Politics
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Assembly Speaker Vos sees ‘good chance’ GOP wins Wisconsin governor in 2026
Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos predicted Tuesday that Republicans will take over the governorship in 2026, but wouldn’t confirm whether or not he’ll run for reelection himself.
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In Democratic primary for governor, candidates focus on affordability and Trump
Seven Democrats running for governor spoke to PBS Wisconsin about how they’ll stand out in the crowded field ahead of the August 2026 primary.
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Former Wisconsin lawmakers back effort to curb congressional stock trading
An effort in Washington to limit how members of Congress engage in stock trading has the backing of a bipartisan mix of former Wisconsin lawmakers.
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GOP candidates running for governor talk Trump, $40M primary fundraising goal
While more than a half-dozen Democrats have announced campaigns for Wisconsin’s open governor’s race, the Republican field is — at this point — a one-on-one contest.
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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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Former PSC chair to become president of Alliant Energy’s Wisconsin utility business
It’s the latest example of what utility watchdogs call a “revolving door” in Wisconsin and nationwide, where former regulators take jobs at companies they regulated during their time in public service.
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Wisconsin Republicans call for Judge Hannah Dugan to resign or face impeachment
The day after a jury voted to convict Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan on a felony charge, top Wisconsin Republicans called for her to resign, citing the state constitution.
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AI-powered police cameras face pushback from Wisconsin communities
Last month, the Verona Common Council voted not to renew their contract with Flock after receiving a flood of public comments opposing them.
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Wisconsin’s version of C-SPAN went dark this week, but there are new efforts to bring it back
Private nonprofit Wisconsin Eye offered nonpartisan, full coverage of Capitol events for nearly 20 years.
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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.










