On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the 2026 state Supreme Court race, the response from university leaders to potential federal student aid cuts, last weekend’s GOP state convention and more.
Dem Randy Bryce announced he will seek to challenge GOP U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil next fall, which would be a rematch of the 2018 race that he lost by more than 12 points. “Right now, people all over Wisconsin are raising their voices against this administration’s attacks on Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, veterans benefits and food security – along with the totally brainless trade war that is crushing our farm and manufacturing economy,” Bryce said. “They’re also crying out against those doing nothing to stop Trump, like his puppet Bryan Steil.” Bryce, an Army veteran and ironworker, originally launched his…
Appeals Court Judge Chris Taylor, a former Dem lawmaker, is formally launching her bid for state Supreme Court in 2026, when liberals will look to expand their majority.
The economic impact of Milwaukee hosting the 2024 Republican National Convention totaled $321.5 million for the city and state, according to a report commissioned by the host committee.
Republican Party of Wisconsin Chair Brian Schimming says he still has the backing of the party’s executive committee amid some grassroots Republicans criticizing his leadership as the party’s state convention comes to an end.