Democrats add seats in State Assembly, prevent veto proof majority in State Senate
Legislative Republicans appear to have failed in their effort to get a veto proof majority in the State Senate. Former DATCP Secretary Brad Pfaff held out a victory over former State Senator Dan Kapanke in the 32nd
Two suspected drunk drivers make it easy for Janesville police
A 34-year-old Janesville man and 41-year-old Milton woman face Operating While Intoxicated charges after being involved in two separate crashes in the same place on the same night. Janesville Police Lieutenant Todd Kleisner says an officer was
Fitzgerald wins 5th CD, incumbents retain other House seats
All incumbent members of Wisconsin’s U.S. House delegation held on to their seats, in unofficial election results Wednesday morning. In the 5th District, Republican state Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald of Juneau defeated Democrat Tom Palzewicz for
Absentee ballots flip 44th district race to Democrat Sue Conley
The city of Janesville’s 22,000 absentee ballots prove to be the difference in the race for the open 44th District Assembly seat. When all of the in-person voting on election day was counted, Republican DuWayne Severson held
Local legislator wins sixth term
A local legislator is headed back to the State Assembly for a sixth term. 31st Assembly District Incumbent Amy Loudenbeck of Clinton easily fends off a challenge from newcomer Elizabeth Lochner-Abel of Walworth. Despite the obvious distraction
43rd Assembly Representative wins third term
Incumbent 43rd Assembly District Representative Don Vruwink of Milton fends off a challenge from Republican Beth Drew. Vruwink says he knew Drew was well known in the community and would be a formidable opponent. Vruwink says he
Blackhawk Technical College referendum passes
Rock and Green County voters show their support for a $32-million referendum supporting Blackhawk Technical College. The money will pay for new training areas for students focused on transportation, law enforcement, fire sciences, and more. The addition
Spreitzer retains 45th Assembly District seat
Democratic 45th Assembly District Representative Mark Spreitzer of Beloit defeats Republican challenger Tawny Gustina. The Beloit Democrat easily won the race on a 54.9% to 45.1% margin, garnering 2,500 more votes than Gustina. This is the Beloit
Janesville School District referendums pass
Voters in the School District of Janesville approve a pair of referendums. A facilities referendum that would increase the property taxes on a $100,000 home by a flat rate of $5 starting at the end of 2021