Pushback Grows On Hovde’s Refusal To Concede
Republican U.S. Senate candidate even said he lost, but won't concede to Baldwin.
Nov 15th, 2024
Hovde Tells Talk Radio Host He Lost
But Republican Senate candidate won't concede race. Bipartisan group criticizes him.
Nov 13th, 2024
Why Wisconsin Won $49 Million Tech Hub Grant
CHIPS Act program will encourage collaboration in Wisconsin's biotech sector.
Oct 31st, 2024
Wisconsin Children Have Second-Worst Vaccination Rate
State officials ramping up promotion as federal report shows immunization is plummeting.
Oct 18th, 2024
Despite Evers Appointing Her Replacement, A Walker Appointee Won’t Step Down
Georgia Maxwell's term on the labor and industry commission expired in March 2023.
Oct 15th, 2024
State Supreme Court Will Review Lawmaker’s Power To Block Administrative Rules
Gov. Tony Evers' lawsuit says Legislature has acted unconstitutionally.
Oct 10th, 2024
Wisconsin Republicans Launch Pro-Harris Campaign
Group of two-dozen GOP members, including former lawmakers, are backing Harris over Trump.
Oct 3rd, 2024
Medicaid Expansion Could Benefit 90,000 Wisconsin Residents
Wisconsin Policy Forum studies long-offered expansion's potential, ability to save $200 million annually.
Sep 27th, 2024
UW System Sets ‘Viewpoint Neutrality’ Standard on Official Statements
No stand on social or political controversy unless it affects core mission of universities.
Sep 17th, 2024
Survey Finds Wide Support for Taxing Rich to Bolster Social Security
4 out of 5 Wisconsin residents back this approach to support Social Security.
Sep 14th, 2024
Why Trump Voter Now Opposes Him
Lori McCammon of Alma, Wisconsin, has recorded a video for Republican Voters Against Trump.
Sep 10th, 2024
Report Shows Progress for Wisconsin Workers
Wages are up in past year but many challenges remain, think tank finds.
Sep 3rd, 2024
‘Care Economy’ Campaign Comes to Wisconsin
Care Can't Wait coalition champions child care and care for aging and disabled.
Aug 27th, 2024
Baldwin Highlights Social Security In Two-Minute DNC Speech
Wisconsin Senator, who faces her own reelection battle, says Harris would protect benefits.
Aug 23rd, 2024
Regents Approve UWM Plan For Mass Layoff of Tenured Professors
Layoffs centered on general studies professors from two-year schools merged into UWM.
Aug 23rd, 2024
Wisconsin Joins New Federal Online Program for Filing Income Tax Returns
In its first year Direct File saved taxpayers using it some $5.6 million in tax preparation fees.
Aug 21st, 2024
Wisconsin Employment Hit New Record in July, Though Numbers of Jobs Dipped
A new all-time high of the number of people employed was reported.
Aug 16th, 2024
UWM Faculty Reject Plan to Cut 35 Tenured Profs
Chancellor Mone's plan must be approved by UW Board of Regents.
Aug 11th, 2024
Child Care Becoming Harder to Afford, State Report Finds
Value of state subsidy has declined and working families need help, Gov. Evers says.
Jul 31st, 2024
Proposed Constitutional Amendments a Battle Over Control of Federal Funds
Republican legislators seek to reduce governor's longstanding power over this.
Jul 30th, 2024
State Task Force Outlines Plans for $1 Billion Broadband Internet Expansion
Federal funds from Biden infrastructure program will bring broadband to 200,000 locations.
Jul 28th, 2024
Wisconsin First Among Great Lakes States For Women’s Health Care
But the underlying data tells a more complicated story.
Jul 18th, 2024
Rep. Van Orden and Peace Group Member Accuse Each Other of Assault
Activist arrested after incident outside RNC involving Wisconsin congressman.
Jul 17th, 2024
Local Faith Leaders Warn Against White Christian Nationalism
Rally just before RNC condemns those who use religion to promote fear and hate.
Jul 15th, 2024
In Racine Trump Blasts Immigration, Economy, Declares ‘I Love Milwaukee’
Denying his 'horrible city' comment and changing plan to stay in Chicago for RNC.
Jun 19th, 2024
Lawmakers At Odds Over Releasing Health, PFAS Funds
GOP-controlled Joint Finance Committee won't release funding, citing legal risk.
Jun 6th, 2024
Wisconsin Veterans With Illnesses From Toxic Exposures Aided by PACT Act
1 million claims approved nationally since law backed by Biden, Baldwin passed in 2022.
May 27th, 2024
Locations Picked For Initial Wisconsin EV Charging Network
53 sites selected for first round of funding.
May 23rd, 2024
State Health Department Reinstates Vaccine Requirements for School Children
Legislature had blocked vaccine requirements for chickenpox, meningitis.
May 21st, 2024
Legal Group Asks For Trained Interpreters in Municipal Courts
All other Wisconsin courts already have the requirement.
May 17th, 2024
Child Care Providers Renew Call for State Funding
Programs struggling to survive. Evers supports more funding, GOP legislators don't.
May 14th, 2024
Legislators Agree on Opioid Plan, Still Withhold PFAS, Hospital Funds
Standoff between Republicans on Joint Finance Committee and Gov. Evers continues.
May 8th, 2024
Union Backers of Biden Draw Contrasts Ahead of Trump’s Waukesha Visit
The message: 'Trump Failed' and 'Biden Delivered.'
May 1st, 2024
State Supreme Court Upholds Milwaukee Cop’s Firing Over Facebook Posts
Former officer Erik Andrade's posts mocked 2018 arrest of Bucks player Sterling Brown.
Apr 30th, 2024
State High Court Maintains Law Against Unmarried Adoptions
Unmarried people cannot adopt the children of their partners, majority rules.
Apr 30th, 2024
Legislature Stalls Opioid Settlement Funds. Again
Joint Finance Committee fails to meet deadline to approve state DHS plan.
Apr 23rd, 2024
Committee Blocks $258 Million Home Health Care Pay Plan
Providers fear losing workers, while others fear providers themselves will drop out.
Apr 11th, 2024
Police Officer Who Survived Jan. 6 Has a Warning for America
Michael Fanone was beaten, tortured by rioters, had a heart attack and concussion.
Apr 10th, 2024
Evers Urges State Supreme Court to Allow Absentee Ballot Drop Boxes
Governor's legal brief calls on court to reverse ruling by prior conservative majority.
Apr 3rd, 2024
State’s Utilities Agree to Union Labor for Clean Energy Projects
Four utilities, including Milwaukee's WEC Energy Group, signing agreement with unions.
Mar 27th, 2024
Wisconsin Has $78 Million Federal Funds For EV Charging Stations
Evers signs two bills laying groundwork to use funds for network of charging stations.
Mar 20th, 2024
Visiting Eau Claire, Evers Chides Legislators for Blocking Hospital Funds
As Republicans withhold aid, hospital closings create health-care gap in western Wisconsin.
Mar 19th, 2024
Controversial Power Line Bill Dies In Legislature
Opponents of 'Right of First Refusal' bill say it would have hiked utility rates.
Mar 18th, 2024
State Still Faces Nursing, Health Care Worker Shortage
New report finds many unfilled job openings in 8 of 18 professions hospitals employ.
Mar 11th, 2024
Health Care Experts Warn of Misleading Insurance Pitches
State Commissioner warns of "unsuitable...misrepresented" health insurance policies.
Mar 6th, 2024
Senate Republicans Fire Four Evers Appointees
GOP boots one from DNR board, three from UW Health board.
Feb 21st, 2024
Legislative Democrats Renew Push For Paid Family Leave
Proposal aims to provide stability for families, faces uphill fight with GOP.
Feb 15th, 2024
Bill Eliminates Work Permits for Younger Teens
Democrats warn it undermines child labor laws. Legislation now goes to governor.
Feb 14th, 2024
Kirsten Johnson Aims to Restore Trust in Public Health
And bolster workforce. State DHS leader oversees nearly 6,000 employees.
Feb 12th, 2024
Should Child Care Providers Teach 4-Year-Old Kindergarten?
Republicans, child care providers support bill pushing this. DPI opposes it.
Feb 7th, 2024
Advocates Push State Pension Fund to Divest From Fossil Fuel Companies
Climate Safe Pensions Wisconsin running radio ads to build support.
Feb 5th, 2024
Evers Task Force to Spotlight Health Care Worker Shortage
Everyone in state should have good quality care, 'no matter their zip code.'
Jan 30th, 2024
Treasury Secretary Sells Bidenomics in Milwaukee
Janet Yellen highlights grant for local agency, touts Biden's impact on jobs, economy.
Jan 29th, 2024
State Hits Record ACA Health Insurance Enrollment
226,000 enrollments, up from 221,128 last year. Nationally a record 21.3 million enrolled.
Jan 28th, 2024
Republicans Offer Revised Tax Cut Plan
'Governor, we heard you and we look forward to your signature' on this bill.
Jan 24th, 2024
State Sets Record With 3,026,500 Jobs
December's totals also show low unemployment rate of 3.3% as 'fairly strong economy' continues.
Jan 22nd, 2024
GOP Committee Votes to Toss Utility Commissioner Tyler Huebner
RENEW Wisconsin leader on PSC board since 2020, but never confirmed by Legislature.
Jan 15th, 2024
State Labor Secretary Touts Wins in 2023
Record year for apprenticeships and much improved unemployment insurance system.
Jan 10th, 2024
Report Finds State Taxes Fall Lightest on Wealthy
Top 1% pay 6.6% of income in state-local taxes, middle class at 9.9% and poor at 10.8%.
Jan 9th, 2024
Bills Classify Ride-Share Drivers As Independent Contractors
Uber, other companies again push law that 'eliminates' worker rights, AFL-CIO charges.
Jan 8th, 2024
WEDC Leader Missy Hughes Had Big Year
Microsoft deal, biotech project among high points in 2023 for state agency.
Jan 3rd, 2024
Wisconsin Health Officials Urge Holiday Caution Amid Respiratory Illness Spread
COVID-19, RSV and the flu are all spreading.
Dec 22nd, 2023
State Supreme Court Hears Arguments on ‘Gig Workers’
Should Amazon delivery drivers be treated as employees, earn unemployment aid?
Dec 20th, 2023
Court Will Decide If Amazon Drivers Are Really Independent Contractors
Wisconsin Supreme Court will rule on case, which would make workers eligible for unemployment.
Dec 15th, 2023
Public School Libraries Will See Record Support From State Fund
Common School Fund from sale of public lands up by 25%, hitting record high.
Nov 21st, 2023
Evers Vetoes GOP $2 Billion Tax Cut and Child Care Tax Credit
Governor blasts Republican bill as 'a completely unserious proposal.'
Nov 20th, 2023
Assembly Democrats Have Large Climate Change Bill Package
Dems hope at least a few bills find bipartisan support for passage.
Nov 17th, 2023
Legislature Passes $2 Billion Tax Cut. Again
Republicans rejects Evers call for child care coverage and more school funding.
Nov 15th, 2023
Wisconsin Watch Now A Unionized Publication
Nonprofit organization voluntarily recognizes unionization effort.
Nov 7th, 2023
After Campaign Shames Him, Vos Advances Impeachment of Elections Administrator
Speaker advances legislation to impeach Meagan Wolfe.
Nov 3rd, 2023
Court Injunction Prevents Ouster of Election Administrator, At Least For Now
Dane County grants temporary protection for Meagan Wolfe's job while case plays out.
Oct 31st, 2023
Wisconsin Watch Employees Seek Union
Its new CEO George Stanley, former Journal Sentinel editor, faces push to unionize news publication's 10 staff.
Oct 24th, 2023
State’s Job Surge Continues in September
Number of jobs in Wisconsin set a new record for third month in a row.
Oct 20th, 2023
How Proposed Child Care Tax Credit Helps The Wealthy
Under GOP plan the lower the income of a family, the more they must pay out of pocket.
Oct 20th, 2023
Evers Shifts $170 Million, Extends Child Care Support
Using federal reimbursement for FEMA expenses to extend child care funding into 2025.
Oct 17th, 2023
GOP Senators Express Skepticism of Governor’s Childcare, Workforce Bill
Issue coming to head with worker shortage, expiration of childcare subsidy program.
Oct 12th, 2023
Legislature’s Rules Committee Kills Updated Building Standards
Business groups opposed change. Action taken without a public hearing.
Oct 2nd, 2023
Mayor, County Exec Join Strikers Outside Bay View Auto Plant
UAW workers on strike at Stellantis distribution hub.
Sep 28th, 2023
Democrats Push Again to Legalize Marijuana
State Sen. Agard cites broad support, polls showing 70% in state favor it.
Sep 25th, 2023
Evers’ Child Care Proposal Might Get A Second Life
After inaction by GOP leaders, Senate quietly moves legislation forward.
Sep 24th, 2023
Will Brewers Subsidy Include Community Benefits Deal?
Bucks agreed to guarantee local employment and union representation.
Sep 19th, 2023
Legislative Democrats Unveil Agenda To Restore Worker Rights
Bill package includes proposals to undo Act 10, "Right to Work" legislation.
Sep 8th, 2023
Report Gives Mixed Outlook on State’s Workers
Workers at the bottom 'did better than those at the top, reducing wage inequality.'
Sep 5th, 2023
Republican Child Care Proposals Are Inadequate Say Gov. Evers, Other Democrats
Democrats have called for continuing provider subsidy program.
Aug 31st, 2023
State’s Tight Labor Market Continued in July
Wisconsin's labor force participation rate rose to 65.5%, versus 62.6% for the nation.
Aug 19th, 2023
Steil, Fitzgerald Opposed Federal Consumer Watchdog Agency, Gained Donations From Industries Regulated
New report criticizes two Wisconsin congressmen and 20 other federal lawmakers.
Aug 14th, 2023
GOP Senators Block Building Code Update Supporters Say Saves Energy, Improves Safety
Party-line vote leaves 2015 building code in place. Concerns over cost.
Aug 11th, 2023
Child Care Providers ‘Reeling,’ Need Funding
Legislature has ignored Gov. Evers' proposals to replace lost pandemic funding.
Aug 7th, 2023
Many in Wisconsin Losing Medicaid Coverage
39,000 recipients found ineligible in June, first month of transition from pandemic rules.
Jul 22nd, 2023
Child Care Providers Try Again For State Funding
Republican legislators so far opposed, but may consider tax credits.
Jul 10th, 2023
DEI Experts Respond to Attacks on Their Work
Efforts to be more inclusive help everyone and are being distorted, they say.
Jul 6th, 2023
Study Finds Maternal Death Rate Rose in Last 20 Years
Highest increase in Wisconsin was for Native American and Hispanic mothers.
Jul 4th, 2023
Wildfire Smoke Prompts Heath Warnings, Calls for Climate Action
'We cannot accept this as our new normal.'
Jun 28th, 2023
Republicans Overstate Tax Cut’s Impact?
Most taxpayers will get less than 'average savings' cited by GOP.
Jun 25th, 2023
Judge Rules Enbridge Must Shut Down Oil Pipeline, Pay Tribe Damages
Court says 12 miles of pipeline in northwest Wisconsin passes illegally through tribal land.
Jun 20th, 2023
GOP Legislators Block Changes To Childhood Vaccination Rules
Move prevents Wisconsin Department of Health Services from updating rules related to chicken pox and meningitis.
Jun 8th, 2023
Republican Bills Would Change Unemployment Insurance, Licensing
"Solutions in search of problems," says Sen. Melissa Agard.
Jun 8th, 2023
Record-High State Job Turnover Deepens Trend Started After Act 10
Study finds soaring turnover among state employees, high rate of job vacancies.
Jun 7th, 2023
Journal Sentinel Staff Didn’t Join Gannett Walkout
JS guild's no-strike clause prevents its journalists from joining national walkout.
Jun 6th, 2023
Bill Gives Advance Practice Nurses More Freedom
Credentials allow them to work independently from doctors. But doctors oppose bill.
May 31st, 2023
State Budget Surplus Dips… To $6.9 Billion
Legislative Fiscal Bureau finds tax revenues dropped by $365 million in 2022-23 fiscal year.
May 16th, 2023
Outside Groups Spent Record $28.8 Million on State Supreme Court Race
Nearly six times more than previous record of $5.03 million set in 2020.
May 7th, 2023
Common Council Urges Ascension, Reopen Hospital Labor, Delivery Unit
Unanimous vote pushes to save only such unit on South Side, at St. Francis Hospital.
Apr 23rd, 2023
Assembly Bills Block Government From Curbing Fossil Fuel Use
Republican party line vote bans actions by state agencies or local governments.
Apr 19th, 2023
Researchers Find BadgerCare Changes Would Worsen Care, Violate Federal Law
Advocates for proposal say it would combat fraud.
Apr 14th, 2023
New Bills Would Make It Easier to Lose “Welfare Benefits”
After statewide referendum, Legislature debating eight bills that would expedite removal of Medicaid and unemployment benefits.
Apr 13th, 2023
$38 Million Spent on High Court Race
$23.7 million by outside groups and $14.6 million by campaigns, with Kelly still behind in total spending.
Mar 29th, 2023
One Third of State Prison Jobs Are Vacant
Legislative hearing discusses state corrections budget, pay hikes proposed by Gov. Evers.
Mar 29th, 2023
Republican-Backed Bill Would Remove Ineligible Voters From State Database
But election officials say its unnecessary and could actually make elections less secure.
Mar 17th, 2023
Kenosha Appointees Fuel Controversy
Militia leader, Rittenhouse attorney and retired cop who killed man in custody serving on county committees.
Mar 7th, 2023
Some Small Business Owners Back Paid Leave Proposal
Evers' proposal creates 12 weeks paid parental leave. A boon to hiring?
Mar 6th, 2023
Evers’ Tax Cut Plan Is Far Reaching
Detailed plan has many provisions, lowers taxes on four of five taxpayers in state.
Feb 21st, 2023
Corporate Campaign Cash Sets Record
$2.29 million spent on 2022 election, up from 0 in 2015, when still outlawed in Wisconsin.
Feb 11th, 2023
Biden Takes Victory Lap in Wisconsin
His speech in Madison suburb stands up for Social Security, unions and family supporting jobs.
Feb 9th, 2023
GOP Legislators Vote For Audit of State’s Licensing Agency
They cite backlog in approving licenses. Democrats blame inadequate funding and staff.
Feb 8th, 2023
State’s Religious Leaders Call Out White Christian Nationalism
'We gave up our voice... to keep our faith private. That was a mistake.'
Feb 7th, 2023
State’s ACA Insurance Exchange Enrollment Up This Year
Nationally new record set, with 12% increase, up to 16.3 million people enrolled.
Feb 3rd, 2023
2022 Election for Governor Cost $164 Million!
Obliterating 2018 record of $93 million, with Evers getting 53% of total spending.
Jan 31st, 2023
Many in State Forgo Medical Care Due to Costs
Survey finds 52% to 62% of state residents, many with insurance, delay or don't get care.
Jan 31st, 2023
Spending on AG, Secretary Of State Races Up In 2022
Spending on Secretary of State race 38 times higher than in 2018.
Jan 29th, 2023
State’s Cornfields Could Be Solar Stars
100 times more energy planting solar farms rather than corn for ethanol, report finds.
Jan 28th, 2023
Child Care Providers, Parents Call for More Funding
Advocate says system ‘will collapse’ without state aid when pandemic relief ends.
Jan 16th, 2023
Ascension Hospital’s Plan To Close Labor and Delivery Unit Criticized
City officials condemn this. It leaves 'no labor and delivery services" on city's South Side.
Dec 21st, 2022
Will New State Treasurer Make Changes?
Democrat Sarah Godlewski took expansive view of office. What will Republican John Leiber do?
Dec 20th, 2022
Report Says Information Lacking on How State Spent Federal Pandemic Funds
Legislative Audit Bureau calls for transparency on decision making by Evers administration.
Dec 19th, 2022
Many Counties Charge Patients for Birth Costs Covered by Medicaid
Milwaukee County collected $69.2 million. Report criticizes this practice.
Dec 17th, 2022
Baldwin Calls on Biden To Require Rail Sick Days
Joins 14 senators, Rep. Mark Pocan, 51 other House members asking for executive order.
Dec 13th, 2022
State Regulators Allow Leased Solar Panels In Significant Ruling
But ruling, say regulators, is a one-off and doesn't help City of Milwaukee and others' issues.
Dec 2nd, 2022
Speaker Vos Meets with Jan. 6 Committee
Wisconsin Republican leader previously sued in federal court to block appearance.
Dec 1st, 2022
State Surplus Projected to Hit $6.5 Billion!
Wisconsin's fiscal condition the 'strongest in state history,' says DOA report.
Nov 23rd, 2022
State’s Job Growth Stalls In October
Total jobs and labor force participation inched down, unemployment inched up from September.
Nov 19th, 2022
Hospital Charity Care Declined in 2021
Totaled $1.29 billion in Wisconsin in 2021 compared to $1.36 billion in 2020.
Nov 15th, 2022
Ministers Plan to Stand Watch At Polls
Members of Faiths United to Save Democracy will support voters, election workers at urban polling places in state.
Nov 7th, 2022
Wisconsin Launching COVID-19 Telehealth Program To Expand Drug Access
Service builds on Test-to-Treat program. Designed to fill health care coverage gaps.
Nov 3rd, 2022
Will Threats to Social Security Drive Voter Turnout?
Ron Johnson, others in GOP seek to change system.
Oct 27th, 2022
How State Can Achieve 100% Clean Energy
Report pushes for zero carbon emissions by 2050 with switch to electric cars, electric heat.
Oct 26th, 2022
Poll Finds 70% Support For Expanding BadgerCare
State health program has been largely absent from gubernatioral race.
Oct 7th, 2022
Baldwin, Grothman and Fitzgerald Want Action Against Chinese Company
Bipartisan call comes after Wisconsin company was awarded $106 million in intellectual property theft lawsuit.
Oct 2nd, 2022
Wisconsin Supreme Court To Take Up Case On Ivermectin
Waukesha resident sought judge's order for Advocate Aurora to use drug to treat his uncle.
Oct 1st, 2022
Referendums Seek To Block Election Grants From Zuckerberg, Others
Four counties will ask voters nonbinding question regarding election grants.
Sep 29th, 2022
Fitzgerald Constituent Mailing Draws Ethics Complaint
Taxpayers fund mailing that blasts Biden and ‘liberal policies.'
Sep 26th, 2022
Favre Got $1.1 Million from Welfare Fund for Speeches He Never Gave
This was in addition to $5 million in welfare funds for Favre’s pet project, a volleyball stadium.
Sep 21st, 2022
Union Organizers Share Stories, Strategies
Younger workers key to success, say representatives from Pabst Theater, other union efforts.
Sep 12th, 2022
Vos Now Faces Two Write-In Candidates
Democrat Joel Jacobsen will run, joining Trump-backed candidate Adam Steen on November ballot.
Sep 7th, 2022
New Jobs, Unemployment Both Increased in July
People reporting they were employed or that they were job searching both dropped.
Aug 19th, 2022
Father Still Seeks Justice 18 Years After Kenosha Police Killed His Son
Michael Bell Sr. has struggled to get a new investigation into his sons 2004 killing.
Aug 12th, 2022
Prosecute 2020 Fake Electors, Advocates Demand
Madison mayor, others push Dane County DA to prosecute state’s 10 fake electors.
Aug 1st, 2022
Nearly Half of State Has High COVID-19 Level
Masking recommended in 16 counties with 43% of population, including Milwaukee and Dane.
Jul 24th, 2022
Absentee Ballot Guidance Blasted By GOP Lawmaker
State Rep. Steve Nass goes after Elections Commission guidance on fixing minor errors.
Jul 22nd, 2022
State Job Growth Slowed in Early Summer
Between May and June job growth was slower than expected.
Jul 22nd, 2022
GOP Lawmakers Strike New Blow Against Absentee Ballots
Legislators nix rule allowing clerks to correct minor errors on envelopes, setting stage for legal battle.
Jul 21st, 2022
Evers Announces $30 Million for Workforce Projects
Additional funding for training, transportation, etc. includes $14.2 million for metro area.
Jun 30th, 2022
Small Business Owners Grill Democratic Senate Candidates
Forums in Madison, Milwaukee show some differences among US Senate hopefuls.
Jun 28th, 2022
Clinician Says Abortion Ruling Hurts Patients in Poverty
A Milwaukee clinician said her patients are "already at a disadvantage."
Jun 27th, 2022
State Begins Vaccines For Youngest People
Children aged 6 months to 5 now eligible, as COVID-19 continues to spread across state.
Jun 22nd, 2022
Small Businesses Will Quiz US Senate Candidates
Series of three forums with Democratic candidates; Milwaukee event is at Cactus Club Friday.
Jun 21st, 2022
Will Medical Training for Abortions Be Banned?
Overturning Roe could reinstate Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban, affecting medical colleges, residencies.
Jun 14th, 2022
State Republicans Push EPA, Relax Gas Rules
Reformulated gas requirement for southeastern Wisconsin cuts pollution, hikes prices at the pump.
Jun 10th, 2022
High Court Okays Release of COVID-19 Workplace Data
Health officials can identify employers having outbreaks, WI Supreme Court rules.
Jun 8th, 2022
Investigation Continues in ’Targeted Killing’ of Judge
Accused killer’s list of targets included Gov. Evers, Mitch McConnell, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Jun 7th, 2022
State Democrats Push Legislation Changing Gun Laws
Republicans have stymied all previous attempts by Gov. Evers and Democratic legislators.
Jun 3rd, 2022
Ivermectin Lawsuits Create New Challenge For Health Care Providers
Some patients demanding the drug threaten or file lawsuits when they don't get it.
Jun 2nd, 2022
Rep. Deb Andraca Ran To Change Gun Laws
Recent mass shootings a reminder that gun control laws have gone nowhere in Wisconsin.
May 26th, 2022
Godlewski Crafts ‘Common Sense’ Campaign
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate stresses ‘kitchen table’ issues and abortion rights.
May 24th, 2022
WI Health Department Urges Booster Shots for Ages 5 to 11
Following guidance of CDC, which is expanding recommendations for 2nd booster shot.
May 24th, 2022
State’s COVID-19 Cases Up 66% in May
Racine and Kenosha among 7 counties with highest rates, residents urged to wear masks at indoor events.
May 17th, 2022
Evers, Governors Demand Federal Abortion Rights Bill
Evers leads 17 Democratic governors pushing Congress to take action.
May 4th, 2022
How Alex Lasry Rose in the Polls
Labor support, personal wealth helps Bucks exec in Democratic primary for US Senator.
May 3rd, 2022
UAW, Environmentalists Challenge Postal Truck Contract
Auto workers union, Natural Resources Defense Council sue U.S. Postal Service.
Apr 29th, 2022
Other Vaccinations For Kids Have Declined
Since pandemic state falling behind in vaccinations for measles, mumps, diphtheria, etc.
Apr 28th, 2022
Legislators Rewrite State Plan for Federal Highway Money
Finance committee makes sure funds to reduce congestion can’t support bicycle, pedestrian travel.
Apr 27th, 2022
State’s COVID-19 Cases Tripled in Last Month
Hospitalizations still low but numbers ‘concerning,’ and only 61% in state fully vaccinated.
Apr 26th, 2022
Marinette PFAS Cleanup Could Begin This Summer
PFAS polluters Johnson Controls and Tyco building system to clean up forever chemicals.
Apr 22nd, 2022
Wisconsin Got Less Pandemic Aid Than Other States
Follows pattern of state ranking low in federal funding received, WPF report finds.
Apr 20th, 2022
Evers Releases New Clean Energy Plan
Aims to grow renewable energy, creating more jobs and lower fuel costs.
Apr 20th, 2022
Gun Laws Targeted in State’s Fall Elections
Democrats pushing opposition to looser gun regulations backed by Republican legislators.
Apr 19th, 2022
Fight Over Pollution Lawsuits Continues
Three settlements okayed but GOP legislators and Attorney General war over who gets money awarded.
Apr 18th, 2022
Will Release Of Deleted Records Shine Light on Legislature?
Vos releases some 20,000 documents. No group or reporter had ever requested deleted documents.
Apr 11th, 2022
High Court Asked To Remove Eviction Court Records After One Year
Legal aid lawyers say landlords use records to exclude prospective tenants.
Apr 4th, 2022
Mt. Pleasant Village Board Won’t Get Longer Terms
Faced with referendum, board drops proposal to increase board member term to three years.
Mar 30th, 2022
Third Starbucks In State Faces Union Effort
Madison store’s workers join those in Oak Creek and Plover, filing petition for union representation.
Mar 30th, 2022
Senate Action Possible on Prescription Drug Prices, Baldwin Says
Some GOP support needed to gain 60 votes for bill to lower drug prices.
Mar 29th, 2022
Wisconsin Employment Higher Than Before Pandemic
But latest jobs report shows state has fewer jobs than it did before the pandemic.
Mar 25th, 2022
Democrats Relaunch ‘Economic Bill of Rights’
Resolution went nowhere in Legislature but now a statewide campaign for fall elections.
Mar 22nd, 2022
Trade Groups Chide Legislature For Professional Licensing Delays
Inadequate staffing in state agency leads to backlog of professional license applications.
Mar 17th, 2022
State High Court To Rule On Local Health Orders
WILL suit charges Dane County health director had no power to issue orders combatting COVID-19.
Mar 14th, 2022
Report Finds Tax Shift to State’s Poorest
Since 1980 taxes for bottom 20% doubled while rate for top 1% dropped by 30%.
Mar 9th, 2022
Go Slow On Easing Pandemic Rules, Church Group Urges
Wisconsin Council of Churches urges churches to consider needs of vulnerable people.
Mar 7th, 2022
Bill Gives Every Child a Savings Account
Bipartisan bill creates ‘401Kids’ accounts seeded with $25, managed by state investment board.
Mar 1st, 2022
Senate Passes a Dozen Voting Bills
Republicans say bills address election ‘irregularities.’ Democrats charge ‘voter suppression.'
Feb 23rd, 2022
Assembly Blocks ‘Recall’ of 2020 Electors
Resolution demanding recall killed in committee. Democrats insist Republicans vote on it.
Feb 21st, 2022
State Senate Votes on Guns, Vaccines, China
Against vaccine mandates and China and for guns on school grounds.
Feb 16th, 2022
Omicron Has Hurt Area Restaurants
Just when things getting better, new variant slammed restaurants like Odd Duck, Lazy Susan.
Feb 15th, 2022
Assembly Will Vote On Unemployment, Medicaid Bills
Several bills would remake unemployment system, restrict access to Medicaid.
Feb 11th, 2022
Evers Vetoes Racial Instruction, Youth Labor Bills
Bills restrict teaching about race in schools, allow longer work shifts for workers under 16.
Feb 5th, 2022
Business Lobby Wants End To State Income Tax
A higher state sales tax would replace it; cutting taxes for rich, raising them for poor.
Feb 4th, 2022
GOP Lawmakers Seek Control of Federal Aid
Proposed constitutional amendment gives Legislature control over spending federal funds.
Feb 3rd, 2022
Affordable Care Numbers Rebound in State
212,000 sign up for coverage using federal marketplace. State credits outreach efforts, new incentives.
Feb 1st, 2022
Evers Surplus Plan Offers Tax Rebate
$150 per person, plus child care tax credit and greater education funding. Republicans dismissive.
Jan 28th, 2022
GOP Lawmakers Try to Strip Evers Power Over Federal Aid
Republican controlled state Senate would change state law to place authority with legislature.
Jan 26th, 2022
State Jobless Rate Hits Record Low
Unemployment rate of 2.8% in December, with more employed than before pandemic.
Jan 21st, 2022
GOP Bill Cuts Social Safety Net To Boost Hiring
Republican lawmakers would restrict access to healthcare, food assistance and unemployment insurance.
Jan 19th, 2022
State Program Will Train New Meat Processing Workers
$5 million in ARPA funding will train butchers needed by state's farmers.
Jan 12th, 2022
Evers Backs Union For UW Health Nurses
Governor says they 'deserve opportunity to organize and have a say in the workplace.'
Jan 9th, 2022
Reports Say Ron Johnson To Seek Reelection
Republican had promised in 2016 not to seek a third term.
Jan 8th, 2022
State Lawmakers Seek to Weaken Vaccine Mandates
GOP sponsored bill would make natural immunity a substitute for vaccination.
Jan 6th, 2022
Half of State Women Want To Quit Jobs
Compared to one-third nationally, survey finds. 68% of Wisconsin women workers feel stressed.
Jan 3rd, 2022
Pressure Builds on State’s Hospitals
More than 95% of ICU beds are full, one-third of them patients with COVID-19.
Dec 21st, 2021
State Unemployment Hits Three-Year Low
New report shows the unemployment rate fell to 3% in November.
Dec 17th, 2021
Evers Awards $60 Million to Target Worker Shortage
Grants for job training, expanding health care workforce and skills training for prisoners.
Dec 15th, 2021
Union Bid At Colectivo Still On Hold
Workers approved union but owners using legal appeals to stall federal certification.
Dec 13th, 2021
DPI, Legislators Clash On Federal Pandemic Aid
$77 million for state’s schools at stake. Republican rule violates federal law, US Education Secretary says.
Dec 11th, 2021
Federal-State Battle Over School Pandemic Aid
US Education Department nixes GOP plan to favor schools that stayed in person in 2020-21.
Dec 7th, 2021
Pandemic Surging As Holidays Begin
Wisconsin sixth-worst in nation. Too many haven’t gotten COVID-19 vaccine, officials warn.
Nov 24th, 2021
Hedge Fund Targets State Newspapers
‘Slash and burn’ buyer Alden Capital bids for papers in Madison, Racine, Kenosha, La Crosse.
Nov 22nd, 2021
Jobs Up, Joblessness Down Last Month
State sees modest improvement in October numbers with a continuing shortage of workers.
Nov 21st, 2021
Federal Funds Help Wisconsinites Get Health Coverage
$2 million ARPA funding to non-profit that helps people sign up for insurance through ACA.
Nov 20th, 2021
Report Scores Wisconsin Poorly on Racial Health Disparities
A New York based non-profit looked at health outcomes by race across the country.
Nov 18th, 2021
New Book Bashes Foxconn Project
‘Foxconned’ offers broad critique of big government economic development projects.
Nov 17th, 2021
Legislation Limits State Asset Liquidation for Medicaid Bills
Democratic lawmakers would limit what assets state can grab under Medicaid Estate Recovery.
Nov 12th, 2021
Bill Lets Families Switch Schools Based on Vaccine Mandates
Students would be able to transfer if they are for or against COVID-19 policies, including mask mandates.
Nov 11th, 2021
UW Health Resists Nurses Union Campaign
Using taxpayer funds to hire two firms specializing in combating unions?
Nov 8th, 2021
WILL Sues Over Federal Vaccine Mandate
OSHA requiring COVID-19 vaccination at companies with 100 or more employees.
Nov 5th, 2021
Wisconsin’s Jobless Rate Remains at 3.9%
Job gains were offset by job losses in September.
Oct 22nd, 2021
State Senate Approves Longer Work Hours for Teens Under 16
Bill passed on divided vote. It applies to small businesses exempt from federal labor act.
Oct 21st, 2021
Nursing Home COVID-19 Cases, Deaths Increasing
A report from the AARP shows COVID-19 worsening in senior facilities.
Oct 19th, 2021
Can Domestic Violence Convictions Disqualify Job-Seekers?
A case currently before the Wisconsin Supreme Court may answer the question.
Oct 18th, 2021
Can State Fix Problems Underlying the Labor Shortage?
Evers administration putting $130 million into addressing issues contributing to labor shortage.
Oct 12th, 2021
State Republicans Propose New Zoning and Development Bills
Gov. Evers called it a "good step" toward addressing affordable housing shortage.
Oct 8th, 2021
Bill Would Restore Educators’ Collective Bargaining Rights
In order to address teacher shortage, bill restores rights stripped by Act 10.
Oct 7th, 2021
Do Vaccinated and COVID-19 Survivors Have Same Immunity?
An epidemiologist says no. Legislation at state level would exempt those previously infected from vaccine mandates
Oct 6th, 2021
Gov. Evers Names Leader for State Health Equity Office
Michelle Robinson currently works in the Department of Children and Families.
Oct 6th, 2021
Did a Janitors Union Create a Model for Rebuilding the Middle Class?
Union contract creates opportunity to expand union representation in Milwaukee County.
Oct 2nd, 2021
How Biden Plan Could Help State
Two intertwined bills would pay for roads, bridges, energy grid, replacing lead pipes, much more.
Sep 26th, 2021
Evers Unveils His Own Bill to Repeal the Personal Property Tax
Governor's legislation includes funding to replace money local government's lose after tax repeal.
Sep 23rd, 2021
State Legislation Classifies Rideshare, Delivery Drivers as Independent Contractors
Bills could also prevent drivers from accessing unemployment or workers compensation.
Sep 9th, 2021
Suit Seeks To End Ban on Jobless Pay for Disabled
Class-action claim charges 2013 state law violates U.S. Constitution.
Sep 8th, 2021
Work Won’t Be The Same After the Pandemic
UW researchers examine the state of work in Wisconsin with annual report.
Sep 3rd, 2021
State High Court Declines to Block Mask Mandate
Won’t bypass lower courts, as asked, to overrule Dane County mask order.
Aug 31st, 2021
Wisconsin Billionaires Grew Richer During Pandemic
State's richest person, John Menard, saw his wealth increase nearly 50%.
Aug 27th, 2021
COVID-19 Appeared Earlier Than Previously Thought
First cases in Wisconsin, other states, came in January, not February.
Aug 25th, 2021
Evers Announces $250 Million in Relief Programs
Using federal pandemic aid for housing, transit, child care and health care programs.
Aug 25th, 2021
GOP Bill Gives Payments to Workers Quitting Over Vaccination Requirements
Anyone who quits a job over vaccine requirements to receive unemployment benefits under Republican backed legislation.
Aug 13th, 2021
Evers Considering Vaccine Mandate for State Employees
The governor expressed support for private sector mask, vaccine mandates.
Aug 13th, 2021
Rep. Ron Kind Won’t Run For Another Term
The La Crosse Democrat was first elected in 1996.
Aug 10th, 2021
State Democratic Lawmakers Propose Campaign Finance Reforms
Lawmakers say they face "uphill battle" to pass bills in republican controlled Legislature.
Aug 5th, 2021
Can Newcomer Turn a Red Seat Blue?
Republicans have held 1st Congressional District for three decades. Ann Roe seeks an upset.
Jul 26th, 2021
Father of Man Killed by Kenosha Police Accuses DA
Charges coverup of 2004 killing by Kenosha cops and district attorney in letter to legislators.
Jul 20th, 2021
Still Fighting for $15
It’s been 12 years since the state or federal minimum wage was increased.
Jul 19th, 2021
Salmonella Outbreak Traced To Packaged Greens
Nine people in Wisconsin and Illinois sickened, state health officials report.
Jul 18th, 2021
Janesville Business Owner To Oppose Bryan Steil
Democratic newcomer will battle first-term Republican congressman in First District.
Jul 14th, 2021
State’s COVID-19 Cases Climbing Again
No surge but worrisome. Still many areas with ‘painfully low' vaccination rates.
Jul 13th, 2021
Baldwin Pushes Plan For States Blocking Medicaid Expansion
Bill creates federal alternative for Wisconsin and 11 other states who rejected expansion.
Jul 13th, 2021
Evers Vetoes Gun Sanctuary Bill
And another bill postponing redistricting for local elections.
Jul 12th, 2021
Evers Tinkers With Tax Cut
Okays $2 billion state income tax cut but delays when it goes into effect.
Jul 10th, 2021
Workers In Janesville Feel Left Behind
Private equity firm moving company and all its jobs to Mexico.
Jul 4th, 2021
Evers Vetoes Cut In Unemployment Pay
Republican bill backed by business lobbyists targeted supplemental pay to unemployed.
Jun 30th, 2021
Schools Can Offer Free COVID-19 Tests
State DHS using federal funds to provide public and private schools free testing supplies.
Jun 23rd, 2021
Biden Plans Seek to Persuade Trump Voters
Battle playing out in Rep. Ron Kind’s western Wisconsin district, which supported Trump.
Jun 22nd, 2021
GOP Tax Cuts Benefit Wisconsin’s Wealthiest 25%
75% of state's households get less than $7 a week on average from proposed tax cuts.
Jun 20th, 2021
Delta COVID-19 Strain in Wisconsin
Vaccination important to fighting highly contagious strain.
Jun 17th, 2021
Budget Committee Approves Healthcare Spending Increase
State Legislature's Joint Finance Committee cuts governor's budget for aging, disability services.
Jun 17th, 2021
MMAC Tightrope Walks on Voting Rights
Milwaukee business group supports voting rights in principle but won’t address barriers in GOP bills.
Jun 16th, 2021
New Voices Join Voting Rights Battle
Business leaders, faith groups and the disabled oppose bills creating barriers to voting.
Jun 15th, 2021
Courts Block Pandemic Aid to Restaurants
Will hurt thousands of restaurants, prevent “much needed raises” for workers, Milwaukee owner laments.
Jun 15th, 2021
State High Court Blocks School Closures
Local health departments can’t order closures, 4-3 Supreme Court decision rules.
Jun 12th, 2021
State Now Projects $4.4 Billion Windfall
Fiscal bureau projects far more tax revenue than expected for 2021-2023.
Jun 9th, 2021
Why Is There A Worker Shortage?
Employers disagree, but big decline in child care centers could be a key issue.
Jun 8th, 2021
Are Employers ‘Competing With The Couch’?
GOP legislators say jobless benefits causing worker shortage. Studies don’t back them up.
Jun 2nd, 2021
U.S. Labor Secretary Visits Milwaukee
Marty Walsh visits building trades and manufacturing trainees, hears from immigrant rights advocates.
May 27th, 2021
Bill Gives Union Rights to UW Health Staff
Nurses demand collective bargaining rights, but GOP legislators may balk at overriding Act 10.
May 21st, 2021
Employment, Unemployment Both Rising
In April, number of people in state working rose by 7,100 even as unemployment rate rose.
May 21st, 2021
GOP Legislators Target Jobless Pay
Bill restores work-search requirement, ends supplemental pandemic aid to unemployed.
May 19th, 2021
About The CDC’s New Mask Guidance
It’s not ‘masks off’ for everyone, say state public health experts.
May 16th, 2021
Bipartisan Bill Bans Guns For Those Convicted of Domestic Violence
Bill extends firearm prohibition to anyone convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence.
May 14th, 2021
Dems Object to GOP Slashing State Budget Provisions
Sen. LaTonya Johnson challenges cuts to Black History Museum.
May 14th, 2021
State Approves COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids 12 and Older
Adolescents and younger teenagers can now get the vaccine in Wisconsin.
May 13th, 2021
Nurses Call For Union Rights at Capitol Rally
'We were deeply betrayed at all levels of power while drowning in... dying patients.’
May 10th, 2021
Unemployment Tax Break Bill Muddied by Partisan Conflict
GOP amendment would take control of COVID-19 relief funds away from governor.
May 6th, 2021
Tom Nelson Wrote Book on Union Struggles
Outagamie County Exec and Democratic challenger to Ron Johnson is strongly pro-labor.
May 5th, 2021
Church Leaders In State Promote Vaccine
Religious groups urge people to get the shot for COVID-19, especially those left behind.
May 1st, 2021
State Planning Small Business Recovery Grants
Evers vetoed GOP bills that would take control of federal relief funds.
Apr 23rd, 2021
New State COVID-19 Testing For Schools
Federally funded testing program for students and staff aims to ‘decrease disruptions in classrooms.'
Apr 21st, 2021
State Bonding to Help Finance Alabama Prisons
Questions about Wisconsin’s Public Finance Authority and proposed private prisons blasted as a 'golden gulag.’
Apr 18th, 2021
New COVID-19 Variants Behind Spiking Cases
Variants now account for more than half of all new cases of COVID-19.
Apr 9th, 2021
Legislators Resist Plans to Help Workers
GOP sniping at Evers plans for workforce training, minimum wage hike, funding to fix UI system.
Apr 7th, 2021
Report Warns Low-income Workers Still Unemployed
Decrease in child care subsidy use suggests many low-income parents not back at work.
Apr 6th, 2021
DWD Reports Fake Unemployment Insurance Scam
Scammers use phishing emails and fake social media pages to steal personal information.
Apr 2nd, 2021
GOP Legislators Want Pandemic Aid for Tax Rebate
They propose $1 billion property tax rebate with aid based on value of homes.
Mar 31st, 2021
Suicides Did Not Rise During Pandemic
Previous claims untrue. Data shows suicides actually declined in Wisconsin in 2020.
Mar 23rd, 2021
State Expands Disease Surveillance for COVID-19 Variants
DHS finds more long-term care deaths after reviewing its data.
Mar 19th, 2021
$15 Minimum Wage Would Help A Third of State’s Workers
Researchers say the minimum wage in Wisconsin can be doubled without job losses.
Mar 18th, 2021
Bill Ends Low Wages for Tipped Workers
Sub-minimum wage of $2.33 would be outlawed, requiring payment of minimum wage.
Mar 16th, 2021
State Would Recieve $1.25 Billion Under Medicaid Expansion
GOP gearing up to remove provision from Governor's budget, despite additional funding for expansion in latest stimulus bill.
Mar 12th, 2021
A Return to Normalcy?
Experts consider when we’ll get to a post-pandemic world and what that will look like.
Mar 9th, 2021
Public Employees Seek a Voice At Work
Evers budget restores collective bargaining rights. Republicans vow to block this.
Mar 2nd, 2021
Will There Be Enough Vaccines For Teachers?
As of Monday they can get vaccinated. But supplies likely to fall short.
Feb 28th, 2021
Work-Share Program Surges During Pandemic
Struggling businesses can keep employees on part time and lost wages recouped through state unemployment system.
Feb 26th, 2021
Baldwin Bill Helps Veterans Exposed to Toxins
U.S. service members exposed to cancer-causing toxic materials at horrific air base.
Feb 25th, 2021
Medicaid Expansion Gives More Kids Coverage
Study shows Wisconsin’s children would benefit if state accepted federal ACA expansion money.
Feb 21st, 2021
New Law Lets Pharmacy Students Give Vaccines
Evers signs legislation aimed at expanding state’s COVID-19 vaccine operation.
Feb 20th, 2021
Legislators Advance Unemployment Fix, COVID-19 Deal
But Republicans won’t pay for new computer system Evers says is needed.
Feb 18th, 2021
Federal Health Insurance Marketplace Reopens
New three-month enrollment period for Affordable Care Act seeks more enrollees.
Feb 16th, 2021
PPP Business Expense Tax Break Approved by Committee
Democrats tried to narrow the tax break on expenses paid for with federal relief money.
Feb 11th, 2021
Suit Asks State Supreme Court to Toss Mask Order
Suit targeting emergency order now wants court to block emergency declaration.
Feb 11th, 2021
Survey Finds Public Support For Unions
64% support public employees’ right to organize, union-backed survey finds.
Feb 9th, 2021
Will Supreme Court Act on Mask Mandate?
State high court has sat on case for months, could decide fight between governor and Legislature.
Feb 6th, 2021
Evers Wants Unemployment Insurance Reforms
GOP controlled legislature refuses to take up reform bills.
Feb 5th, 2021
Race and Income and ‘Back to School’
Republicans decry virtual schooling for Black students. But Black families more likely to support it.
Feb 3rd, 2021
Far More Women Getting Vaccines
Nearly 10% of women and just 5.2% of men in Wisconsin have gotten at least a first dose.
Feb 3rd, 2021
Ending Mask Mandate Could Hurt Businesses
50 organizations are lobbying Legislature to keep it. Not one group favors ending it.
Feb 1st, 2021
Paid Sick Leave Has Health Benefits
Report finds universal paid sick leave would reduce pandemic’s spread by 10%.
Jan 30th, 2021
GOP Legislators Want to Repeal Mask Mandate
A joint resolution would terminate Evers' public health orders.
Jan 22nd, 2021
Mass Vaccination Bill Clears Committee
One provision would expand vaccination to everyone by March, DHS says bill doesn't address "critical limitation."
Jan 21st, 2021
Assembly Bill Seeks to Vaccinate Everyone
Would overrule health officials, who say making everyone eligible would overwhelm limited vaccine supply.
Jan 20th, 2021
Cases Down, Deaths Higher in Nursing Homes
AARP report finds 2.7 deaths per 100 Wisconsin residents in most recent month measured.
Jan 17th, 2021
Evers, Senate Agree on Pandemic Bill
Bipartisan bill goes back to Assembly, where leader says GOP will resist compromise.
Jan 13th, 2021
The Science on COVID-19 and Schools
When are in-person classes safe and when can they help disease surge? That depends.
Jan 11th, 2021
Johnson Controls Settling PFAS Lawsuit for $17.5 Million
The company will pay a group of Peshtigo families that filed a class action lawsuit.
Jan 8th, 2021
Assembly Committee Passes GOP COVID-19 Bill
Vos calls measure ‘bipartisan’ though all Democrats oppose it.
Jan 6th, 2021
Capitol Christmas Decoration Memorializes COVID-19 Victims
A garland was made with a ring for every person that has died in Wisconsin.
Dec 24th, 2020
Evers Offers Compromise Bill on COVID-19
After meeting with Republican leaders, offers draft bill with “items on which all of us can agree.”
Dec 22nd, 2020
Unemployment System Audited After Pandemic Failures
Massive delays in claims, duplicate payments and an unreliable call center among issues found in report.
Dec 17th, 2020
Small Businesses Pan Assembly COVID Proposals
Robust state aid, uniform public health rules outweigh proposals such as liability shields.
Dec 16th, 2020
Pandemic Raging in Nursing Homes
7-fold increase in deaths. AARP study finds. Wisconsin among 5 states with biggest hike in cases.
Dec 14th, 2020
Dementia Related Deaths Rising, Advocates Say
Deaths of Wisconsin residents with Alzheimer's and dementia are up 14%.
Dec 10th, 2020
Progressive Activist Organization Fires Unionizing Employees
Workers at Wisconsin Voices say they were fired to shut down unionization.
Dec 10th, 2020
Evers Slams Paxton for Lawsuit
Texas AG “under investigation” trying to deny "the votes of the people in Wisconsin.”
Dec 9th, 2020
DHS Shortens Quarantine For Some
For those exposed to someone with COVID-19 quarantine now 10 days rather than 14.
Dec 7th, 2020
Baldwin, Moore Seek Biden’s Support For Transitional Jobs
The two Wisconsin legislators have sponsored bills in the Senate and House that would help workers connect to job market.
Dec 4th, 2020
Unpaid Care at State’s Hospitals Cost $1.3 Billion
Charity care and bad debt up by $90 million in 2019, could rise more in 2020.
Nov 30th, 2020
Black Friday Retailers Make Changes for COVID-19
Retailers go online, or spread out their shopping days to reduce crowds.
Nov 27th, 2020
Contact Tracing Effort Is Far Behind
COVID-19 cases rising too fast, state would need 20-fold increase in tracers to keep up.
Nov 18th, 2020
Nursing Homes Need More Resources, AARP Says
Report documents shortages of staff and PPE supplies amid rising pandemic.
Nov 16th, 2020
Hospitals, Nursing Homes Facing Staff Shortages
When healthcare workers contract COVID-19 it exacerbates existing staff shortages.
Nov 13th, 2020
‘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.
Nov 11th, 2020
Pandemic Surges as Courts Tie Evers’ Hands
Federal coronavirus task force says Wisconsin needs more comprehensive strategy.
Nov 9th, 2020
State Supreme Court Won’t Hear COVID-19 Capacity Case
The high court refused a petition by the governor to hear case on order limiting public gathering.
Nov 5th, 2020
Missing Mail-In Ballots Case Unlikely to Affect Wisconsin
300,000 ballots are unaccounted for by USPS.
Nov 5th, 2020
Evers Asks High Court to Review COVID Rules
As lower courts flip flop on bar and restaurant restrictions he wants Supreme Court to step in.
Nov 1st, 2020
USPS Still Delaying Mail, Baldwin Charges
Calls on Postmaster General DeJoy to reverse actions causing delivery delays.
Oct 20th, 2020
Waukesha County Exec Has COVID-19
Paul Farrow tested positive, has mild symptoms. He opposed Evers' mask mandate.
Oct 17th, 2020
Religious Leaders Want Stricter COVID-19 Measures
Some call for restricting religious gathering size, more personal responsibility.
Oct 17th, 2020
Watchdog Group Seeks Probe of Johnson Project
Did Walker administration pull strings to give senator’s children tax credits worth up to $2.1 million?
Oct 14th, 2020
Republicans Have ‘Blood On Their Hands”
Evers signals he will ignore Legislative restriction, challenges GOP to present their pandemic plan.
Oct 13th, 2020
State Awarding Grants to 10,000 Small Businesses
Round II of “We’re All In” grants will give each business $5,000.
Oct 13th, 2020
Please Legislate, Democrats Ask State Senate
They call on Republican leaders to come back in session, deal with crisis state faces.
Oct 10th, 2020
Caregivers Need Better Pay, Support, Report Finds
Evers' task force recommends legislation and investments to help state's caregivers.
Oct 10th, 2020
GOP Legislators Attack Evers’ New Restrictions
But Republicans have proposed zero plans for dealing with the coronavirus.
Oct 9th, 2020
Plaintiffs Harmed By Mask Order, Lawyer Argues
Conservative group asks court to end Evers mandate as state's COVID-19 cases soar.
Oct 6th, 2020
Evers Urges Citizens, Practice COVID Safety
As cases surge, governor has given up on GOP legislators, urges people to stay home, wear masks.
Oct 3rd, 2020
Barnes Urges Social Distancing to Slow COVID-19 Spread
The lieutenant governor says people need to exercise caution heading into cold weather.
Oct 2nd, 2020
Homeland Security Talking Points Sympathetic to Kyle Rittenhouse
The federal agency told officials to say he was there defending small business owners.
Oct 1st, 2020
Is Wisconsin Manufacturing Recovering?
It could be. A new report suggests a delicate recovery is underway.
Oct 1st, 2020
Lawsuit Seeks End to State Mask Order
Conservative group files motion for temporary injunction. Circuit Court will hold October 5 hearing.
Sep 29th, 2020
Wisconsin Needs More Contact Tracers
State likely needs an additional 8,000 tracers to respond to COVID-19 spread.
Sep 25th, 2020
Film Details Disenfranchisement in Wisconsin
Documentary chronicles the human cost of gerrymandering.
Sep 24th, 2020
Republicans Fight Evers Mask Order
Emergency order “obviously illegal,” Evers a “lawless governor,” Vos declares.
Sep 23rd, 2020
Evers Wants to Extend Mask Mandate
Order expires in two weeks, governor looking at "every possible avenue” to extend it.
Sep 16th, 2020
Election Donors Operate in the Shadows
One third of all state campaign donations, some $12 million, from secretive outside groups.
Sep 15th, 2020
Local Health Officials Stripped of Power?
State Supreme Court’s Dane County ruling could threaten longstanding power of all local health officials, expert believes.
Sep 13th, 2020
Non-Profit Didn’t Report Campaign Spending?
Jobs First Coalition spent $1 million to elect Republican legislators but left it off tax forms, complaint to IRS says.
Sep 8th, 2020
Pandemic Shines Spotlight on Workers’ Struggle
Crisis makes Labor Day 2020 like no other, experts at roundtable discussion say.
Sep 7th, 2020
Eviction Moratorium Is Short-Term Relief
New measure does not forgive rent or late fees. Advocates call for more help.
Sep 4th, 2020
Jacob Blake Handcuffed to Hospital Bed
Groups call for Kenosha law enforcement leaders resignation or dismissal.
Aug 28th, 2020
Baldwin Demands Post Office Undo ‘Harmful Changes”
Temporary suspension in recent changes by USPS “did not reverse the damage already done,” Senator charges.
Aug 26th, 2020
Vos Failed to Report All Financial Holdings
Watchdog group dings speaker for not reporting all financial interests.
Aug 20th, 2020
Turning Guns Into Garden Tools
With an eye to DNC, faith activists in city oppose Trump, call for less gun violence, more social justice
Aug 17th, 2020
Johnson’s Attacks on Unemployment Aid Lack Evidence
The pandemic, not unemployment insurance, is keeping people out of work.
Aug 14th, 2020
Are COVID-19 Deaths Higher Than We Think?
An epidemiological model suggests they could be.
Aug 14th, 2020
Baldwin Rebukes Trump Admin Over Testing Shortages
Local healthcare company Aurora has recently started rationing COVID-19 tests.
Aug 13th, 2020
Trump Directives Fall Flat in Wisconsin
President’s executive action on unemployment and evictions cause ‘uncertainty and confusion’, Evers says
Aug 12th, 2020
Pandemic Still Hurting State Economy
Downturn far worse than during Great Recession. People’s fears, not shutdown orders, are driving downturn.
Aug 10th, 2020
Healthcare Workers Support Mask Mandate
Healthcare workers knock Republicans for doing nothing for unemployed.
Aug 7th, 2020
Concert Venues Seeking COVID-19 Relief
Some independent venues say they can't last another six months.
Aug 6th, 2020
Evers Says No Statewide School Re-Opening Plan
School districts will be responsible for decisions about re-opening.
Aug 5th, 2020
Baldwin Jobs Bill Has Support of Employment Agencies
Legislation would direct federal funds to transitional jobs programs.
Aug 4th, 2020
CDC Says Election Did Not Cause COVID-19 Spike
But the Spring election saw voter participation cut in half.
Aug 4th, 2020
National Guard’s COVID-19 Testing At Risk
Federal funding for this ends next month. Guard members have helped accomplish much of testing in Wisconsin.
Jul 29th, 2020
Larson Launches State Mask Mandate Petition
State senator has gotten 8,000 signatures and a torrent of social media abuse.
Jul 29th, 2020
State Reviewing Foxconn Jobs Report
The review will determine whether the company is eligible for the tax credits.
Jul 23rd, 2020
What Should Next Pandemic Aid Bill Include?
State’s Democrats, Republicans disagree on who needs federal help and how much is needed.
Jul 20th, 2020
Democrats Want to Ease Unemployment Restrictions
New legislative package targets state's struggling unemployment system.
Jul 17th, 2020
The COVID-19 Child Care Chasm
In Southeast Wisconsin, 61% of licensed providers closed, either temporarily or permanently.
Jul 15th, 2020
Baldwin Bill Pushes Transitional Jobs
Pandemic dramatizes long-term issue of job shortages, issue pushed by policy analyst David Riemer.
Jul 13th, 2020
State Institutes Mask Mandate for Executive Branch Employees
Evers doesn't think he can impose a statewide mask requirement.
Jul 12th, 2020
How Has COVID-19 Impacted Child Care Providers?
Two out of five child care providers were closed by May.
Jul 12th, 2020
Assembly GOP Pitches Unemployment Loans
Instead of convening and legislating, Republican legislators pitch a personal loan program.
Jul 9th, 2020
Evers Won’t Issue New Shutdown Order
Cites Republican and Supreme Court opposition even as state cases double in just one month.
Jul 8th, 2020
Legislators Who Opposed Pandemic Aid Grab Grants
Robin Vos and three other Republicans who opposed federal grants got at least $150,000.
Jul 7th, 2020
45% in State Have Put Off Medical Care
Census Bureau survey also finds 21% may face loss of job income, 18% missed rent or mortgage payment.
Jun 30th, 2020
Can Palzewicz Win Race for Congress?
Democrat running in Republican leaning district long held by Jim Sensenbrenner.
Jun 24th, 2020
Deadline Today for WEDC Business Grants
As part of pandemic relief, state offering 30,000 grants of $2,500 apiece to small businesses who apply.
Jun 23rd, 2020
Metro Pay Gap for Women Improves
Study finds Milwaukee County women earn 85% of what men get compared to 79% nationally, 76% in Waukesha County.
Jun 15th, 2020
Evers Meets With Lawmakers on Police Reform
Governor says the state is at a "watershed moment" for the issue of police reform, racism.
Jun 12th, 2020
Companies’ Absence Policies Cause COVID-19 Risk?
Briggs & Stratton worker collapses on the job. Employees fear calling in sick will get them fired.
Jun 11th, 2020
Evers Calls For Action to Dismantle ‘Systemic Racism’
Governor says, "We must use this dark moment to begin to be an example for the rest of the nation."
Jun 5th, 2020
Foxconn Audit Delayed Two Months
Company claims it earned a subsidy for employees hired and capital expenditures, state still analyzing data.
Jun 3rd, 2020
Workers Concerned About Safety During Reopening
As many are called back to work, there are more questions than answers about their safety.
May 29th, 2020
State Offering Aid for Local Health Clinics
$10 million of CARES Act funding is set aside to help clinics in underserved communities.
May 29th, 2020
GOP, Dems Battle Over Unemployment Backlog
Democrats say Walker administration failed to update the system, now it can't handle unprecedented wave of unemployment claims.
May 28th, 2020
State Creates Directory of Online Businesses
A guide for shoppers to 230 small businesses offering online outlets.
May 27th, 2020
Far More Businesses Using Work Share
Up 17-fold in state since pandemic, as companies avoid layoffs by switching workers to part-time.
May 26th, 2020
Advocacy Groups Want Better Worker Safety
Following COVID-19 outbreak at Kenosha Amazon facility, they urge legislators to reinstate protections.
May 23rd, 2020
State Allocates $100M for Nursing Home Aid
Funding from the CARES Act will go offset COVID-19 related expenses.
May 22nd, 2020
State Creates Pandemic Rent Assistance Program
Gov. Evers is using Cares Act funds to help low-income residents pay for housing.
May 21st, 2020
Evers Details $1.1 Billion Pandemic Plan
State’s share of CARES Act to ramp up testing, tracing, PPE supplies, hospitals.
May 20th, 2020
Baldwin Calls for Meat Industry Protections
29 Democratic senators demand that Trump administration address worker safety.
May 18th, 2020
State Urges Supreme Court to Keep ACA Intact
AG Kaul filed a brief as a friend-of-the-court in Supreme Court Case.
May 15th, 2020
Kaul, Unions Push Meatpacking Safety Rules
Kaul among 20 state attorneys general pushing Trump for tougher regulations.
May 13th, 2020
GOP Road Show Attacks Evers’ Plan
Analysis: Republicans want a Badger Bounce Back, but distort details of Evers' plan.
May 9th, 2020
GOP Inaction Cost Wisconsin $25 Million
Already depleted unemployment trust fund misses out on millions in federal aid.
May 8th, 2020
Political Organizers Go Digital To Reach Voters
Social media, Zoom calls and texting campaigns supplant face-to-face campaigning during pandemic.
May 2nd, 2020
GOP Listens To Business Lobby Reopening Plan
Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce wants to replace the Badger Bounce Back plan with their own.
May 1st, 2020
State’s Work-Share Program Prevents Layoffs
Part of new COVID-19 relief bill, allows employers flexibility, expands unemployment compensation.
Apr 28th, 2020
Religious Leaders Back Safer At Home Extension
An interfaith coalition criticized the state GOP's lawsuit seeking to dismiss the order.
Apr 23rd, 2020
Landlords, Tenant Groups Ask for State Relief
Both sides lobby Evers, Legislature for help to make rent payments, avoid flood of evictions.
Apr 20th, 2020
Evers Calls For Federal Aid As Revenues Decline
State revenues are being decimated by the economic shutdown.
Apr 18th, 2020
Reduced Nurses Aid Training Part of COVID-19 Bill
Evers vetoed a bill that reduced CNA training requirements in 2019, GOP slipped provision into aid package.
Apr 16th, 2020
Business Groups Want State To Reopen
Pushing Evers to act within two weeks. Scientists say it's too soon.
Apr 12th, 2020
Did High Court Ignore Their Rules on Election Case?
An attorney says the court didn't follow their normal rules for accepting briefs.
Apr 9th, 2020
How to Deal With Medical Debt
Timely new guide by Health Watch Wisconsin as medical care needs rise during pandemic.
Apr 8th, 2020
Who Will Be Denied Medical Resources?
State’s disability groups call for equal treatment should life-saving supplies need to be rationed.
Apr 4th, 2020
Healthcare Workers’ Jobs Upended by Pandemic
Workers are jumping into new roles and challenges to deal with COVID-19
Apr 3rd, 2020
COVID-19 At The Bargaining Table
Unions, employers discuss workplace changes in the age of pandemic.
Mar 31st, 2020
Evers Urges Legislators to Convene
“We still need” state solutions to coming surge of COVID-19 patients, he warns.
Mar 31st, 2020
Evers, Republicans Spar on Holding Election
Governor wants all vote-by-mail election, Fitzgerald blasts idea, "this is ridiculous.”
Mar 30th, 2020
State Cites Companies For Price Gouging
Sends cease-and-desist letters to 16 companies accused of price-gouging during pandemic.
Mar 25th, 2020
On 10th Anniversary, Affordable Care Act At Risk
Activists hold telephone rallies, cite Act's importance amid the pandemic.
Mar 24th, 2020
One Year After Shopko Went Bankrupt
Virtual town hall of ex-workers talk about impact of retail chain's 2019 shutdown.
Mar 22nd, 2020
Coronavirus Could Hit State Economy Harder
Wisconsin more dependent on trade than most states, could face bigger downturn.
Mar 10th, 2020
Evers Announces $75 Million in Transportation Funding
Milwaukee County Transit System gets $1 million grant.
Mar 5th, 2020
Baldwin Backs Bill To Save Wisconsin Defense Contracts
Bill restores $3.8 billion diverted away from the Department of Defense for construction of the southern border wall.
Mar 1st, 2020
Did Gerrymandering Kill Medicaid Expansion?
Liberal group’s report links gerrymandering to less health coverage, more deaths from preventable causes.
Feb 25th, 2020
Trade War Wounds May Heal Soon
Job losses may be slowing and new trade agreements are offering hope.
Feb 21st, 2020
Poor Quality Housing Causes Health Problems
Report by Community Advocates links health and housing, offers recommendations to make housing more affordable.
Feb 18th, 2020
Assembly Stalls on Farm Crisis Legislation
Despite bipartisan movement, the bills never saw a special session.
Feb 13th, 2020
Local Skepticism Grows On Foxconn’s Future
Opinions in Racine County shifting as company’s plans keep changing.
Feb 5th, 2020
BadgerCare Changes Could Drop Coverage for Poor
Changes set in motion by Walker administration could boot poor from state Medicaid program.
Feb 1st, 2020
Brostoff Slams Occupational Licensing Legislation
The Milwaukee representative assails legislation, says it could have a hazardous outcome.
Jan 31st, 2020
Call Bolton to Testify, Baldwin Urges
Former National Security advisor’s book says Trump froze Ukraine aid to force Biden investigation and implicates Ron Johnson.
Jan 29th, 2020
Can Union Organizers Thread Act 10 Needle?
UW Hospital nurses seek discussion with management, who say they can’t bargain.
Jan 28th, 2020
DNR Working On New PFAS Rules
GOP controlled assembly rejects legislation enabling tougher regulation of "forever chemicals."
Jan 24th, 2020
Hot Debate, Limited Action by Senate
Limited bills on homeless, clean water passed, nothing on dark stores tax loophole.
Jan 22nd, 2020
Mocked By Trump, Wisconsin Woman Sets The Record Straight
Protester ejected from President Trump's rally in Milwaukee tells her story.
Jan 17th, 2020
Assembly Republicans Fail to Override Evers’ Veto
First floor session of 2020 saw partisan attacks and the passage of controversial legislation.
Jan 16th, 2020
Trump’s Flights of Fancy at Rally
President's speech in Milwaukee filled with exaggerations and made-up numbers.
Jan 15th, 2020
Report Ties Green Energy to Economic Growth
State’s potential for green jobs huge, but still ranks 41st in solar power.
Jan 10th, 2020
State Occupational Licenses Under Scrutiny
Legislators, pushed by conservative groups, seek to review, relax occupational licensing.
Jan 9th, 2020
One Year After Baraboo’s Nazi Salute
Residents, school district, assess what they’ve learned since notorious prom photo brought town national attention.
Jan 6th, 2020
State Politicians Respond to Iranian General’s Killing
Activists are protesting and politicos weighing in on assassination, U.S. troop escalation.
Jan 4th, 2020
Report Assails Short Term Health Plans
Boosted by Trump, proliferating across state, offering inadequate coverage.
Dec 12th, 2019
Pay Raise for State Workers Delayed
Legislators still haven't approved union contracts from last year.
Dec 11th, 2019
State Highway Projects Panel Wakes Up
Transportation Projects Commission meets for first time in five years, restarts planning.
Dec 9th, 2019
Evers Signs ‘Telehealth’ Bill
Medicaid patients who get health care delivered long-distance now qualify for coverage.
Nov 26th, 2019
Seeking an RX for Rising Drug Prices
Governor’s task force brings business, consumers, Republicans and Democrats to the table
Nov 21st, 2019
Why PFAS Pollution Is So Scary
The chemicals are all over and very toxic. Evers has created two teams to target problem.
Nov 18th, 2019
Another New Owner for Journal Sentinel
Gannett merges with GateHouse, more staff cuts for Milwaukee newspaper likely.
Nov 15th, 2019
Pipeline Protest Bill Goes to Evers
Bipartisan bill banning trespassing opposed by environmentalists who say it restricts lawful protests.
Nov 6th, 2019
Upgrade the New Deal, Riemer Declares
Book by former aide to Norquist, Doyle, who helped Tommy Thompson design Badger Care, offers bold solutions.
Nov 5th, 2019
Sean Duffy’s Rocky Start
Congressman-turned-CNN commentator gets roasted for his comments, even by his new colleagues.
Nov 1st, 2019
Journal Sentinel Braces for New Merger
GateHouse/Gannett merger could mean fewer papers and still more staff cuts.
Oct 25th, 2019
Pipeline Bill Opponents Hope for Veto
Republican-created bill would limit protests of oil, water, fuel pipelines. If it passes, will Evers veto it?
Oct 25th, 2019
Bills Target Energy Pipeline Protesters
Model legislation created by ALEC targets protests, passed in Iowa but modified by Wisconsin Republicans.
Oct 21st, 2019
Midwest, State’s Racial Gaps Grow
State’s African Americans far behind in education, employment, wages.
Oct 17th, 2019
Can Democrat Tom Palzewicz Win the 5th Congressional District?
He lost to Sensenbrenner with 38% of the vote in 2018, better than previous Dems had done
Oct 10th, 2019
DNR Releases PFAS Contamination Data
PFAS chemicals have been linked to a multitude of health problems
Oct 8th, 2019
Owners Lobbying For Service Workers
New organization lobbies state officials on behalf of service industry workers
Sep 26th, 2019
Kaul Slams Food Assistance Cuts
Attorney General joins counterparts from 23 states to oppose the cuts.
Sep 25th, 2019
Evers Blasts Trump “Tweet” Trade Wars
The approach “just sucks,” governor says on new state podcast.
Sep 16th, 2019
Bill Seeks Payments From Unwed Fathers
State among few with birth cost recovery program. Senate bill expands program.
Sep 11th, 2019
Lame Duck Laws Opposed Overwhelmingly
Records show Legislature fielded nearly 48,000 contacts from people and 98% opposed lame duck laws.
Sep 4th, 2019
State Targets Payroll Tax Fraud
50 investigations by Department of Revenue of companies suspected of cheating workers on pay.
Sep 3rd, 2019
Evers, Moore Target Prescription Drugs
Skyrocketing costs at issue.“Like taking on the NRA,” says a consumer activist.
Aug 22nd, 2019
Pade To Run Against GOP Rep. Bryan Steil
Steil succeeded Paul Ryan in congressional seat held by Republicans for 25 years.
Aug 14th, 2019
Survivor of Gun Violence Opposes the Death Penalty
Pardeep Kaleka's father was murdered in the 2012 Sikh temple mass shooting.
Aug 10th, 2019
Dem Lawmakers Push Bill to Tax Guns
Revenue from tax would provide services to gun-crime victims.
Aug 9th, 2019
NRA’s Favorite Wisconsin State Politicians
Former Gov. Walker was Wisconsin’s top NRA beneficiary.
Aug 9th, 2019
What Does GateHouse Deal Mean for the Journal Sentinel?
Layoffs? Cost cutting? Consolidation?
Aug 8th, 2019
Evers Wants State Health “Lead Czar”
Also supports bill to provide $40 million in loans for home owners to replace lead laterals.
Jul 30th, 2019
GateHouse Deal Could Hurt Journal Sentinel
GateHouse Media could take over Gannett, causing more cost cutting at JS, other papers.
Jul 29th, 2019
Legislators Want to Protect ACA Coverage
Laws needed to assure health coverage continues if courts overrule it, Democrats say.
Jul 22nd, 2019
Gerrymandering Foes Push Reform
Fair Maps groups embrace nonpartisan redistricting in Assembly, Senate bills.
Jul 17th, 2019
