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Controversial Power Line Bill Dies In Legislature

Controversial Power Line Bill Dies In Legislature

Opponents of 'Right of First Refusal' bill say it would have hiked utility rates.

State Still Faces Nursing, Health Care Worker Shortage

State Still Faces Nursing, Health Care Worker Shortage

New report finds many unfilled job openings in 8 of 18 professions hospitals employ.

Health Care Experts Warn of Misleading Insurance Pitches

Health Care Experts Warn of Misleading Insurance Pitches

State Commissioner warns of "unsuitable...misrepresented" health insurance policies.

Senate Republicans Fire Four Evers Appointees

Senate Republicans Fire Four Evers Appointees

GOP boots one from DNR board, three from UW Health board.

Legislative Democrats Renew Push For Paid Family Leave

Legislative Democrats Renew Push For Paid Family Leave

Proposal aims to provide stability for families, faces uphill fight with GOP.

Bill Eliminates Work Permits for Younger Teens

Bill Eliminates Work Permits for Younger Teens

Democrats warn it undermines child labor laws. Legislation now goes to governor.

Kirsten Johnson Aims to Restore Trust in Public Health

Kirsten Johnson Aims to Restore Trust in Public Health

And bolster workforce. State DHS leader oversees nearly 6,000 employees.

Should Child Care Providers Teach 4-Year-Old Kindergarten?

Should Child Care Providers Teach 4-Year-Old Kindergarten?

Republicans, child care providers support bill pushing this. DPI opposes it.

Advocates Push State Pension Fund to Divest From Fossil Fuel Companies

Advocates Push State Pension Fund to Divest From Fossil Fuel Companies

Climate Safe Pensions Wisconsin running radio ads to build support.

Evers Task Force to Spotlight Health Care Worker Shortage

Evers Task Force to Spotlight Health Care Worker Shortage

Everyone in state should have good quality care, 'no matter their zip code.'

Treasury Secretary Sells Bidenomics in Milwaukee

Treasury Secretary Sells Bidenomics in Milwaukee

Janet Yellen highlights grant for local agency, touts Biden's impact on jobs, economy.

State Hits Record ACA Health Insurance Enrollment

State Hits Record ACA Health Insurance Enrollment

226,000 enrollments, up from 221,128 last year. Nationally a record 21.3 million enrolled.

Republicans Offer Revised Tax Cut Plan

Republicans Offer Revised Tax Cut Plan

'Governor, we heard you and we look forward to your signature' on this bill.

State Sets Record With 3,026,500 Jobs

State Sets Record With 3,026,500 Jobs

December's totals also show low unemployment rate of 3.3% as 'fairly strong economy' continues.

GOP Committee Votes to Toss Utility Commissioner Tyler Huebner

GOP Committee Votes to Toss Utility Commissioner Tyler Huebner

RENEW Wisconsin leader on PSC board since 2020, but never confirmed by Legislature.

State Labor Secretary Touts Wins in 2023

State Labor Secretary Touts Wins in 2023

Record year for apprenticeships and much improved unemployment insurance system.

Report Finds State Taxes Fall Lightest on Wealthy

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%.

Bills Classify Ride-Share Drivers As Independent Contractors

Bills Classify Ride-Share Drivers As Independent Contractors

Uber, other companies again push law that 'eliminates' worker rights, AFL-CIO charges.

WEDC Leader Missy Hughes Had Big Year

WEDC Leader Missy Hughes Had Big Year

Microsoft deal, biotech project among high points in 2023 for state agency.

Wisconsin Health Officials Urge Holiday Caution Amid Respiratory Illness Spread

Wisconsin Health Officials Urge Holiday Caution Amid Respiratory Illness Spread

COVID-19, RSV and the flu are all spreading.

State Supreme Court Hears Arguments on ‘Gig Workers’

State Supreme Court Hears Arguments on ‘Gig Workers’

Should Amazon delivery drivers be treated as employees, earn unemployment aid?

Court Will Decide If Amazon Drivers Are Really Independent Contractors

Court Will Decide If Amazon Drivers Are Really Independent Contractors

Wisconsin Supreme Court will rule on case, which would make workers eligible for unemployment.

Public School Libraries Will See Record Support From State Fund

Public School Libraries Will See Record Support From State Fund

Common School Fund from sale of public lands up by 25%, hitting record high.

Evers Vetoes GOP $2 Billion Tax Cut and Child Care Tax Credit

Evers Vetoes GOP $2 Billion Tax Cut and Child Care Tax Credit

Governor blasts Republican bill as 'a completely unserious proposal.'

Assembly Democrats Have Large Climate Change Bill Package

Assembly Democrats Have Large Climate Change Bill Package

Dems hope at least a few bills find bipartisan support for passage.

Legislature Passes $2 Billion Tax Cut. Again

Legislature Passes $2 Billion Tax Cut. Again

Republicans rejects Evers call for child care coverage and more school funding.

Wisconsin Watch Now A Unionized Publication

Wisconsin Watch Now A Unionized Publication

Nonprofit organization voluntarily recognizes unionization effort.

After Campaign Shames Him, Vos Advances Impeachment of Elections Administrator

After Campaign Shames Him, Vos Advances Impeachment of Elections Administrator

Speaker advances legislation to impeach Meagan Wolfe.

Court Injunction Prevents Ouster of Election Administrator, At Least For Now

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.

Wisconsin Watch Employees Seek Union

Wisconsin Watch Employees Seek Union

Its new CEO George Stanley, former Journal Sentinel editor, faces push to unionize news publication's 10 staff.

State’s Job Surge Continues in September

State’s Job Surge Continues in September

Number of jobs in Wisconsin set a new record for third month in a row.

How Proposed Child Care Tax Credit Helps The Wealthy

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.

Evers Shifts $170 Million, Extends Child Care Support

Evers Shifts $170 Million, Extends Child Care Support

Using federal reimbursement for FEMA expenses to extend child care funding into 2025.

GOP Senators Express Skepticism of Governor’s Childcare, Workforce Bill

GOP Senators Express Skepticism of Governor’s Childcare, Workforce Bill

Issue coming to head with worker shortage, expiration of childcare subsidy program.

Legislature’s Rules Committee Kills Updated Building Standards

Legislature’s Rules Committee Kills Updated Building Standards

Business groups opposed change. Action taken without a public hearing.

Mayor, County Exec Join Strikers Outside Bay View Auto Plant

Mayor, County Exec Join Strikers Outside Bay View Auto Plant

UAW workers on strike at Stellantis distribution hub.

Democrats Push Again to Legalize Marijuana

Democrats Push Again to Legalize Marijuana

State Sen. Agard cites broad support, polls showing 70% in state favor it.

Evers’ Child Care Proposal Might Get A Second Life

Evers’ Child Care Proposal Might Get A Second Life

After inaction by GOP leaders, Senate quietly moves legislation forward.

Will Brewers Subsidy Include Community Benefits Deal?

Will Brewers Subsidy Include Community Benefits Deal?

Bucks agreed to guarantee local employment and union representation.

Legislative Democrats Unveil Agenda To Restore Worker Rights

Legislative Democrats Unveil Agenda To Restore Worker Rights

Bill package includes proposals to undo Act 10, "Right to Work" legislation.

Report Gives Mixed Outlook on State’s Workers

Report Gives Mixed Outlook on State’s Workers

Workers at the bottom 'did better than those at the top, reducing wage inequality.'

Republican Child Care Proposals Are Inadequate Say Gov. Evers, Other Democrats

Republican Child Care Proposals Are Inadequate Say Gov. Evers, Other Democrats

Democrats have called for continuing provider subsidy program.

State’s Tight Labor Market Continued in July

State’s Tight Labor Market Continued in July

Wisconsin's labor force participation rate rose to 65.5%, versus 62.6% for the nation.

Steil, Fitzgerald Opposed Federal Consumer Watchdog Agency, Gained Donations From Industries Regulated

Steil, Fitzgerald Opposed Federal Consumer Watchdog Agency, Gained Donations From Industries Regulated

New report criticizes two Wisconsin congressmen and 20 other federal lawmakers.

GOP Senators Block Building Code Update Supporters Say Saves Energy, Improves Safety

GOP Senators Block Building Code Update Supporters Say Saves Energy, Improves Safety

Party-line vote leaves 2015 building code in place. Concerns over cost.

Child Care Providers ‘Reeling,’ Need Funding

Child Care Providers ‘Reeling,’ Need Funding

Legislature has ignored Gov. Evers' proposals to replace lost pandemic funding.

Many in Wisconsin Losing Medicaid Coverage

Many in Wisconsin Losing Medicaid Coverage

39,000 recipients found ineligible in June, first month of transition from pandemic rules.

Child Care Providers Try Again For State Funding

Child Care Providers Try Again For State Funding

Republican legislators so far opposed, but may consider tax credits.

DEI Experts Respond to Attacks on Their Work

DEI Experts Respond to Attacks on Their Work

Efforts to be more inclusive help everyone and are being distorted, they say.

Study Finds Maternal Death Rate Rose in Last 20 Years

Study Finds Maternal Death Rate Rose in Last 20 Years

Highest increase in Wisconsin was for Native American and Hispanic mothers.

Wildfire Smoke Prompts Heath Warnings, Calls for Climate Action

Wildfire Smoke Prompts Heath Warnings, Calls for Climate Action

'We cannot accept this as our new normal.'

Republicans Overstate Tax Cut’s Impact?

Republicans Overstate Tax Cut’s Impact?

Most taxpayers will get less than 'average savings' cited by GOP.

Judge Rules Enbridge Must Shut Down Oil Pipeline, Pay Tribe Damages

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.

GOP Legislators Block Changes To Childhood Vaccination Rules

GOP Legislators Block Changes To Childhood Vaccination Rules

Move prevents Wisconsin Department of Health Services from updating rules related to chicken pox and meningitis.

Republican Bills Would Change Unemployment Insurance, Licensing

Republican Bills Would Change Unemployment Insurance, Licensing

"Solutions in search of problems," says Sen. Melissa Agard.

Record-High State Job Turnover Deepens Trend Started After Act 10

Record-High State Job Turnover Deepens Trend Started After Act 10

Study finds soaring turnover among state employees, high rate of job vacancies.

Journal Sentinel Staff Didn’t Join Gannett Walkout

Journal Sentinel Staff Didn’t Join Gannett Walkout

JS guild's no-strike clause prevents its journalists from joining national walkout.

Bill Gives Advance Practice Nurses More Freedom

Bill Gives Advance Practice Nurses More Freedom

Credentials allow them to work independently from doctors. But doctors oppose bill.

State Budget Surplus Dips… To $6.9 Billion

State Budget Surplus Dips… To $6.9 Billion

Legislative Fiscal Bureau finds tax revenues dropped by $365 million in 2022-23 fiscal year.

Camaign Cash: Outside Groups Spent Record $28.8 Million on State Supreme Court Race
Camaign Cash

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.

Common Council Urges Ascension, Reopen Hospital Labor, Delivery Unit

Common Council Urges Ascension, Reopen Hospital Labor, Delivery Unit

Unanimous vote pushes to save only such unit on South Side, at St. Francis Hospital.

Wisconsin Unemployment Reaches Record Low

Wisconsin Unemployment Reaches Record Low

State also sets record for number of jobs.

Assembly Bills Block Government From Curbing Fossil Fuel Use

Assembly Bills Block Government From Curbing Fossil Fuel Use

Republican party line vote bans actions by state agencies or local governments.

Researchers Find BadgerCare Changes Would Worsen Care, Violate Federal Law

Researchers Find BadgerCare Changes Would Worsen Care, Violate Federal Law

Advocates for proposal say it would combat fraud.

New Bills Would Make It Easier to Lose “Welfare Benefits”

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.

Campaign Cash: $38 Million Spent on High Court Race
Campaign Cash

$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.

One Third of State Prison Jobs Are Vacant

One Third of State Prison Jobs Are Vacant

Legislative hearing discusses state corrections budget, pay hikes proposed by Gov. Evers.

Republican-Backed Bill Would Remove Ineligible Voters From State Database

Republican-Backed Bill Would Remove Ineligible Voters From State Database

But election officials say its unnecessary and could actually make elections less secure.

Kenosha Appointees Fuel Controversy

Kenosha Appointees Fuel Controversy

Militia leader, Rittenhouse attorney and retired cop who killed man in custody serving on county committees.

Some Small Business Owners Back Paid Leave Proposal

Some Small Business Owners Back Paid Leave Proposal

Evers' proposal creates 12 weeks paid parental leave. A boon to hiring?

Evers’ Tax Cut Plan Is Far Reaching

Evers’ Tax Cut Plan Is Far Reaching

Detailed plan has many provisions, lowers taxes on four of five taxpayers in state.

Campaign Cash: Corporate Campaign Cash Sets Record
Campaign Cash

Corporate Campaign Cash Sets Record

$2.29 million spent on 2022 election, up from 0 in 2015, when still outlawed in Wisconsin.

Biden Takes Victory Lap in Wisconsin

Biden Takes Victory Lap in Wisconsin

His speech in Madison suburb stands up for Social Security, unions and family supporting jobs.

GOP Legislators Vote For Audit of State’s Licensing Agency

GOP Legislators Vote For Audit of State’s Licensing Agency

They cite backlog in approving licenses. Democrats blame inadequate funding and staff.

State’s Religious Leaders Call Out White Christian Nationalism

State’s Religious Leaders Call Out White Christian Nationalism

'We gave up our voice... to keep our faith private. That was a mistake.'

State’s ACA Insurance Exchange Enrollment Up This Year

State’s ACA Insurance Exchange Enrollment Up This Year

Nationally new record set, with 12% increase, up to 16.3 million people enrolled.

Campaign Cash: 2022 Election for Governor Cost $164 Million!
Campaign Cash

2022 Election for Governor Cost $164 Million!

Obliterating 2018 record of $93 million, with Evers getting 53% of total spending.

Many in State Forgo Medical Care Due to Costs

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.

Campaign Cash: Spending on AG, Secretary Of State Races Up In 2022
Campaign Cash

Spending on AG, Secretary Of State Races Up In 2022

Spending on Secretary of State race 38 times higher than in 2018.

State’s Cornfields Could Be Solar Stars

State’s Cornfields Could Be Solar Stars

100 times more energy planting solar farms rather than corn for ethanol, report finds.

Child Care Providers, Parents Call for More Funding

Child Care Providers, Parents Call for More Funding

Advocate says system ‘will collapse’ without state aid when pandemic relief ends.

Ascension Hospital’s Plan To Close Labor and Delivery Unit Criticized

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.

Will New State Treasurer Make Changes?

Will New State Treasurer Make Changes?

Democrat Sarah Godlewski took expansive view of office. What will Republican John Leiber do?

Report Says Information Lacking on How State Spent Federal Pandemic Funds

Report Says Information Lacking on How State Spent Federal Pandemic Funds

Legislative Audit Bureau calls for transparency on decision making by Evers administration.

Many Counties Charge Patients for Birth Costs Covered by Medicaid

Many Counties Charge Patients for Birth Costs Covered by Medicaid

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

Baldwin Calls on Biden To Require Rail Sick Days

Baldwin Calls on Biden To Require Rail Sick Days

Joins 14 senators, Rep. Mark Pocan, 51 other House members asking for executive order.

State Regulators Allow Leased Solar Panels In Significant Ruling

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.

Speaker Vos Meets with Jan. 6 Committee

Speaker Vos Meets with Jan. 6 Committee

Wisconsin Republican leader previously sued in federal court to block appearance.

State Surplus Projected to Hit $6.5 Billion!

State Surplus Projected to Hit $6.5 Billion!

Wisconsin's fiscal condition the 'strongest in state history,' says DOA report.

State’s Job Growth Stalls In October

State’s Job Growth Stalls In October

Total jobs and labor force participation inched down, unemployment inched up from September.

Hospital Charity Care Declined in 2021

Hospital Charity Care Declined in 2021

Totaled $1.29 billion in Wisconsin in 2021 compared to $1.36 billion in 2020.

Ministers Plan to Stand Watch At Polls

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.

Wisconsin Launching COVID-19 Telehealth Program To Expand Drug Access

Wisconsin Launching COVID-19 Telehealth Program To Expand Drug Access

Service builds on Test-to-Treat program. Designed to fill health care coverage gaps.

Will Threats to Social Security Drive Voter Turnout?

Will Threats to Social Security Drive Voter Turnout?

Ron Johnson, others in GOP seek to change system.

How State Can Achieve 100% Clean Energy

How State Can Achieve 100% Clean Energy

Report pushes for zero carbon emissions by 2050 with switch to electric cars, electric heat.

Poll Finds 70% Support For Expanding BadgerCare

Poll Finds 70% Support For Expanding BadgerCare

State health program has been largely absent from gubernatioral race.

Baldwin, Grothman and Fitzgerald Want Action Against Chinese Company

Baldwin, Grothman and Fitzgerald Want Action Against Chinese Company

Bipartisan call comes after Wisconsin company was awarded $106 million in intellectual property theft lawsuit.

Wisconsin Supreme Court To Take Up Case On Ivermectin

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.

Referendums Seek To Block Election Grants From Zuckerberg, Others

Referendums Seek To Block Election Grants From Zuckerberg, Others

Four counties will ask voters nonbinding question regarding election grants.

Fitzgerald Constituent Mailing Draws Ethics Complaint

Fitzgerald Constituent Mailing Draws Ethics Complaint

Taxpayers fund mailing that blasts Biden and ‘liberal policies.'

Favre Got $1.1 Million from Welfare Fund for Speeches He Never Gave

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.

Union Organizers Share Stories, Strategies

Union Organizers Share Stories, Strategies

Younger workers key to success, say representatives from Pabst Theater, other union efforts.

Vos Now Faces Two Write-In Candidates

Vos Now Faces Two Write-In Candidates

Democrat Joel Jacobsen will run, joining Trump-backed candidate Adam Steen on November ballot.

New Jobs, Unemployment Both Increased in July

New Jobs, Unemployment Both Increased in July

People reporting they were employed or that they were job searching both dropped.

Father Still Seeks Justice 18 Years After Kenosha Police Killed His Son

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.

Prosecute 2020 Fake Electors, Advocates Demand

Prosecute 2020 Fake Electors, Advocates Demand

Madison mayor, others push Dane County DA to prosecute state’s 10 fake electors.

Nearly Half of State Has High COVID-19 Level

Nearly Half of State Has High COVID-19 Level

Masking recommended in 16 counties with 43% of population, including Milwaukee and Dane.

Absentee Ballot Guidance Blasted By GOP Lawmaker

Absentee Ballot Guidance Blasted By GOP Lawmaker

State Rep. Steve Nass goes after Elections Commission guidance on fixing minor errors.

State Job Growth Slowed in Early Summer

State Job Growth Slowed in Early Summer

Between May and June job growth was slower than expected.

GOP Lawmakers Strike New Blow Against Absentee Ballots

GOP Lawmakers Strike New Blow Against Absentee Ballots

Legislators nix rule allowing clerks to correct minor errors on envelopes, setting stage for legal battle.

Evers Announces $30 Million for Workforce Projects

Evers Announces $30 Million for Workforce Projects

Additional funding for training, transportation, etc. includes $14.2 million for metro area.

Small Business Owners Grill Democratic Senate Candidates

Small Business Owners Grill Democratic Senate Candidates

Forums in Madison, Milwaukee show some differences among US Senate hopefuls.

Clinician Says Abortion Ruling Hurts Patients in Poverty

Clinician Says Abortion Ruling Hurts Patients in Poverty

A Milwaukee clinician said her patients are "already at a disadvantage."

State Begins Vaccines For Youngest People

State Begins Vaccines For Youngest People

Children aged 6 months to 5 now eligible, as COVID-19 continues to spread across state.

Small Businesses Will Quiz US Senate Candidates

Small Businesses Will Quiz US Senate Candidates

Series of three forums with Democratic candidates; Milwaukee event is at Cactus Club Friday.

Will Medical Training for Abortions Be Banned?

Will Medical Training for Abortions Be Banned?

Overturning Roe could reinstate Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban, affecting medical colleges, residencies.

State Republicans Push EPA, Relax Gas Rules

State Republicans Push EPA, Relax Gas Rules

Reformulated gas requirement for southeastern Wisconsin cuts pollution, hikes prices at the pump.

High Court Okays Release of COVID-19 Workplace Data

High Court Okays Release of COVID-19 Workplace Data

Health officials can identify employers having outbreaks, WI Supreme Court rules.

Investigation Continues in ’Targeted Killing’ of Judge

Investigation Continues in ’Targeted Killing’ of Judge

Accused killer’s list of targets included Gov. Evers, Mitch McConnell, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

State Democrats Push Legislation Changing Gun Laws

State Democrats Push Legislation Changing Gun Laws

Republicans have stymied all previous attempts by Gov. Evers and Democratic legislators.

Ivermectin Lawsuits Create New Challenge For Health Care Providers

Ivermectin Lawsuits Create New Challenge For Health Care Providers

Some patients demanding the drug threaten or file lawsuits when they don't get it.

Rep. Deb Andraca Ran To Change Gun Laws

Rep. Deb Andraca Ran To Change Gun Laws

Recent mass shootings a reminder that gun control laws have gone nowhere in Wisconsin.

Godlewski Crafts ‘Common Sense’ Campaign

Godlewski Crafts ‘Common Sense’ Campaign

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate stresses ‘kitchen table’ issues and abortion rights.

WI Health Department Urges Booster Shots for Ages 5 to 11

WI Health Department Urges Booster Shots for Ages 5 to 11

Following guidance of CDC, which is expanding recommendations for 2nd booster shot.

State’s COVID-19 Cases Up 66% in May

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.

Evers, Governors Demand Federal Abortion Rights Bill

Evers, Governors Demand Federal Abortion Rights Bill

Evers leads 17 Democratic governors pushing Congress to take action.

How Alex Lasry Rose in the Polls

How Alex Lasry Rose in the Polls

Labor support, personal wealth helps Bucks exec in Democratic primary for US Senator.

UAW, Environmentalists Challenge Postal Truck Contract

UAW, Environmentalists Challenge Postal Truck Contract

Auto workers union, Natural Resources Defense Council sue U.S. Postal Service.

Other Vaccinations For Kids Have Declined

Other Vaccinations For Kids Have Declined

Since pandemic state falling behind in vaccinations for measles, mumps, diphtheria, etc.

Legislators Rewrite State Plan for Federal Highway Money

Legislators Rewrite State Plan for Federal Highway Money

Finance committee makes sure funds to reduce congestion can’t support bicycle, pedestrian travel.

State’s COVID-19 Cases Tripled in Last Month

State’s COVID-19 Cases Tripled in Last Month

Hospitalizations still low but numbers ‘concerning,’ and only 61% in state fully vaccinated.

Marinette PFAS Cleanup Could Begin This Summer

Marinette PFAS Cleanup Could Begin This Summer

PFAS polluters Johnson Controls and Tyco building system to clean up forever chemicals.

Wisconsin Got Less Pandemic Aid Than Other States

Wisconsin Got Less Pandemic Aid Than Other States

Follows pattern of state ranking low in federal funding received, WPF report finds.

Evers Releases New Clean Energy Plan

Evers Releases New Clean Energy Plan

Aims to grow renewable energy, creating more jobs and lower fuel costs.

Gun Laws Targeted in State’s Fall Elections

Gun Laws Targeted in State’s Fall Elections

Democrats pushing opposition to looser gun regulations backed by Republican legislators.

Fight Over Pollution Lawsuits Continues

Fight Over Pollution Lawsuits Continues

Three settlements okayed but GOP legislators and Attorney General war over who gets money awarded.

Will Release Of Deleted Records Shine Light on Legislature?

Will Release Of Deleted Records Shine Light on Legislature?

Vos releases some 20,000 documents. No group or reporter had ever requested deleted documents.

High Court Asked To Remove Eviction Court Records After One Year

High Court Asked To Remove Eviction Court Records After One Year

Legal aid lawyers say landlords use records to exclude prospective tenants.

Mt. Pleasant Village Board Won’t Get Longer Terms

Mt. Pleasant Village Board Won’t Get Longer Terms

Faced with referendum, board drops proposal to increase board member term to three years.

Third Starbucks In State Faces Union Effort

Third Starbucks In State Faces Union Effort

Madison store’s workers join those in Oak Creek and Plover, filing petition for union representation.

Senate Action Possible on Prescription Drug Prices, Baldwin Says

Senate Action Possible on Prescription Drug Prices, Baldwin Says

Some GOP support needed to gain 60 votes for bill to lower drug prices.

Wisconsin Employment Higher Than Before Pandemic

Wisconsin Employment Higher Than Before Pandemic

But latest jobs report shows state has fewer jobs than it did before the pandemic.

Democrats Relaunch ‘Economic Bill of Rights’

Democrats Relaunch ‘Economic Bill of Rights’

Resolution went nowhere in Legislature but now a statewide campaign for fall elections.

Trade Groups Chide Legislature For Professional Licensing Delays

Trade Groups Chide Legislature For Professional Licensing Delays

Inadequate staffing in state agency leads to backlog of professional license applications.

State High Court To Rule On Local Health Orders

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.

Report Finds Tax Shift to State’s Poorest

Report Finds Tax Shift to State’s Poorest

Since 1980 taxes for bottom 20% doubled while rate for top 1% dropped by 30%.

Go Slow On Easing Pandemic Rules, Church Group Urges

Go Slow On Easing Pandemic Rules, Church Group Urges

Wisconsin Council of Churches urges churches to consider needs of vulnerable people.

Bill Gives Every Child a Savings Account

Bill Gives Every Child a Savings Account

Bipartisan bill creates ‘401Kids’ accounts seeded with $25, managed by state investment board.

Senate Passes a Dozen Voting Bills

Senate Passes a Dozen Voting Bills

Republicans say bills address election ‘irregularities.’ Democrats charge ‘voter suppression.'

Assembly Blocks ‘Recall’ of 2020 Electors

Assembly Blocks ‘Recall’ of 2020 Electors

Resolution demanding recall killed in committee. Democrats insist Republicans vote on it.

State Senate Votes on Guns, Vaccines, China

State Senate Votes on Guns, Vaccines, China

Against vaccine mandates and China and for guns on school grounds.

Omicron Has Hurt Area Restaurants

Omicron Has Hurt Area Restaurants

Just when things getting better, new variant slammed restaurants like Odd Duck, Lazy Susan.

Assembly Will Vote On Unemployment, Medicaid Bills

Assembly Will Vote On Unemployment, Medicaid Bills

Several bills would remake unemployment system, restrict access to Medicaid.

Evers Vetoes Racial Instruction, Youth Labor Bills

Evers Vetoes Racial Instruction, Youth Labor Bills

Bills restrict teaching about race in schools, allow longer work shifts for workers under 16.

Business Lobby Wants End To State Income Tax

Business Lobby Wants End To State Income Tax

A higher state sales tax would replace it; cutting taxes for rich, raising them for poor.

GOP Lawmakers Seek Control of Federal Aid

GOP Lawmakers Seek Control of Federal Aid

Proposed constitutional amendment gives Legislature control over spending federal funds.

Affordable Care Numbers Rebound in State

Affordable Care Numbers Rebound in State

212,000 sign up for coverage using federal marketplace. State credits outreach efforts, new incentives.

Evers Surplus Plan Offers Tax Rebate

Evers Surplus Plan Offers Tax Rebate

$150 per person, plus child care tax credit and greater education funding. Republicans dismissive.

GOP Lawmakers Try to Strip Evers Power Over Federal Aid

GOP Lawmakers Try to Strip Evers Power Over Federal Aid

Republican controlled state Senate would change state law to place authority with legislature.

State Jobless Rate Hits Record Low

State Jobless Rate Hits Record Low

Unemployment rate of 2.8% in December, with more employed than before pandemic.

GOP Bill Cuts Social Safety Net To Boost Hiring

GOP Bill Cuts Social Safety Net To Boost Hiring

Republican lawmakers would restrict access to healthcare, food assistance and unemployment insurance.

State Program Will Train New Meat Processing Workers

State Program Will Train New Meat Processing Workers

$5 million in ARPA funding will train butchers needed by state's farmers.

Evers Backs Union For UW Health Nurses

Evers Backs Union For UW Health Nurses

Governor says they 'deserve opportunity to organize and have a say in the workplace.'

Reports Say Ron Johnson To Seek Reelection

Reports Say Ron Johnson To Seek Reelection

Republican had promised in 2016 not to seek a third term.

State Lawmakers Seek to Weaken Vaccine Mandates

State Lawmakers Seek to Weaken Vaccine Mandates

GOP sponsored bill would make natural immunity a substitute for vaccination.

Half of State Women Want To Quit Jobs

Half of State Women Want To Quit Jobs

Compared to one-third nationally, survey finds. 68% of Wisconsin women workers feel stressed.

Pressure Builds on State’s Hospitals

Pressure Builds on State’s Hospitals

More than 95% of ICU beds are full, one-third of them patients with COVID-19.

State’s Economists Discuss Rising Inflation

State’s Economists Discuss Rising Inflation

What caused it? How long will it last?

State Unemployment Hits Three-Year Low

State Unemployment Hits Three-Year Low

New report shows the unemployment rate fell to 3% in November.

Evers Awards $60 Million to Target Worker Shortage

Evers Awards $60 Million to Target Worker Shortage

Grants for job training, expanding health care workforce and skills training for prisoners.

Union Bid At Colectivo Still On Hold

Union Bid At Colectivo Still On Hold

Workers approved union but owners using legal appeals to stall federal certification.

DPI, Legislators Clash On Federal Pandemic Aid

DPI, Legislators Clash On Federal Pandemic Aid

$77 million for state’s schools at stake. Republican rule violates federal law, US Education Secretary says.

Federal-State Battle Over School Pandemic Aid

Federal-State Battle Over School Pandemic Aid

US Education Department nixes GOP plan to favor schools that stayed in person in 2020-21.

Pandemic Surging As Holidays Begin

Pandemic Surging As Holidays Begin

Wisconsin sixth-worst in nation. Too many haven’t gotten COVID-19 vaccine, officials warn.

Hedge Fund Targets State Newspapers

Hedge Fund Targets State Newspapers

‘Slash and burn’ buyer Alden Capital bids for papers in Madison, Racine, Kenosha, La Crosse.

Jobs Up, Joblessness Down Last Month

Jobs Up, Joblessness Down Last Month

State sees modest improvement in October numbers with a continuing shortage of workers.

Federal Funds Help Wisconsinites Get Health Coverage

Federal Funds Help Wisconsinites Get Health Coverage

$2 million ARPA funding to non-profit that helps people sign up for insurance through ACA.

Report Scores Wisconsin Poorly on Racial Health Disparities

Report Scores Wisconsin Poorly on Racial Health Disparities

A New York based non-profit looked at health outcomes by race across the country.

New Book Bashes Foxconn Project

New Book Bashes Foxconn Project

‘Foxconned’ offers broad critique of big government economic development projects.

Legislation Limits State Asset Liquidation for Medicaid Bills

Legislation Limits State Asset Liquidation for Medicaid Bills

Democratic lawmakers would limit what assets state can grab under Medicaid Estate Recovery.

Bill Lets Families Switch Schools Based on Vaccine Mandates

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.

UW Health Resists Nurses Union Campaign

UW Health Resists Nurses Union Campaign

Using taxpayer funds to hire two firms specializing in combating unions?

WILL Sues Over Federal Vaccine Mandate

WILL Sues Over Federal Vaccine Mandate

OSHA requiring COVID-19 vaccination at companies with 100 or more employees.

Wisconsin’s Jobless Rate Remains at 3.9%

Wisconsin’s Jobless Rate Remains at 3.9%

Job gains were offset by job losses in September.

State Senate Approves Longer Work Hours for Teens Under 16

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.

Nursing Home COVID-19 Cases, Deaths Increasing

Nursing Home COVID-19 Cases, Deaths Increasing

A report from the AARP shows COVID-19 worsening in senior facilities.

Can Domestic Violence Convictions Disqualify Job-Seekers?

Can Domestic Violence Convictions Disqualify Job-Seekers?

A case currently before the Wisconsin Supreme Court may answer the question.

Can State Fix Problems Underlying the Labor Shortage?

Can State Fix Problems Underlying the Labor Shortage?

Evers administration putting $130 million into addressing issues contributing to labor shortage.

State Republicans Propose New Zoning and Development Bills

State Republicans Propose New Zoning and Development Bills

Gov. Evers called it a "good step" toward addressing affordable housing shortage.

Bill Would Restore Educators’ Collective Bargaining Rights

Bill Would Restore Educators’ Collective Bargaining Rights

In order to address teacher shortage, bill restores rights stripped by Act 10.

Do Vaccinated and COVID-19 Survivors Have Same Immunity?

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

Gov. Evers Names Leader for State Health Equity Office

Gov. Evers Names Leader for State Health Equity Office

Michelle Robinson currently works in the Department of Children and Families.

Did a Janitors Union Create a Model for Rebuilding the Middle Class?

Did a Janitors Union Create a Model for Rebuilding the Middle Class?

Union contract creates opportunity to expand union representation in Milwaukee County.

How Biden Plan Could Help State

How Biden Plan Could Help State

Two intertwined bills would pay for roads, bridges, energy grid, replacing lead pipes, much more.

Evers Unveils His Own Bill to Repeal the Personal Property Tax

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.

State Legislation Classifies Rideshare, Delivery Drivers as Independent Contractors

State Legislation Classifies Rideshare, Delivery Drivers as Independent Contractors

Bills could also prevent drivers from accessing unemployment or workers compensation.

Suit Seeks To End Ban on Jobless Pay for Disabled

Suit Seeks To End Ban on Jobless Pay for Disabled

Class-action claim charges 2013 state law violates U.S. Constitution.

Work Won’t Be The Same After the Pandemic

Work Won’t Be The Same After the Pandemic

UW researchers examine the state of work in Wisconsin with annual report.

State High Court Declines to Block Mask Mandate

State High Court Declines to Block Mask Mandate

Won’t bypass lower courts, as asked, to overrule Dane County mask order.

Wisconsin Billionaires Grew Richer During Pandemic

Wisconsin Billionaires Grew Richer During Pandemic

State's richest person, John Menard, saw his wealth increase nearly 50%.

COVID-19 Appeared Earlier Than Previously Thought

COVID-19 Appeared Earlier Than Previously Thought

First cases in Wisconsin, other states, came in January, not February.

Evers Announces $250 Million in Relief Programs

Evers Announces $250 Million in Relief Programs

Using federal pandemic aid for housing, transit, child care and health care programs.

GOP Bill Gives Payments to Workers Quitting Over Vaccination Requirements

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.

Evers Considering Vaccine Mandate for State Employees

Evers Considering Vaccine Mandate for State Employees

The governor expressed support for private sector mask, vaccine mandates.

Rep. Ron Kind Won’t Run For Another Term

Rep. Ron Kind Won’t Run For Another Term

The La Crosse Democrat was first elected in 1996.

State Democratic Lawmakers Propose Campaign Finance Reforms

State Democratic Lawmakers Propose Campaign Finance Reforms

Lawmakers say they face "uphill battle" to pass bills in republican controlled Legislature.

Can Newcomer Turn a Red Seat Blue?

Can Newcomer Turn a Red Seat Blue?

Republicans have held 1st Congressional District for three decades. Ann Roe seeks an upset.

Father of Man Killed by Kenosha Police Accuses DA

Father of Man Killed by Kenosha Police Accuses DA

Charges coverup of 2004 killing by Kenosha cops and district attorney in letter to legislators.

Still Fighting for $15

Still Fighting for $15

It’s been 12 years since the state or federal minimum wage was increased.

Salmonella Outbreak Traced To Packaged Greens

Salmonella Outbreak Traced To Packaged Greens

Nine people in Wisconsin and Illinois sickened, state health officials report.

Janesville Business Owner To Oppose Bryan Steil

Janesville Business Owner To Oppose Bryan Steil

Democratic newcomer will battle first-term Republican congressman in First District.

State’s COVID-19 Cases Climbing Again

State’s COVID-19 Cases Climbing Again

No surge but worrisome. Still many areas with ‘painfully low' vaccination rates.

Baldwin Pushes Plan For States Blocking Medicaid Expansion

Baldwin Pushes Plan For States Blocking Medicaid Expansion

Bill creates federal alternative for Wisconsin and 11 other states who rejected expansion.

Evers Vetoes Gun Sanctuary Bill

Evers Vetoes Gun Sanctuary Bill

And another bill postponing redistricting for local elections.

Evers Tinkers With Tax Cut

Evers Tinkers With Tax Cut

Okays $2 billion state income tax cut but delays when it goes into effect.

Workers In Janesville Feel Left Behind

Workers In Janesville Feel Left Behind

Private equity firm moving company and all its jobs to Mexico.

Evers Vetoes Cut In Unemployment Pay

Evers Vetoes Cut In Unemployment Pay

Republican bill backed by business lobbyists targeted supplemental pay to unemployed.

Schools Can Offer Free COVID-19 Tests

Schools Can Offer Free COVID-19 Tests

State DHS using federal funds to provide public and private schools free testing supplies.

Biden Plans Seek to Persuade Trump Voters

Biden Plans Seek to Persuade Trump Voters

Battle playing out in Rep. Ron Kind’s western Wisconsin district, which supported Trump.

GOP Tax Cuts Benefit Wisconsin’s Wealthiest 25%

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.

Delta COVID-19 Strain in Wisconsin

Delta COVID-19 Strain in Wisconsin

Vaccination important to fighting highly contagious strain.

Budget Committee Approves Healthcare Spending Increase

Budget Committee Approves Healthcare Spending Increase

State Legislature's Joint Finance Committee cuts governor's budget for aging, disability services.

MMAC Tightrope Walks on Voting Rights

MMAC Tightrope Walks on Voting Rights

Milwaukee business group supports voting rights in principle but won’t address barriers in GOP bills.

New Voices Join Voting Rights Battle

New Voices Join Voting Rights Battle

Business leaders, faith groups and the disabled oppose bills creating barriers to voting.

Courts Block Pandemic Aid to Restaurants

Courts Block Pandemic Aid to Restaurants

Will hurt thousands of restaurants, prevent “much needed raises” for workers, Milwaukee owner laments.

State High Court Blocks School Closures

State High Court Blocks School Closures

Local health departments can’t order closures, 4-3 Supreme Court decision rules.

State Now Projects $4.4 Billion Windfall

State Now Projects $4.4 Billion Windfall

Fiscal bureau projects far more tax revenue than expected for 2021-2023.

Why Is There A Worker Shortage?

Why Is There A Worker Shortage?

Employers disagree, but big decline in child care centers could be a key issue.

Are Employers ‘Competing With The Couch’?

Are Employers ‘Competing With The Couch’?

GOP legislators say jobless benefits causing worker shortage. Studies don’t back them up.

U.S. Labor Secretary Visits Milwaukee

U.S. Labor Secretary Visits Milwaukee

Marty Walsh visits building trades and manufacturing trainees, hears from immigrant rights advocates.

Bill Gives Union Rights to UW Health Staff

Bill Gives Union Rights to UW Health Staff

Nurses demand collective bargaining rights, but GOP legislators may balk at overriding Act 10.

Employment, Unemployment Both Rising

Employment, Unemployment Both Rising

In April, number of people in state working rose by 7,100 even as unemployment rate rose.

GOP Legislators Target Jobless Pay

GOP Legislators Target Jobless Pay

Bill restores work-search requirement, ends supplemental pandemic aid to unemployed.

About The CDC’s New Mask Guidance

About The CDC’s New Mask Guidance

It’s not ‘masks off’ for everyone, say state public health experts.

Bipartisan Bill Bans Guns For Those Convicted of Domestic Violence

Bipartisan Bill Bans Guns For Those Convicted of Domestic Violence

Bill extends firearm prohibition to anyone convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence.

Dems Object to GOP Slashing State Budget Provisions

Dems Object to GOP Slashing State Budget Provisions

Sen. LaTonya Johnson challenges cuts to Black History Museum.

State Approves COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids 12 and Older

State Approves COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids 12 and Older

Adolescents and younger teenagers can now get the vaccine in Wisconsin.

Nurses Call For Union Rights at Capitol Rally

Nurses Call For Union Rights at Capitol Rally

'We were deeply betrayed at all levels of power while drowning in... dying patients.’

Unemployment Tax Break Bill Muddied by Partisan Conflict

Unemployment Tax Break Bill Muddied by Partisan Conflict

GOP amendment would take control of COVID-19 relief funds away from governor.

Tom Nelson Wrote Book on Union Struggles

Tom Nelson Wrote Book on Union Struggles

Outagamie County Exec and Democratic challenger to Ron Johnson is strongly pro-labor.

Church Leaders In State Promote Vaccine

Church Leaders In State Promote Vaccine

Religious groups urge people to get the shot for COVID-19, especially those left behind.

State Planning Small Business Recovery Grants

State Planning Small Business Recovery Grants

Evers vetoed GOP bills that would take control of federal relief funds.

New State COVID-19 Testing For Schools

New State COVID-19 Testing For Schools

Federally funded testing program for students and staff aims to ‘decrease disruptions in classrooms.'

State Bonding to Help Finance Alabama Prisons

State Bonding to Help Finance Alabama Prisons

Questions about Wisconsin’s Public Finance Authority and proposed private prisons blasted as a 'golden gulag.’

Wisconsin Unemployment at 3.8%

Wisconsin Unemployment at 3.8%

In March 2020 unemployment was 3.2%.

New COVID-19 Variants Behind Spiking Cases

New COVID-19 Variants Behind Spiking Cases

Variants now account for more than half of all new cases of COVID-19.

Legislators Resist Plans to Help Workers

Legislators Resist Plans to Help Workers

GOP sniping at Evers plans for workforce training, minimum wage hike, funding to fix UI system.

Report Warns Low-income Workers Still Unemployed

Report Warns Low-income Workers Still Unemployed

Decrease in child care subsidy use suggests many low-income parents not back at work.

DWD Reports Fake Unemployment Insurance Scam

DWD Reports Fake Unemployment Insurance Scam

Scammers use phishing emails and fake social media pages to steal personal information.

GOP Legislators Want Pandemic Aid for Tax Rebate

GOP Legislators Want Pandemic Aid for Tax Rebate

They propose $1 billion property tax rebate with aid based on value of homes.

Suicides Did Not Rise During Pandemic

Suicides Did Not Rise During Pandemic

Previous claims untrue. Data shows suicides actually declined in Wisconsin in 2020.

State Expands Disease Surveillance for COVID-19 Variants

State Expands Disease Surveillance for COVID-19 Variants

DHS finds more long-term care deaths after reviewing its data.

$15 Minimum Wage Would Help A Third of State’s Workers

$15 Minimum Wage Would Help A Third of State’s Workers

Researchers say the minimum wage in Wisconsin can be doubled without job losses.

Bill Ends Low Wages for Tipped Workers

Bill Ends Low Wages for Tipped Workers

Sub-minimum wage of $2.33 would be outlawed, requiring payment of minimum wage.

State Would Recieve $1.25 Billion Under Medicaid Expansion

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.

A Return to Normalcy?

A Return to Normalcy?

Experts consider when we’ll get to a post-pandemic world and what that will look like.

Public Employees Seek a Voice At Work

Public Employees Seek a Voice At Work

Evers budget restores collective bargaining rights. Republicans vow to block this.

Will There Be Enough Vaccines For Teachers?

Will There Be Enough Vaccines For Teachers?

As of Monday they can get vaccinated. But supplies likely to fall short.

Work-Share Program Surges During Pandemic

Work-Share Program Surges During Pandemic

Struggling businesses can keep employees on part time and lost wages recouped through state unemployment system.

Baldwin Bill Helps Veterans Exposed to Toxins

Baldwin Bill Helps Veterans Exposed to Toxins

U.S. service members exposed to cancer-causing toxic materials at horrific air base.

Medicaid Expansion Gives More Kids Coverage

Medicaid Expansion Gives More Kids Coverage

Study shows Wisconsin’s children would benefit if state accepted federal ACA expansion money.

New Law Lets Pharmacy Students Give Vaccines

New Law Lets Pharmacy Students Give Vaccines

Evers signs legislation aimed at expanding state’s COVID-19 vaccine operation.

Legislators Advance Unemployment Fix, COVID-19 Deal

Legislators Advance Unemployment Fix, COVID-19 Deal

But Republicans won’t pay for new computer system Evers says is needed.

Federal Health Insurance Marketplace Reopens

Federal Health Insurance Marketplace Reopens

New three-month enrollment period for Affordable Care Act seeks more enrollees.

PPP Business Expense Tax Break Approved by Committee

PPP Business Expense Tax Break Approved by Committee

Democrats tried to narrow the tax break on expenses paid for with federal relief money.

Suit Asks State Supreme Court to Toss Mask Order

Suit Asks State Supreme Court to Toss Mask Order

Suit targeting emergency order now wants court to block emergency declaration.

Survey Finds Public Support For Unions

Survey Finds Public Support For Unions

64% support public employees’ right to organize, union-backed survey finds.

Will Supreme Court Act on Mask Mandate?

Will Supreme Court Act on Mask Mandate?

State high court has sat on case for months, could decide fight between governor and Legislature.

Evers Wants Unemployment Insurance Reforms

Evers Wants Unemployment Insurance Reforms

GOP controlled legislature refuses to take up reform bills.

Race and Income and ‘Back to School’

Race and Income and ‘Back to School’

Republicans decry virtual schooling for Black students. But Black families more likely to support it.

Far More Women Getting Vaccines

Far More Women Getting Vaccines

Nearly 10% of women and just 5.2% of men in Wisconsin have gotten at least a first dose.

Ending Mask Mandate Could Hurt Businesses

Ending Mask Mandate Could Hurt Businesses

50 organizations are lobbying Legislature to keep it. Not one group favors ending it.

Paid Sick Leave Has Health Benefits

Paid Sick Leave Has Health Benefits

Report finds universal paid sick leave would reduce pandemic’s spread by 10%.

GOP Legislators Want to Repeal Mask Mandate

GOP Legislators Want to Repeal Mask Mandate

A joint resolution would terminate Evers' public health orders.

Mass Vaccination Bill Clears Committee

Mass Vaccination Bill Clears Committee

One provision would expand vaccination to everyone by March, DHS says bill doesn't address "critical limitation."

Assembly Bill Seeks to Vaccinate Everyone

Assembly Bill Seeks to Vaccinate Everyone

Would overrule health officials, who say making everyone eligible would overwhelm limited vaccine supply.

Cases Down, Deaths Higher in Nursing Homes

Cases Down, Deaths Higher in Nursing Homes

AARP report finds 2.7 deaths per 100 Wisconsin residents in most recent month measured.

Evers, Senate Agree on Pandemic Bill

Evers, Senate Agree on Pandemic Bill

Bipartisan bill goes back to Assembly, where leader says GOP will resist compromise.

The Science on COVID-19 and Schools

The Science on COVID-19 and Schools

When are in-person classes safe and when can they help disease surge? That depends.

Johnson Controls Settling PFAS Lawsuit for $17.5 Million

Johnson Controls Settling PFAS Lawsuit for $17.5 Million

The company will pay a group of Peshtigo families that filed a class action lawsuit.

Assembly Committee Passes GOP COVID-19 Bill

Assembly Committee Passes GOP COVID-19 Bill

Vos calls measure ‘bipartisan’ though all Democrats oppose it.

Capitol Christmas Decoration Memorializes COVID-19 Victims

Capitol Christmas Decoration Memorializes COVID-19 Victims

A garland was made with a ring for every person that has died in Wisconsin.

Evers Offers Compromise Bill on COVID-19

Evers Offers Compromise Bill on COVID-19

After meeting with Republican leaders, offers draft bill with “items on which all of us can agree.”

Unemployment System Audited After Pandemic Failures

Unemployment System Audited After Pandemic Failures

Massive delays in claims, duplicate payments and an unreliable call center among issues found in report.

Small Businesses Pan Assembly COVID Proposals

Small Businesses Pan Assembly COVID Proposals

Robust state aid, uniform public health rules outweigh proposals such as liability shields.

Pandemic Raging in Nursing Homes

Pandemic Raging in Nursing Homes

7-fold increase in deaths. AARP study finds. Wisconsin among 5 states with biggest hike in cases.

Dementia Related Deaths Rising, Advocates Say

Dementia Related Deaths Rising, Advocates Say

Deaths of Wisconsin residents with Alzheimer's and dementia are up 14%.

Progressive Activist Organization Fires Unionizing Employees

Progressive Activist Organization Fires Unionizing Employees

Workers at Wisconsin Voices say they were fired to shut down unionization.

Evers Slams Paxton for Lawsuit

Evers Slams Paxton for Lawsuit

Texas AG “under investigation” trying to deny "the votes of the people in Wisconsin.”

DHS Shortens Quarantine For Some

DHS Shortens Quarantine For Some

For those exposed to someone with COVID-19 quarantine now 10 days rather than 14.

Baldwin, Moore Seek Biden’s Support For Transitional Jobs

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.

Unpaid Care at State’s Hospitals Cost $1.3 Billion

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.

Black Friday Retailers Make Changes for COVID-19

Black Friday Retailers Make Changes for COVID-19

Retailers go online, or spread out their shopping days to reduce crowds.

Wisconsin Unemployment Increased in October

Wisconsin Unemployment Increased in October

Service sector lost nearly 30,000 jobs.

Contact Tracing Effort Is Far Behind

Contact Tracing Effort Is Far Behind

COVID-19 cases rising too fast, state would need 20-fold increase in tracers to keep up.

Nursing Homes Need More Resources, AARP Says

Nursing Homes Need More Resources, AARP Says

Report documents shortages of staff and PPE supplies amid rising pandemic.

Hospitals, Nursing Homes Facing Staff Shortages

Hospitals, Nursing Homes Facing Staff Shortages

When healthcare workers contract COVID-19 it exacerbates existing staff shortages.

‘This Crisis is Urgent,’ Gov. Evers Warns

‘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.

Pandemic Surges as Courts Tie Evers’ Hands

Pandemic Surges as Courts Tie Evers’ Hands

Federal coronavirus task force says Wisconsin needs more comprehensive strategy.

State Supreme Court Won’t Hear COVID-19 Capacity Case

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.

Missing Mail-In Ballots Case Unlikely to Affect Wisconsin

Missing Mail-In Ballots Case Unlikely to Affect Wisconsin

300,000 ballots are unaccounted for by USPS.

Evers Asks High Court to Review COVID Rules

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.

USPS Still Delaying Mail, Baldwin Charges

USPS Still Delaying Mail, Baldwin Charges

Calls on Postmaster General DeJoy to reverse actions causing delivery delays.

Waukesha County Exec Has COVID-19

Waukesha County Exec Has COVID-19

Paul Farrow tested positive, has mild symptoms. He opposed Evers' mask mandate.

Religious Leaders Want Stricter COVID-19 Measures

Religious Leaders Want Stricter COVID-19 Measures

Some call for restricting religious gathering size, more personal responsibility.

Watchdog Group Seeks Probe of Johnson Project

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?

Republicans Have ‘Blood On Their Hands”

Republicans Have ‘Blood On Their Hands”

Evers signals he will ignore Legislative restriction, challenges GOP to present their pandemic plan.

State Awarding Grants to 10,000 Small Businesses

State Awarding Grants to 10,000 Small Businesses

Round II of “We’re All In” grants will give each business $5,000.

Please Legislate, Democrats Ask State Senate

Please Legislate, Democrats Ask State Senate

They call on Republican leaders to come back in session, deal with crisis state faces.

Caregivers Need Better Pay, Support, Report Finds

Caregivers Need Better Pay, Support, Report Finds

Evers' task force recommends legislation and investments to help state's caregivers.

GOP Legislators Attack Evers’ New Restrictions

GOP Legislators Attack Evers’ New Restrictions

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

Plaintiffs Harmed By Mask Order, Lawyer Argues

Plaintiffs Harmed By Mask Order, Lawyer Argues

Conservative group asks court to end Evers mandate as state's COVID-19 cases soar.

Evers Urges Citizens, Practice COVID Safety

Evers Urges Citizens, Practice COVID Safety

As cases surge, governor has given up on GOP legislators, urges people to stay home, wear masks.

Barnes Urges Social Distancing to Slow COVID-19 Spread

Barnes Urges Social Distancing to Slow COVID-19 Spread

The lieutenant governor says people need to exercise caution heading into cold weather.

Homeland Security Talking Points Sympathetic to Kyle Rittenhouse

Homeland Security Talking Points Sympathetic to Kyle Rittenhouse

The federal agency told officials to say he was there defending small business owners.

Is Wisconsin Manufacturing Recovering?

Is Wisconsin Manufacturing Recovering?

It could be. A new report suggests a delicate recovery is underway.

Lawsuit Seeks End to State Mask Order

Lawsuit Seeks End to State Mask Order

Conservative group files motion for temporary injunction. Circuit Court will hold October 5 hearing.

Wisconsin Needs More Contact Tracers

Wisconsin Needs More Contact Tracers

State likely needs an additional 8,000 tracers to respond to COVID-19 spread.

Film Details Disenfranchisement in Wisconsin

Film Details Disenfranchisement in Wisconsin

Documentary chronicles the human cost of gerrymandering.

Republicans Fight Evers Mask Order

Republicans Fight Evers Mask Order

Emergency order “obviously illegal,” Evers a “lawless governor,” Vos declares.

Evers Wants to Extend Mask Mandate

Evers Wants to Extend Mask Mandate

Order expires in two weeks, governor looking at "every possible avenue” to extend it.

Election Donors Operate in the Shadows

Election Donors Operate in the Shadows

One third of all state campaign donations, some $12 million, from secretive outside groups.

Local Health Officials Stripped of Power?

Local Health Officials Stripped of Power?

State Supreme Court’s Dane County ruling could threaten longstanding power of all local health officials, expert believes.

Non-Profit Didn’t Report Campaign Spending?

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.

Pandemic Shines Spotlight on Workers’ Struggle

Pandemic Shines Spotlight on Workers’ Struggle

Crisis makes Labor Day 2020 like no other, experts at roundtable discussion say.

Eviction Moratorium Is Short-Term Relief

Eviction Moratorium Is Short-Term Relief

New measure does not forgive rent or late fees. Advocates call for more help.

Jacob Blake Handcuffed to Hospital Bed

Jacob Blake Handcuffed to Hospital Bed

Groups call for Kenosha law enforcement leaders resignation or dismissal.

Baldwin Demands Post Office Undo ‘Harmful Changes”

Baldwin Demands Post Office Undo ‘Harmful Changes”

Temporary suspension in recent changes by USPS “did not reverse the damage already done,” Senator charges.

Vos Failed to Report All Financial Holdings

Vos Failed to Report All Financial Holdings

Watchdog group dings speaker for not reporting all financial interests.

Turning Guns Into Garden Tools

Turning Guns Into Garden Tools

With an eye to DNC, faith activists in city oppose Trump, call for less gun violence, more social justice

Johnson’s Attacks on Unemployment Aid Lack Evidence

Johnson’s Attacks on Unemployment Aid Lack Evidence

The pandemic, not unemployment insurance, is keeping people out of work.

Are COVID-19 Deaths Higher Than We Think?

Are COVID-19 Deaths Higher Than We Think?

An epidemiological model suggests they could be.

Baldwin Rebukes Trump Admin Over Testing Shortages

Baldwin Rebukes Trump Admin Over Testing Shortages

Local healthcare company Aurora has recently started rationing COVID-19 tests.

Trump Directives Fall Flat in Wisconsin

Trump Directives Fall Flat in Wisconsin

President’s executive action on unemployment and evictions cause ‘uncertainty and confusion’, Evers says

Pandemic Still Hurting State Economy

Pandemic Still Hurting State Economy

Downturn far worse than during Great Recession. People’s fears, not shutdown orders, are driving downturn.

Healthcare Workers Support Mask Mandate

Healthcare Workers Support Mask Mandate

Healthcare workers knock Republicans for doing nothing for unemployed.

Concert Venues Seeking COVID-19 Relief

Concert Venues Seeking COVID-19 Relief

Some independent venues say they can't last another six months.

Evers Says No Statewide School Re-Opening Plan

Evers Says No Statewide School Re-Opening Plan

School districts will be responsible for decisions about re-opening.

Baldwin Jobs Bill Has Support of Employment Agencies

Baldwin Jobs Bill Has Support of Employment Agencies

Legislation would direct federal funds to transitional jobs programs.

CDC Says Election Did Not Cause COVID-19 Spike

CDC Says Election Did Not Cause COVID-19 Spike

But the Spring election saw voter participation cut in half.

National Guard’s COVID-19 Testing At Risk

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.

Larson Launches State Mask Mandate Petition

Larson Launches State Mask Mandate Petition

State senator has gotten 8,000 signatures and a torrent of social media abuse.

State Reviewing Foxconn Jobs Report

State Reviewing Foxconn Jobs Report

The review will determine whether the company is eligible for the tax credits.

What Should Next Pandemic Aid Bill Include?

What Should Next Pandemic Aid Bill Include?

State’s Democrats, Republicans disagree on who needs federal help and how much is needed.

Democrats Want to Ease Unemployment Restrictions

Democrats Want to Ease Unemployment Restrictions

New legislative package targets state's struggling unemployment system.

The COVID-19 Child Care Chasm

The COVID-19 Child Care Chasm

In Southeast Wisconsin, 61% of licensed providers closed, either temporarily or permanently.

Baldwin Bill Pushes Transitional Jobs

Baldwin Bill Pushes Transitional Jobs

Pandemic dramatizes long-term issue of job shortages, issue pushed by policy analyst David Riemer.

State Institutes Mask Mandate for Executive Branch Employees

State Institutes Mask Mandate for Executive Branch Employees

Evers doesn't think he can impose a statewide mask requirement.

How Has COVID-19 Impacted Child Care Providers?

How Has COVID-19 Impacted Child Care Providers?

Two out of five child care providers were closed by May.

Assembly GOP Pitches Unemployment Loans

Assembly GOP Pitches Unemployment Loans

Instead of convening and legislating, Republican legislators pitch a personal loan program.

Evers Won’t Issue New Shutdown Order

Evers Won’t Issue New Shutdown Order

Cites Republican and Supreme Court opposition even as state cases double in just one month.

Legislators Who Opposed Pandemic Aid Grab Grants

Legislators Who Opposed Pandemic Aid Grab Grants

Robin Vos and three other Republicans who opposed federal grants got at least $150,000.

45% in State Have Put Off Medical Care

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.

Can Palzewicz Win Race for Congress?

Can Palzewicz Win Race for Congress?

Democrat running in Republican leaning district long held by Jim Sensenbrenner.

Deadline Today for WEDC Business Grants

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.

Metro Pay Gap for Women Improves

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.

Evers Meets With Lawmakers on Police Reform

Evers Meets With Lawmakers on Police Reform

Governor says the state is at a "watershed moment" for the issue of police reform, racism.

Companies’ Absence Policies Cause COVID-19 Risk?

Companies’ Absence Policies Cause COVID-19 Risk?

Briggs & Stratton worker collapses on the job. Employees fear calling in sick will get them fired.

Evers Calls For Action to Dismantle ‘Systemic Racism’

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."

Foxconn Audit Delayed Two Months

Foxconn Audit Delayed Two Months

Company claims it earned a subsidy for employees hired and capital expenditures, state still analyzing data.

Workers Concerned About Safety During Reopening

Workers Concerned About Safety During Reopening

As many are called back to work, there are more questions than answers about their safety.

State Offering Aid for Local Health Clinics

State Offering Aid for Local Health Clinics

$10 million of CARES Act funding is set aside to help clinics in underserved communities.

GOP, Dems Battle Over Unemployment Backlog

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.

State Creates Directory of Online Businesses

State Creates Directory of Online Businesses

A guide for shoppers to 230 small businesses offering online outlets.

Far More Businesses Using Work Share

Far More Businesses Using Work Share

Up 17-fold in state since pandemic, as companies avoid layoffs by switching workers to part-time.

Advocacy Groups Want Better Worker Safety

Advocacy Groups Want Better Worker Safety

Following COVID-19 outbreak at Kenosha Amazon facility, they urge legislators to reinstate protections.

State Allocates $100M for Nursing Home Aid

State Allocates $100M for Nursing Home Aid

Funding from the CARES Act will go offset COVID-19 related expenses.

State Creates Pandemic Rent Assistance Program

State Creates Pandemic Rent Assistance Program

Gov. Evers is using Cares Act funds to help low-income residents pay for housing.

Evers Details $1.1 Billion Pandemic Plan

Evers Details $1.1 Billion Pandemic Plan

State’s share of CARES Act to ramp up testing, tracing, PPE supplies, hospitals.

Baldwin Calls for Meat Industry Protections

Baldwin Calls for Meat Industry Protections

29 Democratic senators demand that Trump administration address worker safety.

State Urges Supreme Court to Keep ACA Intact

State Urges Supreme Court to Keep ACA Intact

AG Kaul filed a brief as a friend-of-the-court in Supreme Court Case.

Kaul, Unions Push Meatpacking Safety Rules

Kaul, Unions Push Meatpacking Safety Rules

Kaul among 20 state attorneys general pushing Trump for tougher regulations.

GOP Road Show Attacks Evers’ Plan

GOP Road Show Attacks Evers’ Plan

Analysis: Republicans want a Badger Bounce Back, but distort details of Evers' plan.

GOP Inaction Cost Wisconsin $25 Million

GOP Inaction Cost Wisconsin $25 Million

Already depleted unemployment trust fund misses out on millions in federal aid.

Political Organizers Go Digital To Reach Voters

Political Organizers Go Digital To Reach Voters

Social media, Zoom calls and texting campaigns supplant face-to-face campaigning during pandemic.

GOP Listens To Business Lobby Reopening Plan

GOP Listens To Business Lobby Reopening Plan

Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce wants to replace the Badger Bounce Back plan with their own.

State’s Work-Share Program Prevents Layoffs

State’s Work-Share Program Prevents Layoffs

Part of new COVID-19 relief bill, allows employers flexibility, expands unemployment compensation.

Religious Leaders Back Safer At Home Extension

Religious Leaders Back Safer At Home Extension

An interfaith coalition criticized the state GOP's lawsuit seeking to dismiss the order.

Landlords, Tenant Groups Ask for State Relief

Landlords, Tenant Groups Ask for State Relief

Both sides lobby Evers, Legislature for help to make rent payments, avoid flood of evictions.

Evers Calls For Federal Aid As Revenues Decline

Evers Calls For Federal Aid As Revenues Decline

State revenues are being decimated by the economic shutdown.

Reduced Nurses Aid Training Part of COVID-19 Bill

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.

Business Groups Want State To Reopen

Business Groups Want State To Reopen

Pushing Evers to act within two weeks. Scientists say it's too soon.

Did High Court Ignore Their Rules on Election Case?

Did High Court Ignore Their Rules on Election Case?

An attorney says the court didn't follow their normal rules for accepting briefs.

How to Deal With Medical Debt

How to Deal With Medical Debt

Timely new guide by Health Watch Wisconsin as medical care needs rise during pandemic.

Who Will Be Denied Medical Resources?

Who Will Be Denied Medical Resources?

State’s disability groups call for equal treatment should life-saving supplies need to be rationed.

Healthcare Workers’ Jobs Upended by Pandemic

Healthcare Workers’ Jobs Upended by Pandemic

Workers are jumping into new roles and challenges to deal with COVID-19

COVID-19 At The Bargaining Table

COVID-19 At The Bargaining Table

Unions, employers discuss workplace changes in the age of pandemic.

Evers Urges Legislators to Convene

Evers Urges Legislators to Convene

“We still need” state solutions to coming surge of COVID-19 patients, he warns.

Evers, Republicans Spar on Holding Election

Evers, Republicans Spar on Holding Election

Governor wants all vote-by-mail election, Fitzgerald blasts idea, "this is ridiculous.”

State Cites Companies For Price Gouging

State Cites Companies For Price Gouging

Sends cease-and-desist letters to 16 companies accused of price-gouging during pandemic.

On 10th Anniversary, Affordable Care Act At Risk

On 10th Anniversary, Affordable Care Act At Risk

Activists hold telephone rallies, cite Act's importance amid the pandemic.

One Year After Shopko Went Bankrupt

One Year After Shopko Went Bankrupt

Virtual town hall of ex-workers talk about impact of retail chain's 2019 shutdown.

Coronavirus Could Hit State Economy Harder

Coronavirus Could Hit State Economy Harder

Wisconsin more dependent on trade than most states, could face bigger downturn.

Transportation: Evers Announces $75 Million in Transportation Funding
Transportation

Evers Announces $75 Million in Transportation Funding

Milwaukee County Transit System gets $1 million grant.

Baldwin Backs Bill To Save Wisconsin Defense Contracts

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.

Did Gerrymandering Kill Medicaid Expansion?

Did Gerrymandering Kill Medicaid Expansion?

Liberal group’s report links gerrymandering to less health coverage, more deaths from preventable causes.

Trade War Wounds May Heal Soon

Trade War Wounds May Heal Soon

Job losses may be slowing and new trade agreements are offering hope.

Poor Quality Housing Causes Health Problems

Poor Quality Housing Causes Health Problems

Report by Community Advocates links health and housing, offers recommendations to make housing more affordable.

Assembly Stalls on Farm Crisis Legislation

Assembly Stalls on Farm Crisis Legislation

Despite bipartisan movement, the bills never saw a special session.

Local Skepticism Grows On Foxconn’s Future

Local Skepticism Grows On Foxconn’s Future

Opinions in Racine County shifting as company’s plans keep changing.

BadgerCare Changes Could Drop Coverage for Poor

BadgerCare Changes Could Drop Coverage for Poor

Changes set in motion by Walker administration could boot poor from state Medicaid program.

Brostoff Slams Occupational Licensing Legislation

Brostoff Slams Occupational Licensing Legislation

The Milwaukee representative assails legislation, says it could have a hazardous outcome.

Call Bolton to Testify, Baldwin Urges

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.

Can Union Organizers Thread Act 10 Needle?

Can Union Organizers Thread Act 10 Needle?

UW Hospital nurses seek discussion with management, who say they can’t bargain.

DNR Working On New PFAS Rules

DNR Working On New PFAS Rules

GOP controlled assembly rejects legislation enabling tougher regulation of "forever chemicals."

Hot Debate, Limited Action by Senate

Hot Debate, Limited Action by Senate

Limited bills on homeless, clean water passed, nothing on dark stores tax loophole.

Mocked By Trump, Wisconsin Woman Sets The Record Straight

Mocked By Trump, Wisconsin Woman Sets The Record Straight

Protester ejected from President Trump's rally in Milwaukee tells her story.

Assembly Republicans Fail to Override Evers’ Veto

Assembly Republicans Fail to Override Evers’ Veto

First floor session of 2020 saw partisan attacks and the passage of controversial legislation.

Trump’s Flights of Fancy at Rally

Trump’s Flights of Fancy at Rally

President's speech in Milwaukee filled with exaggerations and made-up numbers.

Report Ties Green Energy to Economic Growth

Report Ties Green Energy to Economic Growth

State’s potential for green jobs huge, but still ranks 41st in solar power.

State Occupational Licenses Under Scrutiny

State Occupational Licenses Under Scrutiny

Legislators, pushed by conservative groups, seek to review, relax occupational licensing.

One Year After Baraboo’s Nazi Salute

One Year After Baraboo’s Nazi Salute

Residents, school district, assess what they’ve learned since notorious prom photo brought town national attention.

State Politicians Respond to Iranian General’s Killing

State Politicians Respond to Iranian General’s Killing

Activists are protesting and politicos weighing in on assassination, U.S. troop escalation.

Report Assails Short Term Health Plans

Report Assails Short Term Health Plans

Boosted by Trump, proliferating across state, offering inadequate coverage.

Pay Raise for State Workers Delayed

Pay Raise for State Workers Delayed

Legislators still haven't approved union contracts from last year.

State Highway Projects Panel Wakes Up

State Highway Projects Panel Wakes Up

Transportation Projects Commission meets for first time in five years, restarts planning.

Evers Signs ‘Telehealth’ Bill

Evers Signs ‘Telehealth’ Bill

Medicaid patients who get health care delivered long-distance now qualify for coverage.

Seeking an RX for Rising Drug Prices

Seeking an RX for Rising Drug Prices

Governor’s task force brings business, consumers, Republicans and Democrats to the table

Why PFAS Pollution Is So Scary

Why PFAS Pollution Is So Scary

The chemicals are all over and very toxic. Evers has created two teams to target problem.

Another New Owner for Journal Sentinel

Another New Owner for Journal Sentinel

Gannett merges with GateHouse, more staff cuts for Milwaukee newspaper likely.

Pipeline Protest Bill Goes to Evers

Pipeline Protest Bill Goes to Evers

Bipartisan bill banning trespassing opposed by environmentalists who say it restricts lawful protests.

Upgrade the New Deal, Riemer Declares

Upgrade the New Deal, Riemer Declares

Book by former aide to Norquist, Doyle, who helped Tommy Thompson design Badger Care, offers bold solutions.

Sean Duffy’s Rocky Start

Sean Duffy’s Rocky Start

Congressman-turned-CNN commentator gets roasted for his comments, even by his new colleagues.

Journal Sentinel Braces for New Merger

Journal Sentinel Braces for New Merger

GateHouse/Gannett merger could mean fewer papers and still more staff cuts.

Pipeline Bill Opponents Hope for Veto

Pipeline Bill Opponents Hope for Veto

Republican-created bill would limit protests of oil, water, fuel pipelines. If it passes, will Evers veto it?

Bills Target Energy Pipeline Protesters

Bills Target Energy Pipeline Protesters

Model legislation created by ALEC targets protests, passed in Iowa but modified by Wisconsin Republicans.

Midwest, State’s Racial Gaps Grow

Midwest, State’s Racial Gaps Grow

State’s African Americans far behind in education, employment, wages.

Can Democrat Tom Palzewicz Win the 5th Congressional District?

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

DNR Releases PFAS Contamination Data

DNR Releases PFAS Contamination Data

PFAS chemicals have been linked to a multitude of health problems

Owners Lobbying For Service Workers

Owners Lobbying For Service Workers

New organization lobbies state officials on behalf of service industry workers

Kaul Slams Food Assistance Cuts

Kaul Slams Food Assistance Cuts

Attorney General joins counterparts from 23 states to oppose the cuts.

Evers Blasts Trump “Tweet” Trade Wars

Evers Blasts Trump “Tweet” Trade Wars

The approach “just sucks,” governor says on new state podcast.

Bill Seeks Payments From Unwed Fathers

Bill Seeks Payments From Unwed Fathers

State among few with birth cost recovery program. Senate bill expands program.

Lame Duck Laws Opposed Overwhelmingly

Lame Duck Laws Opposed Overwhelmingly

Records show Legislature fielded nearly 48,000 contacts from people and 98% opposed lame duck laws.

State Targets Payroll Tax Fraud

State Targets Payroll Tax Fraud

50 investigations by Department of Revenue of companies suspected of cheating workers on pay.

Evers, Moore Target Prescription Drugs

Evers, Moore Target Prescription Drugs

Skyrocketing costs at issue.“Like taking on the NRA,” says a consumer activist.

Pade To Run Against GOP Rep. Bryan Steil

Pade To Run Against GOP Rep. Bryan Steil

Steil succeeded Paul Ryan in congressional seat held by Republicans for 25 years.

Survivor of Gun Violence Opposes the Death Penalty

Survivor of Gun Violence Opposes the Death Penalty

Pardeep Kaleka's father was murdered in the 2012 Sikh temple mass shooting.

Dem Lawmakers Push Bill to Tax Guns

Dem Lawmakers Push Bill to Tax Guns

Revenue from tax would provide services to gun-crime victims.

NRA’s Favorite Wisconsin State Politicians

NRA’s Favorite Wisconsin State Politicians

Former Gov. Walker was Wisconsin’s top NRA beneficiary.

What Does GateHouse Deal Mean for the Journal Sentinel?

What Does GateHouse Deal Mean for the Journal Sentinel?

Layoffs? Cost cutting? Consolidation?

Evers Wants State Health “Lead Czar”

Evers Wants State Health “Lead Czar”

Also supports bill to provide $40 million in loans for home owners to replace lead laterals.

GateHouse Deal Could Hurt Journal Sentinel

GateHouse Deal Could Hurt Journal Sentinel

GateHouse Media could take over Gannett, causing more cost cutting at JS, other papers.

Legislators Want to Protect ACA Coverage

Legislators Want to Protect ACA Coverage

Laws needed to assure health coverage continues if courts overrule it, Democrats say.

Gerrymandering Foes Push Reform

Gerrymandering Foes Push Reform

Fair Maps groups embrace nonpartisan redistricting in Assembly, Senate bills.