Andraca passes on bid for 8th SD
Dem state Rep. Deb Andraca, of Whitefish Bay, says she won’t run for the 8th SD in the special election left by the retirement of longtime GOP Sen. Alberta Darling.
Tuesday, Nov 29, 2022
‘UpFront’: Investigation looks at safety of Wisconsin schools
Hearst Television’s national investigative unit asked every public school district in Wisconsin and all 50 states what steps they’re taking to keep kids safe.
Monday, Nov 28, 2022
LeMahieu, Vos say they’re ready to work with Evers — but only if he’ll compromise
Republican leaders signaled they’re willing to work with Dem Gov. Tony Evers on tax cuts plus funding for schools and local governments after the recently reelected guv called them.
Wednesday, Nov 23, 2022
Darling to retire Dec. 1 after 32 years in Legislature
GOP state Sen. Alberta Darling, who led the powerful Joint Finance Committee for a record-tying six terms, announced today she will retire Dec. 1 after 32 years in the Legislature. Her departure will open up a vacancy in her strongly
Wednesday, Nov 23, 2022
Kaul seeking $95.7M budget boost, 67 more positions at DOJ
Kaul in an interview with WisPolitics.com said the newly projected $6.6 billion budget surplus provides a “once-in-a generation opportunity.” In all, Kaul wants $95.7 million more in general purpose revenue and 67 more positions.
Tuesday, Nov 22, 2022
Loudenbeck concedes to La Follette in secretary of state race
Republican Amy Loudenbeck today conceded to Dem Doug La Follette after the final county canvasses found the longtime secretary of state beating his GOP challenger by 7,442 votes. That’s a margin of 0.28 percent of all votes cast in the
Tuesday, Nov 22, 2022
Pence on ‘UpFront’ says he was unaware of plan to deliver him alternative Republican electors
Former Vice President Mike Pence says on Jan. 6, 2021, he was unaware of the attempted plan to deliver him a slate of alternative Republican electors from Wisconsin.
Monday, Nov 21, 2022
Rewind: Your Week in Review for Nov. 18
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the slate of legislative leaders for the new legislative session, GOP Rep. Janel Brandtjen being barred from closed caucus, whether Dem Gov. Tony Evers and
Friday, Nov 18, 2022
La Follette declares victory in secretary of state race; Loudenbeck awaiting final county canvasses
Longtime Secretary of State Doug La Follette has declared victory with three county canvasses still outstanding. La Follette, who has held the office for all but four years since 1975, led GOP state Rep. Amy Loudenbeck, of Clinton, by more
Friday, Nov 18, 2022
Evers skeptical of GOP calls to cut top tax rates, move to universal school choice
Gov. Tony Evers says he can’t envision signing a budget that would lower the state’s top income tax rates as some Republicans have suggested. He also expressed skepticism about Assembly Speaker Robin Vos’ suggestion that Republicans could provide Evers the
Wednesday, Nov 16, 2022
