Politics

• Lawmakers keep special session open to consider Governor Tony Evers ban on partisan gerrymandering
• Embattled GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales announces he’s stepping down from Congress
• Swalwell says he plans to resign from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations
• ‘I know what it requires’: Harris explains why she’s thinking about running for president in 2028
• Gov. Evers signs bill legalizing online sports betting
• Taylor, liberals take 5-2 SCOWIS majority with fourth straight state Supreme Court win
• Republican Clay Fuller wins Georgia special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
• Trump pulls back on his Iran threats for two weeks, subject to Iran agreeing to ceasefire
• Big races in Wisconsin's spring election Tuesday
• Supreme Court clears path for Trump’s DOJ to dismiss criminal case against Steve Bannon
• White House seeks massive increase in defense spending and looks to slash housing, social services and health care
• Trump imposes new tariffs on certain pharmaceutical drugs, revamps metal tariffs
• Trump signs memo directing DHS to pay all workers amid shutdown
• County Executive Crowley signs bill focused on battling climate change
• Trump signs executive order to crack down on mail-in voting
• Despite nationwide struggle, Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport continues to operate smoothly
• New Marquette Law School Poll reveals voters undecided about state Supreme Court election, concerned about war in Iran
• People gather in Milwaukee's upper east side to protest Trump administration's blockade on Cuba
• Evers says he'll sign bill banning purchase of candy, soda with food stamps as part of 'compromise' with GOP
• Gov. Evers weighs in on odds of signing bill legalizing online sports betting
• Six Democratic candidates for governor meet voters in West Bend, take part in forum
• Sen. Baldwin visits Milwaukee manufacturer, discusses impact of tariffs
• 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
• 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