Eric Hovde emphasized this week that he doesn’t oppose elderly people voting after initially saying that “almost nobody in a nursing home” is at a point in life where they are capable of voting.
Category: Government
What type of Democrat can win in rural Wisconsin?
The race to challenge Republican U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden in western Wisconsin is on, with three Democratic candidates jostling in a primary that offers voters three distinct paths forward for the general election.
Wisconsin Supreme Court justices question how much power Legislature should have
Wisconsin Supreme Court justices questioned Wednesday how much power legislative committees should wield — in a case that Democratic Gov. Tony Evers brought against the Republican-controlled Legislature and that could have a major impact on how state government functions.
Wisconsin voters with disabilities demand a better way to vote absentee
A new lawsuit seeks an electronic voting option so voters have a right to cast an absentee ballot privately and unassisted, but there are security risk concerns.
Wisconsin Supreme Court could further reshape balance of power in Capitol
A lawsuit could scale back the GOP’s accumulation of power over the executive branch from the past decade.
Want to run for public office? Here are 5 things to consider
Are you considering running for a seat in the Assembly or state Senate (or another local office)? Here are some things to know before launching your campaign.
Wisconsin Elections Commission rejects recall effort targeting Robin Vos
Wisconsin’s bipartisan elections commission rejected a petition that sought to force a recall election targeting Assembly Speaker Robin Vos.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Ann Walsh Bradley says she won’t run again
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Ann Walsh Bradley announced she will not seek another term, setting up a high-stakes fight for control of the state’s highest court.
Gov. Tony Evers vetoes Republican-backed bill targeting PFAS chemicals
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a Republican bill that would have created grants to fight pollution from “forever chemicals” and took the unusual step of calling the GOP-controlled budget committee into meeting to approve spending $125 million to deal with contamination.
President Biden promotes ‘life-changing’ student loan relief in visit to Wisconsin
President Joe Biden detailed his new plan to ease student loan debt burdens during a trip to Wisconsin.
Robin Vos recall effort heads to court
The effort to recall Assembly Speaker Robin Vos heads to court — a hearing that could make an already messy situation messier.
How Milwaukee’s top election official has worked to restore trust after a 2020 misstep
Milwaukee Election Commission Executive Director Claire Woodall uses a 26-point checklist to ensure the integrity of ballot counting and reassure the public.