Politics
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Wisconsin Supreme Court hears case of brothers who say they were improperly fired after stealing from school district
How the court rules in the case could set precedent for how Wisconsin employers handle investigations of employees moving forward.
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RFK Jr. asks appeals court to get him off Wisconsin ballot
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has filed a claim in a Waukesha-based state appeals court, his latest attempt to remove his name from Wisconsin’s ballot.
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Ahead of 2024 election, some voters say they’re tired of incivility in politics
More than a dozen voters responded to WPR’s America Amplified project to say they’re frustrated by heated language and lack of cooperation in politics.
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As election cycle heats up, WisconsinEye calls on Baldwin campaign to pull ad footage
WisconsinEye, a statewide public affairs network that broadcasts government proceedings and policy-oriented interviews, has called for campaigns to stop using its footage in negative advertisements.
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Dodge County clerks backtrack on using drop boxes after concerns from Republican sheriff
Some town and village clerks in Dodge County were considering using absentee ballot drop boxes in the upcoming November presidential election.
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Switch voters weigh in on 2024 election and what issues matter most to them
Less than 10 percent of voters switch their votes from party to party. But the ones who do could decide the 2024 election. “Wisconsin Today” spoke with three voters who have changed their minds to find out which issues matter most to them.
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Audit of DPI will take precedence over fish and wildlife analysis
As it begins to review the operations of two state agencies, the Joint Legislative Audit Committee will prioritize analyzing the Department of Public Instruction over Wisconsin’s fish and wildlife account, the audit committee co-chair said Friday.
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Democratic VP candidate Tim Walz to visit Wisconsin in battleground state blitz
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, will return to Wisconsin as part of a battleground state blitz by the Kamala Harris campaign. The series of campaign visits […]
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Trump, GOP seek to boost rural voter turnout at central Wisconsin rally
Former President Donald Trump addressed a rally of thousands in central Wisconsin on Saturday, seeking to maintain the political hold he’s had over rural voters in the state.
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Last year’s total property tax levies across Wisconsin saw biggest increase since 2007
Total property tax levies approved by local governments across Wisconsin last year saw their largest increase since 2007, according to the Wisconsin Policy Forum.