Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules

Assembly Backs Race-Neutral Aid And Campus Speech Suits, Eyes Trans Care

GOP bills target DEI, free speech, trans issues. Democrats object.

2025 Wrap Up: Gov. Evers Highlights 2025 Accomplishments

The Imperial Legislature Loses Again

Yet another Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling slaps down legislative overreach.

Wisconsin Lawmakers Debate GOP’s ‘Red Tape Reset’ Bills

Democrats say proposals are designed to overturn governor's court-protected rulemaking power.

Robin Vos Supports Home Security for Legislators, Justices

But GOP Assembly speaker opposes turning state Capitol into 'armed fortress.'

Gov. Evers Sues GOP Legislators Again in Rulemaking Dispute

Supreme Court ended their power to block administrative rules, he insists.

Legislative Committee Approves Pay Raises Evers Already Awarded

Vos complains the governor, after Supreme Court ruling, is 'drunk with power.'

GOP Lawmakers Trying New Move To Block Evers’ Rulemaking

Supreme Court previously gave Evers approval to avoid Legislature, which governor is now embracing.

Gov. Evers Pushes Long List of State Rule Changes

Citing WI Supreme Court ruling, he declares end to Legislature's 'abuse of power.'

Evers Bypasses GOP-Led Committee To Implement Pay Raises For State Workers

Evers administration says Supreme Court ruling means he can skip final approval for already funded action.

Upgraded Wisconsin Commercial Building Code to Take Effect September 1

Change marks first improvements to this code in a decade

The Imperial Legislature Loses Again

Three decisions by Wisconsin Supreme Court overrule Republican lame duck laws.

Supreme Court decision a victory for Wisconsin’s environment

Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding Wisconsin Supreme Court Decision in Evers v. Marklein Ending Republican Obstruction

Wisconsin Senate Votes 32-1 to Extend Postpartum Medicaid Coverage

But Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos opposes bill. Will he kill it?

Republicans Raise Questions About Proposed Election Observer Rules

GOP lawmakers want punishments for poll workers who deny close access to voters.

Supreme Court Considering Whether GOP Can Block State Ban On Conversion Therapy

At issue is whether Legislature is within its power to suspend rules for state agencies without passing a law to do so.

Rep. Margaret Arney Sworn in as Wisconsin State Representative

Succeeds Outgoing Rep Evan Goyke

Sen. Hesselbein Announces Senate Democrats’ Committee Assignments

You Can Now Carry a Gun While Fishing

Legislative committee kills 25-year-old DNR rule in response to conservative lawsuit.

The Imperial Legislature Is Shot Down

6-1 decision by Wisconsin Supreme Court a surprise. What does it tell us about the court?

DHS to Implement Immunization Updates for Children in Child Care Centers and Schools to Follow State Law

Updates follow federal recommendations to protect children and communities against vaccine-preventable diseases

Wisconsin’s Legislative Committees Uniquely Powerful?

Suit by Gov. Evers shows Wisconsin violating separation-of-powers doctrine.

Will Wisconsin Supreme Court Legalize Absentee Ballot Boxes?

It rejected three issues raised in lawsuit and will rule on only one. Why?

Is Legislature Illegally Grabbing Executive Power?

Evers suit charges Legislature has repeatedly violated state constitution.

Gov. Evers Sues Legislative Republicans for Violating Wisconsin Constitution

Governor files suit against Wisconsin State Legislature for unconstitutionally obstructing basic government functions, including blocking already-approved pay raises for about 35,000 UW System employees

Business Group Threatens To Sue Over Water Quality Regulations

WMC says proposal would cost $57 million over two years, DNR says $2.5 million.

Rep. Donovan’s Reckless Driving Bills Approved By Legislature

And: Republicans block rule that bans conversion therapy, allowing controversial practice to continue.

Committee Votes to Condemn Conversion Therapy

Resolution would have no legal impact, meant as political and educational statement.

Board Resolution Condemns Conversion Therapy

Board expected to pass resolution, echoing stand of national medical groups.

Where Does ‘Conversion Therapy’ Go Next?

Milwaukee County could pass its own ban. Evers calls Republican actions 'ridiculous.'

State Committee Votes To Allow LGBTQ+ Conversion Therapy To Continue

Republican lawmakers vote to block rule that prohibits widely discredited practice.

State Trying to Dispose of PFAS Firefighting Foam

DNR looking for a contractor to take 25,000 gallons of foam off states hands.

GOP Leaders Seek to Prevent Fixing Absentee Ballots

Legislative committee can kill rule, could invalidate tens of thousands of votes in next election.

State PFAS Standards Take Effect July 1

First standards for ‘forever chemicals’ require public water systems to test for PFAS.

WILL Applauds Committee Action to Suspend Burdensome Red Tape on Rentals with Pools

WI homeowners report DATCP rule would impose huge costs to upgrade pools

Republicans Restrict Right To Vote

Ramming through 5 bills making it harder to vote and hog tying nonpartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission.

Absentee Ballot Boxes Helped Republicans, Too

Many of the 500 drop boxes in state were in districts voting heavily for Trump.

WILL’s Report Short on Evidence

Conservative report asserts, with no evidence, that changes in election law needed.

Nass Pushes Legislature to Sue UW System

Thompson, system leaders refuses to submit mask and testing rules for Republican approval.

Assembly Majority Leader Opposes Suing UW

Steineke backs Thompson’s resistance to legislative oversight of UW System pandemic rules.

Thompson Will Disobey Republican Order

‘I am going to stand my ground, keep students safe and healthy,’ says UW leader and former GOP governor.

UW Campuses Vary on Mask Policy

UWM among eight state universities requiring them. Others hint it may be voluntary.

Thompson Resists GOP Oversight of UW-System COVID-19 Plans

Republican lawmakers passed legislation seizing final authority over UW-System COVID-19 plans.

GOP Legislators Order UW System to Submit COVID-10 Safety Measures

Thompson warned that ending UW System control would be "biggest threat.”

Sen.Larson Statement on the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules

UWM Institutes Pandemic Restrictions

Despite Republican objections, requires testing for unvaccinated and masks indoors for all.

UW System President Thompson statement on proposed JCRAR resolution

GOP Lawmakers Strip Emergency PFAS Rule

Committee votes to eliminate targets for safe levels of the harmful forever chemical.

GOP Lawmakers Target DNR’s PFAS Regulatory Power

A Republican backed bill would remove rules for acceptable levels of harmful forever chemicals.

Republican legislators set to undo only clean water policy passed this year

GOP Legislators In Rules Standoff With Evers

Republican resolution requires Evers' health restrictions on public gatherings to get committee approval.

GOP Legislators Attack Evers’ New Restrictions

But Republicans have proposed zero plans for dealing with the coronavirus.

Public Hearing is Necessary before Striking down COVID Strategy

Milwaukee County Executive

Crowley and Larson vie for the top executive position in Milwaukee County.

County Executive Candidates

Crowley, Larson, Lipscomb and Nath vie to advance to general election, replace Chris Abele.

Governor Walker Signs Bills to Create and Expand Outdoor Recreation, Attract Talent to Wisconsin, and Improve Medical Assistance

93 bills signed into law at the Wisconsin State Capitol

Sen. LeMahieu and Rep. Neylon Reintroduce “REINS Act”

The Wisconsin REINS Act gives the Legislature the oversight it needs.

Sen. Larson Announces Committee Assignments for 2017-2018 Legislative Session

“As a state senator and as a member of these important committees, I look forward to working with my neighbors and colleagues to support policies that will provide each of our neighbors the freedom to pursue the American Dream.”

Rep. Barca Announces Democratic Committee Assignments for Upcoming Legislative Session

“I am excited about the wealth of experience, dedication and talent our Democratic members will bring to their respective committees”

Rep. Mark Spreitzer’s statement on latest Voter ID rule

“We are a month away from a major election, and there is mounting evidence that voting and voter registration has become chaotic and complicated by design.”

Walker’s Roadblocks to Affordable Care Act Enrollment Support Unconstitutional

An important court decision late last week calls into question the constitutionality of additional burdens placed on health care enrollment navigators by the Walker Administration.

Rep. Barca announces Democratic committee assignments for upcoming legislative session

Today Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) announced the Assembly Democratic members of the standing and joint committees for the 2013-2014 legislative session.