Early Voting Underway in Wisconsin
Early in-person voting is underway in Wisconsin.
Political News
Candidates Spar in Debate for MN 8th District Congressional Seat
Republican businessman Stewart Mills came just shy of winning Minnesota’s 8th District Congressional seat in 2014.
Minnesota Senators Help Pass Job-Creating Water Infrastructure Bill to Benefit Minnesota
U.S. Senators Al Franken and Amy Klobuchar said they worked to pass a major water infrastructure bill in the Senate on Thursday because it not only creates jobs, modernizes community water systems, and makes the nation's waterways more navigable, but it will also bolster investment in clean drinking water and in efforts to replace dangerous lead pipes.
Gov. Walker Releases Transportation Spending Plan
Governor Scott Walker is defending his administration's road-funding proposal.
Wisconsin Changes Rules on Absentee Voting
Voting in the state of Wisconsin just got a little easier for the upcoming election.
Road Borrowing Low on Walker's Next Budget
Governor Scott Walker says he'll keep borrowing for road projects low in the next state budget.
Minnesota Supreme Court Decision Keeps Trump on Ballot
Minnesota's Supreme Court has dismissed a legal challenge by Democrats to have Donald Trump removed from the ballot.
Dayton Looks to Revive Special Session
Governor Mark Dayton is holding out hope that lawmakers can return for a special session.
Wisconsin Legislative Committee Studying Burial Site Preservation
A legislative committee is studying changes to Wisconsin law protecting burial sites after a Republican bill that would have allowed quarry owners to excavate American Indian mounds died last session.
Gov. Walker Announces "Back to School" Sales Tax Holiday
Governor Scott Walker will visit Shopko Stores Operating Corporation in Green Bay, as well as Kohl's in Menomonee Falls today to announce the inclusion of a "Back to School" sales tax holiday in his 2017-19 biennial budget.
Federal Judge Randa Dies at age 76
U.S. District Court Judge Rudolph Randa, whose rulings included the John Doe investigation into Gov. Scott Walker's campaign, has died at age 76.
Minnesota Remains Top State for Refugee Resettlement
New figures from the U.S. State Department show Minnesota remains among the top states for refugee resettlement.
Dayton Authorizes State Disaster Assistance
Aitkin, Benton, Carlton, Crow Wing, Kanabec, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pine, and Traverse counties were affected
Feingold Will Oppose 'Unfair Labor Deals'
Democratic Senate candidate Russ Feingold is telling Wisconsin unions he will oppose "lousy unfair labor deals" and vote against the Trans Pacific Partnership if elected.
Five Other Candidates to Join Clinton and Trump on Wisconsin Ballot
Five candidates for president other than Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton have met qualifications to be on the ballot in Wisconsin.
