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May 9, 2023 at 9:51 am

Wisconsin judge revives complaint over 2020 fake electors

A Wisconsin judge has ruled that the state’s bipartisan elections commission must disregard its earlier ruling rejecting a complaint filed against fake presidential electors when...

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May 8, 2023 at 8:26 am

Judge: Wisconsin fake electors complaint must be reheard — and fake elector can't participate

The state elections commission must reconsider a complaint filed against fake Republican electors, this time without its panel member who was one of the fake...

FILE – Patrons sit in a hotel bar in Eau Claire, Wis., May 1, 2019. Fourteen-year-olds in Wisconsin could serve alcohol to seated customers in bars and restaurants under a bill circulated for cosponsors Monday, May 1, 2023, by a pair of Republican state lawmakers. (John Hart/Wisconsin State Journal via AP, File) WIMAW901 WIMAW901

May 1, 2023 at 11:25 am

Bill would allow 14-year-olds to serve alcohol in Wisconsin

14-year-olds in Wisconsin could serve alcohol to seated customers in bars and restaurants under a bill circulated by a pair of Republican state lawmakers.

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April 24, 2023 at 1:33 pm

Sen. Ron Johnson renews call for Wisconsin abortion vote

Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson is renewing his call for a statewide vote in Wisconsin on abortion rights, but has declined to say how he...

April 20, 2023 at 7:48 am

Wisconsin GOP lawmakers working on medical pot legalization

After years of opposition to any form of marijuana legalization in Wisconsin, Republican lawmakers are now working privately to build support for a medical marijuana...

April 18, 2023 at 9:30 am

Funding killed for Wisconsin’s largest conservation project

Republicans on the Legislature’s budget committee have voted to kill funding for the largest land conservation project in Wisconsin history.

April 12, 2023 at 4:53 am

Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin launches run for 3rd term

The head of Wisconsin's Democratic Party is celebrating U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin's announcement she's seeking a third term.

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FILE – Janet Protasiewicz, a liberal Milwaukee county judge running for a crucial seat on the Wisconsin State Supreme Court, in Madison on March 21, 2023. Protasiewicz has been remarkably open about her political views. (Jamie Kelter Davis/The New York Times) XNYT49 XNYT49

April 3, 2023 at 10:02 pm

Democrats’ choice wins key Wisconsin Supreme Court race

A Democratic-backed Milwaukee judge has won the high stakes Wisconsin Supreme Court race, ensuring liberals will take over majority control of the court for the...

April 3, 2023 at 10:20 am

Spending in Wisconsin Supreme Court race tops $42 million

Spending on the high stakes Wisconsin Supreme Court race has topped $42 million, nearly triple the previous record-high nationwide for a court race.

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April 1, 2023 at 7:03 am

Wisconsin Supreme Court control, abortion access at stake

Control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, and likely the future of abortion access and Republican-drawn legislative maps rests with the outcome of Tuesday’s election in...