Wisconsin
Dem State Senate Leader Says People Who Reject Higher Taxes Are 'Not Smart'
Janet Bewley, minority leader in the Wisconsin Senate, said she was being sarcastic but did not retract the comment.
Mayor Blasted For Not Mentioning Slavery in Black History Month Resolution
Brookfield's final proclamation excluded references to systemic racism, slavery and segregation that were part of an earlier draft crafted by students.
Ron Johnson 'Consumed' by 'Bizarre Conspiracies': Senate Challenger
The Democrat accused the two-term senator of ignoring the economic crisis unfolding in the state he represents.
Wisconsin, Texas Pitch National Anthem Mandate at Public Sporting Events
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick said similar legislation is on his list of priorities for Texas' state legislature this year.
Kyle Rittenhouse-Linked Twitter Account Raises Legal Questions Before Trial
The "Free Kyle USA" account provides personal updates in the 18-year-old, as well as comment on the legal proceedings in the case.
Fact Check: Did Madison, Wisconsin, Ban Whites From Police Oversight Board?
In the wake of summer 2020's uprisings against racism and police brutality, municipalities across the U.S. instituted Civilian Complaint Review Boards. Conservative critics say the Madison, Wisconsin's is excluding a certain group from occupying its seats.
Ron Johnson Target of $1M Ad Blitz After Calling Stimulus Spending 'Unwise'
The senator has previously opposed stimulus checks being sent out and has suggested aid should be done in a more targeted manner.
Kyle Rittenhouse Bar Visit Caused 'Excitement,' Says Staff in Police Video
The body cam footage of Mount Pleasant police investigating the 18-year-old's appearance at Pudgy's Pub in January has been obtained by WISN 12.
Johnson Told To Resign, Called 'Traitor' in 2022 Rival's Billboard Attack
The Wisconsin senator has faced criticism following the violence of January 6, having perpetuated claims of voter fraud following Joe Biden's victory in the presidential election.
Wisconsin Republicans Order Audit of State's Election System
President Joe Biden won Wisconsin's 10 Electoral College votes and won the popular vote by more than 20,000 ballots.
Kyle Rittenhouse Rearrest Denied by Judge After Hearing Prison Rape Threat
Kenosha County Circuit Judge Bruce Schroeder also said the 18-year-old's new address will not be made public.
Kyle Rittenhouse To Appear in Court As Prosecutors Urge Rearrest
Prosecutors are also calling for $200,000 bond for 18-year-old over allegations he failed to tell the courts where he's living.
Wisconsin Governor Evers Slaps Down Legislature's Repeal of Mask Mandate
In his video posted to Twitter, Evers also touched on how repealing the statewide mask mandate has been opposed by nearly 60 organizations and a majority of residents across the state.
What We Know About Kyle Rittenhouse's Whereabouts
Prosecutors have accused Kyle Rittenhouse of failing to inform the court of his change of address within 48 hours, in violation of his $2 million bond.
'Free Kyle' Rittenhouse Fundraising T-Shirts Removed From Shopify
Bring Ammo said that it would donate $5 from the sale of each shirt to the 18-year-old's defense fund.
Teachers Suspended For Asking Children How They Would Punish Slaves
The Patrick Marsh Middle School in Wisconsin said the assignment was meant to show students how "unjust" ancient laws were.
Kyle Rittenhouse Barred From Drinking, Contacting White Supremacists
Rittenhouse was reportedly serenaded by men singing a song popular with the Proud Boys while in a Wisconsin bar.
Woman Holds Man Captive For Months, Claims to Be CIA Operative, Police Say
Lori Anne Holton is accused of kidnapping and torturing a man last summer, according to police in West Salem, Wisconsin.
Sen. Ron Johnson Op-Ed Annotated by Editorial Board of Wisconsin Newspaper
Johnson published his op-ed in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, whose editorial board previously called for his resignation in an op-ed published last week.
What Kyle Rittenhouse Lawyers Said about Proud Boys Allegations
The defense team were responding to a motion to get the 18-year-old's bond changed after being accused of associating with the far-right group.
Kyle Rittenhouse Gave White Supremacist Hand Symbol: Affidavit
The double-murder suspect was also seen wearing a "free as f**k" T-shirt following his not guilty plea on January 5.
Wisconsin Dems Spend Over $100k On Ad Demanding Sen. Ron Johnson Resign
The 30-second ad, which was posted on YouTube and Twitter begins by showing the chaotic scenes captured during the Capitol riots, when supporters of President Donald Trump breached the building in protest of Congress certifying electoral votes.
Wisconsin GOP Group Condemned for 'Prepare for War' Website Message
The website of the St. Croix Republican Party called on people to "stand and be counted as a conservative warrior."
Bernice King Condemns Decision Not To Charge Officer Who Shot Jacob Blake
"How does shooting a human being in the back up close 7 times not warrant charges?" King wrote on Twitter.
Rusten Sheskey, Kenosha Officer Who Shot Jacob Blake, Won't Face Charges
Jacob Blake, a 29-year-old Black man, was shot multiple times in the back in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in August.
Kyle Rittenhouse Shooting Victims Sue Kenosha Officials for $20 Million
Gaige Grosskreutz and the family of Anthony Huber both accuse law enforcement of "intentional acts of negligence" during August protest.
Hospital Employee Deliberately Removed COVID Vaccine From Refrigerator
Some 57 vials of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine were left out overnight, leading to 500 vaccine doses being thrown away.
Wisconsin Judge Who Ruled Against Trump Gets Extra Protection After Threats
Conservative Supreme Court Justice Brian Hagedorn sided with liberal justices in throwing out Trump's fraud claims.
MyPillow CEO Tweets, Deletes Call for Trump to 'Impose Martial Law'
Mike Lindell claimed that if Trump declares martial law in the seven states, his campaign allies could take control of the state's ballots and, apparently, overturn the results of the election in the president's favor.
Kyle Rittenhouse's Legal Fight Is Being Funded By 'Free Kyle' Merchandise
The teenager from Illinois faces homicide charges after two men were killed in protests in August in Kenosha, Wisconsin.