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Politics John Kraft, chairman of the St.Croix County Republican Party, made this post on his Facebook page following a party gathering on Jan. 8 designed to discuss what he termed “full-on attacks” from Democrats.
Politics St. Croix County Republican Party Chairman Resigns Following Post Telling Members to ‘Prepare for War’

Republican Party’s Executive Committee said the chairman acted without their approval.

Julian Emerson Julian Emerson January 15, 2021 4:40 pm CST
Politics Proponents of non-partisan redistricting say non-politicians would draw political boundaries to be more compact and uniform as in Iowa. Wisconsin's district lines underwent significant and controversial changes after Republicans took over the process in 2011.
Politics Evers’ Fair Maps Commission Keeps Working as GOP Cries for More Gerrymandering

The redistricting process will almost certainly end up in court. A Republican-backed proposal would automatically send all cases to the state’s conservative-controlled high court.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski January 15, 2021 1:39 pm CST
Politics Billboards targeting Sen. Ron Johnson and US Rep. Tom Tiffany for their rhetoric casting baseless doubts on the integrity of the Nov. 2020 presidential election have gone up on Hwy. 29 near Wausau and Hwy. 51 near Tomahawk. (Photos supplied by MBC SuperPac.)
Politics Tiffany, Johnson Slammed in Billboards Up North for Rhetoric Contributing to DC Riot

Minocqua Brewing Co. owner is already putting money to work in a PAC he calls "dark money meant for good."

Pat Kreitlow Pat Kreitlow January 15, 2021 12:13 pm CST
Politics Trump supporters gathered in the nation's capital to protest the ratification of President-elect Joe Biden's Electoral College victory over President Donald Trump in the 2020 election. The demonstration turned violent and deadly. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
Politics Wis. Congressman Who Rejected Election Results Unsure Who’s to Blame for Capitol Riot

Fitzgerald also defends vote against impeaching Trump. Tiffany backs out of forum.

Jessica VanEgeren Jessica VanEgeren January 14, 2021 4:02 pm CST
Politics John Kraft, chairman of the St.Croix County Republican Party, made this post on his Facebook page following a party gathering on Jan. 8 designed to discuss what he termed “full-on attacks” from Democrats.
Politics County Republicans Continue Embracing Violent Rhetoric After Deadly Attack on Capitol

Website in St. Croix County taken down after “prepare for war” references.

Julian Emerson Julian Emerson January 14, 2021 3:40 pm CST

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Proponents of non-partisan redistricting say non-politicians would draw political boundaries to be more compact and uniform as in Iowa. Wisconsin's district lines underwent significant and controversial changes after Republicans took over the process in 2011. Politics Evers’ Fair Maps Commission Keeps Working as GOP Cries for More Gerrymandering
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Politics Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., leads the final vote of the impeachment of President Donald Trump, for his role in inciting an angry mob to storm the Congress last week, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Politics Wisconsin Congressional Delegation Votes Along Party Lines on Impeachment

Tiffany calls Congress “not serious.” Pocan says “we had to have accountability.”

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski January 13, 2021 4:40 pm CST
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Politics Evers’ Calls Special Session to Overhaul Antiquated Unemployment Insurance System

Governor follows through on State of the State message to upgrade system that led to massive backlog, while also declaring 2021 the Year of Broadband Access in yearly speech.

Jessica VanEgeren Jessica VanEgeren January 13, 2021 10:05 am CST