Jamaal Bowman criminally charged in Capitol Hill fire alarm incident

Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., has been charged for allegedly pulling a fire alarm in a House of Representatives building during a government shutdown threat Sept. 30.

American Family Field funding, Senate mulls changes to bill

The Milwaukee Brewers made another pitch for tax money for American Family Field repairs, speaking to a Wisconsin Senate committee Wednesday, as senators consider bill changes.

Republican Mike Johnson elected new House speaker

Congressman Mike Johnson of Louisiana has enough votes to be elected House speaker. The Republican majority has been without a speaker for three weeks.

Trump co-defendant Jenna Ellis pleads guilty in Georgia election interference case

Jenna Ellis, an attorney and prominent conservative media figure, reached a deal with prosecutors Tuesday and pleaded guilty to reduced charges over efforts to overturn Donald Trump's 2020 election loss in Georgia.

Raymond school board recall effort; paperwork submitted

Some voters in Racine County's Raymond School District filed the paperwork to start a recall campaign, FOX6 was first to report

Rep. Tom Emmer withdraws bid for House speaker hours after winning GOP nomination

Republican Tom Emmer abruptly abandoned his bid to become House speaker Tuesday, withdrawing hours after winning the internal party nomination once it became clear he would not have enough support from GOP colleagues for the gavel.

Wisconsin PFAS: Evers administration allocates $402M to combat

Gov. Tony Evers is allocating more than $402 million to address polluted drinking water in Wisconsin, his office announced Monday.

Republicans face death threats over House speaker vote

“Bullying don't work," said Rep. Don Bacon, a Republican centrist who has led the opposition to Jordan's nomination.

Legislative map changes, Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear case

The Wisconsin Senate hosted a public hearing on a Republican bill to change how the state's legislative maps are drawn, ahead of the Wisconsin Supreme Court hearing a case trying to toss the state's current legislative maps ahead of the 2024 election.

Jim Jordan says he's still running for House speaker, but what's the plan?

GOP Rep. Jim Jordan says he still plans "to go to the floor and get the votes" for House speaker despite two unsuccessful attempts. It's still unclear how he'll do it.

Wisconsin gender-affirming care, Senate OKs ban for minors

Gender-affirming surgery for minors would be banned in Wisconsin under a Republican-sponsored bill that won final approval in Senate Tuesday.

RNC 2024: Milwaukee venue guide launches, 100+ businesses on board

Milwaukee businesses will look for a big pay day when the city hosts the 2024 Republican National Convention. A new project launched Wednesday.

Jim Jordan loses second vote for House Speaker: What's next?

Jordan was opposed by 22 Republican detractors, two more than when he lost in the first round voting the day before.

Wisconsin Republicans reject Evers appointees, includes most of DNR board

Republicans who control the Wisconsin Senate voted Tuesday, Oct. 17 to fire eight state board appointees from Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' administration.