Early voting begins today in spring election
Groups around Wisconsin are mobilizing voters for the April 1 races as early voting starts today.
Tuesday, Mar 18, 2025
Strategists weigh in on Supreme Court race on ‘UpFront’
Republican strategist Bill McCoshen and Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki discuss the Wisconsin Supreme Court race on “UpFront,” produced in partnership with WisPolitics.
Monday, Mar 17, 2025
Rewind: Your Week in Review for March 14
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon and Wisconsin Watch Statehouse Reporter Jack Kelly discuss Wednesday’s state Supreme Court debate, Madison’s clerk being placed on leave amid an investigation into uncounted absentee ballots, this week’s
Friday, Mar 14, 2025
Kaul joins suit against Trump administration efforts to dismantle Department of Education
The suit comes after President Donald Trump’s administration on Tuesday announced plans to lay off nearly 50% of the agency’s workforce, dropping it to less than 2,200 employees.
Friday, Mar 14, 2025
Crawford, Schimel clash over wealthy supporters, judicial fairness in only debate
The two clashed repeatedly in Wednesday’s debate ahead of the high-stakes election April 1 that will determine ideological control of the state Supreme Court, hitting each other on abortion, their legal judgment and crime.
Wednesday, Mar 12, 2025
Evers urges approval of $4.3B capital budget, warning tariffs could drive up final costs
Gov. Tony Evers pitched his $4.3 billion capital budget as a critical step to address the state’s aging infrastructure while building for Wisconsin’s future. Meanwhile, the GOP co-chairs of the Joint Finance Committee called the plan another example of the
Tuesday, Mar 11, 2025
Cooke to seek rematch with Van Orden in 3rd CD
Cooke’s latest bid comes after she narrowly lost to Van Orden in the November general election.
Tuesday, Mar 11, 2025
Walker, Pocan preview Supreme Court debate on ‘UpFront’
Former Gov. Scott Walker says Brad Schimel needs to “come out swinging, rhetorically,” Wednesday night in the first and only debate with Wisconsin Supreme Court rival Susan Crawford. Meanwhile, Dem U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan says Crawford needs to “show what
Monday, Mar 10, 2025
Rewind: Your Week in Review for March 7
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol reporter Anya van Wagtendonk discuss reaction to Trump’s tariffs, results of the Marquette University Law School Poll, the latest action on a major transmission line bill
Friday, Mar 7, 2025
Witnesses at packed Assembly hearing debate school pronouns bill
Democrats at a crowded Capitol hearing argued provisions in a GOP bill prohibiting school staff from referring to students by their preferred name and pronouns without parental permission would allow school boards to stand in the way of legal name
Friday, Mar 7, 2025
Evers warns Trump tariffs will hurt Wisconsin
Gov. Tony Evers at a WisPolitics luncheon said tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China will have a negative impact on Wisconsin and possibly reduce the state’s projected $4.3 billion surplus.
Wednesday, Mar 5, 2025
OLR files motion to compel Gableman deposition after his refusal to sit for one
Former conservative Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman has rebuffed several attempts by the Office of Lawyer Regulation to take his deposition in the discipline case against him, raising concerns some of the allegations could lead to criminal charges.
Tuesday, Mar 4, 2025
August tells ‘UpFront’ Republicans could delay passing budget if Evers won’t sign GOP tax cut
“Well, look, I think it depends on how the governor is going to react to the tax cuts,” August said on WISN’s “UpFront,” which is produced in partnership with WisPolitics. “We are very adamant that this money needs to be
Monday, Mar 3, 2025
Rewind: Your Week in Review for Feb. 28
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the state budget, state Supreme Court race spending, a proposed audit of statewide student testing standards and more.
Friday, Feb 28, 2025
Dems, Republicans clash over bill requiring sheriffs to check citizenship of those arrested for felonies
Democrats at a public hearing on a bill that would require local sheriffs to seek proof of citizenship from those arrested for felonies called the legislation unnecessary, while Republicans said it is needed to ensure safety.
Thursday, Feb 27, 2025
Vos knocks Evers tax cuts, still working on GOP plan
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos during a Madison event said “all tax cuts are good,” but knocked Tony Evers’ approach, saying the Dem guv’s budget would actually raise costs for Wisconsinites.
Wednesday, Feb 26, 2025
Dittrich reintroduces transgender sports ban bills
State Rep. Barb Dittrich, R-Oconomowoc, reintroduced legislation to ban transgender women and girls from playing the team or sport that matches their gender identity.
Tuesday, Feb 25, 2025
Roys talks budget, Wanggaard prisons on ‘UpFront’
State Sen. Kelda Roys says Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed 20% spending increase is not only responsible but needed.
Monday, Feb 24, 2025
Rewind: Your Week in Review for Feb. 21
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Gov. Tony Evers’ state budget proposal, the state superintendent race, GOP bills passed in the Assembly to ban cell phones and overhaul state test standards.
Friday, Feb 21, 2025
Musk group, WMC go on air, billionaire’s PAC canvassing for Schimel in Supreme Court race
According to AdImpact, Schimel and those backing him had an advantage of more than $7 million in future reservations as of Thursday morning.
Friday, Feb 21, 2025
