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Wisconsin state Senator Dianne Hesselbein, smiling with shoulder-length brown hair, poses outdoors in front of the Wisconsin State Capitol a blurred background. She is leaning against a large, ornate green and black copper sculpture on a stone pedestal with her hands clasped in front of her. She is wearing a vibrant red open blazer over a white top and white pants, accessorized with a pendant necklace, a small lapel pin, a watch and bracelets.

Wisconsin State Sen. Dianne Hesselbein proposes fully taxing federal payments to Jan. 6 rioters

Leading Wisconsin Senate Democrat Dianne Hesselbein proposes 100% state tax on President Donald Trump's financial handouts to Jan. 6 rioters.

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A close-up profile of Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, an older man with short white hair and glasses, speaking into a microphone. He is wearing a blue suit jacket, a white collared shirt, and a red and navy striped tie. The background is a soft-focus, warm-toned indoor setting.
Democratic friction in Wisconsin helped tank Governor Tony Evers’ $1.8 billion spending bill

Wisconsin Senate Democrats joined Republicans to sink Gov. Tony Evers’ $1.8 billion spending plan, condemning the "backroom" negotiations that produced a plan they say fell short of the state's needs.

A softly-lit photo of Dean Kaufert smiling, positioned in front of an American flag and a soft-focus background of green trees. He is looking off-camera to the right with a cheerful expression.
Wisconsin GOP Rep. Dean Kaufert to retire following Heartland Signal inquiry into sexual harassment investigation

Wisconsin state Rep. Dean Kaufert (R-Neenah) announced his retirement three days after Heartland Signal asked his office about an investigation into inappropriate sexual comments he allegedly made about underage girls in 2019.

A person in dark tactical gear is seen through a car window wearing a vest labeled “POLICE ICE” in yellow letters. The scene is blurry, with another person partly visible on the right and buildings in the background.
Milwaukee prohibits masks for law enforcement
Barnes to Tiffany: Do you represent Packer fans or out-of-state billionaires?

The Green Bay Packers’ survival in the NFL’s smallest market is partially a product of federal law — a legal shield that Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mandela Barnes claims is now under threat from Congress and his potential opponent this November, U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-WI).

Sen. Baldwin introduces bill to stop sports blackouts
WisconsinEye President and CEO John Henkes hoping for special or extraordinary session action
Wisconsin governor candidate Tom Tiffany now critical of energy company that funded his election campaigns

Last week, U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-WI), the GOP frontrunner for Wisconsin’s gubernatorial race this year, publicly bashed WE Energies, the state’s largest electricity provider which has donated thousands to his congressional campaigns.

Chris Taylor wins Wisconsin Supreme Court election, defeating conservative Maria Lazar

Wisconsin Court of Appeals Judge Chris Taylor, a liberal, has been elected to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, defeating conservative judge Maria Lazar.

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers vetoes education bill over voucher school expansion

On Monday, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D) vetoed a bill that would have forced the state to opt into a national voucher school program.

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