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Evers’ plan to reorganize Wisconsin’s prison system getting mixed reviews
Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed overhaul of Wisconsin’s prison system is getting mixed reviews from state lawmakers, although criminal justice reform advocates and several local officials say they’re encouraged by the plan.
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Polls are open as Wisconsin voters weigh schools superintendent primary, local races
Wisconsinites are heading to the polls in the Feb. 18 election. Statewide, voters will narrow down the number of candidates in a primary race for state superintendent.…
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Crawford, Schimel won’t pledge to recuse from cases involving political parties
With Wisconsin’s Supreme Court election on track to be the most expensive judiciary election in history, neither candidate has pledged to recuse themselves from hearing cases involving…
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Wisconsin is gearing up for a continuous 6-year cycle of state Supreme Court elections
Later this spring, Wisconsin voters will be kicking off a six-year spree of annual state Supreme Court elections.Â
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Crawford out-raising Schimel ahead of April’s Wisconsin Supreme Court race
Liberal candidate Susan Crawford continues to out-raise her conservative opponent Brad Schimel in a race that will decide control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
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8 candidates run for vacant Milwaukee council seat
WPR interviewed each of the candidates. The top two will advance to a general election on April 1.
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In La Crosse, mayoral hopefuls outline plans for the city
Running for mayor are City Council President Chris Kahlow, former journalist and longtime business advocate Vicki Markussen, local realtor Ellie McLoone and nonprofit executive and former La…
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Wisconsin Supreme Court rules Meagan Wolfe can remain state’s top elections official
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled unanimously that the state’s top election official can keep her job despite Republican attempts to remove her from office.
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State Superintendent candidate defends lack of education license at forum
Candidates vying for state superintendent made their cases at a forum in Madison Thursday, with Brittany Kinser defending her qualifications amidst a report that she holds no…
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Republicans raise questions about proposed election observer rules
Republican state lawmakers raised questions Tuesday about a 12-page rule proposal aimed at clarifying what Wisconsin election observers can and can’t do at polling places.
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How to vote in Wisconsin in 2025Â
Even though there’s no presidential election this year, there are still opportunities to cast a ballot and make your voice heard in Wisconsin.Â
