Under new maps, first-term Republican Rep. Amy Binsfeld faces Democratic newcomer Joe Sheehan in Sheboygan’s toss-up 26th Assembly District.
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Posted inHealth & Welfare, Justice & Safety
Milwaukee campaign aims to curb deadly reckless driving
“Speeding – We Can Live Without It” is a social media billboard and grassroots awareness campaign that aims to increase traffic safety and change driving habits in Milwaukee.
Posted inJustice & Safety
What does marriage look like while incarcerated?
As Marshall Jones, who grew up on Milwaukee’s North Side, serves two consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole, the way he and his wife build their lives today centers around faith in God and family.
Posted inGovernment
Election skeptics are targeting voting officials with ads that suggest they don’t have to certify results
Ads that have been placed in swing states like Wisconsin and Pennsylvania come from a new group with deep ties to activists who have challenged the legitimacy of recent elections.
Posted inGovernment
US Supreme Court rejects push to remove Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from ballot in Wisconsin, Michigan
The Supreme Court rejected an emergency appeal to remove Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from the presidential ballot in Wisconsin and Michigan.
Posted inForward, Government
College students could determine who wins Wisconsin — and the White House
Hundreds of thousands of college students make up a critical voting bloc in battleground Wisconsin. Democrats and Republicans are both pressing to win their votes.
Posted inAsk Wisconsin Watch
I’m out of town now. Is there a way to vote in Wisconsin elections online?
During Wisconsin elections, such as the upcoming general election on Nov. 5, regular voters may only cast ballots in person at a polling location or by mailing an absentee ballot.
Posted inGovernment, The Ballot Box
‘Voter rescue’: Help in Milwaukee for hundreds who show up at wrong place
People go to early voting sites on Election Day, mistakenly thinking they can vote. A volunteer group perhaps unique in Wisconsin redirects them to polling places.
Posted inGovernment
The genesis of Christian nationalism: How the religious right came to influence the 2024 election
The Christian right has become an increasingly powerful force in American politics at every level, from school boards to the presidency. Its roots trace back decades.
Posted inForward, Government, Voter guide
Democrat looks to flip GOP Assembly seat in Wausau area
In the 85th Assembly District, Rep. Patrick Snyder, R-Schofield, faces a challenge from Yee Leng Xiong, a Marathon County Board member.
Posted inEnvironment
Rollin’ on the river: How the Mississippi flows through song and still inspires today
During the summer, the band Big Blue Sky plays Friday nights for Maiden Voyage Tours, a northeast Iowa riverboat company. The band’s work adds to a centuries-long tradition of music inspired and transported by the Mississippi River.
Posted inHealth & Welfare
Medicaid covers 1.2 million in Wisconsin. The election will determine its future
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris rarely mention Medicaid on the presidential campaign trail, but their records paint dramatically different possibilities for the program after November.