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Democrat’s Senate Leader Stepping Down, Running For Dane County Exec

Melissa Agard will serve out her senate term, but three candidates already running for her leadership post.

Dane County To Reimburse Employees Traveling for Abortions

County 'has to keep up with the many private employers who are offering a similar benefit.'

Wisconsin Lost 106,000 People Under Age of 26 In Last Decade

Wisconsin's population grew over same time, much of it fueled by Dane County.

Many Counties Charge Patients for Birth Costs Covered by Medicaid

Milwaukee County collected $69.2 million. Report criticizes this practice.

State Supreme Court Affirms Local Public Health Powers

Court rules that local public health officials can unilaterally issue, enforce health orders.

Mandela Barnes Raises Over $1.23 Million in Q4 With Average Donation Under $50

Since Launching Mandela Has Raised Over $2.3 Million With Nearly 50,000 Individual Donations

Mandela Barnes Earns Over 100 Endorsements from Wisconsin Elected Officials in Race for U.S. Senate

Barnes Has Built an Unparalleled Statewide Coalition to Defeat Ron Johnson

Eighteen Milwaukee Local Elected Officials Endorse Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes for U.S. Senate

Native Rights Trailblazer Ada Deer Endorses Mandela Barnes for United States Senate

Madison, Dane County Mandate Vaccine For Workers

Public employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing.

Legislature Is the Most Diverse in History

Many first served as local officials, many ran small businesses, some started as Capitol staffers.

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin on Spring Election Wins

Gov. Evers Announces FEMA Support for COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Clinic Site in Madison Begins April 7

Mass vaccination clinic to serve thousands at Alliant Energy Center

State Supreme Court Overrules Evers’ Emergency Powers

Decision says governor needs legislative approval to extend health emergency.

Why Some Counties Have Fewer Cases

Dane and St. Croix counties are well below other counties in per-capita COVID-19 numbers.

Legislators Argue Over Masks, Capitol Access

And much more. Senate allows virtual attendance but Vos requires in-person Assembly.

Vos Pandemic Plan Sets Up Political Battle

Speaker Robin Vos releases plan and includes provisions that strip power from the governor.

State Officials Can’t Agree on Pandemic

Just as Vos agrees with Evers that some measures needed, Senate leader says no.

‘This Crisis is Urgent,’ Gov. Evers Warns

State could see 5,000 deaths by January 1 if people don’t change behavior, stay at home, wear masks.

Is UW-Madison Spreading COVID-19?

Dane County executive pushes for virtual classes, chancellor says UW efforts are working.

COVID-19 Spreading Across UW System

Multiple schools are experiencing high positivity rates, UWM's results unclear.

UW-Madison Moves Classes Online After COVID-19 Spike

After one week of classes. And two residence halls are currently quarantined.

County Spending $10 Million to Prevent Evictions

Evictions up 44% since May. Both Milwaukee and Dane counties using federal funds to fight this.

Gov. Evers Announces Second Alternative Care Facility at Alliant Energy Center

Confirmed Coronavirus Case in Wisconsin

Wisconsin resident recently traveled to China, becomes 12th case in US.

Gov. Evers Announces $30 Million Investment in Alliant Energy Center Expansion

The funding will come through a non-state grant program that provides state bonding support for non-profit or local government projects that have a statewide public purpose.

Tony Evers Launches Conservationists for Tony

"I’m excited and honored to be endorsed by bipartisan conservation leaders from across Wisconsin who understand how important protecting our natural resources is to our future."

Why State’s Lakes Are in Decline

Long list of Walker policy changes has led to polluted streams and lakes.

Bill To Expand Abele’s Power Dies

Too much opposition from many state groups.

Republican Bill Limits Wheel Tax

Local wheel taxes increased 73% in 2017; bill requires referendum approval.

National Leaders & Wisconsin Executives to Headline January 18 Renewable Energy Summit

The event will highlight the significant expansion of renewable power underway in Wisconsin.

Former federal prosecutor Josh Kaul raises over $170,000

Announces endorsements from Pocan, Moore, and others from across Wisconsin

Dane County Bets Big on Bikes

2017 budget includes three new trail projects, 25 miles of bike lanes.

Five Years After Act 10

Most players in the contentious Act 10 drama have since moved on to other positions.

Fitzgerald Issues Request for Records to City, County of Madison

"Ultimately, the closure of the Oscar Meyer facility took place in the City of Madison under Mayor Soglin’s watch."

GOP Bill Targets Democratic County Exec

Would prevent Winnebago County Executive Mark Harris from holding state Senate seat

Who Will Lead the Democrats?

The party badly needs leadership, but the bench looks thin. Here are the likely candidates.