Wisconsin Elections Commission poll watchers deadlock

The bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission couldn't agree Monday on what to tell the state's local election officials about how to handle poll watchers, including where they can stand as people register to vote and check in to receive their ballots.

Favre welfare case: Ex-Mississippi governor faces new subpoena

An attorney is trying to force former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant to release text messages or other communications about the state improperly using welfare money to help fund development of a concussion drug backed by retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre.

Wisconsin absentee ballot spoiling court ruling put on hold

A Wisconsin appeals court on Monday put on hold a lower court's ruling from last week prohibiting voters from canceling their original absentee ballot and casting a new one, blocking at least temporarily the order sought by a conservative group founded by prominent Republicans.

Senate race: Johnson edges Barnes in latest polls; 1 month to election
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It is nearly one month until election day when you will decide between Democrat Mandela Barnes and incumbent Republican Ron Johnson for U.S. Senate. Your votes in that race could decide which party takes control of the Senate.

Senate race: Johnson edges Barnes in latest polls; 1 month to election

It is nearly one month until election day when you will decide between Democrat Mandela Barnes and incumbent Republican Ron Johnson for U.S. Senate.

Jill Biden visiting Milwaukee Oct. 12

First lady Jill Biden is scheduled to visit Milwaukee on Wednesday, Oct. 12.

Senate debate: Wisconsin's Johnson, Barnes square off

Ron Johnson and Mandela Barnes, Wisconsin's two candidates for U.S. Senate, took the debate stage Friday night, Oct. 7.

Abortion in Wisconsin: Senate candidates Johnson, Barnes on bans

Wisconsin's U.S. Senate candidates, Ron Johnson and Mandela Barnes, discuss their stances on abortion access and Roe v. Wade.

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson no longer considering presidential run

After years of teasing the idea of a presidential run, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has decided it’s time to take that notion off the table and concentrate on his number one priority: his daughters.

Biden to pardon all prior federal marijuana offenses, calls for review of law
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President Joe Biden announced on Thursday he will issue an executive order pardoning all people convicted of simple marijuana possession under federal law, in what amounts to the most extensive White House action taken to date in U.S. drug policy.

Milwaukee election worker shortage, 200+ needed
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The Milwaukee Election Commission said it currently has 1,462 poll workers, but will need 1,700 to be fully staffed.

Absentee ballot spoiling; Wisconsin judge blocks practice
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Another day closer to the November election, another lawsuit and another ruling against the Wisconsin Elections Commission.

Milwaukee election worker shortage, 200+ needed

The Milwaukee Election Commission said it is in need of more poll workers as the November midterm elections approach, just weeks away.

Absentee ballot spoiling; Wisconsin judge blocks practice

A Wisconsin judge is prohibiting voters from canceling their original absentee ballot and casting a new one, siding with a conservative group created by prominent Republicans that said the practice known as ballot spoiling is illegal.

At least 66 US clinics have stopped abortions since Supreme Court ruling, institute says

Abortion access may be impacted in several states because bans were put on hold temporarily under court orders. These states include Indiana, Ohio, and South Carolina.

Senate race: Johnson, Barnes comments spark controversies

Both of Wisconsin's nominees for U.S. Senate, Ron Johnson and Mandela Barnes, have sparked controversy over their comments: Johnson for saying the Jan. 6 attack at the U.S. Capitol was not an armed insurrection, while Barnes said Christian conservative ideology was fueling hate.

Wisconsin attorney general candidates debate; set for state bar

Wisconsin attorney general candidates Eric Toney and Josh Kaul are scheduled to debate at the state bar headquarters later this month.

Trump asks Supreme Court to intervene in review of Mar-a-Lago seized documents

Lawyers for former President Donald Trump have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to step into the legal fight over the classified documents seized during an FBI search of his Florida estate.