State Has About 6,400 Abortions Per Year
State’s rate per live births, just half that of the nation, may reflect restrictive laws.
May 8th, 2022
Redistricting Fight Shifts To New Maps
Advocacy groups ask federal judge to dismiss 2021 lawsuit over old maps and will plan new strategy.
May 7th, 2022
Kaul Says State’s 1849 Abortion Ban May Not Be Enforceable
Predicts lawsuits and says Department of Justice won’t enforce ban.
May 4th, 2022
Court Rejects Kaul Suit to Stop GOP Election Probe’s Subpoena
But judge warns she could reopen case if Gableman seek penalties against WEC leader.
Jan 11th, 2022
Ron Johnson Explains Run For Reelection
Breaks promise not to run for third term, citing 'loss of freedom' and 'tyrannical approach by the elites.'
Jan 9th, 2022
Sen. Bernier, Who Blasted GOP Election Probe, Won’t Seek Reelection
Republican chair of Senate elections committee says pushback to her criticisms not a factor.
Jan 8th, 2022
Bill Restricts Voting for People With Felony Convictions
GOP sponsored legislation would add new requirements before voting rights are restored.
Jan 8th, 2022
Republicans Expand Election Probe
More subpoenas of local officials and “insanely broad” request of information from state elections commission, its chair charges.
Jan 4th, 2022
State Legislature Still Produces Bipartisan Legislation
With legislative and executive branches divided by party, about 75% of 2021 legislation was bipartisan.
Dec 31st, 2021
Bill Creates Fines for Texting Unwanted Sexual Images
Democratic lawmakers say state needs to crack down on "cyber flashing."
Dec 30th, 2021
Bill By State Democrats Targets ‘Stealthing’
Charges, fines for people who sabotage their partner’s birth control without consent.
Dec 28th, 2021
Evers Strategizes on Pandemic
Seeking federal help to staff health care facilities, reserving some pandemic aid for future problems.
Dec 27th, 2021
2022 Governor’s Race Will Decide How Elections Run, Hintz Warns
If Evers loses Republicans will install partisan election controls, Assembly Minority Leader predicts.
Dec 26th, 2021
Assembly Democrats Elect Neubauer As Leader
Will succeed Gordon Hintz, with Rep. Kalan Haywood as assistant minority leader.
Dec 20th, 2021
Vos Can’t Say When Election Probe Will End
Nor whether additional funding for investigation will be needed. ‘We don’t know.’
Dec 15th, 2021
Key Republican Bashes GOP Elections Probe
Sen. Bernier, Senate’s elections committee chair, calls investigation a ‘charade’ that will harm her party.
Dec 14th, 2021
State Elections Commission Blasts Non-Partisan Election Review
Commission chair says report is "gross incompetence" or a intentional "sabotage."
Dec 2nd, 2021
Loudenbeck Will Run for Secretary of State
Wants state office to take control of Wisconsin elections.
Dec 1st, 2021
Johnson Pushes Legislators to Take Over Federal Elections
Including U.S. Senator race. He has 'lost confidence' in state elections agency.
Nov 23rd, 2021
Sexual Assault Kit Bills Finally Sent to Governor
Bills aimed at preventing a future backlog took years to make it through state legislature.
Nov 19th, 2021
Bipartisan Bill Changes Pot Possession Penalties
Lighter penalties for much of the state but tougher for cities like Milwaukee, Madison.
Nov 17th, 2021
Kleefisch Files Suit Against Elections Commission
Asks state Supreme Court to bypass lower courts, order WEC to establish new election rules.
Nov 16th, 2021
Gableman Says GOP Election Probe Stymied AG
In first testimony to lawmakers, head of probe says he won't conduct interviews in public.
Nov 11th, 2021
Senate Approves Republican Redistricting
Party-line vote okays plan. Evers says he will veto ‘gerrymandered maps.’
Nov 8th, 2021
2022 Race for Governor Taking Shape
Kleefisch the Republican frontrunner. But a Trump-backed candidate could shake up campaign.
Nov 8th, 2021
Bill Mandating Cursive Lessons Splits Party
Republicans push it, while Democrats, teachers union, school boards oppose it.
Nov 3rd, 2021
State Elections Leader Refuses to Resign
Meagan Wolfe calls GOP demands that she step down from WEC "partisan politics at its worst.”
Nov 1st, 2021
Hundreds Denounce GOP Redistricting Plan
Republicans control Legislature, and propose maps maintaining electoral advantage.
Oct 28th, 2021
Legislature Passes Bills Restricting Abortions
Republicans try again with bills that Evers previously vetoed.
Oct 27th, 2021
Milwaukee, Madison Officials Push Back on GOP Election Probe
'They had full and complete access’ to election records, says Milwaukee County Clerk.
Oct 27th, 2021
Redistricting Plan Seeks Republicans’ Gain Of Another Congressional Seat
The GOP uses Stevens Point "like a football,” non-partisan group complains.
Oct 25th, 2021
Nonpartisan State Election Review Finds No Widespread Fraud
Legislative Audit Bureau recommends changes to election laws.
Oct 22nd, 2021
State Senate Advances Abortion Bills
The Republican controlled Senate has advanced similar bills before. Evers expected to veto.
Oct 20th, 2021
Vos Says 2020 Election Was ‘Tainted’
The state Assembly Speaker said "I think" Joe Biden won the election.
Oct 19th, 2021
Lt. Gov. Barnes Leads Fundraising in Senate Democratic Primary
Barnes raised more than $1 million since launching his campaign this summer.
Oct 19th, 2021
Election Probe Testimony Postponed
Testimony from public officials for the GOP-investigation was to begin Friday, Oct. 15.
Oct 14th, 2021
Legislation Aimed At Infant, Maternal Mortality Racial Disparities
Democrats sponsor bills intended to improve, increase access to healthcare for mothers and infants.
Oct 12th, 2021
State AG Calls Election Probe a ‘Fake Investigation’
Attorney General Josh Kaul also said there were 'glaring' legal flaws in the investigation.
Oct 12th, 2021
Judge Orders Election Probe Records Released
Dane County judge orders Speaker Vos to make the records public.
Oct 9th, 2021
State Republicans Pushing Abortion Restrictions
Gov. Evers has previously vetoed four of the bills being advanced.
Oct 8th, 2021
Pardons On The Ballot in 2022?
Evers restarted a program that Walker left untouched for eight years.
Oct 4th, 2021
State Sen. Brad Pfaff Running For 3rd Congressional District
Current Congressman Ron Kind announced he would not seek re-election.
Oct 4th, 2021
Abortion Could Drive Democratic Votes in 2022
Poll shows 55% of Wisconsin voters support abortion rights which are under threat.
Sep 27th, 2021
GOP Legislators Seek US Supreme Court Help On Redistricting
Petition argues federal court should drop case, allow state to handle mapmaking.
Sep 25th, 2021
State Supreme Court Will Hear Redistricting Case
Republican-backed lawsuit asked court to get involved in 2021 mapmaking process.
Sep 22nd, 2021
What’s The Status of State Election Probes?
Three Republican-backed investigations despite no evidence of widespread fraud or wrongdoing.
Sep 22nd, 2021
GOP Continues Pushing Riot Legislation
New bill could make it a felony to protest if there has been an act or threat of violence.
Sep 17th, 2021
Elizabeth Warren Endorses Barnes for U.S. Senate
A high-profile endorsement in Democratic primary with nine candidates.
Sep 15th, 2021
Gableman Request For Election Data Questioned
County clerks concerned about breach of security, Gableman’s misinformed views.
Sep 14th, 2021
State Republicans Push ‘Born Alive’ Abortion Bill Again
Evers vetoed the bill the last time it was introduced in 2019.
Sep 10th, 2021
GOP Election Probes ‘Bad Faith Efforts,’ Bipartisan Group Says
Group including Republican politicians bashes ‘political stunts’ by Vos, Brandtjen.
Sep 8th, 2021
Democrats Face High Profile Races in 2022
Experts say elections will test strength of state Democratic Party.
Sep 7th, 2021
Three Counties Push Nonpartisan Redistricting
Milwaukee, Dane and Brown counties seek to remove political bias from mapmaking.
Sep 7th, 2021
State Tax Revenues Exceed Expectations
Wisconsin saw 12% revenue increase over previous year.
Sep 3rd, 2021
Ron Johnson, Paul Ryan Say 2020 Election Not Rigged
Johnson still supports investigation into election commissions and grants.
Sep 2nd, 2021
Gableman Approved to Head 2020 Election Probe
5-3 Assembly committee vote for former Supreme Court Justice. Evers condemns probe.
Aug 30th, 2021
Republicans Resist State Help for Afghan Refugees
Testin raises concerns over resettling refugees at Fort McCoy, Tiffany opposes plan.
Aug 23rd, 2021
Activist Steven Olikara Joins US Senate Race
He’s the ninth Democrat running for seat held by Republican Ron Johnson.
Aug 17th, 2021
State To Get $79 Million for Electric Charging Stations
Federal infrastructure bill will move state 'much more rapidly' to electric vehicles, DOT secretary says.
Aug 17th, 2021
State Dems File First 2021 Redistricting Lawsuit
Suit argues a federal court should draw new legislative map
Aug 13th, 2021
Redistricting Begins With Arrival of Census Data
The partisan battle over the next decade's state legislative districts has begun.
Aug 12th, 2021
Evers Vetoes GOP Election Bills
Legislation would have changed election laws, including those related to absentee ballots.
Aug 10th, 2021
High Vaccination, Low COVID-19 in State Prisons
70% of people incarcerated in Wisconsin are vaccinated.
Aug 9th, 2021
State Emergency Management Administrator Enters U.S. Senate Race
Darrell Williams joins the race for the seat held by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson.
Aug 7th, 2021
State Clears 206k People From Voter Rolls
Election officials say the action was part of "routine list maintenance."
Aug 5th, 2021
Democrats’ Bill Tightens Campaign Finance Laws
Aim is 'to stop this mudslide of money before it suffocates our democracy.'
Aug 4th, 2021
Bill Requires Consent Before Unconscious Pelvic Exams
Health care workers must obtain consent before examining female patients under anesthesia.
Jul 30th, 2021
Lawmaker Wants Legislature in Charge of UW-System COVID-19 Policies
State Sen. Steve Nass proposes blocking UW-System from requiring masking or COVID-19 testing without legislative approval.
Jul 30th, 2021
State Democrats Push $15 Minimum Wage
Housing, retirement and baby bond proposals also included in legislative package.
Jul 23rd, 2021
Evers, Johnson Rake In Campaign Funds
Outpacing challengers, Evers raises $5 million and Johnson $1.2 million in first half of 2021.
Jul 18th, 2021
‘Governor Wins’ on State Budget?
Experts suggest Evers will win the political spin over budget and tax cut.
Jul 13th, 2021
How Evers Could Change State Budget
Governor’s veto power is wide ranging. Action by him expected this week.
Jul 7th, 2021
Republican Lawmakers Advance $3.4 Billion Tax Cut
State legislators propose cuts to income, property and business taxes.
Jun 18th, 2021
State Assembly Passes Transgender Athlete Bill
Legislation would bar transgender women from playing on female athletic teams.
Jun 17th, 2021
Legislators Approve $125 Million for Broadband Expansion
But Gov. Evers allocated money for it. Republican proposal uses borrowed money.
Jun 16th, 2021
GOP Lawmakers Cut Evers’ Public Land Funding
Stewardship program funds the purchase of land for public use, recreation.
Jun 11th, 2021
GOP Legislators Approve $1.5 Billion Construction Budget
$1 billion less than Evers budget for state, UW System projects.
Jun 9th, 2021
Evers Announces Reelection Bid
Speech at state Democratic convention touts education spending and new Foxconn contract.
Jun 6th, 2021
GOP Bills Would Ban Critical Race Theory in Wisconsin Schools
Legislation is similar to other Republican bills being pushed around the country.
Jun 4th, 2021
GOP Lawmakers Reject Unemployment System Improvements
Republicans in State Legislature vote down $15 million to fix unemployment system.
Jun 3rd, 2021
Evers Says Full Budget Veto Possible
Calls Republican school spending plan an “insult to kids.”
Jun 1st, 2021
Advocates, Opponents Clash Over Transgender Athletics Bills
Legislation would ban transgender girls and women from playing on female athletics teams.
May 26th, 2021
GOP Legislators Refuse Special Session on Medicaid Expansion
The Republican-controlled Senate and Assembly both adjourn sessions without debate or votes.
May 25th, 2021
Legislature Considering Bills Restricting Transgender Athletes
Legislation would ban transgender women and girls from participating in athletics on female teams.
May 24th, 2021
Legislators Reinstate Work Search Rule
On party line vote Republicans add work search requirement for those getting unemployment benefits.
May 20th, 2021
State’s COVID-19 Stimulus Cut by $700 Million
Gov. Evers said state will still prioritize small business with federal funds.
May 13th, 2021
State Senate Considers Absentee Voting Restrictions
GOP-sponsored legislation limits drop boxes, restricts qualifying as indefinitely confined.
May 6th, 2021
Bill Makes Vaccine Tampering, Destruction a Felony
Another pandemic related bill would direct inmate's stimulus checks to victim restitution.
Apr 29th, 2021
State Won’t Lose Congressional Seats
Census Bureau says Wisconsin will retain all 8 seats in U.S. House of Representatives.
Apr 26th, 2021
Police Reform Task Force Unveils Proposals
Recommendations include a statewide use of force policy and requiring law enforcement to maintain and share disciplinary files.
Apr 21st, 2021
Bill Bans Discrimination Against Black Hairstyles
CROWN Act expands racial discrimination protections to hairstyles like braids, locs, twists.
Apr 21st, 2021
Law Professor to Run for Attorney General
UW-Madison’s Ryan Owens the second Republican to enter race against Josh Kaul.
Apr 19th, 2021
GOP State Senate Leader Dismisses Marijuana Legalization
State Senate Majority Leader said GOP legislators won't vote for legalizing medical or recreational marijuana.
Apr 16th, 2021
Legislature Passes Federal Stimulus Plan
Yet again. And passes election law changes. Evers likely to veto all of it.
Apr 14th, 2021
Elections Officials, Advocates Oppose GOP Backed Election Law Changes
Bills limit election grants and bar employees of political groups from working the polls.
Apr 8th, 2021
AG Kaul, Dem Lawmakers Push New Gun Laws
Say GOP legislators should pass expanded background checks, 'Red Flag' law.
Apr 1st, 2021
State Supreme Court Overrules Evers’ Emergency Powers
Decision says governor needs legislative approval to extend health emergency.
Mar 31st, 2021
Bipartisan Bill Targets Prescription Drugs
Passed by both houses, aims to lower drug prices, goes to Evers for his signature.
Mar 16th, 2021
GOP Bill Cuts Funding for Cities that ‘Defund Police’
Any reduction in law enforcement spending would be matched by a reduction in state funding.
Mar 11th, 2021
Evers Proposes COVID-19 Child Care Aid
Spending $132 million in federal funds for this requires GOP legislators' approval.
Mar 4th, 2021
GOP Legislators Reject Local Sales Tax Hikes
“Dead on arrival,” lawmakers say of Evers’ enabling legislation.
Mar 3rd, 2021
GOP Bills Bar Transgender Athletes
Prevents them from competing with school teams that align with their gender identity.
Mar 2nd, 2021
Evers Signs Bill on Unemployment System
Upgrading system and waiving waiting period for unemployment benefits.
Feb 25th, 2021
Legislature Okays Unemployment System Upgrades
Bill also includes COVID-19 legal immunity for businesses.
Feb 23rd, 2021
Federal COVID-19 Aid Funneled to In-Person Schools
State GOP lawmakers' plan penalizes school districts that provided virtual instruction.
Feb 11th, 2021
Evers Wants Funding for Child Care, Long Term Care
Budget proposal would address worker shortages, support vulnerable populations.
Feb 9th, 2021
Legislature Halts Mask Mandate Repeal
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said bill not being taken up, for now.
Jan 28th, 2021
Assembly Resists Senate COVID-19 Compromise
Bill showed Senate Republicans too willing to 'cave into the governor,' Vos charges.
Jan 27th, 2021
Vel Phillips Capitol Statue Moves Forward
State committee advances plan to honor Milwaukee civil rights pioneer.
Jan 26th, 2021
Baldwin Up and Johnson Down
Democratic control of US Senate means changes for Wisconsin senators.
Jan 18th, 2021
GOP Legislators Criticize State’s Vaccine Rollout
Republicans want faster, wider rollout. Evers says state needs more vaccine.
Jan 14th, 2021
Senate Unveils Pared-Down COVID-19 Bill
Different than Assembly bill, aimed at getting Gov. Evers’ support.
Jan 11th, 2021
Assembly Passes ‘Poison Pill’ COVID-19 Relief Bill
GOP bill curtails efforts to slow spread of virus. And doesn't have support of Senate leadership.
Jan 7th, 2021
Wisconsin’s Electors Vote for Biden
State's 10 presidential electors cast their votes for President-elect Joe Biden.
Dec 14th, 2020
Talk Radio Host, GOP Politicos Testify At Election Integrity Hearing
Democrats "walk out" of hearing, calling it a sham.
Dec 11th, 2020
GOP Signals End of Pandemic Unemployment Waivers
Vos says waiting period and work search requirements will return next year.
Dec 10th, 2020
Wisconsin To Miss ‘Safe Harbor’ Election Deadline
Missing the federal deadline could give Congress the option to not accept state's electors.
Dec 8th, 2020
Presidential Recount Would Cost $7.9 Million
Trump campaign must pay entire amount by 5 p.m. Wednesday to get recount.
Nov 16th, 2020
Lawsuit Targeting Democratic County Votes is Dropped
Plaintiffs who charged fraud in Milwaukee, Dane and Menomonee counties withdrew their suit.
Nov 16th, 2020
State Had 238 Possible Voter Fraud Cases Since 2016
Of more than 12 million votes since 2016, that’s all that municipal clerks found in Wisconsin’s elections.
Nov 11th, 2020
Trump Campaign Will Request State Recount
Past recounts in Wisconsin have changed small number of votes.
Nov 4th, 2020
1,850 Communities Counting Ballots
Across state, starting at 7 a.m., including 1.9 million absentee votes. Officials say all votes will be counted.
Nov 3rd, 2020
Hackers Steal $2.3 Million from State GOP
A "sophisticated phishing attack" stole from Trump reelection fund.
Oct 29th, 2020
Vos Might Consider COVID-19 Legislation
The Assembly Speaker is 'open' to a second COVID-19 relief bill, if there is no federal bill.
Oct 29th, 2020
Biden Up 5 Points in Final MU Poll
Margin unchanged since last poll, still 10% who pick neither candidate.
Oct 28th, 2020
Biden Up 9% in Final UW-Madison Poll
State’s undecided, third party voters shifting to him.
Oct 26th, 2020
Election Officials Can’t Require Masks At Polls
State Elections Commission says this would constitute a new requirement for voting.
Oct 23rd, 2020
Could Polls Be As Wrong As In 2016?
Presidential polls of state look much like 2016. Experts say it's different this time.
Oct 19th, 2020
Elections Commission Defends Voting Events
Absentee ballot dropoff in parks, and voter registration at Miller Park criticized by GOP.
Oct 2nd, 2020
Court to Rule on Purging 130,000 from Voter Rolls
Wisconsin Supreme Court hearing two challenges affecting November election.
Sep 29th, 2020
Court Extends State’s Mail-In Ballot Deadline
Clerks may accept absentee ballots postmarked by Election Day until Nov. 9, federal judge rules.
Sep 21st, 2020
Evers Fires Workforce Development Secretary
Sec. Caleb Frostman asked to resign over unemployment system delays.
Sep 18th, 2020
Instances of Voter Fraud Incredibly Low
Only 19 cases that might have been fraud in past two years.
Sep 17th, 2020
Task Force Seeks Bipartisan Policing Reform
And racial equity reforms. Will begin meeting in fall, propose legislative bills by next year.
Sep 8th, 2020
GOP Legislators Skip Special Session on Police
Evers called on lawmakers to consider reforms. Session quickly ended with no debate or votes.
Aug 31st, 2020
GOP Mum on Special Session on Police Reform
Gov. Evers called special-session this week. Bucks Players called for Legislature to convene.
Aug 27th, 2020
Pence Hypes Economy, COVID-19 Response
The vice president campaigned for Trump in Darien Wednesday.
Aug 20th, 2020
State Politicians Squabble On Postal Service
As USPS backtracks on changes, Kaul part of multi-state suit, Democrats and Republicans argue.
Aug 19th, 2020
Democrats Take on Voting Restrictions
Lawsuits seek to change deadlines for online voter registration and mail-in ballots.
Aug 6th, 2020
Will Karofsky Rebalance the WI Supreme Court?
The conservative majority on the court has been reduced to one vote.
Aug 4th, 2020
Jill Karofsky Sworn Into Wisconsin Supreme Court
She was sworn in after running 35 miles of a 100-mile ultramarathon.
Aug 1st, 2020
GOP Senators Plan Override of Mask Mandate
Senate Majority Leader Fitzgerald says the Senate is ready to convene.
Jul 31st, 2020
Voter Registration Down During Pandemic
Numbers lower than previous presidential election years.
Jul 30th, 2020
UW System, State Government Looking At Budget Cuts
Gov. Evers said state agencies need to cut $250 million.
Jul 24th, 2020
Mail-In Ballots Indicate Huge Turnout for August Primary
Already, the absentee ballots requested surpass the total turnout for the 2016 primary.
Jul 23rd, 2020
Bipartisan Group Will Promote Voting By Mail
And in-person voting. Former GOP Attorney General dismisses fraud claims on mail-in ballots
Jul 22nd, 2020
Court Tosses Dems’ Lame-Duck Suit
Federal appeals court rules the Democratic Party didn't have standing to bring the lawsuit.
Jul 16th, 2020
Evers Issues 18 Pardons
The governor revived the pardoning process last year, after former Gov. Walker ignored it for nearly a decade.
Jul 16th, 2020
Wisconsin Democrats Report Record Fundraising Haul
Party raises $10 million, the most it's raised in a three month period.
Jul 16th, 2020
Legislature Unlikely to Respond to BLM Movement Soon
Republican controlled state legislature shows no signs of convening to respond to the growing movement for police reform.
Jul 11th, 2020
WI Supreme Court Upholds GOP Lame-Duck Laws
For second time, the state's high court rules in favor of laws stripping some of governor's powers.
Jul 9th, 2020
State High Court Narrows Chance of Voter Purge
Rejects conservative group’s call for quick decision, delays oral arguments until 34 days before November election.
Jul 1st, 2020
Mail-In Voting for Nursing Home Residents Maintained
Due to ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, policy will continue through the end of the year.
Jun 25th, 2020
State High Court to Hear Voter Purge Case
Kelly ends recusal, Supreme Court will decide if 130,000 people should be removed from voting rolls.
Jun 1st, 2020
Wisconsin’s Long History As Swing State
For more than 100 years the state’s political pendulum has swung back and forth.
May 26th, 2020
No New State Pandemic Rules Likely
Evers and legislative leaders can’t agree. And even if they did it would take weeks to create.
May 17th, 2020
Vos Suggests Changes to Evers’ Order
On stay at home policies, Republican leader says legislators more in touch with people than Evers.
May 6th, 2020
Will High Court Limit Evers’ Veto Power?
Supreme Court hears arguments from conservatives targeting governor’s power.
Apr 20th, 2020
First Responders Blast COVID-19 Workers’ Comp Law
Police, Firefighters say it will be too difficult to determine where they contracted virus on the job.
Apr 17th, 2020
Assembly Bill Responds to Pandemic
Passes 97-2 but Hintz says more needed. "I refuse to admit this is all we can do.”
Apr 14th, 2020
COVID-19 Relief Muddied By GOP Legislators’ Power Grab
Proposal gives spending, tax authority to Republican controlled committee, removes governor from the process.
Apr 9th, 2020
One Million In State Voted By Mail
But total turnout for election still way down for spring presidential primary.
Apr 8th, 2020
Holding Election Angers Municipal Officials
“It’s madness.” Statewide shortage of 7,000 poll workers.
Apr 6th, 2020
Election Includes Constitutional Amendment
Ballot has controversial victims' rights amendment with bipartisan support and opposition.
Apr 4th, 2020
Elections Commission Deadlocks on Pandemic Guidance
Proposal would have reprimanded clerks in Dane and Milwaukee counties.
Mar 30th, 2020
Federal Judge Won’t Delay Spring Election
City of Green Bay sued, saying it couldn’t hold election safely, judge dismisses suit.
Mar 28th, 2020
Fourth Election Lawsuit Arguing for Postponement
This one filed by advocacy groups arguing that maintaining the election will disenfranchise minorities.
Mar 27th, 2020
Will April Election be Postponed?
Preparation for election raises health concerns due to COVID-19.
Mar 19th, 2020
DNC Bar Time Bill Passes Senate Committee
But the bill is facing some opposition as it move through Senate.
Mar 12th, 2020
Evers Vetoes “Tougher on Crime” Bills
Republican bills increased some criminal penalties, would have meant more incarceration.
Feb 29th, 2020
GOP Tax Cut Passes Assembly
Plan costs state $248 million annually, saves average Wisconsin income tax filers $106 annually.
Feb 21st, 2020
GOP Reveals Tax Cut Proposal
Gov. Evers wants money for schools, GOP wants tax relief.
Feb 15th, 2020
GOP Underfunds Youth Corrections Plan
Republican legislators only approved funding for four out of six new youth corrections facilities.
Feb 13th, 2020
Evers Signs Order for Redistricting Commission
Nonpartisan effort to avoid gerrymandering, but Republicans vow to do their own maps.
Jan 27th, 2020
Evers Calls Special Session on Dairy Crisis
His State-of-State speech also announces nonpartisan redistricting commission.
Jan 23rd, 2020
Assembly Passes PFAS, Nurse Assault Bills
Will go to governor for signature. Five other bills passed need Senate approval.
Jan 22nd, 2020
Legislators Unveil $10 Million Clean Water Plan
Package of 13 proposals. Evers likely to support the approach.
Jan 9th, 2020
Rep. Gallagher Defends Slaying of Iranian General
But Wisconsin Congressman opposes attacks on Iran’s cultural sites.
Jan 8th, 2020
Senate Democrats Offer 2020 Agenda
Shilling pushes homeless funding and closing dark store tax loophole.
Dec 24th, 2019
Republicans May Push Property Tax Cut
Fitzgerald says bill may be introduced next year. But casts doubt on homeless funding.
Dec 22nd, 2019
Evers Signs Industrial Hemp Bill
Hemp becoming state’s “comeback crop,” Republican Sen. Testin says.
Nov 27th, 2019
Evers Vetoes Sex Offender Residency Bill
Bipartisan bill lifted restrictions on how close people convicted of sex crimes can live to schools.
Nov 26th, 2019
Lawsuit Targets State’s Student Voter ID Laws
National advocacy organization argues unconstitutional age-based discrimination creates barriers for young voters.
Nov 23rd, 2019
High Court Candidates Argue Role of Politics
Incumbent Supreme Court Justice Dan Kelly spars with opponents Jill Karofsky, Ed Fallone.
Nov 20th, 2019
Evers May Call Second Special Session on Guns
Republican legislators did nothing at first session, though public overwhelmingly supports preventive measures.
Nov 19th, 2019
Assembly to Vote on New Hemp Law
New rules will affect 1,247 hemp growers and 556 hemp processors in the state.
Nov 12th, 2019
Republicans Dismiss Governor’s Special Session
Two houses immediately adjourn session on guns. They lack “the courage” to take on issue, Evers says.
Nov 8th, 2019
Senate Fires State Agriculture Secretary
Every Republican votes not to approve Evers appointee Brad Pfaff.
Nov 6th, 2019
Senate Targets Evers’ Agriculture Secretary
Fitzgerald warns governor that Senate won't confirm Brad Pfaff, which means he’ll be fired.
Nov 2nd, 2019
Legislators May Hike Public Defenders Pay
Plan would more closely align state public defenders’ pay with that of state prosecutors.
Nov 1st, 2019
Bill Would Decriminalize Pot Possession
Democratic plan ends criminal penalties for up to 28 grams of marijuana.
Oct 30th, 2019
Fitzgerald Says Legislators Plays ‘Goalie” With Evers
Few bills getting passed, most of Evers' cabinet picks still not approved by Senate.
Oct 25th, 2019
Big Jump in State Support for Impeachment
Marquette Poll finds 46% of those surveyed now back inquiry, up from 29% in April.
Oct 24th, 2019
Bill Defines Sexual Assault Victims Rights
“Bill of rights” proposed after study finds 26% of UW-Madison woman were sexually assaulted.
Oct 18th, 2019
High Court Will Review Evers Veto Power
State Supreme accepts legal challenge from conservative group of 90-year-old partial veto power.
Oct 17th, 2019
Pocan Says Impeachment Vote Coming Soon
Democratic congressman expects House Committee to vote by year's end.
Oct 15th, 2019
Penzeys Spices Spends Over $100K On Pro-Impeachment Ads
Ad says Trump's call with Ukranian President Zelensky a "mandatory open and shut case for the impeachment."
Oct 10th, 2019
State Assembly To Vote On Gubernatorial Veto Change
Hintz calls Republican proposal a "power grab" and says Vos is "drunk with power."
Oct 10th, 2019
Democrats Push Medical Marijuana, Red Flag Law
Democratic legislators want to take up issues during fall legislative session.
Oct 7th, 2019
Bill Toughens Penalty for Assaulting a Nurse
Advocates note 1 in 4 nurses are assaulted on the job, a “silent epidemic.”
Sep 20th, 2019
Evers Renews Call for Red Flag Gun Law
Republican legislators say proposal violates due process rights.
Sep 19th, 2019
Fitzgerald Will Run for Congress
Senate Majority Leader to run for Sensenbrenner’s 5th Congressional district seat.
Sep 17th, 2019
Line Forming for Sensenbrenner’s Seat
8 Republicans (Vukmir, Nicholson, Fitzgerald, Farrow etc.) considering a run, along with one Democrat.
Sep 6th, 2019
Democrats’ Bill Repeals Lame Duck Law
Would end new requirement that Attorney General get Legislature’s approval for lawsuits.
Sep 6th, 2019
Bill Expands Minority Teacher Loan Program
Would bring more minority teachers to 20 additional school districts.
Sep 4th, 2019
GOP Legislators Hire Private Attorney In Clash With AG
15 state lawsuits have been stalled by legislators' dispute with Kaul over confidentiality agreement.
Aug 30th, 2019
State Continues Millennial Marketing Campaign
Evers wouldn’t fund program begun by Walker, but WEDC finds money from elsewhere in its budget.
Aug 27th, 2019
Evers Wants Carbon Neutral State by 2050
New plan includes creating Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy.
Aug 17th, 2019
Evers, Democrats Unveil Background Checks Bill
“Universal background checks” on gun sales shouldn’t need “permission from NRA,” Evers says.
Aug 15th, 2019
Hagedorn Forswears Politics at Swearing-In
New Supreme Court Justice promises he won’t be “pro-Republican.”
Aug 15th, 2019
“I Don’t Have the Answer” to Mass Shootings
So says Senate leader Scott Fitzgerald, who opposes expanding background checks.
Aug 14th, 2019
Evers’ Transportation Secretary Moves Toward Confirmation
But some GOP legislators concerned with appointee Craig Thompson's past as a lobbyist
Aug 9th, 2019
Democratic Legislators Push For Child Victims Act
Bill would remove time limits for bringing civil actions in sexual assault cases.
Aug 8th, 2019
State Leaders Divided Over Gun Laws
In the aftermath of mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton, Democrats push for "red flag" laws, Republicans balk.
Aug 7th, 2019
Democratic Bill Allows Felons to Vote
They "pay taxes, pay rent, own homes” and should be able to vote, Sen. Taylor argues.
Jul 25th, 2019
GOP Legislators Delay Funds for Homeless, Farmers
Evers, Democrats push for state spending approved in budget, Republicans want review by Senate.
Jul 24th, 2019
State Tied for Lowest E-Cigarette Tax
Among 20 states that now tax it, Wisconsin tied with three states for lowest rate.
Jul 15th, 2019
Gerrymandering Bill is Bipartisan
Three Republican legislators are co-sponsers of bill calling for nonpartisan redistricting.
Jul 12th, 2019
Bill Allows Anonymity to Lottery Winners
GOP legislators want to protect winners from harassment.
Jul 11th, 2019
Republicans Seek to Limit Governor’s Veto
Legislators propose constitutional amendment to bar partial vetoes increasing spending.
Jul 10th, 2019
State Budget Fell Short on Highways?
Legislators in both parties say budget lacked long-term solution to state’s transportation woes.
Jul 8th, 2019
Evers Uses 78 Partial Vetoes on Budget
Vetoes will help pay for $65 million more in education funding in revised budget.
Jul 3rd, 2019
State Budget Has Tiny Reserve Fund
Lowest since 2011, enough surplus to run government for just two days in budget sent to Evers.
Jul 2nd, 2019
U.S. Supreme Court Allows Gerrymandering
Ruling effectively ends challenge to Republicans’ skewed legislative maps.
Jun 28th, 2019
Senate Sends $82 Billion Budget to Evers
Governor can reject, approve or partially veto the Republicans' revised version of budget.
Jun 27th, 2019
High Court Says Governor Rules Over Schools
Conservative majority’s decision says elected state superintendent must get governor’s approval for rule changes.
Jun 26th, 2019
Poverty Hasn’t Declined in State
Study finds no decline since Great Recession. Milwaukee County the worst: 17% in poverty.
Jun 25th, 2019
Tougher Drunk Driving Laws Pass Unanimously
Assembly also approves delaying closure of juvenile justice facilities, and passes electric scooter legalization.
Jun 22nd, 2019
State Supreme Court Upholds Lame-Duck Laws
The conservative majority not persuaded by arguments that extraordinary session was unconstitutional.
Jun 21st, 2019
Steve Nass Won’t Vote For Budget
Nass making it harder for GOP colleagues to pass their budget.
Jun 20th, 2019
Assembly Passes Bills to Help Homeless
Also approves grant program changes that could attract more minority teachers.
Jun 19th, 2019
Evers, LGBTQ Activists Call for New Laws
Proposals to protect LGBTQ population pushed at press conference.
Jun 18th, 2019
Legislators Okay $1 Billion for UW Projects
Budget committee approves some 40 projects, including UWM Chemistry Building.
Jun 12th, 2019
LGBTQ Flag Flies Over State Capitol
First time in history. Gov. Evers orders the raising of the Rainbow Pride Flag to celebrate Pride Month.
Jun 8th, 2019
Legislature Passes “Born Alive” Abortion Bill
Evers has vowed to veto bill, along with three other abortion measures.
Jun 6th, 2019
GOP Approves $558 Million Health Care Hike
But Republican budget rejects Medicaid expansion that would save the state $320 million, Evers notes.
Jun 5th, 2019
Democrats Celebrate at State Convention
Evers, Baldwin speak on how to win: don’t “get down into the mud with Republicans.”
Jun 3rd, 2019
Wikler Is New Democratic Party Chair
MoveOn leader Ben Wikler defeats David Bowen, will replace Martha Laning.
Jun 3rd, 2019
Hemp Industry Calls for Updated State Law
Hemp farmers, businesses say new federal law made state hemp regulations obsolete.
May 31st, 2019
GOP Kills Spending Bump For UW System
UW leader Ray Cross decries Budget Committee: "I feel like I've been kicked in the shins."
May 29th, 2019
How State’s Drinking Culture Developed
Average Wisconsinite has 634 drinks per year, 150 more than the national average.
May 19th, 2019
GOP Lawmakers Reject Pillars of Evers Budget
Joint Finance drops Medicaid expansion, medical pot, reduction in manufacturing tax credit.
May 10th, 2019
Medicaid Expansion Would Help Opioid Addicts
Report finds opioid treatment drugs 72 times more expensive in private market than through Medicaid.
May 9th, 2019
Evers Will “Fight Like Hell” for Medicaid
Republicans will strip Medicaid expansion from budget. Poll showed 70% support Evers proposal.
May 3rd, 2019
GOP Legislators Kill Medical Pot Proposal
Budget committee snuffs out Evers plan. It's “off the wall scary,” says Sen. Darling.
Apr 26th, 2019
GOP Legislators Defend Foxconn
They offer positive slant to Foxconn executive expressing doubt about 13,000 jobs.
Apr 26th, 2019
Sargent Pushes Legal Pot Bill. Again
For fourth time in six years, Madison legislator offers bill to legalize recreational marijuana.
Apr 19th, 2019
Evers Wants to Renegotiate Foxconn Deal
Says 13,000 jobs "unrealistic," project is now much smaller, taxpayers must be protected.
Apr 18th, 2019
Proposal Seeks to Prevent Rape Kit Backlog
Attorney General Kaul, lawmakers push defined procedures for handling sexual assault testing so all kits processed promptly.
Apr 17th, 2019
Evers Targets Payroll Fraud by Companies
Thousands of workers misclassified as independent contractors to avoid paying taxes, employee benefits.
Apr 16th, 2019
Legislators Resist Many Evers Proposals
GOP push back on minimum wage, water quality, corrections worker wages, unemployment compensation and more.
Apr 5th, 2019
GOP Asks Court to Restore Walker Appointees
Legislators want Appeals Court to force Evers to recognize 15 appointees the governor says were unlawful.
Apr 2nd, 2019
Evers, GOP Fight Over Walker Appointees
Evers re-nominates 67 Walker appointees he rescinded, but Senate won't consider them.
Mar 30th, 2019
Appeals Court Restores Some Lame Duck Laws
Leaving disagreement between parties over status of 82 Walker appointees.
Mar 28th, 2019
Second Judge Rules Against Lame Duck Laws
Evers calls it “victory for the people.” Republicans will appeal.
Mar 27th, 2019
Arguments Begin on 2nd Lame Duck Suit
Dane County Judge Niess slapped injunction on laws. Second suit being heard by Judge Remington.
Mar 25th, 2019
Bill Ends Business Tax Break for Quitters
Bipartisan bill ends tax write-off on moving expenses for companies leaving the state.
Mar 21st, 2019
Legislators Reject Evers Capital Budget
Republicans say $2.5 billion too high, back smaller price tag for top priorities.
Mar 21st, 2019
Bipartisan Bills Toughen Drunk Driving Laws
Vos, Fitzgerald quiet on proposals to increase penalties, set mandatory minimum sentences.
Mar 20th, 2019
Evers Announces Youth Prison for City
To be located on Teutonia Ave. and Mill Rd. Research shows facility near home enhances outcomes.
Mar 13th, 2019
Pocan Charges ICE Is “Running Rogue”
Agency has greatly overstated crimes committed by detainees, his office found.
Mar 12th, 2019
Evers Pushes Labor Law Changes
Governor’s plan repeals right-to-work, reinstates prevailing wage on state projects.
Mar 4th, 2019
Evers Proposes Delay Of Youth Prison Closure
Proposal would also stop the practice of 17-year-olds being tried as adults.
Feb 28th, 2019
Advocates Push For a Wisconsin ‘Red Flag’ Gun Law
Republican Legislative leaders, Vos and Fitzgerald, concerned about the proposal.
Feb 27th, 2019
Evers Wants More Funds for Women’s Health
$28 million package would also restore Planned Parenthood’s funding.
Feb 23rd, 2019
Evers Wants Pay Hike for Corrections Officers
Aims to reduce staff shortage with more competitive pay.
Feb 21st, 2019
Evers Vetoes GOP Tax Cut
Says plan too risky, lacked long-term financing, and wasn’t bipartisan.
Feb 21st, 2019
Evers Proposes Medical Marijuana
And would loosen other restrictions. Vos opposes plan.
Feb 19th, 2019
Hagedorn Backs School That Bans Gays
State Supreme Court candidate on board of school that bans gay teachers, students, parents.
Feb 15th, 2019
Legislators Clash on Black History Month
Republicans remove Colin Kaepernick from resolution, Rep. Bowen cries foul.
Feb 13th, 2019
Hagedorn Defends Views on Gays, Abortion
State Supreme Court candidate compared homosexuality to bestiality.
Feb 5th, 2019
New Revenue Projection Below Walker’s
LFB report shows $1.8 billion, not $2.1 billion in new revenue for next state budget.
Jan 31st, 2019
Poll Shows Strong Support for Evers Proposals
Marquette poll finds majority favors Medicaid expansion, hiking special education funding.
Jan 25th, 2019
Evers Tells Kaul to Drop ACA Lawsuit
Governor says people voted for this, but GOP legislators insist AG must obey their new law.
Jan 23rd, 2019
Vos May Amend Pre-Existing Conditions Bill
Open to some changes Evers wants, but not others. Vote scheduled for today.
Jan 22nd, 2019
Legislators Can’t Block Liberals On Twitter
Federal judge rules that One Wisconsin Now can’t be blocked from twitter feed of Vos, other GOP lawmakers.
Jan 19th, 2019
GOP Legislators Offer Middle-Class Tax Cut
Evers administration wants cut but criticizes plan as “unfunded.”
Jan 18th, 2019
Judge Blocks Lame Duck Voting Restrictions
“This is not a close question,” says federal judge, invalidating GOP law limiting early voting.
Jan 18th, 2019
Planned Parenthood Sues State on Abortion
Lawsuit contends 3 GOP-backed laws restricting abortions are unconstitutional.
Jan 17th, 2019
Evers, GOP Lawmakers Seek Common Ground
But Republicans won't budget on accepting expanded federal funds for Medicaid.
Jan 16th, 2019
Problems Continue At State Youth Prisons
Pepper spray and solitary confinement still used, staffing shortage persists, report finds.
Jan 15th, 2019
Vos Offers Bipartisan Terms to Evers
Republican letter to governor suggests possible compromise on income tax cut, school spending, health care.
Jan 11th, 2019
Evers Wants Reversal on ACA Suit
Will ask Attorney General Kaul to change state’s stance, says this won’t violate lame duck law.
Jan 10th, 2019
Treasurer-Elect Godlewski Identifies Additional Responsibilities For Office
Treasurer's office survived an April 2018 referendum aimed at elimination
Dec 26th, 2018
GOP Senate Could Pass Medicaid Expansion?
Not “completely ruled out,” Fitzgerald says of Evers proposal to accept federal dollars for expansion.
Dec 21st, 2018
Lawmakers Clash On Tracking Foxconn Jobs
Audit shows subsidy could reward out-of-state jobs; Fitzgerald and Shilling differ on need to fix this.
Dec 21st, 2018
Hintz Touts Democratic Issues for Next Year
Assembly minority leader says expanding Medicaid and redistricting reform are top goals.
Dec 19th, 2018
Court Challenge to Voting Restrictions Filed
Liberal groups ask federal court to block lame duck law’s restriction on early voting.
Dec 18th, 2018
Walker Signs Lame Duck Bills
Doesn’t veto a single measure, chooses to “override the will of the people,” Evers says.
Dec 14th, 2018
Walker Defends Lame Duck Bills
Plans to sign several measures, still reviewing others.
Dec 12th, 2018
Lawmakers Change How WEDC Tracks Jobs
Less oversight of jobs for subsidies. And Foxconn liaison would no longer report to the governor.
Dec 10th, 2018
GOP Lame Duck Session Targets Evers
Far-reaching bill would reduce governor’s power, limit early voting.
Dec 3rd, 2018
Kimberly-Clark Subsidy Stalled in Senate
Republicans “haven’t made any effort to build consensus," Democrat Shilling says.
Nov 28th, 2018
Assembly Democrats Reach Gender Parity
Women make up 50% of Democrats but just 16% of Republicans in state Assembly.
Nov 26th, 2018
Walker Makes Schimel a Waukesha County Judge
Defeated attorney general has “shown a commitment to the rule of law,” governor declares.
Nov 21st, 2018
“Reformed Myself Out Of A Job”?
Gov. Walker breaks post-election silence, discusses his loss and new proposals.
Nov 16th, 2018
Kimberly-Clark, Unions, Push for Subsidy
State Senate lacks votes to approve $70 million subsidy for 400 jobs.
Nov 15th, 2018
Legislature Approves Evers’ Transition Budget
Unanimous vote okays $94,600 transition budget for hiring staff, travel expenses, equipment purchase.
Nov 14th, 2018
Democrats Resist Limiting Governor’s Power
Republicans want lame-duck session to reduce Evers' power, Democrats warn of a court challenge.
Nov 10th, 2018
Republicans Could Curb Governor’s Power
GOP legislative leaders plan lame-duck session to reduce governor’s power before Evers takes office.
Nov 9th, 2018
“We’re In a Battle For America’s Soul”
Joe Biden campaigns for Baldwin, Evers, takes down Trump in Madison
Oct 31st, 2018
Walker, Evers Differ on Gun Laws
Evers favors universal background checks, Walker mum on issue.
Oct 30th, 2018
National Spotlight on Bryce-Steil Race
Congressional seat long held by Paul Ryan attracts millions from outside district.
Oct 9th, 2018
Candidates Debate Foxconn-Style Subsidies
Walker has embraced huge subsidies he now wants for Kimberly Clark. Evers questions approach.
Oct 3rd, 2018
State Politicians Split on Kavanaugh
Vukmir disagrees with Baldwin, Evers; Walker equivocates on Supreme Court nominee.
Oct 1st, 2018
Election Experts Call For Paper Ballots
New report cites security problem, notes paper ballots can’t be tampered with online.
Sep 13th, 2018
Schimel Say Rape Kit Backlog Ended
Critics charge attorney general shouldn’t have taken four years to fix the problem.
Sep 11th, 2018
Harley Riders Oppose Boycott of Company
But they do tend to support Trump’s tariffs, interviews at Harley's celebration suggest.
Sep 3rd, 2018
45 Former Assistant DAs Blast Schimel
Attorney General called “blatantly” political in unprecedented letter Schimel dismisses as “partisan.”
Aug 28th, 2018
Walker, Evers Tied in Governor’s Race
And Vukmir just behind Baldwin in race for Senator, as challengers gain momentum.
Aug 23rd, 2018
Second Walker Official Opposes Him
Ex-Director of Financial Institutions say he was pushed to meet with lobbyists, avoid public records.
Aug 21st, 2018
Poll Has Evers 5 Points Up On Walker
Poll taken two days after election. Walker spokesman says they expect “tough canpaign.”
Aug 18th, 2018
Hagedorn Will Run for Supreme Court
Former attorney for Walker wants seat held by retiring justice Shirley Abrahamson
Aug 17th, 2018
Early Turnout High for Election
Absentee voting far higher than in 2014, nearly equals presidential year of 2016.
Aug 14th, 2018
Wall Blasts Walker, Schimel on Youth Prison
Former corrections secretary says governor, AG ignored Lincoln Hills abuses for political reasons.
Aug 13th, 2018
Walker Ads Tout Foxconn’s Impact
Four TV spots target different regions, feature local businesses.
Aug 1st, 2018
Ignore the Polls, McCabe Urges Voters
Maverick Democrat “likes” his chances, says lack of cash for TV ads won’t hurt his candidacy.
Jul 27th, 2018
Flynn’s Work for Archdiocese a Hot Issue
Gubernatorial candidate’s work on clergy sex abuse scandal gets more criticism, support.
Jul 24th, 2018
Pocan’s Bill Would Abolish ICE
Democratic Congressman says federal immigration agency no long serves intended purpose.
Jul 11th, 2018
Wachs Says He’ll Fight for ‘Regular Folks’
Legislator and trial attorney calls himself a fighter, not an “elitist,” in Democratic primary for governor.
Jun 20th, 2018
Vinehout Is Different Kind of Democrat
A policy wonk, populist and hunter, whose stance on guns annoys some party members.
Jun 18th, 2018
Kelda Roys’ Family Focused Campaign
Former lawmaker says she'll turn out party's progressive base in bid for governor.
Jun 13th, 2018
Mike McCabe Runs a ‘People Powered’ Campaign
Activist's independent streak has inspired and frustrated in Democratic gubernatorial primary.
Jun 10th, 2018
Can Tony Evers’ Laid Back Approach Win?
Some question his ability to be tough in campaign against Gov. Walker.
Jun 6th, 2018
Walker, Republicans Warn of Blue Wave
Ryan says farewell, Vukmir endorsed at annual state convention of GOP party.
May 14th, 2018
Taylor Dropped From Legislature’s Top Committee
Her own party’s leader removes state Sen. Lena Taylor pending probe of dispute with staff.
May 9th, 2018
Farm Bill Threatens Thousands of Children
Nonpartisan analysis: 11% of state's food stamp recipients would lose eligibility under federal farm bill.
May 3rd, 2018
