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Government-politics

After missing signature deadline, Hulsey says he’s back in governor race

After missing signature deadline, Hulsey says he’s back in governor race

  • MITCHELL SCHMIDT

Hulsey last launched a write-in campaign in 2014 after losing in the Democratic primary. He earned 52 votes in the November election that year.

Wisconsin Supreme Court backs AG Josh Kaul on settlement funds

Wisconsin Supreme Court backs AG Josh Kaul on settlement funds

  • MITCHELL SCHMIDT

The court’s ruling marks the latest blow to a series of laws passed during a special “lame duck” session in 2018 after Attorney General Josh Kaul and Gov. Tony Evers, both Democrats, were elected.

Wisconsin Medicaid program projects $322 million shortfall

Wisconsin Medicaid program projects $322 million shortfall

  • MITCHELL SCHMIDT

The Legislative Fiscal Bureau reports the projected shortfall is due to increased health care costs and the Legislature may need to consider taking action before the end of June 2027.

Wisconsin Elections Commission launches probe into Green Bay duplicate ballots

Wisconsin Elections Commission launches probe into Green Bay duplicate ballots

  • MITCHELL SCHMIDT

A staff review found “probable cause” to believe the Green Bay city clerk’s office violated state law when it issued duplicate absentee ballots to 152 voters in the April election.

David Crowley backs Sara Rodriguez in race for governor

David Crowley backs Sara Rodriguez in race for governor

  • MITCHELL SCHMIDT

Crowley’s endorsement comes just weeks after fellow Democratic gubernatorial candidate Missy Hughes, former secretary of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp., suspended her campaign and endorsed Rodriguez.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley ends governor campaign

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley ends governor campaign

  • MITCHELL SCHMIDT

Crowley’s decision brings the field of Democrats running for the state’s first open governor seat in more than 15 years down to five hopefuls. There are two Republicans in the race.

Reading of Declaration of Independence today at First Capitol in Belmont

Reading of Declaration of Independence today at First Capitol in Belmont

  • NOE GOLDHABER

The Wisconsin Historical Society will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence with a reading Wednesday at Wisconsin’s first capitol.

Wisconsin’s Knowles-Nelson stewardship funding has ended. Here's what to expect

Wisconsin’s Knowles-Nelson stewardship funding has ended. Here's what to expect

    The highly popular land conservation and park maintenance program is set to expire on June 30.

    Wisconsin Supreme Court rules voter incompetency records are protected

    Wisconsin Supreme Court rules voter incompetency records are protected

      The court’s ruling ends a yearslong saga launched by a conservative activist group seeking copies of guardianship records filed with the Wisconsin Elections Commission.

      Wisconsin Originals: Vel Phillips shattered many ceilings

      Wisconsin Originals: Vel Phillips shattered many ceilings

        As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.

        Wisconsin Originals: William Proxmire battled government waste

        Wisconsin Originals: William Proxmire battled government waste

          As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.

          Think this year’s Democratic gubernatorial primary is crowded? Just look at 2018

          Think this year’s Democratic gubernatorial primary is crowded? Just look at 2018

            Wisconsin’s 2026 Democratic field is just the second time in decades that more than three candidates have appeared on the party’s primary ballot.

            Here's what this week's landmark Supreme Court rulings mean for Wisconsin

            Here's what this week's landmark Supreme Court rulings mean for Wisconsin

              How the rulings on birthright citizenship, transgender sports, campaign spending and mail-in ballots could play out here.

              Fond du Lac man charged with threatening Gov. Tony Evers

              Fond du Lac man charged with threatening Gov. Tony Evers

                Hartmann told officers he had had seven or eight beers at a bar that night before taking sleeping pills and hadn’t remembered leaving the voicemails.

                Local News

                Lake Geneva neighbors: Obituaries for July 11

                Lake Geneva neighbors: Obituaries for July 11

                Read through the obituaries published today in Lake Geneva Regional News.

                Two houses, two garages on Russett Street damaged in Friday afternoon fire

                Two houses, two garages on Russett Street damaged in Friday afternoon fire

                The blaze was under control and fire loss was stopped in about 40 minutes.

                Top stories for July 10, 2026

                Top stories for July 10, 2026

                Top stories for July 10, 2026, in the Wisconsin State Journal

                Operation Barbecue Relief provides meals for 'heroes and neighbors' impacted by storm

                Operation Barbecue Relief provides meals for 'heroes and neighbors' impacted by storm

                Another meal is scheduled for 2-6 p.m. today. 

                State & Regional

                Recent stories by Racine Journal Times reporter Milana Doné

                Recent stories by Racine Journal Times reporter Milana Doné

                Photos: A look back at Barry Alvarez's tenure with the Wisconsin Badgers

                Photos: A look back at Barry Alvarez's tenure with the Wisconsin Badgers

                Memorable images from his coaching, athletic director stretches at Wisconsin.

                Throwback photos: The evolution of Wisconsin's Bucky Badger over the years

                Throwback photos: The evolution of Wisconsin's Bucky Badger over the years

                Bucky Badger wasn't always Bucky. And he wasn't always huggable, either. Scroll on for a history in photographs of one of the best mascots in college athletics.

                Capitol secrets: 10 little-known facts about the Wisconsin statehouse

                Capitol secrets: 10 little-known facts about the Wisconsin statehouse

                The Wisconsin state Capitol has been around for more than 100 years. But this remarkable edifice holds a lot of secrets.

                Nation & World

                Nolan Wells’ Best Friend Says His Case Is 'Not a Whole Race Thing'

                Nolan Wells’ Best Friend Says His Case Is 'Not a Whole Race Thing'

                Nolan Wells' best friend -- Jayvon Williams -- is speaking out ... and while he thinks things aren't lining up in the case, he believes this whole investigation is being misconstrued.

                Mississippi mother makes plea for transparency in death investigation of teen son

                Mississippi mother makes plea for transparency in death investigation of teen son

                Nolan Wells' mother made an emotional plea calling for transparency after deleted texts and a filmed altercation raised new questions about his death.

                Officers: Man amassed trash in Arizona national forest

                Officers: Man amassed trash in Arizona national forest

                The Arizona man pleaded guilty to violating fire restrictions and unlawfully using federal land as a residence, court records show.

                Trump White House makeover extends to entrance columns

                Trump White House makeover extends to entrance columns

                Another White House renovation project is ramping up as President Donald Trump extends his makeover of the presidential residence to the columns outside the main entrance.

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                Three children die after boat capsizes on Geneva Lake; state of emergency declared

                Three children die after boat capsizes on Geneva Lake; state of emergency declared

                Investigation continues into Friday’s Geneva Lake drownings

                Investigation continues into Friday’s Geneva Lake drownings

                Community responds after summer storms hit Lake Geneva area

                Community responds after summer storms hit Lake Geneva area

                Shopping

                Altcoins to Buy: How to Find and Buy Altcoins for the Next Bull Run

                Altcoins to Buy: How to Find and Buy Altcoins for the Next Bull Run

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                Upcoming Crypto Presales: How to Find and Buy Top Crypto Presales

                Upcoming Crypto Presales: How to Find and Buy Top Crypto Presales

                Affiliate. Learn how to find and buy top crypto presales and what to look for when researching. 

                How to Buy Meme Coins: How to Find New Meme Coins and Where to Buy Them

                How to Buy Meme Coins: How to Find New Meme Coins and Where to Buy Them

                Affiliate. Learn how to find and buy the newest meme coins. 

                Next Crypto to Explode: How To Find New Crypto Coins and Buy Them

                Next Crypto to Explode: How To Find New Crypto Coins and Buy Them

                Affiliate. Learn how to find and buy the next big crypto coins before they explode.

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                Content by Kelley Kouture. This Richmond, Virginia–based brand introduces a refined new perspective in luxury footwear.

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                The Hand Dryer Debate Is Over: Why Hospitals, Schools, and Restaurants Are Quietly Switching Back to Paper

                The Hand Dryer Debate Is Over: Why Hospitals, Schools, and Restaurants Are Quietly Switching Back to Paper

                Provided content. Peer-reviewed studies show jet air dryers spread up to 1,300x more virus particles than paper towels. Here's why facilities are quietly switching back. 

                 

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                Nicolet Coffee ships freshly roasted beans from Wisconsin to your front door

                Nicolet Coffee ships freshly roasted beans from Wisconsin to your front door

                Content by Nicolet Coffee. Nicolet Coffee recognizes coffee is a ritual that marks crisp mornings on the lake, cozy weekends in, and unhurried time with family.

                Contributor
                How Solana’s Price Has Served as a Tracker for the Network’s Progress

                How Solana’s Price Has Served as a Tracker for the Network’s Progress

                Contributor content. Changes in the Solana price over the past five years offer insights into its effects on market sentiment and technological development.

                Crime

                COLLECTION: Kenosha County Cold Cases

                COLLECTION: Kenosha County Cold Cases

                Like cities and towns big and small, Kenosha and Kenosha County have their share of unsolved murders and cold cases.

                23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                Check out the inside of the Macon County Jail through photos from the Herald & Review archives. More archive photos at herald-review.com.

                A look back at Decatur police through the years 🚨

                A look back at Decatur police through the years 🚨

                Photos: Remembering the Tony Robinson shooting protests in Madison

                Photos: Remembering the Tony Robinson shooting protests in Madison

                On March 6, 2015, Madison police officer Matt Kenny, who is white, shot and killed 19-year-old Tony Robinson, a black man, after an altercation at a home on Williamson Street. Robinson's death sparked weeks of demonstrations. Kenny was cleared of any wrongdoing by Dane County District Attorn…

                Politics

                WisEye Morning Minute: 2026 Election Administration in Wisconsin

                WisEye Morning Minute: 2026 Election Administration in Wisconsin

                WisPolitics and State Affairs hosted a luncheon at The Madison Club for a panel discussion on top issues surrounding 2026 election administration in Wisconsin. Wisconsin voters across party lines back statewide regulation of ballot drop boxes amid concerns over election integrity, according …

                WisEye Morning Minute: Sunsetting state programs

                WisEye Morning Minute: Sunsetting state programs

                Production Note: If you value Rewind, either watching live, on-demand, or listening to the podcast, we ask for your critical financial support NOW. Without it, Rewind, along with our extensive Capitol coverage of state public policy, is at risk of being lost. Please consider supporting Rewin…

                Capitol secrets: 10 little-known facts about the Wisconsin statehouse

                Capitol secrets: 10 little-known facts about the Wisconsin statehouse

                The Wisconsin state Capitol has been around for more than 100 years. But this remarkable edifice holds a lot of secrets.

                Capitol secrets: 10 little-known facts about the Wisconsin statehouse

                Capitol secrets: 10 little-known facts about the Wisconsin statehouse

                The Wisconsin state Capitol has been around for more than 100 years. But this remarkable edifice holds a lot of secrets.

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