Paul Melotik’s Victory Keeps Republicans in Reach of Super Majority
Jessica McBrideNew Republican state Rep. Paul Melotik is being praised for his hard work and dedication after his strong victory to replace Dan Knodl, who was elected to the state Senate.…
In One Year, Milwaukee Will Make History
WRN VoicesBy: RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel We are officially one year away from the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. As Chairwoman of the RNC, we are working overtime to put…
State Rep. Scott Allen Wants Watermarks on Wisconsin Absentee Ballots
Ben Yount - The Center SquareThere’s a pitch at the Wisconsin Capitol to add watermarks to the state’s absentee ballots. Rep. Scott Allen, R-Waukesha, said absentee ballots in Wisconsin need to be more secure. Allen…
UW-Madison Race-based Hiring Program Likely Unconstitutional, Report Says
Race-based admissions at the University of Wisconsin-Madison may not be the only thing that could be changing. A new report from Center for Investigative Oversight at the Institute for Reforming…
Lawmakers Pitch Tax-free Retirement in Wisconsin
There’s a new plan at the Wisconsin Capitol to try and keep more retirees in the state. State Rep. David Steffen, R-Howard, and state Sen. Rachael Cabral Guevara, R-Appleton, on…
Trump Says DOJ is Opening Criminal Probe Into Him Over Jan. 6
The Center SquareFormer President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social Tuesday that Special Counsel Jack Smith informed him he is the target of a criminal probe related to the Jan. 6…
Trump Slams Secret Service Investigation into White House Cocaine
Former President Donald Trump criticized the U.S Secret Service’s investigation into cocaine found in the White House after it failed to turn up any clues or suspects. The U.S.…
Biden Administration to Cancel $39 Billion in Student Loans
The Department of Education announced Friday that $39 billion in federal student loan debt for about 800,000 borrowers will be “discharged,” or canceled, in the coming weeks. The move…
Wisconsin Republicans Pitch ‘Federal Solution’ For State’s Election Rules
A pair of Republican Wisconsin congressmen is pitching what they are calling a “federalist solution” to elections across the country. Republicans Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden this week introduced…
New Transgender Parent, Non-Binary Caucus Formed at Wisconsin Capitol
Wisconsin doesn’t currently have any openly trans lawmakers, but there is a new trans legislative caucus at the statehouse. State Reps. Melissa Ratcliff, D-Cottage Grove, and Ryan Clancy, D-Milwaukee, on…