Election 2022: Gov. Evers vs. Tim Michels on education
On Nov. 8, Wisconsin voters will grade candidates for governor on education, and about 88% of Wisconsin voters surveyed in the recent Marquette University Law School Poll said they’re concerned about public schools.
EXPLAINER: ‘Morning after pill’ not always option after rape
Here’s a look at emergency contraceptives and what some people are saying.
Wisconsin sites renamed, racist word removed
The government has renamed 28 lakes other sites on federal land in Wisconsin to remove a racist term for a Native American woman.
Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Dan Kelly running again
Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Dan Kelly, who served before losing election, announced he will run for an open spot on the court next year.
Chief Justice John Roberts defends legitimacy of Supreme Court
Opinion polls have shown a sharp drop in approval of the Supreme Court and trust for the institution.
US, Trump team propose names for arbiter in Mar-a-Lago probe
The Justice Department and Donald Trump's legal team each proposed candidates Friday for the role of an independent arbiter in the investigation into top-secret documents found at the former president's Florida home, but the two sides differed on the scope of duties the person would have.
Judge throws out Trump’s lawsuit against Clinton, ex-FBI officials over Russia investigation
The lawsuit named Hillary Clinton, her advisors, and FBI officials involved in a probe into whether former President Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign worked with Russia to affect the election outcome.
Wisconsin election fraud: judge, defendant spar; gag order issued
The man who admitted to breaking the law to try to prove election fraud got into arguments with a judge Thursday, Sept. 8 during his initial court appearance and the judge issued a gag order.
Trump documents probe: US appeals special master ruling
The Justice Department said Thursday that it was appealing a judge's decision granting the appointment of an independent arbiter to review records seized by the FBI from former President Donald Trump's Florida home.
$31M Wisconsin opioid settlment spending plan approved
Republicans last month blocked a spending plan from a multi-state settlement with drug manufacturers proposed by Gov. Tony Evers, saying they wanted time to improve that plan.
Support of false election claims runs deep in 2022 GOP field
Nearly 1 in 3 Republican candidates for statewide offices that play a role in overseeing, certifying or defending elections supported overturning the results of the 2020 presidential race, according to an Associated Press review.
6 Wisconsin officials with Oath Keepers ties, analysis shows
A new analysis shows 81 government officials across the United States have ties to the Oath Keepers, an extremist anti-government group. Six of them are from Wisconsin.
6 Wisconsin officials with Oath Keepers ties, analysis shows
A new analysis shows 81 government officials across the United States have ties to the Oath Keepers, an extremist anti-government group. Six of them are from Wisconsin.
Wisconsin 'ballot curing' guidance breaks law, judge says
A judge ordered changes for the upcoming election, ruling that guidance the Wisconsin Elections Commission gave clerks in 2016 breaks state law.
Obamas return to White House for portrait unveiling ceremony
Barack and Michelle Obama returned to the White House for the first time since 2017, and Wednesday's portrait unveiling revives a tradition last celebrated 10 years ago.
Many 9/11 first responders still fighting for health benefits 21 years later
The World Trade Center Health Program faces a $3 billion funding shortfall.
Wisconsin absentee voters with disabilities; guidance approved
The Wisconsin Elections Commission approved guidance for local election clerks making clear that voters with disabilities can receive help from others when mailing or delivering absentee ballots.
Leaked Oath Keepers list includes law enforcement officers, military members
The Anti-Defamation League Center on Extremism found over 38,000 names on the Oath Keepers membership list and discovered hundreds of them work in law enforcement including as police chiefs and sheriffs.
Public school funding: Evers vs. Michels
Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday called for spending nearly $2 billion more on public K-12 schools, while his opponent, Tim Michels, supports school voucher eligibility for all students
After school shootings, are states making classrooms safer?
Here is what several states have done to implement school safety in the wake of the Uvalde elementary school massacre.