Fenili to serve as state Dem Party executive director
The state Dem Party has named Cassi Fenili, who managed Dem Gov. Tony Evers’ 2022 reelection bid, will serve as executive director.
Wednesday, Jan 10, 2024
Opportunity Wisconsin ads target Steil, Van Orden
The liberal group Opportunity Wisconsin has launched two new ads — one on TV targeting U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil of Janesville, and the other a digital spot going after U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden of Prairie du Chien.
Wednesday, Jan 10, 2024
Top-five primary bill debated in committee
Proponents of a bipartisan bill to implement top-five primaries and instant runoff voting in Wisconsin congressional races argued the change would ensure the candidates with the broadest appeal end up in office. Meanwhile, others during Tuesday’s hearing criticized the process
Wednesday, Jan 10, 2024
Rewind: Your Week in Review for Jan. 5
On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss a judge’s ruling on absentee ballot witness addresses, Presidential Preference Selection Committee 2024 primary ballot choices, a suit seeking to keep Trump off the
Friday, Jan 5, 2024
WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ consider possible outcomes of the Supreme Court’s legislative remapping process
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the possible outcomes as the Wisconsin Supreme Court selects new lines for the state’s legislative districts. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
Friday, Jan 5, 2024
Evers said Senate Republicans making it difficult to find new DNR secretary, undecided on third term
Evers told WisPolitics in an interview this week that he hasn’t yet offered the job to anyone since former Secretary Adam Payne stepped down Nov. 10 after 10 months on the job. He said some candidates who had been considered
Friday, Jan 5, 2024
Supreme Court’s redistricting consultants to be paid up to $100K each
Two consultants hired by the state Supreme Court to aid in selecting new legislative maps can be paid up to $100,000 each, including their costs, according to their contracts.
Thursday, Jan 4, 2024
Judge sets March hearing to dismiss suit to block Trump from Wisconsin ballot
A Dane County judge has set a March hearing to dismiss an effort to block Donald Trump from Wisconsin’s presidential ballot after the little-known candidate who filed the lawsuit failed to serve the defendants with it.
Wednesday, Jan 3, 2024
Public memorial for former U.S. Sen. Kohl set for Jan. 12
The public memorial service for former U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl, D-Milwaukee, will be Jan. 12 at the Fiserv Forum, home to the NBA team he once owned.
Wednesday, Jan 3, 2024
Dane County judge overhauls standards for witness address in absentee balloting
A Dane County judge has issued a pair of rulings overhauling the standards for a witness’ address on an absentee ballot envelope for the vote to count.
Wednesday, Jan 3, 2024
Trump to be on Wisconsin presidential primary ballot, Biden only Dem
Wisconsin’s Presidential Preference Selection Committee approved a primary ballot that includes Republican Donald Trump, but not Dem Dean Phillips.
Wednesday, Jan 3, 2024
WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ look ahead to 2024 in Wisconsin politics
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, predict the political stories most likely to dominate the news in 2024. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Saturday, Dec 30, 2023
Rewind: Your Year in Review for 2023
On the year-end episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon review the top stories of 2023 in state politics.
Thursday, Dec 28, 2023
State Supreme Court 4-3 rules legislative maps unconstitutional, orders new lines for 2024
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday ruled GOP-drawn legislative maps are unconstitutional, ordering new lines for the 2024 elections.
Friday, Dec 22, 2023
Rewind: Your Week in Review for Dec. 22
On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the latest in Assembly Speaker Robin Vos’ efforts to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion in state government, possible GOP legislation to legalize medical marijuana,
Friday, Dec 22, 2023
WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ consider political winners and losers of 2023
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider the political winners and losers of 2023.Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Friday, Dec 22, 2023
Biden slams Trump’s immigrant remarks, touts ‘Bidenomics’ in Milwaukee visit
The president spoke at the Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce to highlight his economic policies and announce a Milwaukee project to revitalize its 30th Street Corridor as one of 22 finalists for a federal program designed to provide relief for
Wednesday, Dec 20, 2023
Elections Commission dismisses complaint against GOP false electors
The state Elections Commission has voted unanimously to dismiss a complaint against Wisconsin’s false electors after the Republicans reached a settlement in a separate civil suit that raised similar claims against them.
Wednesday, Dec 20, 2023
Wichgers circulating new resolution to impeach Elections Commission administrator
GOP state Rep. Chuck Wichgers is circulated a new resolution seeking to impeach Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe over the use of absentee ballot drop boxes with a more extensive call to remove her stuck in committee.
Tuesday, Dec 19, 2023
Elections Commission drops GOP election observer proposal
The state Elections Commission has dropped an effort by GOP appointees to encourage clerks to allow observers to be as close to election activities as allowed under the law unless it would interfere with voting.
Tuesday, Dec 19, 2023
