Blank: Political divide is greatest threat to UW-Madison

The University of Wisconsin-Madison's outgoing chancellor is warning regents that the state's bitter political polarization is the greatest threat to the school's existence.

Drop boxes not allowed, election on April 5: Wisconsin Supreme Court

A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday denied a request from the state elections commission to keep absentee ballot drop boxes in place through the April 5 election for local offices.

Election investigation, no charges: Racine County DA

The Racine County district attorney said she won't file charges in the county's election investigation requested by Sheriff Christopher Schmaling.

Trump turns to endorsements in several high-profile midterm contests

Former President Donald Trump remains a popular figure with the GOP as he considers another bid for the White House. Trump is flexing the power of his endorsement in several high-profile midterm contests.

Milwaukee mayor election 2022: Candidates on key issues
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The seven candidates for Milwaukee mayor are making their pitches to become the city's next chief executive. But do you know where the candidates stand on the key issues facing voters?

Wisconsin Democrat Snodgrass deletes tweet about parents, education

Wisconsin Rep. Lee Snodgrass (D-Appleton) tweeted that if parents want to have a say in their child's education, they should pay for private school.

Texas abortions fell 60% in 1st month under new limits

Abortions in Texas fell by 60% in the first month under the most restrictive abortion law in the U.S. in decades, according to new figures that for the first time reveal a full accounting of the immediate impact.

Milwaukee mayoral forum, primary election Tuesday

Less than one week away from the primary election for Milwaukee's next mayor, all seven candidates gathered at Turner Hall Wednesday to answer questions from the public.

Milwaukee mayoral forum, primary election Tuesday
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Less than one week away from the primary election for Milwaukee's next mayor, all seven candidates gathered at Turner Hall Wednesday to answer questions from the public.

Legalizing marijuana in Wisconsin gaining momentum
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The push to legalize marijuana in Wisconsin enjoys some bipartisan support, but backers of bills that would make it legal for either medical or recreational use say it won't happen this year.

Govt. program does not pay for crack pipes, White House says

The Biden administration says a government grant program to help prevent additional harm to people who use illicit drugs will not pay for safer pipes to smoke crack or meth.

Legalizing marijuana in Wisconsin gains momentum

The push to legalize marijuana in Wisconsin enjoys some bipartisan support, but backers of bills that would make it legal for either medical or recreational use say it won't happen this year.

Milwaukee juvenile prison proposed: Bill would OK $42M project

Republicans and Democrats back a proposed new youth detention center in Milwaukee County for the state's most serious juvenile offenders, as part of the years-long fight to replace the controversy-plagued Lincoln Hills.

GOP lawmaker apologizes for cursing at Democrat over mask-wearing

The confrontation was just the latest dust-up in the House over mask-wearing, which many Republicans have refused to do.

Abortion referrals can continue for now, federal court rules

A court has allowed federally funded family planning clinics to continue to make abortion referrals for now.

Acting mayor makes Milwaukee FPC nomination

Milwaukee Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson has nominated Bree Spencer to fill an open seat on the city's Fire and Police Commission.

McConnell disagrees with RNC, calls Jan. 6 riot ‘violent insurrection’

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell explained, “‘It was a violent insurrection with the purpose of trying to prevent the peaceful transfer of power after a legitimately certified election.”

Bipartisan Wisconsin business group backs state elections head

A bipartisan group of prominent Wisconsin business leaders is voicing support for Meagan Wolfe, the state's embattled elections administrator.