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Entrepreneurs and Elected Leaders Mark One Year of Help From the American Rescue Plan
Democrats hammer Sen. Johnson for consistent opposition to pandemic relief for Wisconsin small businesses and families.
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Lawsuit Seeks to Ban Johnson, Tiffany, Fitzgerald From 2022 Ballot for Insurrection
Abetting the premeditated lies that sparked the attack on Congress should trigger a 14th Amendment ban from office, plaintiffs say.
What to Know About GOP Lawmakers’ 40+ Election-Related Bills Since 2021
Almost 15 bills passed that would make it harder to vote absentee, criminalize common voting practices, and derail federal election guidance.
New Political Maps Will Pit Some GOP Lawmakers Against Each Other
But the home of one lawmaker who doesn’t live in his district will still be located outside his boundaries.
Barnes Getting Attention as Fellow Democrats Try to Narrow His Lead
Lieutenant Governor tops two new polls, but about half of Democratic voters say they don’t have a favorite choice to run for Senate.
New Marquette Poll Shows 2022 Candidates Have a Lot of Work to Do to Introduce Themselves
Sen. Ron Johnson gets the highest unfavorability rating in the survey’s nine-year history.
State Democrats Propose Greater Healthcare Coverage for Small-Business Workers
Lower-income childless adults would also have access to a basic health plan if the proposal could pass the Legislature.
No More Legislating From the Legislature Until 2023
Republican majority wraps up its intended business: Lots of bills destined for vetoes and lots of other ideas ignored.
This Week on the Senate Campaign Trail
For the week of Feb. 21: Barnes talks business, Nelson criticizes Barnes, Battino drops out to run for a different office.
More Backpedaling from Wisconsin Republicans Who ‘Don’t Know’ Who Won in 2020
Vos confirms dozens of secret subpoenas while Gableman again asks a judge to jail two mayors.
Tax Rebates, Local Services, Skateboard Parks—Lot of Ideas for Budget Surplus
Gov. Evers proposes checks and education, Republicans want to wait until 2023, but a research group suggests local governments should benefit.
Election Officials Debunk ‘Fantastical’ Conspiracy Theories About the 2020 Election
The Assembly’s elections committee has heard remarks from 2020 election conspiracy theorists, but the Republicans in charge had not invited actual experts until now.
Johnson Flip-Flops on a Wisconsin Judicial Nominee, Even After Helping Him Become a Nominee
Milwaukee County judge, brother of a Democratic congressman, was on a list assembled along with Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Evers on Budget Surplus: ‘This Is the People’s Money, Give It Back.’
Governor uses State of the State to call the Legislature into special session, but Republicans want to wait until after Evers wins or loses reelection.
State of the State Should Remind That Government Can Help, Top Dems Say
Reps. Greta Neubauer and Kalan Haywood say the state is going in a positive direction, but they want to make sure everyone is along for the ride.
Ramthun, a 2020 Election Conspiracy Theorist, Officially Launches Gubernatorial Campaign
The conspiratorial state lawmaker’s announcement comes complete with an endorsement from the MyPillow guy.
Healthcare Workers, Moore Take Aim at GOP Misinformation on Key COVID Anniversary
The continued spread of false COVID-19 information by GOP politicians like Ron Johnson has prolonged the pandemic, speakers say.
Conspiracy-Spouting Legislator Makes Plans to Run for Governor, with Conspiracy-Spouting Pillow Salesman’s Endorsement
Ramthun opens a campaign website, then takes it down.
How to Have Your Say Next Week on Who Serves in Local Government
Candidate fields will be narrowed for the April 5 general election.
Doctors Slam GOP Proposals to Add New Barriers to Medical Assistance
Wisconsinites receiving medical assistance benefits would be subject to new requirements under two new bills.
New Top Democrats Want to Inspire a New Generation of Leaders and Voters
Neubauer and Haywood say they’re trying to energize young Wisconsinites to get involved.
Barnes Asks Biden, Congress to Pressure Oshkosh Defense to Bring Union Jobs Home
Call comes after Ron Johnson said he won’t fight for jobs in Oshkosh.
GOP Attorney General Candidate Deletes Old Tweets Criticizing Trump, Report Says
Former state Rep. Adam Jarchow is a prolific tweeter and Trump critic, but you’d never know from his account now.
Proposal Would Give Every Newborn Wisconsinite a Retirement Account
Bipartisan proposal, the first of its kind, aims to break cycles of poverty and improve financial literacy.
Business Leaders Support Elections Commission, a Frequent Target of GOP Conspiracies
Republicans have targeted the Elections Commission as they seek to undermine elections.
Ron Johnson Won’t Push for 1,000+ New Jobs in His Hometown
Oshkosh Defense’s namesake plant could make USPS vehicles, but it appears the jobs are heading for non-union conditions in South Carolina.
Superior to Use COVID Relief Money For Broadband, Child Care, Social Services, and More
City’s $17 million in ARPA funds would also be used to purchase electric and hybrid vehicles, and to address the environment.
GOP Lawmakers Try to Tighten Grip on Election System
Top Assembly Democrat says “partisan politicians shouldn’t be rigging the rules of our elections.”