Politics

Politics Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman is leading a Republican-ordered inquiry into the 2020 election despite multiple court rulings, a recount in Dane and Milwaukee counties, and election experts finding no widespread fraud. (Screenshot via Office of the Special Counsel/YouTube)
Politics Gableman Gives an Update to His Election ‘Investigation’ by Shouting at Lawmakers, Complaining About His Critics

Former state Supreme Court justice's update on Republican-led, taxpayer funded review devolves into heated exchange.

Christina Lieffring Christina Lieffring December 1, 2021 3:41 pm CST
Politics Dells of Eau Claire
Politics A Beginners Guide to the Ice Age National Scenic Trail

No time for a one thousand mile hike? Here are a few stops along the trail that will allow you to experience its beauty in your spare time.

Susan Lampert Smith Susan Lampert Smith November 30, 2021 7:21 pm CST
Politics Gov. Tony Evers, in a video released Thursday, holds up freshly vetoed Republican-authored legislation that would have enacted gerrymandered maps. (Screenshot via Gov. Tony Evers/YouTube)
Politics Evers Rejects GOP’s Gerrymandered Maps. Next Stop: the Courts.

“These gerrymandered maps will not become law,” Evers says in a veto message.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski November 18, 2021 3:23 pm CST
Politics UNN Senate Forum
Politics Who Can Beat Ron Johnson? Democratic Senate Candidates Work to Separate Themselves From the Pack at First Major Forum

More than 800 people turned out for the virtual event, which organizers said they were using to find a candidate that could run on big issues and turn out voters.

Cara Spoto Cara Spoto November 18, 2021 11:17 am CST
Politics Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester), center, is flanked by Rep. Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam), left, and Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) during a July 2021 press conference. (Photo by Christina Lieffring)
Politics GOP Rams Through Gerrymandered Maps, Which Evers Has Said He Will Veto

Maps drafted by Evers’ nonpartisan citizen commission also fail in a bipartisan rebuke, ensuring the battle will go to the courts.

Christina Lieffring Christina Lieffring November 12, 2021 12:34 pm CST

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As Wisconsin employers continue to search for workers, a new study has found that the pandemic has hit one portion of the state's workforce especially hard — those over 55. Economy ‘People Don’t Want to Work’? Maybe They Just Retired Rather Than Expose Themselves to COVID.
Dells of Eau Claire Politics A Beginners Guide to the Ice Age National Scenic Trail
Chippewa Falls resident Sharon Stephens examines a blanket that depicts the Chippewa Valley region while shopping Monday at The Local Store in downtown Eau Claire. The small business and others across Wisconsin report strong recent sales, but many also report continuing to struggle to make up for losses incurred during the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Julian Emerson) Economy ‘Tethers to These Communities’: Wisconsin Shows Up for Small Business Saturday
Beloit’s ABC Supply Stadium is being heralded by local and state government officials as proof that polluted properties can not only be redeveloped, but also turned pillars of the community. (Photo by JT Cestkowski) Environment Brownfield to Baseball: Beloit Hopes Ballpark Will Revitalize Downtown
Politics Supreme Court Hands Evers Another Defeat
Politics Voting Rights, COVID Safety, and Abortion: Evers Has Vetoed Numerous Harmful Bills

A year before the 2022 election, a review of Republican proposals that Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has vetoed during his first term.

Christina Lieffring Christina Lieffring November 9, 2021 4:25 pm CST
Infrastructure Bridge rebuilding in Ashland County
Infrastructure Biden’s Infrastructure Bill Passed. Here’s What it Means for Wisconsin.

Measure expected to provide around $5.5 billion in transportation projects to Wisconsin and a variety of other job-creating improvements.

Cara Spoto Cara Spoto Julian Emerson Julian Emerson November 8, 2021 4:04 pm CST