State Leaders
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Democrats see a new crop of rising leaders ready to take control of the legislature
As long-tenured Republicans flock to the exits, Democrats believe voters are ready to elect some local leaders to the state legislature.
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Join us for a live virtual forum with Supreme Court candidate Chris Taylor and Assembly minority leader Greta Neubauer
The April 7 Supreme Court election and the fall elections for the Legislature could have a lasting impact on Wisconsin’s future for voting rights, women’s health, education, the state economy.
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Question of the Week: Wisconsin after Evers and Vos retire
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has announced he will not run for reelection this fall. Neither is Gov. Tony Evers. After eight years of butting heads, what’s next? It’s our newsletter Question of the Week for February 22.
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Assembly Speaker Robin Vos is leaving the Legislature
Robin Vos, Wisconsin’s longest-serving speaker used discipline, fundraising, and gerrymandered maps to cement a Republican majority for 12 years.
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OPINION: Will Congress prioritize affordability in 2026? Wisconsin is watching
Congressional Republicans Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil need to prioritize affordability for Wisconsin families.
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Evers deploys flattery on the Legislature, hoping for a final bipartisan act
Gov. Tony Evers delivers his final State of the State address Tuesday night and plans to outline the highlights of two terms of bipartisan progress, while hoping for one more deal to support public schools and provide property tax relief.
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Wisconsin lawmakers deadlocked over data center regulation
State lawmakers struggle to find a compromise as data center concerns remain.
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University of Wisconsin-Madison chancellor Jennifer Mnookin leaving for Columbia
University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin is leaving at the end of the school year for a job as president of Columbia University. Mnookin, 58, started at UW in August 2022 after 17 years at the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law. A search for her replacement will begin later this year. Mnookin…
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And they’re off: 7 Democratic candidates for WI governor hold first forum
Without big disagreements on top issues, gubernatorial hopefuls trumpet their varied experiences in leadership, public service, and different types of Wisconsin businesses.
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Lt. Gov. Rodriguez wants to protect Wisconsin families… from ICE
President Trump’s masked police force claims a mandate to keep Americans safe from criminal immigrants, but an ongoing record of violence against community members prompted the gubernatorial candidate’s proposal.
