Open Record: An Act of Rebellion

Wisconsin's Act 10 is challenged, as a new lawsuit filed raises new arguments.

Wisconsin abortion ban; Republican prosecutor to appeal ruling

The Sheboygan County district attorney plans to appeal a court ruling that Wisconsin law permits consensual medical abortions.

Bipartisan elections commission; GOP leader opposes bill to disband

The proposal would put the secretary of state in charge of elections, rather than the WEC, but the Legislature would have the final say.

UW pay raises; Speaker Robin Vos, UW officials disagree

The leader of the Wisconsin Senate said lawmakers are nearing a deal that would allow for pay raises for Universities of Wisconsin employees to take effect.

Alternate Wisconsin Trump electors admit Biden won, settle lawsuit

Republicans who posed as alternate electors for Donald Trump in Wisconsin admitted their actions were used in an effort to overturn Joe Biden's victory.

Trump will 'come after' people in the media if elected again, ally says

A Donald Trump ally who worked in his Justice Department said a second Trump administration will retaliate against people in the media "criminally or civilly."

Wisconsin judge reaffirms abortion ruling; law doesn't ban abortions

A Wisconsin judge reaffirmed her ruling that state law permits consensual medical abortions, handing abortion rights advocates a massive victory.

Tuberville ends blockade of hundreds of military promotions

Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama says he is ending his blockade of hundreds of military promotions, clearing the way for hundreds to be approved.

University pay raises; Wisconsin Republican leaders at odds

Earlier this year, Wisconsin Republicans rejected funding for UW’s top budget priority: a new engineering building on the flagship Madison campus.

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum ends 2024 Republican presidential bid

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum ended his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination on Monday after a stronger-than-expected showing fueled by a gift card-for-campaign donation gimmick that helped get him on the debate stage.

Wisconsin Senate Democrats elect new minority leader

Wisconsin Senate Democrats elected Dianne Hesselbein of Middleton as minority leader to replace Melissa Agard.

Wisconsin Supreme Court: Brad Schimel, former AG, announces 2025 run

Former Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel announced he is running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court against incumbent Justice Ann Walsh Bradley in 2025.

Rand Paul performs Heimlich maneuver on choking Joni Ernst at Senate lunch

Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky performed the Heimlich on fellow Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa, who later joked that she was choking on “woke policies."

2024 Republican National Convention; Milwaukee welcomes worldwide media

Members of the media from around the world were in Milwaukee on Thursday, Nov. 30 in preparation for the 2024 Republican National Convention.