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Businessman Bill Berrien, who’s been weighing a bid for Wisconsin governor in 2026, announced he’s created a PAC to advance conservative policy solutions and help “Republican candidates get back to winning.”
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss a deal to settle a complaint against Michael Gableman related to his 2020 election review, a Dem bill that would make it illegal to offer payment for signing a petition during an election, a new GOP transmission line and energy bill, President Trump’s tariffs and more.
Devin Remiker, the party’s former executive director, announced he is running, and Glendale Mayor Bryan Kennedy tells WisPolitics he will make a formal announcement in the next few days that he’s throwing his hat into the ring.
Ben Wikler, who shepherded the state Dem Party through an unprecedented run of financial success, announced today he won’t seek another two-year term as chair this summer.
In this week’s DC Wrap: Wisconsin Republicans vote to pass a bill that would limit the scope of injunctions issued by federal judges as GOP lawmakers criticize rulings that have halted or paused Trump administration efforts.
Assembly Republicans have unveiled a new version of a heavily lobbied transmission bill opposed by some conservatives, adding provisions addressing farmland preservation and touting nuclear energy to win over previous GOP holdouts.
Former conservative Justice Michael Gableman’s law license would be suspended for three years under a deal he reached with state regulators to settle the discipline case over his conduct during a taxpayer-financed review of the 2020 election.
DNC Chair Ken Martin says Susan Crawford’s victory is “a huge shot in the arm” for the Dem Party nationally.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the results of the Supreme Court and state schools superintendent races, recent oral arguments before the state’s high court, the potential for a delayed state budget and more.
A Columbia County judge accused Dem AG Josh Kaul of abusing Wisconsin’s judicial system with his last-minute attempt to prevent Elon Musk from handing out $1 million checks to those who have voted in the spring election.
The state Supreme Court today elected the retiring Ann Walsh Bradley to serve as chief justice for the next two months, with fellow liberal Jill Karofsky to succeed her on July 1.
In this week’s DC Wrap: Wisconsin lawmakers share mixed reactions as President Donald Trump announces sweeping tariffs, including a 10% baseline tariff on foreign imports.
The Budget Blog is available to WisPolitics subscribers on the State Affairs Wisconsin platform. To read, visit here and log in with your WisPolitics subscription email address.
Dane County Judge Susan Crawford has secured an open seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, solidifying liberal control for at least another three years as she easily won the most expensive judicial race in U.S. history, according to multiple media projections.
Former state Rep. Gordon Hintz beat incumbent Jon Doemel today to become the next Winnebago County exec. According to unofficial returns, Hintz had 30,832 votes, or 53%, to 27,374 votes, or 47%, for Doemel, who was in his first term.
Incumbent State Superintendent Jill Underly won her reelection bid against education consultant Brittany Kinser in the race to lead the Department of Public Instruction.
Wisconsin voters approved an amendment enshrining a photo ID requirement for voting in the state’s constitution.
Milwaukee Election Commission Executive Director Paulina Gutierrez said along with ballots, the city was sending early vote machines to impacted sites. Those allow voters to register their selections on an electronic screen. It then prints a ballot that can be fed through counters.
Election officials reported brisk turnout today amid well-financed efforts to get voters to the polls in the state Supreme Court race between conservative Brad Schimel and liberal Susan Crawford.
Joint Finance Committee Co-chair Mark Born today pushed UW President Jay Rothman to justify what the GOP lawmaker called “administrative bloat” in the system as he questioned proposals in Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed state budget. Meanwhile, Corrections Secretary Jared Hoy answered questions about the guv’s call to revamp the prison system.
Businessman Bill Berrien, who’s been weighing a bid for Wisconsin governor in 2026, announced he’s created a PAC to advance conservative policy solutions and help “Republican candidates get back to winning.”
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss a deal to settle a complaint against Michael Gableman related to his 2020 election review, a Dem bill that would make it illegal to offer payment for signing a petition during an election, a new GOP transmission line and energy bill, President Trump’s tariffs and more.
Devin Remiker, the party’s former executive director, announced he is running, and Glendale Mayor Bryan Kennedy tells WisPolitics he will make a formal announcement in the next few days that he’s throwing his hat into the ring.
Ben Wikler, who shepherded the state Dem Party through an unprecedented run of financial success, announced today he won’t seek another two-year term as chair this summer.
In this week’s DC Wrap: Wisconsin Republicans vote to pass a bill that would limit the scope of injunctions issued by federal judges as GOP lawmakers criticize rulings that have halted or paused Trump administration efforts.
Assembly Republicans have unveiled a new version of a heavily lobbied transmission bill opposed by some conservatives, adding provisions addressing farmland preservation and touting nuclear energy to win over previous GOP holdouts.
Former conservative Justice Michael Gableman’s law license would be suspended for three years under a deal he reached with state regulators to settle the discipline case over his conduct during a taxpayer-financed review of the 2020 election.
DNC Chair Ken Martin says Susan Crawford’s victory is “a huge shot in the arm” for the Dem Party nationally.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the results of the Supreme Court and state schools superintendent races, recent oral arguments before the state’s high court, the potential for a delayed state budget and more.
A Columbia County judge accused Dem AG Josh Kaul of abusing Wisconsin’s judicial system with his last-minute attempt to prevent Elon Musk from handing out $1 million checks to those who have voted in the spring election.
The state Supreme Court today elected the retiring Ann Walsh Bradley to serve as chief justice for the next two months, with fellow liberal Jill Karofsky to succeed her on July 1.
In this week’s DC Wrap: Wisconsin lawmakers share mixed reactions as President Donald Trump announces sweeping tariffs, including a 10% baseline tariff on foreign imports.
The Budget Blog is available to WisPolitics subscribers on the State Affairs Wisconsin platform. To read, visit here and log in with your WisPolitics subscription email address.
Dane County Judge Susan Crawford has secured an open seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, solidifying liberal control for at least another three years as she easily won the most expensive judicial race in U.S. history, according to multiple media projections.
Former state Rep. Gordon Hintz beat incumbent Jon Doemel today to become the next Winnebago County exec. According to unofficial returns, Hintz had 30,832 votes, or 53%, to 27,374 votes, or 47%, for Doemel, who was in his first term. In a statement, Hintz thanked the voters of Winnebago County
Incumbent State Superintendent Jill Underly won her reelection bid against education consultant Brittany Kinser in the race to lead the Department of Public Instruction.
Wisconsin voters approved an amendment enshrining a photo ID requirement for voting in the state’s constitution.
Milwaukee Election Commission Executive Director Paulina Gutierrez said along with ballots, the city was sending early vote machines to impacted sites. Those allow voters to register their selections on an electronic screen. It then prints a ballot that can be fed through counters.
Election officials reported brisk turnout today amid well-financed efforts to get voters to the polls in the state Supreme Court race between conservative Brad Schimel and liberal Susan Crawford.
Joint Finance Committee Co-chair Mark Born today pushed UW President Jay Rothman to justify what the GOP lawmaker called “administrative bloat” in the system as he questioned proposals in Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed state budget. Meanwhile, Corrections Secretary Jared Hoy answered questions about the guv’s call to revamp the prison system.