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Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Jill Karofsky says a new recusal rule is needed for justices after two historic Supreme Court elections that saw record spending and political campaigning in Wisconsin.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss legislation to allow clerks to process absentee ballots the day before election day. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Toney, 41, is seeking a rematch with Dem AG Josh Kaul. Three years ago, Kaul fended off Toney’s challenge by 35,000 votes, a difference of 1.3 percentage points.
“It’s frustrating that we’re in this position to begin with,” the Janesville Republican told WISN 12’s “UpFront,” produced in partnership with WisPolitics-State Affairs. “Of course, there’s well over a million federal employees outside of the military. I think there’s opportunities for efficiencies to be created inside our federal government workforce. That said, the best way to do this is through a thoughtful, structured process while the government is open.”
GOP businessman and Milwaukee radio host Will Martin officially announced he will run for lieutenant governor.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk and Associated Press Capitol Correspondent Scott Bauer discuss the 7th CD race, the governor’s race, the latest action in the state Senate and Assembly, and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the candidates running in the spring Wisconsin Supreme Court election.
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, a Waukesha County judge’s ruling requiring state election officials to verify voters’ citizenship, the continuing fight over legislative oversight of administrative rules and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at who’s in and who’s out in the GOP field for Wisconsin governor. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Those challenging Wisconsin’s congressional map as an “anti-competitive gerrymander” argue the state Supreme Court should appoint a three-judge panel to hear the case. But GOP members of the state’s congressional delegation countered the lawsuit doesn’t fit with the Legislature’s intention
A Waukesha County judge has temporarily put on hold his requirement that election officials check the citizenship status of those seeking to register to vote.
GOP governor hopeful Tom Tiffany announced he’s raised $1 million over the first two weeks of his campaign.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel State Government and Politics Reporter Jessie Opoien discuss the federal government shutdown, the races for governor and Supreme Court, a bill from GOP senators to legalize medical marijuana and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take a look at the Democrats running for Wisconsin governor and those who may yet join the race. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
It’s a potentially significant investment with a crowded Dem field that may struggle to raise money with nine people seeking the nomination and others considering getting in the race to succeed Dem Gov. Tony Evers.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss Republican Bill Berrien dropping out of the governor’s race, Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany launching his campaign for guv, Planned Parenthood halting abortions in Wisconsin, competing election bills from Dem and GOP Assembly lawmakers and more.
The state Supreme Court has ordered briefing in two lawsuits seeking to overturn Wisconsin’s congressional map, asking parties to weigh in on whether the justices should appoint circuit court judges to hear the challenges.
Panelists at a WisPolitics-State Affairs polling summit sought to debunk misconceptions about the rural voter and weighed in on President Donald Trump’s gains in rural Wisconsin last year. Pollsters Ryan Tyson, an expert on the Trump voter who has worked
GOP state Rep. Scott Krug and Dem members of the Assembly touted competing election packages at a joint press conference Wednesday, hoping it would spark a conversation about overhauling the state’s policies ahead of the 2026 contests.
GOP gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany declined to say if he still backs a six-week ban on abortion like the one he co-sponsored in Congress, telling WisPolitics he supports the state law he voted for while in the Legislature barring the procedure after 20 weeks.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Jill Karofsky says a new recusal rule is needed for justices after two historic Supreme Court elections that saw record spending and political campaigning in Wisconsin.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss legislation to allow clerks to process absentee ballots the day before election day. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Toney, 41, is seeking a rematch with Dem AG Josh Kaul. Three years ago, Kaul fended off Toney’s challenge by 35,000 votes, a difference of 1.3 percentage points.
“It’s frustrating that we’re in this position to begin with,” the Janesville Republican told WISN 12’s “UpFront,” produced in partnership with WisPolitics-State Affairs. “Of course, there’s well over a million federal employees outside of the military. I think there’s opportunities for efficiencies to be created inside our federal government workforce. That said, the best way to do this is through a thoughtful, structured process while the government is open.”
GOP businessman and Milwaukee radio host Will Martin officially announced he will run for lieutenant governor.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk and Associated Press Capitol Correspondent Scott Bauer discuss the 7th CD race, the governor’s race, the latest action in the state Senate and Assembly, and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the candidates running in the spring Wisconsin Supreme Court election.
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, a Waukesha County judge’s ruling requiring state election officials to verify voters’ citizenship, the continuing fight over legislative oversight of administrative rules and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at who’s in and who’s out in the GOP field for Wisconsin governor. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Those challenging Wisconsin’s congressional map as an “anti-competitive gerrymander” argue the state Supreme Court should appoint a three-judge panel to hear the case. But GOP members of the state’s congressional delegation countered the lawsuit doesn’t fit with the Legislature’s intention for the process it laid out in 2011 to hear
A Waukesha County judge has temporarily put on hold his requirement that election officials check the citizenship status of those seeking to register to vote.
GOP governor hopeful Tom Tiffany announced he’s raised $1 million over the first two weeks of his campaign.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel State Government and Politics Reporter Jessie Opoien discuss the federal government shutdown, the races for governor and Supreme Court, a bill from GOP senators to legalize medical marijuana and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take a look at the Democrats running for Wisconsin governor and those who may yet join the race. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
It’s a potentially significant investment with a crowded Dem field that may struggle to raise money with nine people seeking the nomination and others considering getting in the race to succeed Dem Gov. Tony Evers.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss Republican Bill Berrien dropping out of the governor’s race, Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany launching his campaign for guv, Planned Parenthood halting abortions in Wisconsin, competing election bills from Dem and GOP Assembly lawmakers and more.
The state Supreme Court has ordered briefing in two lawsuits seeking to overturn Wisconsin’s congressional map, asking parties to weigh in on whether the justices should appoint circuit court judges to hear the challenges.
Panelists at a WisPolitics-State Affairs polling summit sought to debunk misconceptions about the rural voter and weighed in on President Donald Trump’s gains in rural Wisconsin last year. Pollsters Ryan Tyson, an expert on the Trump voter who has worked for conservative groups, and Marquette Law School Poll Director Charles
GOP state Rep. Scott Krug and Dem members of the Assembly touted competing election packages at a joint press conference Wednesday, hoping it would spark a conversation about overhauling the state’s policies ahead of the 2026 contests.
GOP gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany declined to say if he still backs a six-week ban on abortion like the one he co-sponsored in Congress, telling WisPolitics he supports the state law he voted for while in the Legislature barring the procedure after 20 weeks.