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Lapse of health care contract for Milwaukee County employees angers officials
Milwaukee County officials are calling for an “emergency action” after learning that the contract covering healthcare for thousands of county employees has lapsed.
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President Trump endorses Tom Tiffany for Wisconsin governor
President Donald Trump has endorsed U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Minocqua, in his bid to be the next governor of Wisconsin.
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Gov. Tony Evers blasts Madison’s defense in lawsuit over uncounted absentee ballots
Gov. Tony Evers is blasting the City of Madison for arguing in a lawsuit that absentee voting is a “privilege” and not a “right.”
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Racially-targeted voter suppression ads likely decreased 2016 election turnout
The study links user exposure data and individual voter turnout records to determine the targets of digital voter suppression and its impact on voter turnout.
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US Rep. Tom Tiffany, GOP candidate for governor, blames Democrats for Minnesota shooting
Tom Tiffany said the blame lays at the feet of Democratic leaders, including Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who don’t cooperate with immigration enforcement efforts.
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Democratic candidates for Wisconsin governor look to stand out at first major forum
Seven Democratic candidates for Wisconsin governor gathered for a forum in Milwaukee Wednesday evening, the first major event in what is expected to be a heated primary…
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Wisconsin Republicans add proposed amendments to November ballot on DEI, public health orders
Wisconsin Republicans have added two proposed constitutional amendments to November’s midterm ballot with a third amendment well on the way.
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Reince Priebus: It’s a ‘little late’ for Tim Michels to enter governor’s race
Reince Priebus, the influential Kenosha Republican who once served as White House chief of staff to President Donald Trump, said there’s no need for another GOP candidate…
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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.
