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Top 10 Wisconsin political stories of 2021 (based on what you, the readers, read)

  • Dec 25, 2021
  • Dec 25, 2021 Updated Jan 2, 2025
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2021 was another big year in Wisconsin politics. Sen. Ron Johnson said some things. Voters elected a new state superintendent. Gov. Tony Evers and Republicans clashed over mask mandates. Michael Gableman threatened to jail the mayors of Madison and Green Bay. Here are 10 political stories you, the readers, checked out in droves.

(19) updates to this series since Updated Jan 2, 2025

Wisconsin Supreme Court overturns Tony Evers' emergency orders, face mask mandate

Wisconsin Supreme Court overturns Tony Evers' emergency orders, face mask mandate

Since the start of the outbreak, Gov. Tony Evers has issued multiple public health emergencies and a series of related orders. 

Sen. Ron Johnson: 'This didn’t seem like an armed insurrection to me'

Sen. Ron Johnson: 'This didn’t seem like an armed insurrection to me'

Sen. Ron slammed the impeachment over the weekend as “vindictive and divisive,” and possibly a “diversionary operation” by Democrats to distract from security lapses at the U.S. Capitol.

US Sen. Ron Johnson: 'I may not be the best candidate' for 2022

US Sen. Ron Johnson: 'I may not be the best candidate' for 2022

"I wouldn’t run if I don’t think I could win," said Johnson, who is undecided on a re-election bid. 

Fort Atkinson School Board mandates masks following death of 13-year-old student

Fort Atkinson School Board mandates masks following death of 13-year-old student

The board had previously not required masks in schools after some in the public voiced opposition.

Tony Evers issues new statewide mask order after GOP votes to strike current measure down

Tony Evers issues new statewide mask order after GOP votes to strike current measure down

With a new order announced, Republicans may be forced to start the process all over again to vote down the governor's emergency order and accompanying mask mandate, but the most likely outcome appears to be an eventual court decision.

'I just want to leave': Afghan refugees speak out about conditions at Fort McCoy

'I just want to leave': Afghan refugees speak out about conditions at Fort McCoy

Fort McCoy officials acknowledge there were initial problems with food supply, but that and other issues are being addressed.

UW System looking at consolidation between UW branch campuses, technical colleges

UW System looking at consolidation between UW branch campuses, technical colleges

The idea is in its infancy and all options, including declining to pursue anything, are on the table.

Gableman threatens jail time for Madison, Green Bay mayors if they don't sit for interview

Gableman threatens jail time for Madison, Green Bay mayors if they don't sit for interview

Gableman has asked the court, which plans to take up the matter on Dec. 22, to compel the two mayors to meet with him.

GOP-backed candidate for schools chief says she's a Democrat

GOP-backed candidate for schools chief says she's a Democrat

Deborah Kerr said she has also voted for Republicans and tells GOP audiences on the campaign trail for the officially nonpartisan race that she is a "pragmatic Democrat."

Robin Vos wants Tony Evers to lower flags in honor of late conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh

Robin Vos wants Tony Evers to lower flags in honor of late conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh

Limbaugh died Wednesday at 70.

Sen. Ron Johnson: 'This didn’t seem like an armed insurrection to me'

Sen. Ron Johnson: 'This didn’t seem like an armed insurrection to me'

Sen. Ron slammed the impeachment over the weekend as “vindictive and divisive,” and possibly a “diversionary operation” by Democrats to distract from security lapses at the U.S. Capitol.

US Sen. Ron Johnson: 'I may not be the best candidate' for 2022

US Sen. Ron Johnson: 'I may not be the best candidate' for 2022

"I wouldn’t run if I don’t think I could win," said Johnson, who is undecided on a re-election bid. 

Fort Atkinson School Board mandates masks following death of 13-year-old student

Fort Atkinson School Board mandates masks following death of 13-year-old student

The board had previously not required masks in schools after some in the public voiced opposition.

Tony Evers issues new statewide mask order after GOP votes to strike current measure down

Tony Evers issues new statewide mask order after GOP votes to strike current measure down

With a new order announced, Republicans may be forced to start the process all over again to vote down the governor's emergency order and accompanying mask mandate, but the most likely outcome appears to be an eventual court decision.

'I just want to leave': Afghan refugees speak out about conditions at Fort McCoy

'I just want to leave': Afghan refugees speak out about conditions at Fort McCoy

Fort McCoy officials acknowledge there were initial problems with food supply, but that and other issues are being addressed.

Gableman threatens jail time for Madison, Green Bay mayors if they don't sit for interview

Gableman threatens jail time for Madison, Green Bay mayors if they don't sit for interview

Gableman has asked the court, which plans to take up the matter on Dec. 22, to compel the two mayors to meet with him.

GOP-backed candidate for schools chief says she's a Democrat

GOP-backed candidate for schools chief says she's a Democrat

Deborah Kerr said she has also voted for Republicans and tells GOP audiences on the campaign trail for the officially nonpartisan race that she is a "pragmatic Democrat."

Robin Vos wants Tony Evers to lower flags in honor of late conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh

Robin Vos wants Tony Evers to lower flags in honor of late conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh

Limbaugh died Wednesday at 70.

'I just want to leave': Afghan refugees speak out about conditions at Fort McCoy

'I just want to leave': Afghan refugees speak out about conditions at Fort McCoy

Fort McCoy officials acknowledge there were initial problems with food supply, but that and other issues are being addressed.

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