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Tony Evers reverses course and releases a day of emails requested under the open records law

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, December 4, 2019

Lt. Gov. Barnes calls out GOP leaders after armed student in Oshkosh

NBC 15, December 3, 2019

Former Gov. Walker encourages Rebecca Kleefisch to run for governor, doesn’t rule out his own political plans

Wisconsin State Journal, December 3, 2019

Two Democrats, two Republicans file for candidacy in Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District to replace Duffy

Wausau Daily Herald, December 2, 2019

Elected officials react to Waukesha school shooting

WDJT, December 2, 2019

For voters in this purple part of Wisconsin, the impeachment fight is a symbol of broken politics

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, December 2, 2019

‘You can’t take any of them for granted’: The voters who will sway 2020’s swing states

USA Today, December 2, 2019

Elections Commission may seek guidance from Legislature on voter eligibility policy

Wisconsin State Journal, December 2, 2019

Scott Fitzgerald is running for Congress. Some colleagues want his job as state Senate leader

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 29, 2019

As Republicans privately look ahead to 2020, Chris Kapenga acknowledges considering run for governor

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 29, 2019

Trump impeachment drive has parallels to Scott Walker recall effort

Wisconsin State Journal, November 29, 2019

3 Democrats plan to take on Rep. Glenn Grothman in 6th Congressional District

The Oshkosh Northwestern, November 27, 2019

Impeachment fight leaves voters cold in contested Wisconsin

Associated Press, November 27, 2019

Bloomberg’s presidential gamble sets sights on Wisconsin

WISN 12, November 26, 2019

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signs another dozen bills into law on hemp, lemonade stands

The Capital Times, November 26, 2019

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signs more bills in a week than he has all year

The Capital Times, November 24, 2019

Groups gave twice as much to Republicans than Democrats during latest budget period

Wisconsin State Journal, November 23, 2019

Another Tony Evers cabinet secretary could face hurdles being confirmed

Wisconsin State Journal, November 23, 2019

A snapshot from Wisconsin highlights Democrats’ challenges on impeachment

The Washington Post, November 23, 2019

What happens when governors and legislators don’t get along

Governing, November 22, 2019

Tony Evers has signed at least 47 bills into law since taking office

Wisconsin State Journal, November 22, 2019

Gov. Evers, Legislature approval drops in latest Marquette poll

NBC 15, November 20, 2019

Foundation for student voters files suit against Wisconsin alleging voter suppression

The Hill, November 20, 2019

Vice President Mike Pence in Wisconsin to tout U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade deal in Marinette stop

Appleton Post-Crescent, November 20, 2019

Marquette Poll shows support for impeachment has slipped in Wisconsin as Trump leads 4 top Democratic rivals

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 20, 2019

Republican Stafsholt launches Wisconsin Senate campaign

River Towns, November 19, 2019

Vos accuses Evers of playing partisan games with bipartisan bill

NBC 15, November 19, 2019

Assembly Republican sues Gov. Tony Evers for access to records

The Capital Times, November 19, 2019

State Sen. Chris Larson announces his candidacy for Milwaukee County executive

Fox 6, November 18, 2019

Evers: No ‘immediate’ plans for another gun special session

Wisconsin Law Journal, November 18, 2019

‘Much too divided’: Lobbyists, capitol observers adjust to slower pace under split government

The Capital Times, November 18, 2019

NBC’s Chuck Todd to ‘embed’ reporters in Milwaukee County to gauge Democrats’ chances in 2020

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 17, 2019

Scott Fitzgerald cruising to Congress after a streak of conservative victories

Wisconsin State Journal, November 17, 2019

Wisconsin conservative activists fired up for President Donald Trump’s 2020 campaign

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 16, 2019

Tony Evers’ secretaries try to focus on jobs, despite growing uncertainty among Republican lawmakers

Kenosha News, November 16, 2019

‘We didn’t try to impeach him, he’s still the governor,’ Speaker Vos

WKOW, November 15, 2019

Pence reschedules visit to Marinette Marine

Fox 11, November 13, 2019

Wisconsin Democrats float resolution to let voters spearhead legislation on Election Day

The Capital Times, November 13, 2019

Governor Evers talks Republicans, gun control, education, emails and Mr. Rogers

WTMJ, November 13, 2019

Conservative group sues Elections Commission over its approach to updating the state’s voter rolls

The Capital Times, November 13, 2019

State Sen. Chris Larson files to run for Milwaukee County executive, fourth to enter the race

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 12, 2019

Democratic ad campaign spotlights Trump voters with regrets

The New York Times, November 12, 2019

Redistricting activists brace for wall of inaction as battle moves to states

The Washington Post, November 12, 2019

Speaker Vos, Minority Leader Hintz spar over slow legislative session

Wisconsin Radio Network, November 12, 2019

Evers hasn’t ruled out calling a second special session regarding gun control laws

WTMJ, November 12, 2019

Evers signs order to promote diversity in state government

The Daily Reporter, November 12, 2019

Duffy takes job as lobbyist after resigning from Congress

The Daily Reporter, November 12, 2019

Fired Wisconsin agriculture secretary Brad Pfaff gets new job in Evers administration

Wisconsin Public Radio, November 11, 2019

New normal in key state for 2020 race: Political deadlock

The New York Times, November 11, 2019

Tony Evers’ office won’t release his emails even though governor says public should see them

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 11, 2019

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