Mukwonago voters to decide on $102 million school referendum

Mukwonago Area School District voters will decide a $102 million dollar question: a referendum to build a new middle school and make renovations of elementary schools.

Trump committee, Brandtjen charges declined: Wisconsin prosecutors

Prosecutors in three Wisconsin counties declined to pursue felony charges against former President Donald Trump's fundraising committee.

Republican Rep. Mike Gallagher to resign early from Congress

Republican Representative Mike Gallagher, who represents Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District, announced on Friday, March 22 that he is resigning early from his position.

Marjorie Taylor Greene files motion to oust Speaker Johnson

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., told reporters on Friday that she filed a motion to vacate House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., accusing him of having "betrayed" the "confidence" of the House GOP Conference.

Evers vetoes election bills, signs precious metals sales tax exemption

Gov. Tony Evers vetoed Republican proposals that would have allowed election observers to get closer to poll workers and required a new post-election audit, while signing a bill increasing the penalty for assaulting an election official.

Republican budget proposal calls for raising the retirement age

The Republican Study Committee introduced a budget plan that would make “modest changes" to the retirement age for future retirees.

Trump's $454M bond for civil trial case not appealing to insurers

Court documents filed this week reveal the "insurmountable difficulties" former President Trump, the presumptive 2024 GOP presidential nominee, is having in obtaining an appeal bond for the New York civil matter.

RNC Milwaukee 2024; protests, marching rules, legislation signed

Mayor Cavalier Johnson signed legislation on Wednesday, March 20, creating a permit process for protesting and marching during the 2024 Republican National Convention.

Trump, Biden secure victories in Tuesday's primaries, advancing towards a rematch

There was little suspense about Tuesday's results as both Biden and Trump are already their parties' presumptive nominees. But other races beyond the presidency also offer insight into the national political landscape.

Over 60% of US abortions in 2023 done using medication: report

New research from the Guttmacher Institute, a research group advocating for abortion rights, reveals that over 60% of abortions in the United States last year were medication-induced, marking a significant increase from 53% in 2020.

Wisconsin Supreme Court: Recall election question to be considered

A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court asked for arguments within two days related to a question over what legislative boundaries should be in place for a potential recall election.

RNC Milwaukee 2024; protests, marching rules

The City of Milwaukee is one step closer to approving rules for speakers and protests during the Republican National Convention.

Kimberly Zapata ballot Fraud trial begins
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The trial for Kimberly Zapata, a former Milwaukee election official, began today, March 18. she's accused of ballot fraud that happened in 2022.

Wisconsin early voting begins March 19; what you need to know

Early voting begins in Wisconsin for local races, two proposed constitutional amendments and the now anticlimactic presidential primary.

Wisconsin EV charging network; bill could unlock $78M in funds

A Wisconsin bill that could make a statewide EV rapid charging station network possible is now on Gov. Tony Evers' desk.

Eric Hovde promises to donate Senate salary to charity: 'I can't be bought'

Wisconsin Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde pledged in a new campaign ad Friday to donate his salary to charity if elected, a move that comes as Democrats try to paint the California bank owner and real estate mogul as an out-of-touch multimillionaire.

President Biden's Milwaukee visit; boy with stutter gets advice

9-year-old Harry Abramson got to meet President Joe Biden after writing him a letter asking how to overcome stuttering.

Judge denies Trump's request to dismiss classified documents case

Former President Donald Trump’s felony classified documents charges won’t be dismissed on constitutional grounds, a federal judge ruled Thursday afternoon.