Rewind: Your Week in Review for Aug. 1
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss the governor’s race, the impact of the federal reconciliation bill on education funding, U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden’s first bill signed into law, a lawsuit against the Trump administration from religious groups over immigration enforcement and more.
’24 RNC host committee donates $5 million to Milwaukee nonprofits
The local host committee for the 2024 Republican National Convention announced it has used leftover funds to make $5 million in charitable donations to Milwaukee nonprofits.
Rewind: Your Week in Review for July 25
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk and Associated Press Capitol Correspondent Scott Bauer discuss the developing field in the 2026 governor’s race after Gov. Tony Evers announces he won’t seek a third term, Dem efforts to win the majority in the state Senate, AG Josh Kaul joining his 26th lawsuit against the Trump administration and more.
Rodriguez launches gubernatorial bid, Crowley taking steps to get in
Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez today announced she’s running for governor, making her the first Dem to officially announce a bid after Gov. Tony Evers decided not to seek a third term. Meanwhile, Milwaukee County Exec David Crowley said he will
State Dem Party through federal account outraises state GOP by more than $136K in June
Dems reported $374,369 raised through its federal account in June, while the Republican Party reported $237,906, according to reports filed with the Federal Election Commission.
Berrien tells ‘UpFront’ he has ‘great chance’ of winning Trump endorsement
“I have the vision for making Wisconsin literally ground zero for the reindustrialization that he’s trying to lead in the country,” Berrien, CEO of manufacturing and machining firm Pindel Global Precision, said on WISN 12’s “UpFront,“ which is produced in partnership with WisPolitics.
Rewind: Your Week in Review for July 18
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk discuss the latest campaign finance reports, record spending in the spring Supreme Court election, a new challenge to congressional district lines, the Wisconsin Elections Commission’s report on the former Madison clerk’s handling of uncounted absentee ballots and more.
Dem source: Evers hasn’t made decision yet on reelection
A source close to Tony Evers tells WisPolitics the governor hasn’t yet made a final decision on seeking a third term, pushing back on reports that a retirement announcement is imminent.
Elections Commission finds Madison clerk violated election laws in uncounted ballots case
The Wisconsin Elections Commission voted 5-1 to affirm the report finding the Madison clerk who failed to count 193 absentee ballots broke five election laws. But it stopped short of adopting the proposed orders to the city clerk’s office that would direct further action.
WisPolitics tally: Supreme Court race spending hit $115 million, doubling record
Candidates and outside groups dropped nearly $115 million on Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race this spring, more than doubling the previous national record set just two years earlier, a WisPolitics tally shows.
GOP House members want chance to get redistricting suit tossed
Wisconsin’s GOP members of Congress want the chance to urge the state Supreme Court to reject a challenge to the state’s House districts rather than moving forward with a novel approach to hear such lawsuits.
New state Dem chair tells ‘UpFront’ he’s praying Evers runs for third term
“I pray that he decides to seek reelection,” Devin Remiker said on WISN 12’s “UpFront,” which is produced in partnership with WisPolitics. “But either way, I know the Democratic Party of Wisconsin will be in a great position to ensure he’s either reelected or reelect a Democrat in 2026.”
Rewind: Your Week in Review for July 11
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk discuss the Wisconsin Supreme Court overturning the Legislature’s power to suspend administrative rules, the Wisconsin Elections Commission report on the former Madison clerk’s actions after discovering uncounted absentee ballots, a new lawsuit challenging the state’s congressional lines, the state budget and more.
WEC report faults former Madison clerk for ‘astonishing’ lack of urgency over missing ballots
The former Madison clerk showed an “astonishing” lack of urgency after discovering 193 absentee ballots that hadn’t been included in the city’s November tally and failed to follow the law in how they were handled, according to a draft Elections Commission report.
Law Forward files suit challenging Wisconsin’s congressional lines
A progressive law firm has filed suit in Dane County seeking to overturn Wisconsin’s congressional map, arguing it is an “anti-competitive gerrymander” that is an “affront” to the state Constitution.
Businessman Berrien launches gubernatorial bid
Along with his statement, Berrien released a rollout video in which he touted his service as a Navy SEAL. He also called himself an “outsider and a businessman just like Donald Trump,” vowing to “shake up Madison like he’s shaking up DC.”