"The political center of the universe:" What lies ahead for politics in Wisconsin in 2015?

MADISON (WITI) -- November's midterm elections are in the rear-view mirror, but what lies ahead on Wisconsin's political path, and what role will presidential politics play in the Badger State?Politics in Wisconsin in 2015 will largely be determined by national politics in 2016.

Senator Ron Johnson talks immigration after protester interrupts President Obama in Milwaukee

WAUKESHA (WITI) -- There is less than one week until the midterm elections, and on Wednesday, October 29th, Republican Senator Ron Johnson rallied supporters in Waukesha and encouraged them to vote early.Senator Johnson also took some time to address other issues facing Congress, like immigration.It's an issue a protester called out President Obama on when he was in Milwaukee stumping for Mary Burke on Tuesday evening."The young lady is expressing her concerns about immigration and the fact that we don't have a comprehensive immigration law.

Judge in Green Bay hears arguments in Obamacare lawsuit filed by Sen. Ron Johnson

GREEN BAY (WITI) — Should members of Congress and their employees get special treatment when it comes to getting health insurance under the Affordable Care Act?

Sen. Ron Johnson (R) offers GOP response to presidential visit

WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson offered the Republican response to President Barack Obama's visit to the Waukesha GE Gas Engine Plant.

Wis. senators weigh in on deal to avoid government shutdown

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Democratic and Republican leaders in the U.S. Senate reached a deal on Wednesday, October 16th to reopen the government and raise the debt ceiling.What do Wisconsin's senators think of the deal?

Wisconsin lawmakers at Capitol Hill react to shooting

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Wisconsin lawmakers were at the Capitol Thursday afternoon, October 3rd as shots were fired and a lock-down incident unfolded.

Senators pressure House to pass immigration bill

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The issue of immigration will be waiting for Congress when it returns from summer break in September -- but Wisconsin Senators Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are working behind the scenes, advising members of the House of Representatives how to vote.In July, an immigration overhaul bill sailed through the Senate with bipartisan support in a 68-32 vote.Republican Senator Ron Johnson voted "no," saying the plan doesn't begin to fix the problem.

Weekend of reflection to remember Sikh Temple shooting victims

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A weekend of reflection, honoring the lives lost in the mass shooting at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin, began on Friday, August 3rd with a ceremony at Milwaukee's Federal Courthouse.Victims' families, friends and community leaders came together on Friday to reflect upon a year that changed so many lives.

Senators Ron Johnson, Tammy Baldwin talk immigration and the House

MADISON (WITI) -- The sweeping immigration reform that passed in the U.S. Senate last month has been halted in the House, as the GOP has found flaws in the plan.

WI senators react to NSA data collection issue

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WITI) -- The British newspaper that broke the story about the government tapping into cell phone records is now naming the man who leaked the information."The Guardian" says 29-year-old Edward Snowden agreed to have his identity revealed.Snowden is a former technical assistant at the CIA and has been working at the National Security Agency for outside contractors.Snowden told the paper "I can't in good conscience allow the U.S. government to destroy privacy, internet freedom and basic liberties."Snowden's employer calls the leak shocking, and says it violates their code of contract.As this issue continues to develop, Wisconsin's senators will have a say in how Congress reacts.

Group rallies for immigration reform outside Senator's office

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A large crowd gathered outside Senator Ron Johnson's office on Thursday, May 30th, rallying for immigration reform.