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The mayors of Green Bay and Madison are firing back at Michael Gableman over the former justice’s petition that could have them jailed to force their compliance with subpoenas he issued as part of his review of the 2020 election.
Former Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman says he has taken legal action to force the mayors of Green Bay and Madison to testify before him as part of his review of the 2020 election. But officials of both cities said
GOP state Rep. Amy Loudenbeck today formally launched her bid for secretary of state, saying she would seek to modernize the office, be more active with the few responsibilities it has and seek to serve as a check on the
In a win for GOP lawmakers, the conservative majority on the state Supreme Court said today it will make the “minimum changes necessary” to the current maps as it sets new boundaries for Wisconsin’s legislative and congressional districts. The 4-3
GOP state Rep. John Macco announced today via Facebook Live that he won’t run for guv, saying he doesn’t have “one more big fight” left in him. Macco, R-Ledgeview, said the last year has been transformational for him with his
Republican Jake Curtis, a Milwaukee attorney and first lieutenant in the Wisconsin Air National Guard, is passing on a bid for AG, saying it’s not the right time for his family. Curtis called it an “excruciating” decision. He said he
GOP state Rep. Amy Loudenbeck, Assembly vice-chair of the Joint Finance Committee, has filed to run for secretary of state. The Clinton Republican, who won her Assembly seat in 2010, would be the first high-profile challenger to longtime Dem incumbent
Former Justice Michael Gableman’s office paid $7,520 to a West Virginia firm owned by a man who said it was “complete, absolute bull crap” to say the 2020 election was the most secure election in American history, according to records
Five Dem U.S. Senate candidates during a virtual forum backed expanding Medicare and various labor protections related to employees’ rights to organize and collectively bargain in the workplace. Candidates participating in the Citizen Action of Wisconsin/People’s Action forum Tuesday included:
Declaring the Elections Commission’s rulemaking and policy authority in “disarray,” GOP guv candidate Rebecca Kleefisch is asking the Supreme Court to declare the agency’s guidance on drop boxes and special voting deputies conflicts with state law. The suit filed Monday
State Rep. David Bowen today joined the growing Dem field for lieutenant governor, saying his experience sets him apart from others vying to run on the ticket with Gov. Tony Evers next fall. Bowen, 34, was elected to the Assembly
GOP Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said he’s never studied whether the Legislature could take over elections administration in Wisconsin as U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson is urging lawmakers to do. After meeting with state lawmakers Wednesday, the Johnson, R-Oshkosh, told the
Former Justice Mike Gableman said he’s considering adding a fourth prong to his 2020 election review after watching the Racine County Sheriff Department announce results of its own investigation. During an Assembly Campaigns and Elections Committee public hearing, Gableman said
Dem Deb McGrath, a former CIA officer and Army captain, today formally announced her campaign for the western Wisconsin congressional seat her father once represented. McGrath, who also served in the State Department, joins Eau Claire businesswoman Rebecca Cooke, Navy
Dem AG Josh Kaul said it would be “stunning” if five members of the Wisconsin Elections Commission are criminally charged for acting in good faith while doing their jobs. Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling said the commission broke the law
Freshman state Rep. Sara Rodriguez, D-Brookfield, today announced her bid for lieutenant governor, joining state Sen. Lena Taylor in the field looking to run with Gov. Tony Evers next fall. “I know from growing up in and now raising my
Elections Commission Chair Ann Jacobs is asking the co-chairs of the Legislature’s Audit Committee to delay a Tuesday hearing on LAB’s look at the 2020 election until after the body meets Dec. 1 to discuss the report. The co-chairs have
The Racine County sheriff is recommending charges of felony misconduct in office for all but one member of the state’s Elections Commission for suspending a requirement that clerks send special voting deputies to assisted care facilities before mailing absentee ballots.
The latest Marquette University Law School Poll found what Director Charles Franklin described as a challenging political environment and a grumpy electorate. The poll found registered voters had negative views about all seven politicians they were asked to rate, more
Gov. Tony Evers says he’ll veto proposed GOP maps unless they’re revamped significantly and then call the Legislature to a special session to take up his maps. “The bill is right here,” he said after releasing the final proposals from
The mayors of Green Bay and Madison are firing back at Michael Gableman over the former justice’s petition that could have them jailed to force their compliance with subpoenas he issued as part of his review of the 2020 election.
Former Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman says he has taken legal action to force the mayors of Green Bay and Madison to testify before him as part of his review of the 2020 election. But officials of both cities said
GOP state Rep. Amy Loudenbeck today formally launched her bid for secretary of state, saying she would seek to modernize the office, be more active with the few responsibilities it has and seek to serve as a check on the
In a win for GOP lawmakers, the conservative majority on the state Supreme Court said today it will make the “minimum changes necessary” to the current maps as it sets new boundaries for Wisconsin’s legislative and congressional districts. The 4-3
GOP state Rep. John Macco announced today via Facebook Live that he won’t run for guv, saying he doesn’t have “one more big fight” left in him. Macco, R-Ledgeview, said the last year has been transformational for him with his
Republican Jake Curtis, a Milwaukee attorney and first lieutenant in the Wisconsin Air National Guard, is passing on a bid for AG, saying it’s not the right time for his family. Curtis called it an “excruciating” decision. He said he
GOP state Rep. Amy Loudenbeck, Assembly vice-chair of the Joint Finance Committee, has filed to run for secretary of state. The Clinton Republican, who won her Assembly seat in 2010, would be the first high-profile challenger to longtime Dem incumbent
Former Justice Michael Gableman’s office paid $7,520 to a West Virginia firm owned by a man who said it was “complete, absolute bull crap” to say the 2020 election was the most secure election in American history, according to records
Five Dem U.S. Senate candidates during a virtual forum backed expanding Medicare and various labor protections related to employees’ rights to organize and collectively bargain in the workplace. Candidates participating in the Citizen Action of Wisconsin/People’s Action forum Tuesday included:
Declaring the Elections Commission’s rulemaking and policy authority in “disarray,” GOP guv candidate Rebecca Kleefisch is asking the Supreme Court to declare the agency’s guidance on drop boxes and special voting deputies conflicts with state law. The suit filed Monday
State Rep. David Bowen today joined the growing Dem field for lieutenant governor, saying his experience sets him apart from others vying to run on the ticket with Gov. Tony Evers next fall. Bowen, 34, was elected to the Assembly
GOP Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said he’s never studied whether the Legislature could take over elections administration in Wisconsin as U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson is urging lawmakers to do. After meeting with state lawmakers Wednesday, the Johnson, R-Oshkosh, told the
Former Justice Mike Gableman said he’s considering adding a fourth prong to his 2020 election review after watching the Racine County Sheriff Department announce results of its own investigation. During an Assembly Campaigns and Elections Committee public hearing, Gableman said
Dem Deb McGrath, a former CIA officer and Army captain, today formally announced her campaign for the western Wisconsin congressional seat her father once represented. McGrath, who also served in the State Department, joins Eau Claire businesswoman Rebecca Cooke, Navy
Dem AG Josh Kaul said it would be “stunning” if five members of the Wisconsin Elections Commission are criminally charged for acting in good faith while doing their jobs. Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling said the commission broke the law
Freshman state Rep. Sara Rodriguez, D-Brookfield, today announced her bid for lieutenant governor, joining state Sen. Lena Taylor in the field looking to run with Gov. Tony Evers next fall. “I know from growing up in and now raising my
Elections Commission Chair Ann Jacobs is asking the co-chairs of the Legislature’s Audit Committee to delay a Tuesday hearing on LAB’s look at the 2020 election until after the body meets Dec. 1 to discuss the report. The co-chairs have
The Racine County sheriff is recommending charges of felony misconduct in office for all but one member of the state’s Elections Commission for suspending a requirement that clerks send special voting deputies to assisted care facilities before mailing absentee ballots.
The latest Marquette University Law School Poll found what Director Charles Franklin described as a challenging political environment and a grumpy electorate. The poll found registered voters had negative views about all seven politicians they were asked to rate, more
Gov. Tony Evers says he’ll veto proposed GOP maps unless they’re revamped significantly and then call the Legislature to a special session to take up his maps. “The bill is right here,” he said after releasing the final proposals from