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The state Elections Commission voted unanimously that voting machines audited after the November election performed without any failures, chalking up six issues to human error.
Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel says Wisconsinites can expect to see a GOP presidential primary debate hosted in Milwaukee in 2024.
Overall spending in the 2022 guv’s race hit nearly $164.3 million, easily topping the previous record of $93.1 million in 2018, according to the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign.
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson continued to whittle down his leftover bills from the 2022 campaign, paying off $504,240 over the closing weeks of the year.
A state-directed hand audit of nearly 222,000 ballots cast in the November election to check the accuracy of voting equipment found just six errors, but those could be enough to fall short of a federal standard.
A complaint has been filed against liberal Supreme Court candidate Janet Protasiewicz over comments she’s made on redistricting and abortion, accusing her of violating judicial codes that bar judges from committing to how they would rule on issues that may come before them.
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, had more than $3 million in the bank to close 2022 as she gears up for an expected reelection bid in 2024.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the State of the State address, the state’s budget surplus, the state Supreme Court race, Adam Payne’s appointment as Natural Resources secretary and the state’s district attorney shortage.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, examine how 3rd Cong. Dist. U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden pivoted from outsider and Jan. 6 rally attendee to member of Congress. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the GOP-controlled Legislature voting to place a constitutional amendment on bail on the April 4 ballot, state Supreme Court fundraising, former Sen. Jon Erpenbach’s appointment to lead the Parole Commission and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, speculate on the topics included in Gov. Tony Evers’ first State of the State Address of his second term. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
Liberal Supreme Court candidate Janet Protasiewicz announced today she’s launching a $700,000 TV buy over the three weeks ahead of the Feb. 21 primary
Senate Dems are calling for GOP commissioner Bob Spindell to resign from the Wisconsin Elections Commission or for Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu to rescind his appointment if he refuses the call.
Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Janet Protasiewicz raised more during the most recent reporting period than her three rivals for state Supreme Court combined.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Republicans’ flat tax proposal, Gov. Tony Evers’ TikTok ban, a committee’s move to lift the state’s conversion therapy ban, GOP-backed constitutional amendments, this week’s Supreme Court forum, James Bond’s appointment as veterans affairs secretary and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, handicap the upcoming Wisconsin Supreme Court race following the first major forum and recent endorsements. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
Elections Commissioner Bob Spindell told WisPolitics.com he rejects the suggestion that he supported voter suppression when he touted in an email to fellow GOP activists that turnout in Milwaukee was down last fall, particularly in Black and Hispanic areas.
Liberal Supreme Court candidate Janet Protasiewicz drew criticism from conservative rival Daniel Kelly at a WisPolitics.com forum in Madison after she said the state’s legislative maps are “absolutely, positively rigged.”
Supreme Court candidate Janet Protasiewicz raised $756,217 over the last half of 2022, pushing her fundraising last year to $924,449, according to numbers her campaign shared with WisPolitics.com.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Gov. Tony Evers’ inauguration speech and GOP reaction, the state’s projected budget surplus rising to $6.9 billion, U.S. Sen Ron Johnson suggesting the Legislature choose Wisconsin’s 2020 presidential electors and more.
The state Elections Commission voted unanimously that voting machines audited after the November election performed without any failures, chalking up six issues to human error.
Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel says Wisconsinites can expect to see a GOP presidential primary debate hosted in Milwaukee in 2024.
Overall spending in the 2022 guv’s race hit nearly $164.3 million, easily topping the previous record of $93.1 million in 2018, according to the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign.
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson continued to whittle down his leftover bills from the 2022 campaign, paying off $504,240 over the closing weeks of the year.
A state-directed hand audit of nearly 222,000 ballots cast in the November election to check the accuracy of voting equipment found just six errors, but those could be enough to fall short of a federal standard.
A complaint has been filed against liberal Supreme Court candidate Janet Protasiewicz over comments she’s made on redistricting and abortion, accusing her of violating judicial codes that bar judges from committing to how they would rule on issues that may come before them.
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, had more than $3 million in the bank to close 2022 as she gears up for an expected reelection bid in 2024.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the State of the State address, the state’s budget surplus, the state Supreme Court race, Adam Payne’s appointment as Natural Resources secretary and the state’s district attorney shortage.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, examine how 3rd Cong. Dist. U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden pivoted from outsider and Jan. 6 rally attendee to member of Congress. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the GOP-controlled Legislature voting to place a constitutional amendment on bail on the April 4 ballot, state Supreme Court fundraising, former Sen. Jon Erpenbach’s appointment to lead the Parole Commission and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, speculate on the topics included in Gov. Tony Evers’ first State of the State Address of his second term. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
Liberal Supreme Court candidate Janet Protasiewicz announced today she’s launching a $700,000 TV buy over the three weeks ahead of the Feb. 21 primary
Senate Dems are calling for GOP commissioner Bob Spindell to resign from the Wisconsin Elections Commission or for Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu to rescind his appointment if he refuses the call.
Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Janet Protasiewicz raised more during the most recent reporting period than her three rivals for state Supreme Court combined.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Republicans’ flat tax proposal, Gov. Tony Evers’ TikTok ban, a committee’s move to lift the state’s conversion therapy ban, GOP-backed constitutional amendments, this week’s Supreme Court forum, James Bond’s appointment as veterans affairs secretary and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, handicap the upcoming Wisconsin Supreme Court race following the first major forum and recent endorsements. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
Elections Commissioner Bob Spindell told WisPolitics.com he rejects the suggestion that he supported voter suppression when he touted in an email to fellow GOP activists that turnout in Milwaukee was down last fall, particularly in Black and Hispanic areas.
Liberal Supreme Court candidate Janet Protasiewicz drew criticism from conservative rival Daniel Kelly at a WisPolitics.com forum in Madison after she said the state’s legislative maps are “absolutely, positively rigged.”
Supreme Court candidate Janet Protasiewicz raised $756,217 over the last half of 2022, pushing her fundraising last year to $924,449, according to numbers her campaign shared with WisPolitics.com.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Gov. Tony Evers’ inauguration speech and GOP reaction, the state’s projected budget surplus rising to $6.9 billion, U.S. Sen Ron Johnson suggesting the Legislature choose Wisconsin’s 2020 presidential electors and more.