Josh Kaul said Friday the state Department of Justice is “prepared to defend” against any federal policies advanced by President-elect Donald Trump’s administration that the Democratic attorney general believes infringe on the rights of Wisconsinites.
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Complete coverage of Tuesday's election in Wisconsin
Most Wisconsinites went to bed Tuesday not knowing who won most of the high-profile races in the state, but several local races were decided, including area property tax referendums.
Complete, up-to-the-minute results for every contested race in the Nov. 5 general election.
The Associated Press called Wisconsin’s presidential race at about 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, with unofficial results showing Trump defeating Harris 49.9% to 48.6%, or roughly 41,000 votes.
With 99% of the votes counted, the Madison Democrat defeated Republican Challenger Eric Hovde 49.4% to 48.5%.
The school district had two referendums — a $100 operating referendum and a $507 million capital referendum — on the ballot.
Madison's first-ever property tax referendum was on the cusp of victory late Tuesday even as Fitchburg referendum failed and a Monona referendum passed with a thin margin.
About 71.1% of Madison's voting-age population went to the polls, about the same as the statewide participation rate.
Agard has served in the state Legislature since 2013, including a year as Senate minority leader.
Democrats picked up at least one seat in the state Senate Tuesday and at least nine in the state Assembly.
Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District was too close to call late Tuesday night, in what looks to be the most competitive U.S. House race in t…
The push for this constitutional amendment was spurred by a number of municipalities across the country allowing noncitizens to vote in local elections.
The base salary for current teachers with a bachelor's degree will increase to $51,402 and to $55,402 for teachers with a master’s degree.
The measure will continue services at current levels and boost staff salaries, officials say.
If the referendum failed, the district said it would have cut $8.1 million from its budget, or the equivalent of about 79 full-time employees.
The $34 million will pay for the demolition of the district's outdated early learning center and for additions to the district's primary center.
The operating referendum will maintain the status quo, District Administrator Dan Grady told the Wisconsin State Journal Monday.
About 56.4% of voters supported the referendum, with two precincts still tallying votes as of 10 p.m..
Voters were asked to approve a three-year, $8.7 million referendum.
The city sought to expand its police and fire departments and public transit system in response to rapid population growth.
It appears McFarland School District residents will approve a $5.2 million operating referendum after district officials realized a request earlier this year was too much for taxpayers to bear.
See some of the scenes from around the Madison area on Election Day.
