Capitol Notes

This week's Capitol Notes looks at GOP attempts in the state Legislature to advance their positions on school safety and welfare work requirements. Democrats are not on board. Also, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announces reelection run.

With the Supreme Court election over, JR Ross guides us through other big matters ahead in Madison.

What is staggering spending telling us about the Wisconsin Supreme Court race? Where's it coming from? Who's doing it better? How is it related to the outcome?

This week's Capitol Notes looks into Republican calls for a special election for secretary of state, a GOP rejection of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' capital budget proposal and the state of anti-LGBTQ laws in Wisconsin.

JR Ross, editor of WisPolitics.com explains why abortion law developments have been difficult for Republicans in the state.

Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and GOP Legislative leaders are pitching alternate takes on what to do to keep the Brewers in Wisconsin. JR Ross, editor of WisPolitics.com explains the politics behind that and details how the budget process works.

Spending in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race is through the roof. JR Ross, editor of WisPolitics.com, breaks down what that means for the campaigns, ads and voters. Meanwhile, the state budget is chugging through the system, and we'll break down the latest on that.

Turnout, money and messaging, it's all at play in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race. This week's Capitol Notes looks into the prevailing campaigns.

Ahead of Election Day Tuesday, JR Ross, editor of WisPolitics.com lays out what to know about the statewide state Supreme Court primary race as it stands as well as a special election for the state's 8th Senate district.

Gov. Evers will unveil his full two-year spending plan to the GOP-controlled legislature on Wednesday and has already revealed several priorities. For example, he's calling for 20% of the state's sales tax collection to go toward municipalities and counties. What are the chances these will push through the legislature?

The ads buys are getting bigger in some key races ahead of voters going to the polls on Feb. 21.

WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross has his watchful eye on the Supreme Court race and state spending.

Mid-January doldrums? WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross says not at the State Capitol.

Wisconsin voters may have some state constitutional amendments to consider this April.

WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross analyzes Tuesday's speeches and gets out the crystal ball.

After Tuesday's swearing-in, comes the intrigue of speeches and future political roles.

JR Ross, of WisPolitics.com, recaps the 2022 elections and the 2022 probe of the 2020 election.

State agencies and some members of the public are making their wish list for the next two years.

Plus, there are major changes in Wisconsin GOP leadership and in the race for 8th state Senate district.

Four candidates are now running for Wisconsin Supreme Court. JR Ross takes a look on Capitol Notes.

River Hills GOP Sen. Alberta Darling leaves the legislature this week, prompting political intrigue.

State Rep. Janel Brandtjen (R-Menomonee Falls) and GOP Chairman Paul Farrow are in the news.

GOP proposals for abortion restrictions and school vouchers may be headed for difficulty in Madison.

In this bonus edition of Capitol Notes, JR Ross looks at Tuesday night's election results.

This final Capitol Notes before the midterm elections looks into what to monitor on Tuesday.