Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul announces reelection campaign
Josh Kaul announced on Tuesday, Oct. 7 his campaign for reelection as Wisconsin Attorney General.
As government shutdown continues, flight delays could soon pick up
The government shutdown is starting to impact air travel as call-outs at air traffic control towers are causing flight delays and cancellations.
The Insurrection Act: What is it and could Trump invoke it for National Guard?
As conflict over Trump’s deployment of federal troops continues, Trump said Monday he’d be willing to invoke the Insurrection Act if necessary to get active duty military in states. Here’s what that means.
Wisconsin DOJ asks judge to pause voter citizenship verification order
The Wisconsin Department of Justice on Monday asked a judge to immediately put on hold his order that would require elections officials to verify the citizenship of all 3.6 million registered Wisconsin voters before the next statewide election in February.
These lawmakers offered to reject their salaries during government shutdown
Legislators from both political parties are asking to have their pay withheld amid the ongoing government shutdown.
Wisconsin governor race: Badger Battleground poll offers early look
In the first statewide poll looking at Wisconsin’s 2026 race for governor, Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany and Democrat Mandela Barnes are leading their respective primaries.
Concordia student secures Turning Point USA chapter approval after viral post
A Concordia University Wisconsin student has won approval to start a Turning Point USA chapter after initially claiming the school denied him because he would not denounce one of the group’s controversial campaigns.
Here's how long the government shutdown could go on
This shutdown is expected to last at least three days, as the Senate isn't likely to hold any votes until at least Oct. 3.
Government shutdown day 1; Wisconsin workers see furloughs, frustration
About 18,000 civilian federal workers in Wisconsin are affected by the government shutdown, many of them VA employees.
Just 3 states are responsible for 80% of known school book bans
An annual report on book bans in U.S. schools finds that 80% of the nearly 7,000 books banned for the 2024-2025 school year took place in just three states.
Government shutdown begins. What happens now?
While many federal agencies still operate during the shutdown, government employees’ jobs and several public services will be impacted. Here’s what you need to know.
Here's how a government shutdown affects student loan payments
The U.S. Department of Education says many of its core operations will continue despite a government shutdown – though 87% of its workforce will be furloughed.
Republicans push for constitutional amendment to dock lawmakers' pay during government shutdowns
'No back pay either!!' Rep Ralph Norman declared in a post about the proposed Constitutional Amendment that would kick in during a government shutdown.
Wisconsin Supreme Court race; appeals court judge Maria Lazar announces bid
A conservative Wisconsin appeals court judge announced Wednesday she is running for an open seat on the battleground state's Supreme Court.
Government shutdown begins: Live updates as shutdown takes effect
The U.S. government is under its first federal government shutdown in almost seven years as Senate Democrats have voted down a Republican bill to keep funding the government.
Government shutdown starts: Here's what closes during a shutdown
The U.S. government shut down early Wednesday morning after Congress failed to pass a funding bill. Here’s what it means for federal workers, key services, and everyday Americans.
Government shutdown deadline loomes; Wisconsin residents brace for impact
Lawmakers remain deadlocked ahead of a midnight deadline, with Republicans seeking a stopgap bill and Democrats pushing to extend health care subsidies.
Wisconsin governor race: Democrat Missy Hughes launches bid
Democrat Missy Hughes announced on Monday, Sept. 29 that she is running for governor of Wisconsin.
Americans favor compromise from politicians to get things done in government, poll shows
A recent poll shows that while Americans prefer for lawmakers to compromise to accomplish tasks in government, others admit that their own members of Congress opt to cling to their beliefs.