State Assembly
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Western WI Senate race hinges on a GOP tale of hospital money it withheld
Republicans refused to release money the full Legislature had approved, but they want voters to think Democratic Sen. Jeff Smith did it.
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Question of the Week: Free school lunch for all?
A Democratic candidate for Assembly says if someone’s concerned about the cost of providing school lunch, they should look at the meal money being given to legislators on top of their full-time salary.
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Army veteran challenges Republican incumbent in Wisconsin’s Assembly District 61
Wisconsin Assembly District 61 is another highly contested race in this year’s general election.
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Oak Creek mayor aims to flip Assembly District 21
Among the many highly contested races in Wisconsin is Assembly District 21.
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OPINION: 9 sleazy Republican TV ads could backfire because of what they don’t address: the issues
The Republican billionaire-funded, million-dollar ad campaign in key Wisconsin Assembly races relies on scare tactics about the trans community to target Democrats who have public service histories and a focus on voters’ concerns.
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First responder, lifesaver, warden—Ben Gruber offers a unique resume for the Wisconsin Assembly
Ben Gruber is running for the Wisconsin State Assembly in District 51 to advocate for working families and rural communities. He brings a lifetime of public service experience as a Department of Natural Resources (DNR) conservation warden, former firefighter, paramedic, and labor union president.
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7 key Wisconsin primary election matchups to watch
The August 11 primary election is highlighted by the Democratic race for governor, but there are plenty of other races at the state, legislative, and congressional levels that could have a big impact.
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Mom on a mission: Can District 88 flip the Wisconsin Assembly?
Brandy Tollefson, a working mother of three and school board treasurer from De Pere, is running as a Democrat for Wisconsin’s 88th Assembly District in a high-stakes effort to flip the seat and shift control of the Wisconsin State Assembly to a Democratic majority.
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The 7 districts likely to determine who controls the Wisconsin Assembly
Eight Republicans are retiring, giving Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer a reason to push harder for the first Democratic majority in 16 years.
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Black Americans mark Juneteenth amid rollback of freedoms | Opinion
Questions about whose history is taught, whose experiences are acknowledged, and whose opportunities are protected have become central issues in American life as we approach this Juneteenth.
