A bipartisan bill would centralize all campaign finance-related filings with the state. Passage this session is uncertain.
Category: Forward
Forward is a look at the week in Wisconsin government and politics from the Wisconsin Watch statehouse team.
What’s real and what’s not — Wisconsin lawmakers grapple with AI in elections
Lawmakers in the Wisconsin Assembly are poised to vote Thursday on legislation that would require a disclosure when campaign communications feature content generated by artificial intelligence.
Why does the Wisconsin Elections Commission get to determine if any complaint against itself is valid?
Recent complaints filed against the Wisconsin Elections Commission, a commissioner or agency staff have largely been “disposed of without consideration by the commission.”
What’s in an address? A lot, it turns out
An Assembly committee will hold a public hearing Wednesday on a bill that would define what constitutes an “address” for the purposes of an absentee ballot certificate.
Bipartisan support for curbing long sentences for minors has yet to pass
A bipartisan bill would give those convicted of a crime and sentenced to decades in prison when they were younger than 18 an opportunity to apply for early release after 15 to 20 years.
Why Wisconsin judges are increasingly involved in elections
Elections used to be about winning the hearts and minds of voters. These days, they’re increasingly about winning over judges.
How Wisconsin Watch debunked a false national headline
One particular moment on the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s campus created a social media firestorm after a false claim regarding a pro-Palestinian rally reached over 2.8 million views on Twitter.
How will Tony Evers use the State of the State?
It’s a busy week in the world of Wisconsin government and politics. Here’s what to expect.
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation wants to offer health coverage. Critics say it undercuts Obamacare.
Proposed legislation would enable the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation to provide health care coverage to members outside traditional insurance regulations.
How soon should you expect new legislative maps?
The shapes of Wisconsin’s legislative districts for this year’s election are now in the hands of the Wisconsin Supreme Court and its highly paid outside consultants — a decision almost certain to reduce GOP power in the Legislature.
Truth Sandwich: Who’s behind Robin Vos’ DEI crusade?
Records obtained from Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos’ office show one of the groups that has informed his thinking on DEI is the right-wing Claremont Institute.
Wisconsin GOP at odds over final five and ranked-choice voting
Legislative Republicans are at odds over bringing final five voting and ranked-choice voting to Wisconsin.