
• 'About time!': Pres. Trump’s executive order reclassifying fentanyl praised by local mother
• Federal Transit Administration calls on MCTS to address fare evasion
• ‘I could be priced out’: Milwaukee chef says health care uncertainty puts his restaurants at risk
• New Marquette poll shows support for law abiding immigrants to have work permits in US
• Judge Hannah Dugan trial: On the eve of jury selection, a look ahead at the local case's national implications
• GOP leaders bench online sports betting bill amid conservative pushback
• Dems try to force vote on expanding Medicaid coverage for new moms
• Brad Schimel appointed interim US attorney for Eastern District of Wisconsin
• Despite progress on funding bill, air travel delays expected to continue even after government reopens
• Governor Evers defends decision to pay for FoodShare benefits amid government shutdown
• Supreme Court upholds same-sex marriage ruling by denying appeal
• Milwaukee fliers brace for more hours-long delays as FAA plans to cut flights amid staffing shortages
• What do Tuesday's elections signal for Wisconsin? Here are 3 takeaways from the Marquette Law Poll's director
• Gov. Evers signs executive order declaring state of emergency due to ongoing government shutdown and SNAP benefits ending
• Democrats in Wisconsin say health care premium costs would increase if Affordable Care Act tax credits expire
• Evers discusses government shutdown during Racine visit
• Wisconsin FoodShare program will run out of funding in 10 days; food banks prepare to ramp up
• Eric Toney announces candidacy for Wisconsin attorney general
• Will Martin announces candidacy for Wisconsin lieutenant governor
• Political expert: Effects of government shutdown may not be immediately felt
• Tiffany enters race for governor; GOP primary now at 3 candidates
• New bills propose drop box rules, counting absentee ballots a day early
• Sen. Tammy Baldwin introduces new act that would allow all Wisconsinites access to Packers game broadcasts
• 'It's unlikely that I'll endorse anybody': Governor Evers gives latest scoop on governor's race during ice cream tour
• Scott Walker not running for Wisconsin governor in 2026
• Rodriguez, Crowley are first Democratic candidates to enter governor's race
• Race for Wisconsin governor heats up, political experts share insight into upcoming election
• Sean Duffy announces new recreational aviation safety regulations during EAA AirVenture visit
• Federal funding pulled for Milwaukee's 6th Street reconstruction project
• Wisconsin abortion provider explains what’s next for practices after state Supreme Court ruling
• 37% of independents want Evers to run again. Is that bad? Depends who you ask
• New Marquette Law School poll reveals 55% of Wisconsinites don’t want Gov. Evers to seek reelection, analyzes school funding and more
• Little progress on Wisconsin's next state budget
• Republicans poised to cut UW funding in next budget
• After Minnesota shootings, increased security for Wisconsin Capitol sessions; lawmakers not commiting to long-term changes
• Sen. Baldwin, Reps. Moore, Pocan included on Minnesota shooter's list; Wisconsin lawmakers react to tragedy
• Milwaukee organizers prepare to join international "No Kings" rallies against Trump administration Saturday
• Republicans pass schools budget, tax cuts; Dems say special ed increase far from enough
• Milwaukee immigrant framed for threatening President Trump has bond set by judge
• Congresswoman Gwen Moore calls for release of man framed for threatening to kill President Trump
• Lawmakers propose tax credit to attract people relocating from LA and North Carolina after disasters
• Capitol Connection: No closer to finalizing state budget and reworking testing standards
• Wisconsin taking slower pace to pass budget, what's the holdup & why it matters
• Ron Johnson says he'll resist pressure on Trump's budget bill, talks Biden probe and MPS lead crisis
• Capitol Connection: 2026 campaign cycle heats up
• University leaders criticize efforts to reshape how students pay for college
• Wisconsin pursuing no tax on tips as federal government eyes similar cuts
• Randy Bryce 'Iron Stash' kicks off campaign against GOP Rep. Steil
• Capitol Connection: Governor Tony Evers and Wisconsin Republicans continue to butt heads over state budget
• Wisconsin Republicans try to confront party divisions, call for unity at state convention
• Capitol Connection: Gov. Evers pushes back against the Trump administration, Wisconsin congressional map challenges
• Republicans reject hundreds of items from Gov. Evers' budget
• Lawmakers revive effort to boost movie, TV production in Wisconsin
• 'I have done nothing wrong': Gov. Evers defends ICE memo, responds to latest arrest warning by Trump admin
• Protesters plan a 2-day statewide strike on May Day
• 'This is our chance to fight back': Family testifies for harsher sextortion laws after death of 15-year-old son
• Tax relief: Gov. Evers, GOP leaders meet to discuss tax package
• Wisconsin Supreme Court upholds Gov. Evers' 400-year veto
• 'This is a serious issue': Tougher laws on unlicensed drivers debated in Madison
• Coffee cafes, sellers throughout SE Wisconsin bracing for skyrocketing costs due to White House tariffs on foreign imports
• Capitol Connection: Takeaways from Crawford's victory, warning signs for GOP
• Thousands of people in Milwaukee against Trump, Musk come together for 'Hands Off!' protest
• 'A lot of damage being done': Mass HHS layoffs shut down regional office that oversees Wisconsin's Head Start programs
• Abortion, union rights and congressional maps at stake after liberals maintain majority on Wisconsin Supreme Court
• Some Republicans questioning state party leadership after Democratic wins in Supreme Court, DPI races add to recent string
• Takeaways from Tuesday's election: Crawford's path to victory, political headwinds facing GOP
• Wisconsin joins suit over public health funding
• Elon Musk gives out $1 million checks to 2 voters at Green Bay event ahead of high-stakes Supreme Court race
• High stakes WI Supreme Court race heats up days before the election
• Capitol Connection: More early voting ahead of SCOWIS race
• Crawford recuses herself from Musk case as Dems hammer Schimel over campaign contributions
• AG Kaul sues to stop Elon Musk's $1 million prize to Wisconsin voters
• Schimel, Crawford make multiple campaign stops each day as record spending total soars higher
• WOW counties & deep-blue areas seeing surge in early voting
• Capitol Connection: Spending on Supreme Court race rises above $80 million
• 'It's a mess': Governor Tony Evers on Trump's executive order to dismantle Department of Education
• Meet the candidates for state Supreme Court: Susan Crawford
• 'Make sure you vote': Milwaukee mayor, activists and alders speak on reproductive freedom
• Bills addressing reckless driving, school resource officers pass the Assembly
• Crawford, Schimel square off in only debate as record-breaking spending impacts Wisconsin Supreme Court race
• Department of Education layoffs: What it means for Wisconsin schools