Coming after months of debate involving an injunction and the state Supreme Court declining to take on lawsuits until after the election, the Legislature will again have to address Wisconsin’s contentious voter ID law in its next session. The voter ID law, in whatever form it will take, would require… Read more »

The Wisconsin Law Enforcement Association filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Gov. Scott Walker’s collective bargaining law, arguing it was destructive to its union by creating divisions among its employees. As Act 10 divided the union’s employees into different categories in terms of what they could bargain for, WLEA is seeking… Read more »

As Tuesday’s elections gave the Republicans control of the Legislature and the governor’s seat, a Wisconsin business advocacy group encouraged them to pass policies that they said would further improve the state’s business climate. Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce President Scott Bauer released a statement on Wednesday praising Gov. Scott Walker… Read more »

The hotly contested Wisconsin state Senate races will conclude with the election today, and the results will play a role in determining the political climate in the state for the next few years.Democrats currently hold a 17-16 majority in the chamber, meaning Republicans need to win just one additional seat… Read more »

As Wisconsin becomes an increasingly important win for the presidential candidates in the upcoming election, both campaigns are spending time in Wisconsin in an effort to increase voter turnout. Despite cancelling several scheduled stops as a result of Superstorm Sandy, both presidential candidates will be making stops across the state. President Barack Obama is… Read more »

In light of the recent shooting in Brookfield, Wis., and emerging details about the shooter’s past and a restraining order filed against him by his wife, Gov. Scott Walker announced he wants the state to take a tougher stand against domestic violence. Walker spoke about the need for stronger laws… Read more »

Less than two weeks remain until the first Congressional District election, but GOP vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan and his Democratic opponent Rob Zerban have yet to confront each other in a debate. Under Wisconsin law, Ryan is able to run for reelection in his House seat while simultaneously running… Read more »

Contested political billboard signs spotted in Milwaukee and across the Midwest will be removed after criticism from community groups.Clear Channel Billboards ultimately decided to take down several dozen signs reading “Voter Fraud is a Felony!” after they were flagged by some groups as discouraging voting among minorities in the Milwaukee… Read more »

Matt Romney, son of presidential candidate and former Gov. Mitt Romney, R-Mass., gathered with a crowd of University of Wisconsin students at The Kollege Klub Wednesday evening. At the event, Romney outlined why his father’s plans for the economy would be beneficial and said Wisconsin is a key state in… Read more »

Wisconsin is ranked second in the nation in terms of third party spending in the upcoming senatorial elections, according to Federal Election Committee data. With the election just weeks away, both candidates have received money from Political Action Committees and organizations outside of the state of Wisconsin. Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin… Read more »

A recent report showed Wisconsin is experiencing a severe shortfall of skilled laborers in the workforce, something that could be harmful to the state’s growth. Competitive Wisconsin released a report this week that said various employers are unable to find workers as a result of the skills gap among younger workers and elderly workers… Read more »

The state’s election board sent a letter to former Mass. Gov. Mitt Romney’s campaign announcing the board will not go to the courts to ask for an extension for some absentee ballots to be turned in. The letter comes after the Government Accountability Board announced this week that 37 absentee… Read more »

A Wisconsin Department of Transportation panel is looking into whether a mileage-based fee for driving would prove to be an effective tax. The panel, while only in the research phase of the idea right now, would ultimately propose it to legislators for approval. If the idea were to be passed, it… Read more »

If all goes according to plan, the city of Madison and a local union will strike a deal that could let the union retain collective bargaining rights through 2015.The compromise proposal between the city of Madison and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 60 — which… Read more »

Agencies across the state sent their budget requests to the Department of Administration for the upcoming biennium budget, which generated an ask for a $650 million increase in Medicaid. Each state agency was required to send their specific budgetary requests to Department of Administration Secretary Mike Huebsch. A request from the Department… Read more »

Despite the belief that Wisconsin voters vote strictly partisan, a small segment of Independents that support Gov. Scott Walker will likely cast their ballot for President Barack Obama this fall, according to a recent poll.The poll, released by Marquette University, notes that a small percentage of voters are still planning… Read more »

Because of a program presented by the national Drug Enforcement Administration, Wisconsinites will have the opportunity to dispose of their old prescription drugs safely and effectively later this month.On Sept. 29, the DEA will hold a National Prescription Drug Take Back Day during which those who wish to turn in… Read more »