The Capitol Report

This August's primary is spurring an unusual summer debate over two constitutional amendments backed by Republicans.

Wisconsin Senate Dems sweep key seats

Tammy Baldwin squeaked out a victory to keep her U.S. Senate seat. But political insiders say another real bright spot for Dems in Wisconsin — and maybe nationally — is what state Senate Democrats did.

This August's primary is spurring an unusual summer debate over two constitutional amendments backed by Republicans.

Union petitions spike in Wisconsin

The number of annual union petitions in the state has more than doubled in recent years, suggesting interest in unionization is on the rise even as the share of Wisconsin workers in unions has fallen substantially.

This August's primary is spurring an unusual summer debate over two constitutional amendments backed by Republicans.

Activists focus on early voting

Absentee and early in-person voting will be an important piece of the 2024 election puzzle. Activists on both sides are working furiously to get their voters to complete ballots before Nov. 5, Election Day.

This August's primary is spurring an unusual summer debate over two constitutional amendments backed by Republicans.

RFK Jr. stays on the ballot

For insiders it was a foregone conclusion that Robert F. Kennedy’s name would stay on the Wisconsin presidential ballot after the state Supreme Court rushed to take the case then slow-walked a decision as absentee ballots were being mailed.

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