Congress

A doctor who performs abortions became the first Democratic candidate in Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District on Thursday, entering the race for the seat opened up by the surprise retirement of Republican Rep. Mike Gallagher

The surprise retirement of a GOP congressman in a solidly Republican Wisconsin congressional district has potential candidates weighing a run, even as a former state lawmaker quickly jumped into the race

In Wisconsin, policy analysts say working families could fall through the cracks if certain GOP proposals go through. Prior to the recent Congressional recess, House Republicans had floated ideas such as slashing funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children

Three years into the COVID-19 crisis, decisions regarding school closures around the United States are being revisited in Congress

The U.S. House of Representatives elected Kevin McCarthy as speaker Friday night in one of the longest speaker contests in American history. With that vote completed, the House can now move on to other legislative tasks.

Deb McGrath, from Menomonie, announced her candidacy on Tuesday.

Wisconsin is among the top states for average credit scores, but it is a different story for people of color, which is why some advocates said reforms are…

WXPR's Ken Krall talks with UW-Stevens Point Political Science Chair Dr. John Blakeman about Republican leadership in Congress and the legislature and the…

Special Coverage From NPR: Pope Francis to Address CongressThursday, Oct. 24 at 9 a.m. On Thursday, September 24 WXPR will pre-empt WXPR Midday Classics…