Wisconsin House members Ron Kind, Sean Duffy and Mike Gallagher each have more than $1 million in the bank for their 2018 re-election campaigns.
Time away from the burdens of the speaker’s office and dealing with a chaotic White House could help Paul Ryan regain his footing, recover from his sagging poll numbers and find a new political future.
Unexpected wins in traditionally Republican areas and a Supreme Court victory could add to Democrats’ momentum in this big election year.
Dozens of high-profile bills that made a stir in the Wisconsin State Capitol this session but did not make the final cut.
With the two-year legislative session coming to a close, and elections looming, a host of familiar names are moving on to retirement, new jobs or bids for higher office.
Donald Trump’s win in Wisconsin still lingers in the minds of national Democrats, especially for those who helped Barack Obama win here twice.
With the upcoming state Supreme Court race next month and big fall races for governor and U.S. Senate, some other contests like attorney general are chugging along without much attention.
Mike Haas, who came under fire from Senate Republicans, will be easing out of his job as the top administrator at the Wisconsin Elections Commission.
Wisconsin Rep. John Macco, chairman of the Assembly Ways and Means Committee, suggests a comprehensive tax overhaul could include cutting $2.5 billion worth of state exemptions.
Workers, advocates and Democratic state lawmakers met on the 25th anniversary of the federal Family and Medical Leave Act to speak against GOP legislation they say would curtail protections for workers.
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