Kittel hopes to take classroom experience to Madison
Kerry Kittel, a self-described "average guy," wants a crack at representing state Assembly District 29. The Republican majority in the Assembly, he contends, is not getting the job done. (November 1, 2006)

Experience counts, says Muhlhausen
Everett Muhlhausen, a candidate for his third term as Pierce County sheriff, says experience makes him the better candidate for the job. (October 30, 2006)

Ortwerth: Communication matters; Officer challenges sheriff
When funding is tight, community involvement, team work and good communication help law officers get the job done, says Pierce County sheriff candidate Nancy Ortwerth. (October 30, 2006)

Jackson challenges incumbent Hillstead in sheriff’s race
St. Croix County sheriff is the only contested election among the county’s five elected offices on the Nov. 7 election. Republican incumbent Dennis D. Hillstead is challenged by Democrat James S. Jackson. (October 30, 2006)

Nelson says he knows what district residents want, value
Paul Nelson says his local roots, Marine Corps experience, family support, faith in God, business success and community involvement make him the right candidate to serve Wisconsin’s Third District in Congress. (October 30, 2006)

Kind seeks 6th term in Congress
In the past 10 years, Ron Kind has learned that a willingness to listen and the ability to identify shared interests, despite party affiliations, are among the skills that make a good congressman. (October 30, 2006)

Republican candidate Mark Green to make stops in area Tuesday
The Republican candidate for governor will be making a campaign swing through western Wisconsin on Tuesday and is planning stops in Pierce and St. Croix counties. (October 24, 2006)

Incumbent Rhoades seeks fifth term
Assemblywoman Kitty Rhoades squares off against a Democratic opponent who just graduated from her alma mater, UW-River Falls. She said she’s met Dan Gorman once and told him she knows that no matter what the election results, running for office is an incredible learning experience. (October 19, 2006)

Gorman thinks he can unseat Rhoades
Who says a 22-year-old UW-River Falls college graduate can’t knock off a well-connected, well-known state Assemblywoman from Hudson? (October 19, 2006)

Green wants to split DNR and end "frivoulous" lawsuits against farmers
Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Green says he will split the Department of Natural Resources into two different agencies, because he said the agency is too big and that has led to bad decisions. (October 17, 2006)

Controversial ad on Nelson Web site causing rift in 3rd District GOP
A controversial ad on the Web site of Paul Nelson, Republican challenger for the 3rd Congressional District, is causing a rift among 3rd District Republicans. (October 13, 2006)

Doyle announces jobs initiative
Training 36,000 workers, investments in high-tech industries and apprenticeship partnerships between schools and businesses are all elements of a jobs initiative by Gov. Jim Doyle in Green Bay on Wednesday. (October 12, 2006)

Green proposes $20K exemption for pensions
Mark Green, the Republican candidate for governor, says he wants to exempt $20,000 in retirement pensions from state income taxes. (October 4, 2006)

Green wants wellness for Wisconsin
Public and private wellness programs are just one part of the health care program Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Green announced Monday. (October 4, 2006)

Doyle announces plan to develop renewable energy industry in state
The plan Gov. Jim Doyle outlined Monday calls for a $450 million public and private investment strategy to help develop the renewable energy industry in Wisconsin. (September 26, 2006)

Green loses first court battle
A Dane County circuit court judge ruled against Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Green in his case against the State Elections Board ruling. (September 25, 2006)

Green lays out education reform plan
Teacher merit pay is a key element of the education reform plan Republican gubernatorial candidate U.S. Rep. Mark Green, Green Bay, wants to put into place. (September 21, 2006)

Brown says Wisconsin should be out of the top 10 by 2010
In the midst of a re-election campaign for the 31st State Senate seat, Sen. Ron Brown, R-Eau Claire, has announced a plan to take Wisconsin out of the to 10 most-taxed states. (September 19, 2006)

Doyle and Green face off in debate tonight
The Republican and Democratic candidates for governor will square off tonight in a live-televised debate from 7 - 8 p.m. (September 15, 2006)

Dems reject Lautenschlager; GOP picks Van Hollen
Wisconsin Democratic voters rejected incumbent state Attorney General, Peg Lautenschlager and have picked Dane County Executive, Kathleen Falk as their candidate for AG in the November election. (September 14, 2006)

St. Croix County primary election results
Election results for all of St. Croix County from Sept. 12 statewide primary election. (September 14, 2006)

Pierce County primary election results
Election results for all of Pierce County from Sept. 12 statewide primary election. (September 14, 2006)

Pepin County primary election results
Election results for all of Pepin County from Sept. 12 statewide primary election. (September 14, 2006)

Polk County primary election results
Election results for all of Polk County from Sept. 12 statewide primary election. (September 14, 2006)

New voting system and ID rules go into effect today across state
Gone is the hodgepodge of different voting systems across the state. (September 12, 2006)

Totty pulls questionable endorsement from Web site
The endorsement of Steve Breitung, Pepin Village which was posted last week on the Web site of Mark Totty, Democratic candidate for the 91st Assembly District, has been pulled. (September 11, 2006)

Three candidates in race for District 31 Senate seat
Two Democrats are challenging Republican Ron Brown for the District 31 seat in the Wisconsin Senate. (September 7, 2006)

District 29 Assembly candidates include businessmen, teachers
Five candidates -- two Democrats and three Republicans -- will go into the Sept. 12 primary election for the District 29 seat in the Wisconsin Assembly. (September 7, 2006)

Voters will decide definition of marriage
Wisconsin legislatures have turned to the registered voters, allowing them to make a constitutional amendment regarding the definition of a legal marriage recognized by the state. (September 6, 2006)

Danou says corporations aren't paying their fair share
Corporations aren't paying their fair share is one of the messages Chris Danou is carrying in his campaign for the 31st Wisconsin State Senate seat. (August 31, 2006)

Green rolls out job creation plan
In addition to becoming Wisconsin's next governor, Republican Mark Green says he also wants to be Wisconsin's chief jobs officer. (August 30, 2006)

Doyle wants to reduce mercury emissions
Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle is calling for a 90 percent reduction of mercury emissions from coal-fired power plants in the state. (August 28, 2006)

Three in Pierce County sheriff race
A primary election will be held Sept. 12 to select the Democrat who will face the Republican incumbent in the November election for Pierce County sheriff. (August 25, 2006)

Pierce Co. treasurer race draws four candidates
A primary election will be held Sept. 12 to select the Republican candidate for Pierce County treasurer. (August 25, 2006)

Vinehout: force businesses into state health plan; tax incentives a big problem
Kathleen Vinehout, a Democratic challenger for the 31st state Senate seat, wants to force all businesses to buy into a state-sponsored health care plan that would provide universal coverage to all Wisconsinites. (August 23, 2006)

Rhoades leads fight to get narcotics out of the toilet
Flushing money down a toilet may sound like a figurative statement, but according to State Rep. Kitty Rhoades, $25.9 million worth of prescription narcotic drugs are flushed down the toilet at nursing homes and hospice care facilities in Wisconsin each year. (August 18, 2006)

Kind calls for end to one-sided government
Democratic Congressman Ron Kind was in River Falls Aug 15 to launch his reelection campaign and unveil “A New Direction for America” agenda. (August 18, 2006)

Doyle wants tax exemption for health insurance premiums
Instead of creating health care savings accounts Gov. Jim Doyle is proposing creating state tax exemptions for health care premiums. (August 17, 2006)

Nelson says Muslim males should be searched
Saying it's time for a no-nonsense plan for airport security reform, Woodville's Paul Nelson says that plan should include thorough searches of all Muslim males in addition to random searches of the general population. (August 17, 2006)

Green says 70 percent of K-12 funds should go into classroom
Put less money into school administration and more into the classroom is the proposal being made by the Republican candidate for governor. (August 15, 2006)

Weix says returning vets need jobs; state should stay out of local schools
Veterans issues are becoming a key part of the campaign of Isaac Weix who is running for the 29th Assembly District. (August 15, 2006)

Elections Board clarifies registration rules
After being tangled in a lengthy debate and the threat of a lawsuit by the U.S. Department of Justice, the State Elections Board is now clarifying what voters will need when they go to the polls this fall. (August 10, 2006)

War in Iraq drives DeNure campaign
After he submitted the first 368 signatures he had painstakingly collected on his nomination papers, Chip DeNure was told they would be rejected on a technicality. (August 3, 2006)

Candidate for 29th Assembly takes time to fulfill Marine Reserve obligation
Isaac Weix, R-Menomonie, candidate for 29th assembly district will be taking off two weeks of critical campaign time to conduct annual training with the Marine Corps Reserve. (August 3, 2006)

Stafsholt to run for District 29 seat
New Richmond business owner, farmer and entrepreneur Rob Stafsholt announced that he will seek the Republican nomination for District 29 to the Wisconsin Assembly. (August 3, 2006)

La Follette says Wisconsin's election system works so why change it
Wisconsin hasn't had any problems with elections since the state Elections Board was established, so changing the current system isn't very realistic. (July 25, 2006)

Pierce County treasurer contest is now four-way race
A fourth candidate entered the race for Pierce County treasurer -- filing for the office just under the deadline. (July 25, 2006)

Gronemus announces re-election bid
She's been in the state Assembly since 1982, making her one of the most senior members of the Legislature. (July 18, 2006)

Mohn announces Democratic candidacy for 29th Assembly seat
Craig Mohn, the first of five candidates to declare for the 29th Assembly seat, filed his nomination papers with the State Elections Board Thursday. (July 18, 2006)

Candidate for Sec State position wants to turn back clock
The Democrat challenger for secretary of state says Wisconsin's current system of regulating elections is wrong because it does not answer to voters. (July 18, 2006)

Green says time to reinstate military pay state tax exemptions
Restoring and expanding military pay state tax deductions is just one of the items Mark Green has said he wants to do to help give back to Wisconsin veterans. (July 18, 2006)

Dispatcher enters sheriff race
Jim S. Jackson, a New Richmond Democrat, is challenging incumbent Dennis Hillstead, a Republican, for the four-year term. (July 18, 2006)

Iraq veteran announces candidacy in District 29
An Iraq war veteran and hardware store owner from Menomonie announced in New Richmond Monday evening that he is running as a Republican for the state Assembly representing District 29. (July 18, 2006)

Long-time officer seeks Pierce Co. sheriff job
He will face Nancy Ortwerth as a Democratic candidate in the primary election Sept. 12. Incumbent Everett Muhlhausen, a Republican, is also a candidate. The general election is Nov. 7. (July 18, 2006)

Long-time New Richmond history teacher running for Assembly
Kerry Kittel says a teacher would be a big asset in the state Assembly because a lot of education policy gets made there, yet very few of its 99 members have education backgrounds. (July 18, 2006)

Murtha is candidate for state Assembly seat
Baldwin small business owner John Murtha announced his intent to seek the Republican nomination for the 29th Assembly District position being vacated by state Rep. Andy Lamb. (July 18, 2006)

Newcomer challenges Rhoades
A 21-year-old recent graduate of University of Wisconsin-River Falls is challenging Kitty Rhoades for the Wisconsin Assembly seat she has held since 1998. (June 30, 2006)