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Van Orden sides with Democrats on ACA subsidy extension vote
In a surprise reversal, Republican Congressman Derrick Van Orden voted for a three-year extension of enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits despite previously calling for the law to be repealed.
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Statewide referendums keep coming. Some lawmakers want to simplify them for voters.
Wisconsin voters could get more information about statewide referendum questions in advance of voting, under a proposal being considered at the state Capitol.
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Northern Wisconsin town agrees to bring accessible voting machine back
After losing its case in two federal courts, a northern Wisconsin town has agreed to use an electronic voting machine designed for people with disabilities.
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US Justice Department sues Wisconsin, Georgia, Illinois and DC over voter data
The U.S. Justice Department sued three states and the District of Columbia on Thursday for not turning over requested voter information to the Trump administration.
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How rising property taxes in Wisconsin could shape the midterm elections
Both political parties blame each other for Wisconsin property tax bills rising in 2025.
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Trump allies Troupis, Roman will stand trial in criminal false electors case
A judge has found the state presented enough evidence against Jim Troupis, who served as Trump’s Wisconsin attorney in the 2020 election, and Mike Roman, a 2020…
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Ron Johnson asks US DOJ to intervene in Wisconsin false electors case
A hearing in the felony case against a key figure in Wisconsin’s false electors scheme will proceed Monday — even as allies of President Donald Trump have…
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Former Evers cabinet secretary Joel Brennan enters race for governor
Joel Brennan, former top cabinet official for Gov. Tony Evers, has joined the Democratic primary for governor, vowing to “stand up to Trump’s dysfunction” and be “laser-focused”…
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Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes joins race for Wisconsin governor
Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes has entered Wisconsin’s 2026 race for governor, joining a crowded Democratic primary field and vowing to “get things done the Wisconsin way”…
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Wisconsin Elections Commission adjusts order tied to Madison uncounted ballots
The Wisconsin Elections Commission has agreed to adjust an order that governs how Madison should run its elections after the city discovered nearly 200 uncounted absentee ballots.
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Marquette pollster: National survey results ‘huge’ problem for GOP
Among registered voters, 49 percent said they would vote for a Democrat for Congress if the election were held today compared to 44 percent who said they’d…
