Across Wisconsin, coverage here takes in state legislation, election results, public policy and civic affairs. Reporting follows government actions and the legislative processes that shape the state.
Former Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden filed with the Federal Election Commission to seek Wisconsin's 3rd District seat again in 2028.
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Do you trust the federal government to act in the country's best interest?
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Is the cost of living getting better or worse for your household?
Democrats gained eight Wisconsin Assembly seats and three Senate seats, securing a trifecta in state government.
Carel Aaron Van Der Merwe, a 21-year-old state trooper, was arrested by immigration agents and is being held pending removal proceedings.
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Do you think Wisconsin is heading in the right direction?
Democrats won two Wisconsin legislative seats in the November 2026 election, defeating Republican incumbents Todd Novak and Howard Marklein.
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Should honor flights for veterans be extended to more veterans from past decades?
Veterans who served on active duty on or before July 1, 1991, can now apply for Washington, DC trips through the Missions of Honor website.
The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin says it will track Governor-elect David Crowley's campaign promises on affordability, property taxes and transparency.
Day to day, that means state legislative sessions, election campaigns, executive orders and local governance decisions. It reaches from the capital to the rural counties. Fiscal policy and administrative rulemaking create a constant cycle of debate that rarely pauses between election seasons. Shifts in public opinion and legislative priorities remain the most frequent drivers of political change across the state.
