politics
State of Wisconsin
Mar 1, 2021
Gov. Tony Evers’ budget allows 0.5% increase in sales tax, addresses concerns from municipalities
Counties will be allowed to increase sales tax to diversify local revenue sources, empower local governments
State of Wisconsin
Feb 18, 2021
Wisconsin congressional delegates vote on key issues, exposing deep political divisions
Cabinet nominations, filibusters, minimum wage and Marjorie Taylor Greene cause division in Senate
State of Wisconsin
Feb 12, 2021
GOP lawmakers create resolution to terminate statewide mask mandate
'Regardless of whether state or federal laws require it, respect for the health of our families, neighbors and ourselves should compel us to always wear masks in public settings until the pandemic is under control,' dean says
City of Madison
Feb 11, 2021
Thursday marks last day to request absentee ballots for spring primary election
Absentee ballots must be back to municipal clerk or polling place by 8 p.m. on Election Day
News
Jan 28, 2021
UW alumnus elected as new DNC executive director
2010 graduate will lead DNC through 2022 midterm elections
News
Jan 26, 2021
Online register to close, absentee ballot drop boxes open for February primary
Drop boxes open until Feb. 14, in-person voting to be open Feb. 16 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Features
Oct 20, 2020
A Swing State: During COVID-19, UW student groups change tactics to get youth out to vote
Groups like Badgers for Biden, Young Progressives use new methods to encourage collegiate voting
Column
Aug 18, 2020
Wisconsin voter ID laws unfairly target out-of-state students, requirements must change
Common Cause lawsuit goes after unabashedly partisan voter laws that benefit Republicans
Features
Apr 4, 2020
A Battleground State: As Wisconsin’s primary looms near, ideological divides on left, unified support on right provides backdrop for 2020 election
As 2020 candidates are weeded out, those who remain fight to be their party nominee come November
Column
Apr 4, 2020
Americans heroic actions show majority care about lives more than money
While there is general consensus lockdown is necessary, it comes with high cost
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