Evers’ pardons near 400, most of any Wisconsin governor
Gov. Tony Evers announced Thursday he had pardoned 54 more people, bringing his total to nearly 400, the most of any Wisconsin governor.
Walker’s son joins Kleefisch gubernatorial campaign
Former Republican Gov. Scott Walker's son has joined GOP gubernatorial hopeful Rebecca Kleefisch's campaign.
Evers has majority of UW Board of Regents appointees
Gov. Tony Evers announced Friday that the CEO of Prevea Health will be joining the University of Wisconsin's Board of Regents, giving him a majority of the appointees on the 18-member board.
Biden administration blocks Medicaid work requirements
President Joe Biden's administration has blocked former Gov. Scott Walker's plan to require some childless adults to work to maintain Medicaid benefits.
Wisconsin justices weigh removal of 130K from voter rolls (UPDATE)
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments Tuesday in a case that could result in the purging of about 130,000 people from voter rolls in the hotly contested battleground state.
Budget hawks hatch plan to force constitutional convention
GOP activists want to organize a constitutional convention with the goal of enacting a federal balanced budget amendment, potentially requiring massive cuts to government spending.
Marsy’s Law director appointed to Wisconsin Crime Victims’ Rights Board
The Marsy's Law for Wisconsin outreach director Nela Kalpic has been appointed to the Wisconsin Crime Victims' Rights Board.
Walker judicial appointees fail to keep seats, plus more judicial election results
Former Gov. Scott Walker's judicial appointees didn't fair well in the April 7 election. Justice Dan Kelly, Milwaukee County Judge Paul Dedinsky and Milwaukee County Judge Dan Gabler, all of whom were seeking full terms, lost to their challengers in the April 7 election.
Democratic contributions help Karofsky outpace Kelly
The Wisconsin Supreme Court hopeful Jill Karofsky raised more than twice as much money during the last two months as her rival, the incumbent Justice Daniel Kelly, new campaign finance reports show.
Supreme Court candidates debate partisanship on high court, tout experience (UPDATE)
The three candidates for Wisconsin Supreme Court debated concerns about partisanship within the high court at their first public forum.
Walker to take new job, won’t run for office in 2022
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker said he won’t run for office again in 2022 because he has accepted a new full-time job running a group, in Washington, D.C., that promotes conservative ideas among young people. The Republican had been openly considering running for his old job as governor or for U.S. […]
Report: Wisconsin Republicans too reliant on consultants (UPDATE)
An internal review of the Wisconsin Republican Party after the 2018 election found that it had been "recklessly reliant" on high-paid consultants to the detriment of grassroots supporters.
Legal News
- COMMENTARY: State Bar Board displays ‘irresponsibility, buffoonery and ineptitude’
- Schuster wins top honors from Wisconsin Newspaper Association
- Trump GA case advances as former President faces other legal challenges
- Wisconsin voters to decide on banning private money to help fund elections
- A judge tosses claims against a former Wisconsin police officer who killed 3 people in five years
- Wisconsin Republican Senate candidate Hovde promises to donate salary to charity
- Steven Avery’s attorney Zellner files ‘bombshell’ Manitowoc motion
- Evers taps Marcus Hawkins to Public Service Commission
- School shootings prompt more states to fund digital maps for first responders
- Wisconsin Democrats oppose bi-partisan bill against China spyware Tiktok
- Milwaukee Bucks partner with WisDOT to expand reckless driving prevention campaign
- Evers taps State Bar President-Elect Bucher for Circuit Court Judge
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