WPR Lays Off Staff, Cuts Programs
Wisconsin Public Radio faces budget shortages, potential federal cuts.
Jun 21st, 2025
Bill Would Formally Designate ‘Gig Workers’ As Independent Contractors
Backed by companies like Uber, proposal would exempt workers from minimum wage, worker's comp requirements.
Jun 19th, 2025
What’s Next For Wisconsin Democratic Party Leader Ben Wikler?
Outgoing party chair reveals next step during luncheon.
Jun 6th, 2025
After Two Recalls Targeted Robin Vos, State Law Could Change
Republican bill would require recall petition circulators to live in Wisconsin.
Jun 4th, 2025
Arguments Begin in Lawsuit Against ERIC Elections Database
Trump supporter and former Rep. Janel Brandtjen argues it's now illegal in Wisconsin.
Jun 3rd, 2025
First Votes Cast on Wisconsin’s Budget
Republicans on finance committee endorse far fewer positions at licensing agency than Evers proposed.
May 30th, 2025
Federal Budget Bill Cuts $314M in Food Assistance to Wisconsin
'Big beautiful bill' slashes SNAP, which serves an eighth of Wisconsin residents.
May 27th, 2025
Gov. Evers Optimistic State Budget Is on Track
Despite federal funding uncertainty and differing with legislators on tax cuts.
May 20th, 2025
Wisconsin Republicans in Congress Back Trump Tax Bill, Spending Cuts
Including cuts in SNAP food assistance, Medicaid for many in Wisconsin.
May 20th, 2025
Wisconsin Republicans Urge Unity Amid Divisions at State Convention
April election losses bemoaned. Need to unify behind Trump's agenda stressed.
May 19th, 2025
What Are Those Pulsing Insect Clouds Over Wisconsin’s Lakes?
It's been a bountiful year for midges. What are they up to?
May 17th, 2025
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos Says Changes to Sprinkler Laws Unlikely
Five people died, many injured in fire at Milwaukee building without sprinklers.
May 14th, 2025
Bipartisan Bill Allows Pharmacists to Prescribe Birth Control
30 states have similar law. But bill may face opposition in Senate.
May 13th, 2025
GOP Lawmakers Not Worried About Federal Funding Cuts
They should be, Democrats warn. Evers suggests setting aside $500 million fund.
May 13th, 2025
Gov. Evers, GOP Legislators Say Tax Cut Talks Are ‘Productive’
Evers says cuts can't be separate from state budget. Republicans seem open to that.
Apr 22nd, 2025
GOP Bills Tighten Unemployment Insurance
And ban guaranteed income programs. Gov. Evers vetoed previous proposals.
Apr 21st, 2025
Court Ruling In Its Favor Puts Wisconsin Conservation Program ‘On Life Support’
GOP lawmaker says court ruling that blocked pocket vetoes has reduced support for program.
Apr 17th, 2025
Gableman May Lose Law License For Three Years
Former justice alleged to have lied during 2020 election probe accepts plea deal.
Apr 8th, 2025
Spending by Billionaires on Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Still Rising
Astounding numbers for Elon Musk, followed by Uihleins and George Soros.
Mar 31st, 2025
Political Parties Spend Big On State Superintendent Race
Majority of spending on nonpartisan race coming from state Democratic and Republican parties.
Mar 26th, 2025
Elon Musk PAC Offers Cash for Signing Judicial Pledge
'Illegal' attempt to influence voters in Wisconsin Supreme Court race?
Mar 22nd, 2025
Assembly Approves Restrictions on Trans Children, Evers Pledges Veto
The GOP bills mirror similar actions being taken by the Trump administration.
Mar 21st, 2025
Assembly Passes Bill Requiring Sheriffs to Cooperate With ICE
Democrats vote against Republican bill, calling it government overreach.
Mar 19th, 2025
Assembly Passes Bill That Adds Penalties, Definitions to Police-in-MPS Policy
The bill comes after a court order directed the district to reinstate school resource officers.
Mar 14th, 2025
Crawford, Schimel Square Off In Lone Debate Before Supreme Court Election
Each candidate accused the other of being too partisan.
Mar 13th, 2025
Democrat Rebecca Cooke to Again Challenge US Rep. Derrick Van Orden
Promising a voice in Congress who will 'fight like hell to rebuild the middle class.'
Mar 12th, 2025
Evers’ Capital Budget Funds $4.1 Billion in Building Projects
Includes $189 million to merge UWM's health sciences program into one building.
Mar 11th, 2025
Evers Bashes Congress as Wisconsin Joins Lawsuit Against Trump Firings
Firings are 'against the law' and show 'contempt' for federal workers, suit charges.
Mar 11th, 2025
Susan Crawford Touts Work As Prosecutor in State Supreme Court Bid
Backed by Democratic Party, she calls her opponent 'an extreme partisan politician.'
Mar 10th, 2025
UW Leaders, Medical Researchers Defend Their Work, NIH Funding
The remarks came as a federal judge temporarily blocked sweeping cuts aimed at the National Institutes of Health.
Mar 7th, 2025
Evers Warns Trump Tariffs Will Harm Wisconsin
'This is not good for our country. It sucks. It’s bad.'
Mar 4th, 2025
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos Says He’s ‘Tight’ With Trump
In 2022 Vos told his party to move on from Trump. Now he's defending president.
Feb 26th, 2025
After Years of Controversy, Assembly Recognizes Black History Month
Once a routine practice, the Assembly has not passed the resolution since 2020.
Feb 20th, 2025
Evers Calls For $2 Billion Tax Cut, Historic School Funding
But Republicans said most of his budget proposal would be 'dead on arrival.'
Feb 18th, 2025
Crawford, Schimel Won’t Pledge to Recuse from Cases Involving Political Parties
Their campaigns for state Supreme Court have gotten millions from two major parties.
Feb 18th, 2025
Evers Calls for $500 Million Corrections Overhaul
Including closing Green Bay Prison, turning Waupun prison into 'vocational village.'
Feb 16th, 2025
Protasiewicz Says She Won’t Recuse From Act 10 Case
The Wisconsin Supreme Court also denied a request for an expedited appeal.
Feb 13th, 2025
State Superintendent Candidate Defends Lack of Education Licenses
Brittany Kinser lacks Wisconsin’s teachers license and current school administrator license.
Feb 7th, 2025
Musk Calls for Cutting Funds to Lutheran Groups
Two Wisconsin groups among those baselessly accused of 'money laundering.'
Feb 6th, 2025
Republican Bill Forces Wisconsin Sheriffs to Cooperate With ICE
Sheriffs must report immigrants who lack permanent legal status or lose state funding.
Feb 5th, 2025
Republicans Push Justice Protasiewicz to Recuse From Act 10 Case
Not the first such demand by GOP. State high court to review law decimating public unions.
Jan 29th, 2025
Wisconsin Democrats Reveal Their Planned First Legislative Proposals
Package of bills comes as Democrats now have more seats in Assembly and Senate.
Jan 17th, 2025
Crawford, Schimel Will Clash in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race
Another high stakes high court race will decide its ideological balance.
Jan 8th, 2025
GOP Lawmakers Move Quickly to Enshrine Wisconsin’s Voter ID Law
Early committee hearing to put a proposed constitutional amendment on the April ballot.
Jan 7th, 2025
Republican Senate Leader Signals Support For Continuing DOJ School Safety Program
The Office of School Safety has been subject to partisan budget disputes. It's funding expires in September.
Dec 20th, 2024
Move Over DOGE and Musk, Vos Unveils GOAT For Wisconsin
The 'Government Oversight, Accountability and Transparency' is similar to a newly-launched Trump effort.
Dec 20th, 2024
Victims’ Names in Abundant Life Christian School Shooting Not Yet Released
Shooter was Natalie Rupnow, 15, a student at school. Madison Police investigating.
Dec 17th, 2024
Hesselbein Will Revive Medical Marijuana Bill
Democratic state Senate leader expects more bipartisan legislation in new session.
Dec 16th, 2024
UW-Madison Pro-Palestinian Student Protesters Under Investigation
Thursday protest before Board of Regents ended with 19 arrests.
Dec 8th, 2024
Senate Members of Legislature’s Powerful Joint Finance Committee Announced
The 16-person panel is responsible for how Wisconsin spends tens of billions of dollars. Assembly up next.
Dec 5th, 2024
Could Ben Wikler Nationalize Wisconsin-Style Campaigning?
Wisconsin Democratic Chair seeks to become national party leader.
Dec 3rd, 2024
Wisconsin Democratic Party Leader In Running For National Party Chairmanship
Ben Wikler has chaired the Democratic Party of Wisconsin since 2019.
Nov 15th, 2024
Robin Vos Will Continue as Assembly Speaker
Senate Democrats also reelected Diane Hesselbein as minority leader
Nov 13th, 2024
Following Election, Wisconsin Supreme Court Will Hear Arguments on Abortion, Election Chief
Oral arguments scheduled for high-profile issues.
Oct 29th, 2024
Eau Claire Man Wins Musk’s $1M Sweepstakes, Which May Violate Election Law
The U.S. Department of Justice has reportedly warned the giveaway could violate federal election law.
Oct 27th, 2024
Wisconsin’s Longest-Serving State Senator, A Republican, Endorses Harris
Sen. Robert Cowles called former President Donald Trump a 'totalitarian' in a radio interview
Oct 25th, 2024
Harris, Cheney Court Republican Voters in Waukesha County Event
Swing-state blitz includes appearance with Charlie Sykes.
Oct 22nd, 2024
The ‘Secret Sauce’ That Could Reelect Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Incumbent finds voters in parts of Wisconsin that reject other Democrats.
Oct 9th, 2024
UW-Madison Pro-Palestinian Protestors Face Discipline
Several dozen students have faced disciplinary proceedings linked to campus protests.
Oct 1st, 2024
Democrats, Republicans Ramp Up Campaigns Under New Legislative Maps
Both parties poised to spend $1 million apiece on key state Assembly and Senate races.
Sep 22nd, 2024
Dane County Court Rejects RFK Jr.’s Attempt to Get Off Presidential Ballot
'Mr. Kennedy has no one to blame but himself if he didn’t want to be on the ballot.'
Sep 16th, 2024
Wisconsin Supreme Court To Hear Case About Firing Election Chief
The court will weigh in on whether it was illegal for Republican lawmakers to vote to fire Meagan Wolfe.
Sep 12th, 2024
Marquette Poll Shows Harris Up, at 52% to 48% for Trump
Poll taken after both conventions shows Democrat ahead in key state of Wisconsin.
Sep 11th, 2024
RFK Jr. Asks Appeals Court to Get Him Off Wisconsin Ballot
Independent candidate dropped out, doesn't want to take votes from Donald Trump.
Sep 10th, 2024
Despite Ending Campaign, RFK Jr. Will Be on Wisconsin Ballot in November
Independent candidate dropped out and endorsed Donald Trump, but could still draw votes.
Aug 27th, 2024
Trump, Vance Will Make Separate Stops in Wisconsin This Week
Former President Donald Trump will hold a town hall in La Crosse on Thursday.
Aug 26th, 2024
Tim Walz Surprises Wisconsin Delegation at DNC Kick-Off
Vice presidential candidate's appearance a sign of Wisconsin's importance in fall election.
Aug 19th, 2024
‘Thou Shalt Not Forget Wisconsin,’ Haunted Democrats Declare
Hillary Clinton didn't campaign in Wisconsin and lost it. This year is a far different story.
Aug 19th, 2024
New Marquette Poll Shows Harris, Trump In Dead Heat in Wisconsin
It's the first Marquette University Law School poll since Harris replaced Biden.
Aug 7th, 2024
Kennedy, Cornel West File To Appear On Wisconsin Presidential Ballot
Four independent candidates filed signatures to run for president in Wisconsin. Nine candidates could appear.
Aug 7th, 2024
Eau Claire to Host Rallies for Vance and Harris on Wednesday
Democratic Party's presumptive presidential nominee Kamala Harris and Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance to host dueling rallies
Aug 5th, 2024
Rep. Janel Brandtjen Sues State Ethics Commission
Menomonee Falls Republican fighting charges against her in campaign fundraising scheme.
Jul 27th, 2024
Wisconsin Democrats Energized After Biden-Harris Swap
But Wisconsin Republicans think it's just a "honeymoon" phase.
Jul 26th, 2024
Harris to Visit Milwaukee as Wisconsin Delegates Pledge Support
All eight Milwaukee-area delegates are said to have pledged support for Harris.
Jul 22nd, 2024
Wisconsin’s RNC Delegates Celebrate Midwestern VP Pick
Will selection of Ohio US Senator J.D. Vance help presidential campaign in this state?
Jul 16th, 2024
Dueling Billboards Appear in Milwaukee In Lead Up to RNC
Democrats, Republicans make appeals to voters, assail competing candidates.
Jul 6th, 2024
New Class of Clerks Prepares to Run Elections
Some 2,000 local clerks in Wisconsin will face heightened stress of running elections.
Jul 2nd, 2024
Biden, Trump Tied in Wisconsin in New Marquette Poll
Baldwin leads Hovde by at least five points in U.S. Senate race.
Jun 26th, 2024
Michigan Gov. Whitmer Stumps for Biden in Wisconsin
Gretchen Whitmer joined Gov. Evers at Madison event that was all about abortion access.
Jun 18th, 2024
Robin Vos Faces Flak From Liberals and Conservatives
Assembly Speaker hit by liberal attack ad while fighting new recall attempt from the right.
Jun 15th, 2024
Robin Vos’ Republican Challenger Drops Out of Race
Decision by Andrew Cegielski leaves Assembly Speaker without a primary opponent.
Jun 12th, 2024
Dane County Judge Susan Crawford Will Run for Wisconsin Supreme Court
Seeks to maintain court's 4-3 liberal majority after Justice Ann Walsh Bradley retires.
Jun 11th, 2024
Documents Undercut False Electors’ Claim It Was a Contingency Plan
Emails, texts in state's case against plotters suggest goal was to sow chaos before Jan. 6.
Jun 9th, 2024
Gov. Evers Raises the Pride Flag
Amid a culture war over restrictive bills, Democratic governor reaffirms LGBTQ rights, Pride Month.
Jun 3rd, 2024
Illinois Governor is Headliner at Wisconsin Democratic Party Convention
JB Pritzker will give the keynote address in Milwaukee next weekend.
May 31st, 2024
Jill Biden To Speak at Festa Italiana Friday
The Biden campaign continues its frequent visits to Wisconsin.
May 30th, 2024
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Says MPS Needs ‘Corrective Action’
The veteran Congresswoman was asked about finances at MPS, the district from which she herself graduated
May 30th, 2024
Lawsuit Argues Cash Bail Amendment Was Improperly On Ballot
Dane County judge is weighing whether overturn 2023 amendments approved by voters
May 23rd, 2024
Progressives Argue Constitutional Amendment Requires Definition For ‘Election Workers’
Progressive groups want AG Kaul to ensure that a recent amendment respects voting rights
May 23rd, 2024
How Wisconsin Prevents Noncitizen Voting
The practice is rare — and illegal — but has received increased attention since 2020.
May 17th, 2024
Biden Courts Black Voters in Milwaukee Radio Interview
Biden's interview with Sherwin Hughes is example of importance of Black vote.
May 16th, 2024
Law Firm Calls on U.S. Attorney to Investigate GOP Operatives For ‘Souls to the Polls’ Texts
One of the operatives texted about "wreak(ing) havoc" on the operations of the Milwaukee voting rights group
May 9th, 2024
Trump Blasts Biden’s Economic Record in Waukesha Visit
Former president rallied in Wisconsin during a break from his criminal trial in New York.
May 1st, 2024
Pro-Palestinian Protests Begin at UWM
National protest movement and tent encampments reach UW system's Milwaukee and Madison campuses.
Apr 29th, 2024
Wisconsin Elections Chief Meagan Wolfe Gets Increased Security
Election workers have faced threats. Trump claimed Wolfe would 'try to steal' election.
Apr 16th, 2024
Republicans File Complaints About Milwaukee, Madison Election Staffing
But election officials in both communities say all appropriate protocols were followed.
Apr 12th, 2024
Eric Hovde Says Most Nursing Home Residents Not ‘At a Point to Vote’
GOP senate candidate echoes Trump's unproven claim of 'crooked' votes in 2020 election.
Apr 10th, 2024
President Biden Unveils Student Loan Forgiveness Plan in Madison
His second Wisconsin visit in recent weeks. Plan lowers costs for 25 million borrowers.
Apr 8th, 2024
‘Tranq’ Testing Strips Now Legal, Milestone In Overdose Crisis
Move comes as overdose deaths from xylazine on the rise in Wisconsin
Apr 5th, 2024
Voters Amend State Constitution to Ban Private Election Funding
A second amendment also passed, redefining who can work on elections.
Apr 3rd, 2024
Vos Says Gableman, 2020 Election Probe Leader, Should Be ‘Disbarred’
Assembly Speaker hired, then fired former state Supreme Court Justice to lead failed effort.
Mar 25th, 2024
County Prosecutors Won’t Pursue Charges in Case Involving Trump PAC
Citing conflicts of interest, they referred cases to other county prosecutors.
Mar 23rd, 2024
Wisconsin Political Ads Now Must Disclose Use of AI
Bipartisan bill signed by Gov. Evers, who vetoes a number of other proposals.
Mar 22nd, 2024
Democratic Proposal Would Bar Fake Electors From Serving As Election Officials
The legislation would disqualify Bob Spindell from his seat on the Wisconsin Elections Commission
Mar 21st, 2024
‘Recall Vos’ Organizers Deliver Signatures in Bid to Remove Assembly Speaker
7,000 signatures needed, conservative activists say they have 11,000 to recall Robin Vos.
Mar 11th, 2024
Republican Committee Recommends Firing Two UW Regents
Because John Miller and Dana Wachs opposed a deal ending diversity-related positions.
Mar 10th, 2024
Ethics Investigators Recommend Felony Charges Against Trump Committee, Rep. Brandtjen
Groups are alleged to skirted campaign finance laws in primary challenge against Vos.
Feb 23rd, 2024
New Call For Bob Spindell To Resign Elections Post
Spindell, a fake elector participant, says he has done more for Black community than any white Republican.
Feb 9th, 2024
Bill Bans Wisconsin Agencies From Doing Business With Chinese-Government Owned Companies
Institutions, including UW system. would also be barred from contracting with state-operated companies from Russia, Cuba, Iran, North Korea and Venezuela
Feb 2nd, 2024
GOP Congressmen Call For Protasiewicz Recusal on New Maps Case
Court faces new lawsuit charging congressional district maps are gerrymandered.
Jan 31st, 2024
Bill Seeks ‘Truth in Maple Syrup’
Restaurants would be prevented from labeling sweet imposters as maple syrup.
Jan 30th, 2024
Both Sides Oppose 14-Week Abortion Ban
Pro-choice side opposes bill's restrictions; Pro-life groups tell legislators to wait for courts to rule.
Jan 23rd, 2024
Democratic Firm’s Lawsuit Challenges State’s Congressional Maps
'Wisconsin is a purple state, but... district maps don’t reflect that.'
Jan 17th, 2024
Effort To Impeach State Elections Chief Stifled By Assembly
Trump ally, Rep. Janet Brandtjen shouted repeatedly for recognition, ruled out of order.
Jan 17th, 2024
Wisconsin Lawmakers Call for Gaza-Israel Ceasefire
Nationwide, about 180 state and local officials have signed on to a letter to the Biden administration organized by Jewish Voice for Peace
Jan 12th, 2024
Conservative Activists Target Assembly Speaker Vos With Recall
Racine County representative faces recall for not backing Trump's theories, impeaching Wolfe.
Jan 11th, 2024
GOP Proposal Supports Small, State-Run Medical Marijuana Program
A plan for five state-run dispensaries with 'tight controls,' says Republican legislator.
Jan 8th, 2024
Speaker Vos Says He Expects Court To Throw Out Legislative Maps, Impeachment Unlikely
"We're going to get maps," says Vos of pending Wisconsin Supreme Court lawsuit.
Dec 22nd, 2023
Former Wisconsin GOP Chair Says Fake Electors Were ‘Tricked’
Andrew Hitt, one of 10 fake electors, blames it all on Trump's lawyers.
Dec 19th, 2023
Wisconsin Democrats Propose State Protections For Same-Sex Marriages
Proposal follows 2022 federal law, overturning of Roe vs. Wade. Would strike 2006 constitutional amendment.
Dec 14th, 2023
Chesebro Cooperating With Wisconsin Election Probe?
Report says 'architect' of fake electors scheme will cooperate with state investigators.
Dec 9th, 2023
DACA Recipients Could Get In-State Tuition, Professional Licenses Under Bipartisan Proposal
Wisconsin GOP lawmakers have previously blocked proposals to help DREAMers.
Dec 5th, 2023
Dianne Hesselbein Is New Senate Minority Leader
Democrats pick her to succeed Sen. Agard, now running for Dane County Executive.
Dec 2nd, 2023
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.
Dec 1st, 2023
Bill Prohibits ‘Cashless’ Businesses in Wisconsin
For any transaction of less than $2,000. City of Milwaukee supports state bill.
Nov 29th, 2023
Proposal Would Fine Scam Callers Using Fake IDs
GOP proposal targets phone scams that cost Americans $40 billion last year.
Nov 27th, 2023
GOP Proposal Requires Libraries To Tell Parents What Their Kids Are Reading
A separate proposal would repeal librarian protection for distributing obscene materials.
Nov 24th, 2023
Bipartisan Bill Would Clearly Define Gig Workers As Contractors, Not Employees
Proposal would affect drivers for services Uber, Lyft, DoorDash. Conflict with Biden's proposal.
Nov 16th, 2023
Bill Prevents Domestic Violence Offenders From Carrying Guns
Democratic proposal addresses 'dangerous loophole' in current gun laws.
Nov 14th, 2023
Bipartisan Proposal To Allow Early Counting Of Absentee Ballots Passes Assembly
Proposal intended to end late night results release. Assembly endorses several other election changes.
Nov 10th, 2023
Republicans Revive Bill Allowing Parental Review of School Materials, Selection of Children’s Pronouns
Proposal backed by activist group Moms for Liberty.
Nov 9th, 2023
Assembly Proposal Shakes Up UW System
Automatic enrollment, stripping racial preferences, adding free speech rules.
Nov 8th, 2023
Proposed Bill Would Require Political Ads With AI-Enhancements To Be Labeled
AI-generated content makes it increasingly easy to generate video or audio of something that didn't actually happen.
Oct 31st, 2023
Bipartisan Support For Wisconsin Joining Lawsuit Against Facebook, Meta
Attorney General Josh Kaul adds Wisconsin to list of 32 states suing tech giant.
Oct 27th, 2023
GOP Proposal Adds Voter ID Law to State Constitution
Amendments would prevent state Supreme Court from overturning the 2011 law.
Oct 25th, 2023
Legislators Battle Over Redistricting Bill
Democrats, civic groups argue bill has loophole to maintain Republican control over drawing of legislative maps.
Oct 20th, 2023
Assembly Approves Brewers Subsidy, Sends Deal To Senate
Proposal calls for $546 million in city, county and state funding.
Oct 17th, 2023
Partyline Vote Approves Ban On Gender-Affirmation Procedures, Sports Participation For Transgender Kids
Gov. Evers has pledged to veto GOP-backed proposals.
Oct 12th, 2023
Fair Maps Advocates Condemn GOP Redistricting Plan
Still battling, Vos says U.S. Supreme Court will make Protasiewicz recuse.
Oct 10th, 2023
GOP Bill Would Ban Gender-Affirming Health Care For Minors
Wisconsin lawmakers circulating bill that targets medical providers for providing hormone therapy, other treatments.
Sep 28th, 2023
Bipartisan Bill to Protect Election Workers Moves Forward
Proposed state law makes it a felony to attack an election worker.
Sep 27th, 2023
Advocates Push Legislators To Take Up Gun Background Check Bill
Capitol event features activists, Democrat lawmakers and AG Kaul.
Sep 22nd, 2023
Five Republicans Move To Impeach Elections Administrator
Meagan Wolfe says legislators willfully distorting the truth.
Sep 22nd, 2023
In 40 Seconds Republicans Kill Evers’ Special Session on Child Care
Republicans take no action on governor's proposal. Evers 'not surprised.'
Sep 21st, 2023
As Abortions Resume in Wisconsin, Senate Crafts New Restrictions
GOP bills forbid abortion training at UW hospitals, fund crisis pregnancy centers.
Sep 20th, 2023
Senate Votes To Fire Elections Commissioner, Triggering Legal Fight
Republicans vote to fire Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Megan Wolfe, AG Kaul says vote is illegal.
Sep 14th, 2023
Senate Committee Votes to Fire State Elections Administrator
Attorney General has said firing of Meagan Wolfe is illegal. Now up to full state Senate.
Sep 12th, 2023
Constitutional Amendment Would Require Supermajority For Wisconsin Tax Increases
Republican-led proposal is pending before the Legislature.
Aug 31st, 2023
Election Deniers Make False Charges at Senate Hearing on Top Election Official
Attorney General says Republicans' hearing to consider ousting Meagan Wolfe is illegal.
Aug 30th, 2023
Elections Administrator Won’t Attend Her Own Appointment Hearing
Decision based on opinion of Attorney General Kaul, who said there isn't actually an appointment process underway.
Aug 25th, 2023
Two Democrats Will Challenge Republican Rep. Bryan Steil
District is possibly more competitive as a result of redistricting.
Aug 17th, 2023
Republicans Seek To Intervene In Democrats’ Absentee Voting Lawsuit
Lawsuit by Democratic groups seeks to restore access to drop boxes, allow clerks to cure ballots.
Aug 10th, 2023
40-Year-Old Stevens Point Student Is First Republican To Challenge Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Announcement comes after representatives Tiffany and Gallagher said they were out.
Aug 9th, 2023
Houses of Worship Could Become Exempt From Emergency Orders
Authors of the proposed constitutional amendment argue that it's a matter of separating church and state.
Aug 8th, 2023
Now Liberal Wisconsin Supreme Court Fires Administrator
Randy Koschnick, hired in 2017, previously ran for court as conservative candidate.
Aug 3rd, 2023
Rep. Tom Tiffany Won’t Challenge Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Republican field for fall 2024 race is wide open as more candidates opt out.
Aug 1st, 2023
State’s Top Elections Official Interviewed By Jan. 6 Investigators
US Department of Justice has subpoenaed Meagan Wolfe and Milwaukee's election official.
Jul 19th, 2023
Proposal Would Require Insurance Coverage Of Additional Breast Cancer Screenings
The secondary tests, which can cost thousands of dollars, would be covered for at-risk patients
Jul 14th, 2023
Assembly Passes Budget, Sends To Governor For Possible Vetoes
Evers could veto entire budget or portions of it, with all legislative Democrats voting against agreement.
Jun 30th, 2023
Elections Commission Deadlocks on Executive Director
3-3 vote means Meagan Wolfe will continue as director. Issue could go to courts.
Jun 28th, 2023
Assembly Passes Bill To Overhaul How Reading Is Taught
DPI gives support after changes. Plus: Pharmacists could prescribe birth control, alcohol regulations overhauled.
Jun 22nd, 2023
Bipartisan Bill Makes Attacks on Election Workers a Felony
And gives whistleblower protection to election workers reporting fraud or irregularities.
Jun 21st, 2023
Overnight GOP Vote Would End Child Care Program
Advocates say decision would raise costs and cause centers to close.
Jun 16th, 2023
GOP Won’t Staff Crime Lab, Licensing Department At Requested Levels
Bipartisan push for more staffing to resolve problems."You own any issues," says Rep. Goyke to GOP.
Jun 9th, 2023
Assembly, Senate Could Strip Milwaukee Funding From Revenue Bill
Speaker Vos and Majority Leader LeMahieu threaten to remove sales taxes for city and county.
Jun 8th, 2023
New Bipartisan Group Will Fight Election Misinformation
Keep Our Republic will 'shine a light on the election system,' says state director.
Jun 6th, 2023
Gov. Evers Raises LGBTQ+ Flag At Capitol, Celebrates Pride Month
"We will keep working to build a Wisconsin that is more welcoming, more inclusive and more just for everybody," said Evers.
Jun 2nd, 2023
Legislation Would Change National Guard Sexual Assault Investigations
Proposal trigged by 2019 federal investigation into Wisconsin National Guard that found several issues.
Jun 1st, 2023
Bill Makes Sexual Misconduct Against Students a Felony
Bipartisan proposal targets harassment of students by teachers, staff.
May 31st, 2023
Republican Budget Would Require $4 Million Move-to-Wisconsin Campaign
Democrats proposed a much larger program focused on childcare.
May 26th, 2023
State High Court Will Decide; Must Faith Groups Offer Unemployment Insurance?
Catholic Charities wants exemption from paying into state unemployment program.
May 23rd, 2023
Republicans Vote to Create $125 Million Fund To Address PFAS
Specifics on how the money would be spent to clean up contamination remain to be worked out.
May 19th, 2023
Assembly Republicans Settle on Plan To Fund Cities
But deal leaves many questions for Milwaukee. Senate still needs to pass bill. Gov. Evers could veto.
May 17th, 2023
Wisconsin’s Youth Turnout Led Nation in November Midterm
48.7% of state's voters aged 18-24 turned out, Census Bureau numbers show.
May 9th, 2023
Activists Decry GOP Bill Ending Advisory Referendums
All local referendums would be barred. But not state advisory referendums.
May 8th, 2023
GOP Revenue Sharing Plan Penalizes Cities
Milwaukee gets 10% hike in funding, rural towns get increase as high at 723%.
May 7th, 2023
New Open Records Bill Would Overrule Court, Improve Records Access
Bipartisan proposal would allow legal fees to be recovered without a court order.
Apr 27th, 2023
Assembly Passes Bills Making It Harder To Access Unemployment Benefits, BadgerCare
Republicans, in casting party-line vote, say policies will help state workforce shortage.
Apr 26th, 2023
Wisconsin Legislature Increases Reckless Driving Penalties
Senate vote sends proposal to governor's desk. Democrats blast GOP inaction.
Apr 20th, 2023
Young, Student Voters Turned Out for Wisconsin Supreme Court Race
Voters around college campuses overwhelmingly voted for Janet Protasiewicz.
Apr 7th, 2023
Supreme Court Candidates Make Last Push For Votes
Will Trump indictment affect race between Dan Kelly and Janet Protasiewicz?
Apr 3rd, 2023
GOP Legislators Bash Evers ‘Reckless’ Budget
DOA Secretary defends 'prudent' fiscal decisions at Joint Finance Committee hearing.
Apr 2nd, 2023
Democrats’ Bill Repeals State Abortion Ban
Gov. Evers supports Restore Roe bill, which would overturn pre-Civil War criminal ban.
Mar 21st, 2023
Republicans Propose Exceptions To Wisconsin’s 1849 Abortion Ban
But Senate Majority Leader says he won't let proposal move forward, become political football.
Mar 16th, 2023
Proposal Would Require Felons Caught With Guns To Serve 5 Years in Prison
Republican-led proposal is backed by law enforcement groups, but critics argue is excessively harsh.
Mar 9th, 2023
Evers Predicts State Shared Revenue Changes
More money coming, 'I don't care if you’re a 300-people township or the city of Milwaukee.'
Mar 8th, 2023
Supreme Court Candidates Will Debate Just Once
Kelly and Protasiewicz will debate March 21. Protasiewicz declined other debates.
Mar 7th, 2023
Bill For Gableman’s Election Investigation Now Nearly $2.5 Million
Court judgment against Assembly Speaker Robin Vos adds $135,000 to cost.
Mar 2nd, 2023
Cash Bail Amendment Will Appear On Ballots This Spring
Dane County judge rules against social justice groups.
Feb 23rd, 2023
Lawsuit Opposes Cash Bail Ballot Initiative
Social justice groups argue deadline missed so ballot initiative must be moved to 2024.
Feb 15th, 2023
Evers Proposes Elections Law Changes
Including automatic voter registration, counting of absentee ballots before Election Day, and new Office of Election Transparency.
Feb 14th, 2023
Despite Past Controversy, 2023 Black History Month Resolution Finds Bipartisan Support
In 2019, Republicans objected to a resolution honoring Milwaukee native Colin Kaepernick.
Feb 10th, 2023
Vos Casts Doubt on Medical Marijuana
'We're not that close' to legalizing it, says Assembly Speaker, as some GOP legislators see it as gateway to recreational pot.
Jan 31st, 2023
Wisconsin Legislature Has First Socialist Caucus In 90 Years
Newly-elected representatives Darrin Madison and Ryan Clancy think they are just the first of new wave.
Jan 26th, 2023
Evers Calls For $500 Million Spending on Mental Health
And more funds for shared revenue, child care, PFAS cleanup in State of State speech.
Jan 25th, 2023
More Than 1,000 at State Capitol Abortion Rally
March on 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade draws attention to state Supreme Court race.
Jan 23rd, 2023
Legislature Approves Referendums on Cash Bail, Public Assistance
Cash bail is binding constitutional amendment, while public assistance vote is only advisory.
Jan 20th, 2023
Democrats Call For Spindell To Resign After Milwaukee Voting Comments
Republican-appointed elections commissioner said GOP should be proud of suppressing vote.
Jan 19th, 2023
Legislators Debate Changes to Cash Bail
Republicans pushing constitutional amendment to expand use of cash bail.
Jan 11th, 2023
Experts Say Voting Could Be Easier
Report finds Wisconsin trails some states in assuring access to voting.
Mar 14th, 2021
Parties Divided on State Election Reforms
But there is bipartisan support for quicker voting. Will anything get passed?
Mar 11th, 2021
Milwaukee’s Black Turnout Down in 2020
Slightly lower than in 2016, which was low. Fear of contracting COVID-19, other obstacles noted.
Nov 13th, 2020
