Wisconsin budget: Local leaders, residents make funding pitches

The Wisconsin Legislature's Joint Finance Committee held its first public hearing on the state budget Wednesday at the Waukesha County Expo Center.

North Carolina state lawmaker switches parties, gives GOP supermajority

The party switch announced by Rep. Tricia Cotham, of Mecklenburg County, means Republicans now hold the 72 seats required in the 120-seat House to hold a veto-proof majority.

Wisconsin Senate: Knodl defeats Habush Sinykin

Republican state Rep. Dan Knodl defeated a Democratic attorney to win an open Senate seat in Tuesday’s special election, creating a GOP supermajority in the chamber that could be used to impeach Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and other office holders.

Wisconsin Supreme Court race: Janet Protasiewicz defeats Daniel Kelly

Judge Janet Protasiewicz won the Wisconsin Supreme Court race Tuesday, ensuring liberals will take over majority control of the court for the first time in 15 years with the fate of the state’s abortion ban pending.

Racine mayoral race: Cory Mason beats Henry Perez

Incumbent Racine Mayor Cory Mason faced a challenge from Alderman Henry Perez in Wisconsin's spring election Tuesday, and Mason won.

Stricter cash bail, Wisconsin voters pass amendment

It will be harder to get out of jail on bail before trial in Wisconsin under an amendment to the state constitution approved by voters on Tuesday.

Trump charged with falsifying records. What is that?

Trump pleaded not guilty to more than 30 counts of felonious falsifying business records Tuesday. If convicted, he faces up to more than a year behind bars.

Wisconsin election voter turnout, weather no deterrent: 'Get out there'

The severe weather threat had the attention of the Wisconsin Elections Commission, but there weren't any issues at the polls for the April 4 election.

Donald Trump spared mug shot, handcuffs after turning himself in on felony charges

The former president was informed he has been charged with 34 felony counts for falsifying business records in the first degree. Trump pleaded not guilty.

Donald Trump turns himself in: The day in photos

Trump described the experience as “SURREAL" as he traveled from Trump Tower to a lower Manhattan courtroom for the arraignment hearing.

Roy McGrath shot, killed in Tennessee after 3-week manhunt

Roy McGrath, the fugitive ex-chief of staff for former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, has died after he was shot during an arrest in Tennessee, according to his attorney Joseph Murtha.

Wisconsin Supreme Court race spending tops $42 million

The winner in Tuesday's election between Democratic-backed Janet Protasiewicz and Republican-backed Dan Kelly will determine majority control of the court, with issues like abortion access, redistricting and more than a decade of Republican priorities, hanging in the balance.

Brewers' Attanasio: AmFam Field renovation talks in 'early innings'

The Milwaukee Brewers’ lease expires in 2030. American Family Field has been the Brewers’ home stadium since 2001, when it was known as Miller Park.

Trump arrives in New York ahead of booking, arraignment
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Former President Donald Trump returned to New York on Monday to face his historic booking and arraignment on hush money charges related to allegations of sexual encounters.

Brewers' Attanasio: AmFam Field renovation talks in 'early innings'
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Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers issued a proposal this year to spend $290 million on repairs to American Family Field under an agreement in which the Brewers would extend their lease by 13 years, through 2043.

Wisconsin Supreme Court race spending tops $42 million
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The winner in Tuesday's election between Democratic-backed Janet Protasiewicz and Republican-backed Dan Kelly will determine majority control of the court, with issues like abortion access, redistricting and more than a decade of Republican priorities, hanging in the balance.

Wisconsin spring election: Dems, GOP canvass until polls close

From Milwaukee's north side to the south side, Democrats and Republicans canvassed neighborhoods on Monday, the eve of Wisconsin's spring election. Some flew in to volunteer.