Sen. Tammy Baldwin's new 'For the Fans' Act would curb national blackouts and push the FCC to redefine 'local' markets so more fans can watch their teams. The proposal targets fragmented streaming deals that have left many viewers paying more for less access.

Republicans adjourned a Madison special session called by Gov. Tony Evers to ban partisan gerrymandering, leaving the amendment's fate uncertain. Democrats demanded a vote while GOP leaders sought more talks.

A Dane County brief argues Wisconsin's 1897 ban on fusion voting violates the state constitution, reigniting debate over whether minor parties can cross‑endorse candidates. The filing asks the court to apply heightened review and strike the law.

Dodge County says a month-long probe found no record of Sunny Naqvi being booked in its jail and disputes claims she spent 30+ hours in ICE custody. Federal and family accounts still conflict.

County supervisors pressed Kenosha DA Xavier Solis over a mounting case backlog and staffing shortfalls; the county clerk says roughly 1,300 felonies are pending. Officials urged more public data and faster hiring.

Milwaukee election officials say 269 absentee ballots arrived the morning after the April 7 election. City staff will review envelopes to determine whether they meet state rules.

Brookfield Ald. Kris Seals said he "won't admit or deny" posts on a deleted LinkedIn profile that targeted Muslims and immigrants, prompting local leaders to respond.

A special prosecutor declined to charge Wausau Mayor Doug Diny after he removed an absentee ballot drop box in 2024; an ethics board still found a policy violation. The decision closes the criminal probe but not the political debate.

Milwaukee attorneys and about 60 federal litigators are teaming up to file habeas petitions and push for bond hearings as ICE detentions surge. Local volunteers say the work could win release while deportation cases play out.

The UW Board of Regents voted unanimously to remove President Jay Rothman; Chris Patton will serve as acting executive‑in‑charge as the search for an interim leader begins. The board said the move followed its annual performance review.

An overnight MPS access-system update delayed openings at several Milwaukee polling sites this morning; officials say only a small number of voters were affected.

A Marquette Law School poll finds 79% of Wisconsin voters prefer state and local election officials to the federal government — even as many Republicans believe noncitizen voting occurs. The split matters for Milwaukee’s clerks and county election staff.

Gov. Tony Evers signed executive orders restarting commutations, creating a 14‑member advisory board and a separate track for people sentenced as minors.