Jan 12 Wisconsin Republicans block ban on ‘conversion therapy’ By Harm Venhuizen, Associated Press Wisconsin Republicans have again allowed therapists, social workers and counselors to try to change LGBTQ clients' gender identities and sexual orientations — a scientifically discredited practice known as conversion therapy. Continue reading
Nov 09 Ron Johnson wins Senate race in Wisconsin By Scott Bauer, Associated Press Republican Sen. Ron Johnson won his reelection to the U.S. Senate. Continue reading
Nov 09 Tony Evers wins governor’s race in Wisconsin By Scott Bauer, Associated Press Gov. Tony Evers has defeated Republican Tim Michels to keep battleground Wisconsin under a Democratic governor heading into the 2024 presidential election. Continue reading
Oct 26 Watch 5:15 News Wrap: Russia holds first nuclear drills since invading Ukraine In our news wrap Wednesday, fears of escalation mount in Ukraine as Russian President Putin oversaw his first nuclear drills since the invasion, Islamic State gunmen killed at least 15 people at a major Shiite holy site in Iran and… Continue watching
Oct 26 Jury convicts Wisconsin man who killed 6 with his car during 2021 Christmas parade By Todd Richmond, Associated Press Darrell Brooks was found guilty Wednesday of six counts of first-degree intentional homicide. He drove into the parade in Waukesha on Nov. 21 after fleeing a domestic disturbance with an ex-girlfriend. Continue reading
Oct 13 Watch 7:56 Wisconsin’s close Senate race could determine control of Congress By Judy Woodruff, Matt Loffman, Sam Lane The midterm elections are less than a month away and a small handful of states will be critical in deciding the balance of the Senate. One of those states is Wisconsin, where Democratic Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes is looking to… Continue watching
Oct 12 Watch 12:13 Young voters on their hopes for the future and if politicians listen to their concerns By Judy Woodruff, Matt Loffman In the battleground state of Wisconsin, recent statewide elections have been decided by the narrowest of margins. Younger Americans traditionally show up to the polls at lower rates than older generations, but one recent study suggests youth could play a… Continue watching
Oct 09 Watch 5:03 With control of the U.S. Senate at stake, eyes are on Wisconsin’s race With the midterms just a month away, Republicans only need one more seat in the U.S. Senate to regain control for the remainder of President Biden's term. Judy Woodruff joins Geoff Bennett from Madison, Wisconsin to discuss the state's hotly… Continue watching
Sep 09 Watch 6:19 Americans with disabilities fight for access as states enforce restrictive voting laws Americans with disabilities say state efforts to tighten voting laws are making it harder for eligible voters like them to cast their ballots. The debate recently played out in Wisconsin after voters there sued, prompting a federal judge to order… Continue watching
Aug 10 Republican election skeptics advance in key Wisconsin and Minnesota primary races By Christina A. Cassidy, Associated Press Longtime Wisconsin Secretary of State Doug La Follette has won his Democratic primary, advancing to a general election in which Republicans hope to win back the seat and give it power over elections. Continue reading