Republican-appointed University of Wisconsin regent refuses to step down when term ends
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A conservative University of Wisconsin regent says he won’t step down when his term ends this month.
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Explorers Believe They've Found Downed Plane Of WWII Ace Richard Bong
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Searchers announced Thursday they’ve discovered what they believe is the wreckage of World War II ace Richard Bong’s plane in the South Pacific.
Wisconsin criminal justice groups argue for invalidating constitutional amendments on bail
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin criminal justice advocates argued in court Wednesday that Republican-backed cash bail constitutional amendments approved by voters last year should be invalidated over procedural flaws, a case that elections officials and the Legislature call a cynical attempt to undo election results.
Wisconsin election officials fear voter confusion over 2 elections for same congressional seat
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin election officials voted Thursday to provide more details to voters than normal to avoid confusion about a ballot that will have both a special and regular election for a vacant congressional seat.
Wisconsin GOP-led Senate votes to override nine Evers vetoes in mostly symbolic action
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Senate voted Tuesday to override nine vetoes of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers in a mostly symbolic move that comes less than six months before the November election.
Wisconsin Senate plans to vote on overriding Evers vetoes of 36 bills, including PFAS funding
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republicans said Monday that the state Senate would be voting to override the governor’s veto of three dozen bills on everything from fighting PFAS pollution to doing away with work permit requirements for teenagers — moves that Democrats derided as desperate election year stunts.
Wisconsin Supreme Court considers expanding use of absentee ballot drop boxes
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments Monday in a case pushed by Democrats to overturn a ruling that all but eliminated the use of absentee ballot drop boxes in the swing state.
Utilities complete contentious land swap to clear way for power line in Mississippi River refuge
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Utilities looking to finish building a high-voltage power line linking Iowa and Wisconsin completed a contentious land deal Thursday that allows them to build on a Mississippi River federal wildlife refuge.