• Capitol Notes: Who will Democrats pick in the gubernatorial primary?
    Aug 7 2026

    Wisconsin's partisan primary is Tuesday August 11. JR Ross shares his insights as candidates try to muscle their way into the lead Democratic gubernatorial spot.

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    17 mins
  • Capitol Notes: Musical chairs in the Wisconsin governor's race
    Jul 27 2026

    It's been a tumultuous past few weeks for Democrats in Wisconsin's governor's race.

    First, as we discussed on the last Capitol Notes, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley dropped out of the race and endorsed Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez. Then, Rodriguez discovered that her campaign manager was mismanaging campaign finances and Rodriguez dropped out the race. Then Crowley got back in and Gov. Tony Evers endorsed him.

    WUWM's Maayan Silver sat down with JR Ross, editor of WisPolitics.com, to talk it through.

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    13 mins
  • Capitol Notes: The latest in the race for Wisconsin governor
    Jul 13 2026

    Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley dropped out of the race for Wisconsin governor. There's still a crowded Democratic primary, what's next?

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    13 mins
  • Capitol Notes: AI and Wisconsin politics
    Jun 15 2026

    Wisconsin voters are concerned about AI. The state's politicians are jockeying to be the go-to leaders to assuage those fears.

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    14 mins
  • Capitol Notes: Wisconsin Senate sours on plan to spend budget surplus
    May 18 2026

    Right here, folks: Everything you need to know about the $2 billion spending plan that would have increased school spending, lowered property taxes and resulted in $300 rebates went bust last week in the Wisconsin Senate.

    Why was it signed off on by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Republican legislative leaders? Why were there supporters and critics on both sides? And will it rise again?

    These questions and more are answered on this week’s Capitol Notes.

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    15 mins
  • Capitol Notes: Mail-in voting could be slower in upcoming midterms
    May 11 2026

    There were small numbers of ballots that didn't get counted after the spring election in Wisconsin. Several voters even sued. What's the message for clerks and voters alike?

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    13 mins
  • Capitol Notes: Could Democrats take over the Wisconsin Legislature? And more
    Apr 27 2026

    What the national Marquette Law School Poll shows about a potential blue wave and how it could affect state legislative and governor’s races.

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    15 mins
  • Capitol Notes: The 2026 Wisconsin Supreme Court race matters, people. OK?
    Apr 6 2026

    Conservative-backed appellate judge Maria Lazar is running against Chris Taylor, an appellate judge who has support from liberals.

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    17 mins