Senate Republican filibuster blocks Democrats' voting rights bill

Voting legislation that Democrats and civil rights groups argue is vital for protecting democracy has been blocked by a Republican filibuster.

Wisconsin Capitol badger statue to stay for 50 more years, Navy says

The Navy will let Wisconsin keep its beloved badger statue at the state Capitol or 50 more years, scrapping plans to move the sculpture to a museum.

Supreme Court allows release of Trump documents to January 6 panel

In a rebuff to former President Donald Trump, the Supreme Court is allowing the release of presidential documents sought by the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

Biden's 1st year in office: A look at administration's accomplishments, stumbles

While COVID-19 aid and infrastructure bills passed, Biden’s social and climate spending plan stalled and the U.S. saw a chaotic end to the war in Afghanistan. Here’s a look at some of the notable events of the president’s first year.

Wisconsin election investigation, Voces de la Frontera subpoenaed

Voces de la Frontera Action said that special investigator Michael Gableman sent a subpoena seeking election records from the organization.

Wisconsin Supreme Court hears redistricting arguments

The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday heard oral arguments in the high-stakes legal battle over political district boundary maps.

Jan. 6 panel subpoenas Rudy Giuliani, other Trump allies who challenged 2020 election

The House committee investigating the U.S. Capitol insurrection has subpoenaed Rudy Giuliani and other members of Donald Trump’s legal team who filed bogus legal challenges to the 2020 election that fueled the lie that race had been stolen from the former president.

Wisconsin unemployment: Bills would tighten benefits, Medicaid

Wisconsin Republicans introduced a package of legislation that would tighten eligibility for unemployment benefits and Medicaid coverage.

Republican Wisconsin Assembly leader Steineke won't seek reelection

Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke, a Republican representing Kaukauna, announced Tuesday that he won’t seek reelection this fall.

Wisconsin concealed carry age change introduced

Republican Wisconsin lawmakers are pushing a plan that would lower the minimum age to legally carry a concealed weapon in the state.

Senate presses ahead with voting rights debate: Here's what the legislation would do

The Senate on Tuesday is set to debate legislation that combines the two major voting bills, the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.

7 Milwaukee mayor candidates look to fill Barrett's term
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Seven candidates are running to fill Tom Barrett's term as mayor of Milwaukee, with the field officially set ahead of the Feb. 15 primary.

7 Milwaukee mayor candidates look to fill Barrett's term

Seven candidates are running to fill Tom Barrett's term as mayor of Milwaukee, with the field officially set ahead of the Feb. 15 primary.

1st Black female lieutenant governor presides over Virginia Senate

Republican Winsome Earle-Sears has taken her seat for the first day presiding over the Virginia Senate as the state’s first woman to serve as lieutenant governor and the first Black woman to hold statewide office.

Milwaukee mask mandate back? Council vote Tuesday

A citywide mask mandate could return to Milwaukee pending a vote from the Common Council scheduled for Tuesday.