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Early voting begins for Wisconsin's April 2 presidential primary and non-partisan spring election.

Capitol Notes: How could Iran war influence Wisconsin elections?

Maayan Silver

Find out why the Iran war may pose a problem for Republicans this midterm year, and the latest on the state Supreme Court race.

Speaker of the Assembly Robin Vos watches as Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers speaks during the State of the State address, Jan. 24, 2023, in Madison, Wis. Republicans who control the Wisconsin Legislature unveiled a bill Wednesday, March 15, that would create rape and incest exceptions to the state's 1849 abortion ban and clarify when abortions that would be allowed to protect the health of the mother. (

Government & Politics

Capitol Notes: A new leaf in Wisconsin politics

Maayan Silver

A look at the legacies and impacts of Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and longtime GOP Assembly Speaker Robin Vos who both aren't seeking reelection.

Student members of LIT or Leaders Igniting Transformation meet for advocacy day at the Wisconsin State Capitol in 2023, pushing for things like tuition assistance for first generation college students. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that in states that have adopted measures on DEI like the ones going before voters in November, those states have seen reduced enrollment among students of color and fewer government contracts to women and minority-run businesses.

Government & Politics

Capitol Notes: DEI on the ballot in Wisconsin

Maayan Silver

The Wisconsin GOP-led Legislature wants to put a constitutional amendment before voters that would change the state government's approach to diversity, equity and inclusion.

A picture of the Wisconsin Capitol and the "Forward" statue in front of it, a bronze allegorical figure of a woman symbolizing progress, created by Jean Pond Miner for the 1893 World's Fair, representing women's suffrage and the state's motto.

Government & Politics

The Wisconsin version of C-SPAN has gone dark due to funding. What can be done?

Maayan Silver

WisconsinEye offers live and archived coverage of all branches of state government. An advocate for transparency explains that its shuttering comes at a great cost.

Government & Politics

Capitol Notes: The year ahead in Wisconsin politics

Maayan Silver

Midterms. Governor's race. Control of the Legislature. Legislative action on big issues. All that's ahead in 2026. Find out about it on Capitol Notes.

Cloudy night at the U.S. Capitol in June. Democrats and Republicans in Congress have not been able to agree upon a spending bill to fund the government for October and beyond.

Government & Politics

Capitol Notes: How could the government shutdown affect Wisconsin?

Maayan Silver

The federal government has been shut down for about two weeks. This week’s Capitol Notes digs into the politics behind it and the potential effects in Wisconsin.

Representative Dora Drake speaking at the state capitol.

Government & Politics

Wisconsin’s Black Legislative Caucus kicks off Black History Month

Kobe Brown

Wisconsin’s Black Legislative Caucus kicked off Black History Month at the state Capitol. Lawmakers announced myriad initiatives to celebrate the month.

Arts & Culture

Committee To Consider Statue of Vel Phillips, Wisconsin's First Black Secretary Of State

Todd Richmond

The board in charge of decorations at the state Capitol voted Monday to create a subcommittee to study the prospect of placing a statue of Wisconsin's…

Government & Politics

Wisconsin Citizens Expect the Opportunity to Weigh-in on Legislation

Samantha Tripp

Another day-long public hearing takes place Monday in Madison on the right-to-work bill. State law does not require such hearings; they're tradition.…

Government & Politics

Retiring State Lawmakers Compare Old, New Campaign Tactics

Marti Mikkelson

The Wisconsin Capitol holds a history of illegal fundraising activities and a reputation of being among the cleanest.Sen. Tim Cullen says he's observed…