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There's never a shortage of political news in Wisconsin, from the governor's office to the Legislature to the state's elected officials in Washington, DC. Join WUWM host Maayan Silver and Wispolitics.com editor JR Ross as they highlight and provide context to the latest developments.

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Back-to-school Capitol Notes: How the WI governor's race can shape school funding, vouchers

How will the gubernatorial election in Wisconsin between Tom Tiffany and David Crowley impact school funding, voucher program and the legacy of education in Wisconsin politics?

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All you need to know about a Crowley v. Tiffany match up

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and Congressman Tom Tiffany won their respective primaries. As we head into the general election, now what?

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Capitol Notes: Who will Democrats pick in the gubernatorial primary?

Wisconsin's partisan primary is Tuesday August 11. JR Ross shares his insights as candidates try to muscle their way into the lead Democratic gubernatorial spot.

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Capitol Notes: Musical chairs in the Wisconsin governor's race

It's been a tumultuous past few weeks for Democrats in Wisconsin's governor's race. First, as we discussed on the last Capitol Notes , Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley dropped out of the race and endorsed Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez. Then, Rodriguez discovered that her campaign manager was mismanaging campaign finances and Rodriguez dropped out the race. Then Crowley got back in and…

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Capitol Notes: The latest in the race for Wisconsin governor

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley dropped out of the race for Wisconsin governor. There's still a crowded Democratic primary, what's next?

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Capitol Notes: AI and Wisconsin politics

Wisconsin voters are concerned about AI. The state's politicians are jockeying to be the go-to leaders to assuage those fears.

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Capitol Notes: Wisconsin Senate sours on plan to spend budget surplus

Right here, folks: Everything you need to know about the $2 billion spending plan that would have increased school spending, lowered property taxes and resulted in $300 rebates went bust last week in the Wisconsin Senate. Why was it signed off on by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Republican legislative leaders? Why were there supporters and critics on both sides? And will it rise again? These…

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Capitol Notes: Mail-in voting could be slower in upcoming midterms

There were small numbers of ballots that didn't get counted after the spring election in Wisconsin. Several voters even sued. What's the message for clerks and voters alike?

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Capitol Notes: Could Democrats take over the Wisconsin Legislature? And more

What the national Marquette Law School Poll shows about a potential blue wave and how it could affect state legislative and governor’s races.

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Capitol Notes: The 2026 Wisconsin Supreme Court race matters, people. OK?

Conservative-backed appellate judge Maria Lazar is running against Chris Taylor, an appellate judge who has support from liberals.

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Capitol Notes: Some Wisconsin Republican legislators not seeking reelection

Some legislators, including GOP Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, announced they won't be running again. How does that change the outlook for Democrats ahead of the fall election?

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