Jason Calvi
Jason Calvi is honored to serve as FOX6 News' political reporter, covering battleground Wisconsin, one of the country's true swing states.
He brings 15 years of experience to the job, previously working in Indiana, Connecticut, and Washington, D.C. During his career, he broke national stories, including during Amy Coney Barret's appellate court confirmation. He also questioned candidates Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Mike Pence and Kamala Harris. Besides his clips that have been seen on TVs across the country, he's captured millions of impressions on social media.
At FOX6, he contributed to the national Murrow-winning podcast "Open Record," reported for Emmy-nominated newscasts, and joined the team that won the Milwaukee Press Club's award for "You Decide: Spring Election Special."
Jason grew up in Chicago’s southwest suburbs and graduated from Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa. As a reporter and anchor of the campus' television station, he covered the Iowa caucuses, where he first caught the bug for political reporting.
When not at FOX6, you'll find him with his family exploring parks and museums, checking out stacks of books from the library, working out, drinking coffee and going to church.
The latest from Jason Calvi
Wisconsin budget deal debate, finance committee advances proposal
The Wisconsin Legislature's finance committee voted to advance a bipartisan budget that would send a rebate to taxpayers and boost money for schools.
Milwaukee food truck hours; judge issues temporary restraining order
A judge has issued a temporary restraining order against a Milwaukee ordinance that curtails food truck operating hours. The order will run until the next hearing in June.
Milwaukee property assessments; what it means for your taxes
For many property owners in Milwaukee, new assessments showing up in mailboxes raise plenty of questions.
Sheboygan data center moratorium considered; what you need to know
Data center proposals have popped up across Wisconsin. Now, one city is considering a data center moratorium.
Minocqua brewery post draws backlash after White House dinner shooting
Minocqua Brewing Company faces national backlash after a Facebook post referencing violence and a “free beer day" following the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting.
2026 Midterm Elections: Milwaukee Alderman Peter Burgelis enters house race
Milwaukee Alderman Peter Burgelis has entered the race for Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District.
Milwaukee "Day of Action" protest; students rally to voice opinions
Hundreds of Milwaukee Public Schools students traded the classroom for a protest on Friday, April 24.
Illegal sports betting; Wisconsin DOJ suing Kalshi, other platforms
The Wisconsin DOJ is suing Kalshi, Robinhood, Coinbase, Polymarket, Crypto.com, and their affiliates for "alleged facilitation of illegal sports betting, a form of unlawful commercial gambling, in Wisconsin."
Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary legal battle; zoo seeks case dismissal
Shalom Wildlife Zoo is asking a judge to throw out a zoning lawsuit after the Town of Farmington changed its code, while neighbors continue to challenge the permit.
Milwaukee grocery store, pharmacy closures; Council takes action
The Milwaukee Common Council on Tuesday voted to approve several proposals aimed at stopping grocery store and pharmacy closures.