Speaker Vos Struggles to Maintain Control
Assailed by GOP rebels. ‘Conspiracy theorists have taken over the party.’
Jan 31st, 2022
Imposter Electors Tied to Fitzgerald, Kleefisch
And Republican AG candidate Adam Jarchow. Democrats say it disqualifies them from holding office.
Jan 28th, 2022
Democrats Push Abortion Rights Bill
Without Roe, old state law would prevail, making abortion a felony, with penalty of up to 6 years in prison
Jan 24th, 2022
Kaul Says Feds Should Prosecute State’s GOP False Electors
10 Wisconsin Republicans sent phony electoral ballots for Trump to Congress.
Jan 16th, 2022
Will 10 Wisconsin Republicans Who Tried to Hijack 2020 Election Be Punished?
They submitted imposter Electoral College ballots to Congress.
Jan 14th, 2022
Robin Vos ‘Selling Out Democracy’?
Hintz looks back at four years as Assembly minority leader and how Republicans ‘lost their way.’
Jan 10th, 2022
Assembly Democrats Elevate New Generation
Youth, diversity on the rise. But Rep. Anderson offers protest on workplace disability issue.
Dec 21st, 2021
Evers Makes the New York Times Crossword
14 down with the clue “Wisconsin governor Tony.”
Dec 19th, 2021
Hintz Will Quit As Assembly Minority Leader
Democrat will resign position in January, cites need to spend more time with family.
Dec 13th, 2021
Many Older Teens Eligible for Booster Shots
State officials say those 16 or older who got the Pfizer vaccine should get booster shot.
Dec 13th, 2021
Erpenbach Won’t Run For Reelection
Democratic state senator and 22-year veteran was central figure during Act 10 protests.
Dec 8th, 2021
Evers Signs Law to Prevent Rape Kit Backlog
Attorney General Kaul campaigned on the issue and Republicans had stalled the bill.
Dec 7th, 2021
Kaul Joins States Against Abortion “Gag” Rule
24 attorneys general seek overthrow of Trump rule cutting family planning funding and advice.
Dec 5th, 2021
Republicans Vote Against Medicaid Transgender Care
Legislative committee vote keeps Wisconsin out of compliance with a court non-discrimination order.
Oct 25th, 2021
Senate Approves “Born Alive” Abortion Bill
Health care workers could be charged with a felony.
Sep 29th, 2021
Legislature Plans Culture War Against Evers
Fall session could include “born alive” abortion bill, forbidding teachers from discussing race and more.
Sep 20th, 2021
AG Kaul Joins Fight Against Texas Abortion Law
Kaul filed an amicus brief supporting a challenge of the new abortion ban.
Sep 16th, 2021
McCoshen Won’t Run for Governor
Lobbyist and former Thompson aide had traveled state for a year.
Sep 15th, 2021
Will Donors Punish Legislators Pushing Election Lies?
Wisconsin Realtors says it will still back conspiracy theorist Rep. Janel Brandtjen.
Sep 14th, 2021
Republican Schools Colleagues on Election Lies
Elections chair Sen. Kathy Bernier runs 2.5 hour meeting with experts and verifiable facts.
Sep 12th, 2021
Kleefisch Borrows “Tampon Tax” Idea From Democrat
Ending "pink tax" on feminine products was opposed by Walker-Kleefisch administration.
Sep 7th, 2021
Taxpayers Funding Gableman’s Travel
Trips by election probe leader to MyPillow conspiracy event and discredited Arizona audit.
Sep 5th, 2021
Republicans Divided Over Election Audits
Are you with Team Vos or Team Brandtjen? Fish for unproven problems or overturn 2020 election?
Sep 1st, 2021
It’s Official, Kleefisch Running For Governor
Filed to run, but using non-profit to 'hide her donors, abuse the tax code,’ Democratic Party charges.
Sep 1st, 2021
Sen. Jacque’s Wife Asks Public to Get Vaccinated
Five of eight family members have tested positive for COVID-19.
Aug 31st, 2021
Trump Praises Brandtjen ‘Election Audit’
Puts more pressure on Vos as Pocan calls for firing Gableman.
Aug 16th, 2021
Sen. Agard Unveils Marijuana Legalization Bill
Outside a dispensary in Illinois, the state lawmaker called for legalization.
Aug 11th, 2021
Gableman Defends Election Audit
Former justice had an altercation with a Milwaukee poll worker during November election.
Aug 3rd, 2021
Grothman, Fitzgerald Oppose Bill Protecting Pregnant Workers
House votes 315-101 for it, with even Congressman Tom Tiffany voting yes.
Aug 1st, 2021
Vos Backtracks on Election Audit
After criticizing Brandtjen for pushing yet another audit, he caves. “It’s red meat for the base.”
Jul 31st, 2021
State Elections Commission Refutes Rep. Brandtjen
Republican legislator "should stop spreading these wild conspiracy theories,” commission chair says.
Jul 28th, 2021
Legislative Session Much Ado About Nothing
School spending issue gaveled in and out. Failed veto override generates many speeches.
Jul 28th, 2021
State Elections Chair Wants Arizona-Style Audit
"Donald Trump won this election in Wisconsin," Rep. Brandtjen declares.
Jul 27th, 2021
Suit Charges ALEC Unlawfully Helps Republicans
Nonprofit's help to GOP politicians in Wisconsin, other states, violates its tax status?
Jul 27th, 2021
GOP Donor, Not Legislature, Announces Agenda
WMC reveals that surprise legislative session seeks to override Evers veto of bill slashing unemployment benefits.
Jul 26th, 2021
GOP Bill Targets ‘Silicon Valley Elites’
Accusing Facebook and Twitter of silencing conservatives, they propose new rules and fines for companies.
Jul 13th, 2021
Whose Vision Will Prevail In Budget Battle?
Republicans got their way in budget rewrite, but Evers' vetoes loom.
Jul 4th, 2021
What Democrats Got In GOP Budget
Long list of proposals killed or altered in final Assembly bill. Yet four Democrats voted for it.
Jun 30th, 2021
Pollinator Protection Package Proposed
Bills to benefit Badger State bees aim to 'achieve a bright, healthy, and buzzing future.'
Jun 27th, 2021
Legislature Grabs Power Over Opioid Lawsuit Settlements
Bill passed with no discussion. Unconstitutional power grab, opponents say.
Jun 24th, 2021
Assembly Passes Ban on Vegetable Burgers
Targeting Beyond Burgers, Smart Bacon or Just Eggs, all made from plants.
Jun 23rd, 2021
Bill Takes Aim at Beavers
Muskrats Assembly unanimously approves the shooting of beavers, muskrats if they damage a highway.
Jun 23rd, 2021
Rushed Redistricting Bill Drafted In March
No author listed for bill, but drafting notes show it was requested by Robin Vos.
Jun 13th, 2021
Assembly Leaders Accused of ‘Systemic Racism’
Republicans use racist retaliation, punish free speech, Democratic legislators charge.
Jun 12th, 2021
Can We Talk About Marijuana? Democrats Ask
GOP legislative leader won’t allow a vote or even discussion of medical marijuana.
Jun 7th, 2021
State Capitol Discriminates, Legislator Charges
Signs asking unvaccinated people to wear masks is “discrimination,” Republican insists.
Jun 6th, 2021
Evers Credited for Budget Surplus
Federal stimulus money, new Foxconn contract, Evers call for state agency cuts all credited by nonpartisan analysis.
May 27th, 2021
Baldwin Pushes Abortion Rights Bill
Federal legislation guarantees equal access to abortion services throughout the U.S.
May 21st, 2021
Bill Allows Billboard Ads To Hire Corrections Workers
State law currently doesn’t allows this, but legislators cite need for more staff.
May 19th, 2021
State Law Makes Abortion a Felony
If U.S. Supreme Court overrules Roe v. Wade as many predict, 1849 Wisconsin law will be activated.
May 18th, 2021
AG Kaul Testifies Before Congress on Voting Rights
The Wisconsin Attorney General argued against purges of voters from the rolls.
May 7th, 2021
GOP Sends Mixed Message To Evers
Republican legislators trash his budget, then ask to meet with him.
May 4th, 2021
Proposed Changes in Election Law Illegal?
Republican legislators pushing changes that may violate numerous federal laws.
May 3rd, 2021
GOP Lawmakers Seek to Prevent Non-Citizens from Voting
State constitution does not explicitly prohibit non-citizens from voting.
Apr 29th, 2021
Public Testimony Backs Evers Budget
Hearings held only in state’s smaller cities but Evers budget favored 284 to 30 by speakers.
Apr 28th, 2021
Who’s the Most Right Wing Of All?
Conservative group ranks state’s most conservative members of Congress and Legislature.
Apr 27th, 2021
A Tale of Two Elections
Green Bay city attorney investigation finds no outside interference with November election, despite GOP legislators’ claims.
Apr 26th, 2021
State Restrictions Often Bar Disabled Voters
Republican legislators latest proposals will make this worse.
Apr 20th, 2021
The Beguiling Blandness of Devin LeMahieu
Senate majority leader is conservative but eschews the nasty style of Robin Vos.
Apr 17th, 2021
Godlewski Will Run for U.S. Senate
State Treasurer is fourth Democrat to announce for seat held by Ron Johnson.
Apr 14th, 2021
Legislature Tries Again to Control Federal Stimulus Money
Evers twice vetoed bills to do this. Assembly’s latest bills violate federal rules, LRB warns.
Apr 14th, 2021
Parties Bash Heads on State Budget
Evers budget and Republican proposals are miles apart. A compromise won’t be easy.
Apr 12th, 2021
Two Legislators Delete Their Emails As Policy
Under state law, legislators are allowed to delete emails that are considered public record.
Apr 8th, 2021
Legislature Has Dramatic Debate
Over its power, purpose, prestige... and whether Robin Vos hates Tony Evers.
Mar 24th, 2021
Legislators Violate Open Records Law?
Two Republicans pushing elections law changes accused of a “dishonest” response.
Mar 23rd, 2021
Bill Would Stop Lawmakers From Deleting Their Emails
Currently, legislators and their staff can delete emails that are public record.
Mar 19th, 2021
Bill Forces Public Hearings By Legislature
With enough signatures, public could petition for hearings on proposals legislators refuse to consider.
Mar 17th, 2021
State Senate Beset by Culture Wars
Rush Limbaugh vs. Black history, LGBT protectors vs GOP objectors, the arguments get ugly.
Mar 17th, 2021
Honoring Limbaugh But Not Black History
Republican legislators back resolution to honor Rush, resist celebrating Black History Month.
Mar 9th, 2021
Legislators Want Say Over Pandemic Funds
Bill would require Gov. Evers to consult with Legislature on allocating federal dollars.
Mar 8th, 2021
Will Budget Hearings Be Superspreader Events?
Mask wars pit Democrats against Republicans in Legislature.
Feb 27th, 2021
GOP Lawmakers Blasted for Racial Disparities Task Force Comments
Email from Majority Leader Jim Steineke to Assembly Speaker Robin Vos showed little expectation of producing actual legislation.
Feb 5th, 2021
Baldwin Joins Call for Domestic Terrorism Investigation
Senate resolution expresses the "imminent and pervasive threat" of white supremacist terrorism.
Feb 4th, 2021
Eliminating Mask Mandate Could Cost Wisconsin $49 Million in Food Assistance
Ending public health emergency voids state eligibility for emergency food assistance.
Jan 28th, 2021
Do State Election Laws Need Reform?
After months of Trump’s false claims, legislators still squabbling, but a bipartisan bill is possible.
Jan 26th, 2021
GOP Rejects Special Session on Unemployment
Republicans gavel in and then quickly adjourn session.
Jan 19th, 2021
Uihleins Gave $4 Million to Group Pushing Capitol Rally
Uline owners Richard and Elizabeth Uihlein criticized for supporting Tea Party Patriots.
Jan 16th, 2021
GOP State Legislators Asked Pence to Not Certify Election
15 legislators signed the letter. Four of them serve on Assembly elections committee.
Jan 14th, 2021
Evers Offers Folksy State-of-State Speech
Addressing pandemic, broadband access, redistricting and “broken” unemployment system.
Jan 13th, 2021
GOP Bill Assigns Electoral Votes by Congressional District
State Rep. Gary Tauchen's bill would put partisanship, gerrymandering "on steroids."
Jan 8th, 2021
Barnes Rips Kenosha DA On Blake Shooting
A non-prosecuting DA "as negligent as the officers,” Lt. Governor charges.
Jan 6th, 2021
Legislators Argue Over Masks, Capitol Access
And much more. Senate allows virtual attendance but Vos requires in-person Assembly.
Jan 5th, 2021
Pocan Criticizes Assembly GOP For Mask Policy
Assembly won't require masks, after Speaker Robin Vos appeared in ad encouraging mask wearing.
Dec 31st, 2020
State Clears Unemployment Claims Backlog
Evers promotes Amy Pechacek to secretary designee of Department of Workforce Development.
Dec 30th, 2020
Trump Won State, GOP Legislators Declare
Wisconsin Elections Commission chair Ann Jacobs has received threats to her children and family.
Dec 9th, 2020
Kaul Blasts Republicans Disputing Election
AG says their “baseless attacks" undermine democracy and employ “Jim Crow strategy” to disenfranchise voters.
Dec 2nd, 2020
State Rep. John Nygren Resigns
Surprise decision by Finance Committee member from Marinette known for his work on opioid crisis.
Dec 2nd, 2020
Think Small on Thanksgiving, Evers Urges
Big gatherings spread COVID-19, he warns. Governor celebrating only with his wife.
Nov 25th, 2020
Kaul Sues Legislature Over Lame Duck Laws
Lawsuits can’t be settled, consumers lose out on potential settlements, AG charges.
Nov 24th, 2020
State Response To COVID-19 a Trainwreck, Pocan says
The congressman wants an end to the partisan battle over a COVID-19 relief bill.
Nov 20th, 2020
Vos Floats Ideas, Blasts Evers on Pandemic
Evers has asked legislators to meet since April. Vos still won't convene Legislature.
Nov 18th, 2020
State Gives Food Banks $10 Million
Agencies like the Hunger Task Force have seen demand go up 70% during pandemic.
Nov 13th, 2020
GOP Donors That Fought Evers’ Health Orders Catch COVID-19
Billionaire couple Dick and Liz Uihlein have tested positive for COVID-19.
Nov 12th, 2020
Rep. Tusler Says Election Inquiry for ‘Transparency’
Rep. Joe Sanfellippo raised the possibility of subverting the results of the election.
Nov 12th, 2020
Legislator Pushes Illegal Election of Trump
Committee chair wants to order electors to ignore state vote and give Trump the state’s electoral votes.
Nov 10th, 2020
Purple Wisconsin Still Has Dark Red Legislature
Republican legislators continue to win big with minority of state's vote.
Nov 8th, 2020
Election Shakes Up State Senate Leadership
LeMahieu becomes Majority Leader after Fitzgerald's election to Congress.
Nov 6th, 2020
Vos, GOP Use Faked Photos Against Opponents
Assembly incumbents Robin Vos and Dan Knodl use doctored photos to attack opponents.
Nov 3rd, 2020
Is Trump a Problem for Down Ballot Republicans?
If he is, Wisconsin's gerrymandered districts could soften the blow.
Oct 29th, 2020
Could Vos Be Tossed Out By Voters?
His handling of pandemic blasted by opposition groups.
Oct 27th, 2020
Vos Makes Appointments to Racial Disparities Task Force
This, after the speaker refused to hold a session on racial justice legislation.
Oct 22nd, 2020
Voter Intimidation Is Illegal, Kaul Warns
Threatening force, barring voters could result in jail time, attorney general warns.
Oct 20th, 2020
Will Pro-Trump Militia Threaten Election Polls?
State Elections Commission planning for gun-wielding intimidators at polling places.
Oct 12th, 2020
DOJ Finishes Jacob Blake Shooting Investigation
Consultant, former Madison Police Chief Noble Wray will review case next.
Oct 9th, 2020
Wisconsin Representative Votes Against Condemning QAnon
Other Wisconsin republicans joined Democrats to condemn the conspiracists.
Oct 3rd, 2020
People’s Maps Commission Plans First Hearing
State commission seeks to end gerrymandering, Thursday is first of 8 hearings across Wisconsin.
Sep 29th, 2020
Did Pompeo Violate Federal Law With Visit?
The secretary of state's visit to the state capitol may have broken law against his office engaging in domestic political activities.
Sep 24th, 2020
Trump At Issue in State Assembly Races
“Everything is nationalized” and could drive turnout, votes in legislative races.
Sep 20th, 2020
Court Rules Undocumented Immigrants to be Counted in Census
State wins lawsuit against Trump administration over its intent to exclude undocumented immigrants from being counted
Sep 12th, 2020
Can Wisconsin Create Fair District Maps?
Former Republican State Sen. Dan Kapanke admits gerrymander, calls for fair maps.
Sep 11th, 2020
1/3 of Wisconsinites Won’t Take COVID-19 Vaccine?
New poll shows many state residents wouldn't take the vaccine.
Sep 10th, 2020
GOP State Legislators Draw National Scorn
Country notices they spent one minute gaveling in and out of police reform special session.
Sep 3rd, 2020
Evers Offers Disaster Help to Kenosha
No-interest loans for businesses hurt by burnings, looting, vandalism.
Sep 2nd, 2020
Trump Says Evers Accepts Federal Troops
But Evers says he’s authorized more Wisconsin guard troops as officials argue over what should be done.
Aug 26th, 2020
Evers, Vos Battle Over Jacob Blake Shooting
Governor demands legislative special session on police reforms. Vos accuses Evers of “dictating liberal policies”.
Aug 25th, 2020
Riots in Kenosha After Police Shooting
Black man, Jacob Blake shot in the back multiple times; Evers demands action, state probe launched.
Aug 24th, 2020
Does Kanye West Live in Cody, Wyoming?
That’s what his state presidential nomination papers say. Is that a problem?
Aug 11th, 2020
Shirley Abrahamson Honored by Historical Society
Evers ordered the society's reading room to be named for the former Chief Justice.
Aug 6th, 2020
Vos Thinks Lame-Duck Session Didn’t Go Far Enough
The speaker would like to strip more power from Evers.
Jul 31st, 2020
Legislature Hasn’t Met in 100 Days
No action since April 15 on pandemic, police reform, budget shortfalls.
Jul 26th, 2020
Newly Out Legislator Sees Hope
Rep. Greta Neubauer joins a growing list of out LGBTQ legislators around the country.
Jul 18th, 2020
Everybody Wants Action From Gov. Evers
Madison protesters want protection. Republican legislators want tougher policing.
Jun 29th, 2020
Pocan Bill Bans Liability Waivers From Crowds
During pandemic would prevent gatherings of 1,000 or more, including Trump campaign events, to require attendees to sign waivers.
Jun 16th, 2020
Evers Rejects UW System Rules on Sex Assault
System changes, in line with new federal regulations on sex harassment and assault, could have 'chilling' effect on victims, Evers says.
Jun 16th, 2020
Trump Suit Against TV Station Questioned
Lawyer for Rhinelander TV station that ran anti-Trump ad calls for suit’s dismissal: it’s the “highest form of protected speech.”
Jun 14th, 2020
Right Wing Group Pushes Prison Reform
State can’t afford new prison, Badger Institute notes, so policymakers should look to reforms used by other states.
Jun 10th, 2020
Could Floyd’s Killing Lead to State Reform?
Evers calls for long-delayed bill on deadly use of force by police to be taken up by Legislature.
Jun 3rd, 2020
Evers Joins Phone Call With Trump
President urges governors "to get tougher” with protestors. Evers says nothing.
Jun 3rd, 2020
Evers Appoints Three New UW Regents
Effective immediately, will help shift direction of UW System policies.
Jun 2nd, 2020
Wisconsin’s Lousy Record for Women in Politics
Two politicos talk about getting more women in elected offices.
May 31st, 2020
Walker Opposes Bailing Out States
In a New York Times op-ed the former governor trashed state government and called for directing aid to workers.
May 24th, 2020
Is Wisconsin a ‘Failed State’?
The Guardian questions if state can perform its core job, "protecting people’s basic security.”
May 20th, 2020
Wisconsin Relaxes Food Stamps Rules
Residents using SNAP benefits can now buy groceries online.
May 16th, 2020
Janet Bewley Is New State Senate Minority Leader
Sen. Bewley sets her sights on overcoming GOP opposition, re-taking the senate.
May 7th, 2020
Evers Orders Budget Cuts
State losing billions in revenue due to the economic shutdown.
Apr 30th, 2020
The Return of Brad Pfaff
Former state agriculture secretary running for state senate, the very body that ousted him.
Apr 29th, 2020
Many Democratic Legislators Resigning
But Assembly Minority Leader Hintz seeks reelection to his post.
Apr 25th, 2020
GOP Donor Uihlein Calls COVID-19 “Overhyped”
Liz Uihlein, co-founding of Uline, is a major Trump donor spending millions on right-wing causes.
Apr 24th, 2020
Healthcare Orgs Support Safer At Home Extension
More than a dozen major organizations in Wisconsin signed letter praising the extension.
Apr 17th, 2020
State Senate Proposal Bashes China’s Leaders
This is "where the Communist Party of China is stripped naked,” Senate President Roger Roth says.
Apr 12th, 2020
Detente Ends for Evers, Legislature
Cooperation during pandemic ends as Vos, Fittzgerald blast governor on election timing.
Apr 7th, 2020
Change Lame Duck Law, Baldwin Urges Legislators
Republican law passed to limit governor’s power prevents him from getting federal funding for COVID-19.
Apr 5th, 2020
GOP Lame-Duck Law Blocks COVID-19 Aid
State GOP was warned of unintended consequences to their law in 2018.
Apr 2nd, 2020
Sen. Fred Risser Retires After 64 Years
He is the longest serving legislator in the United States.
Mar 27th, 2020
Will State Legislature Take Action?
Fitzgerald cancels Senate session, but Republicans expect extraordinary session later this spring.
Mar 18th, 2020
Democrats Call for Paid Sick Leave Bill
Under state law, as workers have to self-quarantine, they are left with no pay.
Mar 17th, 2020
Legislators Take No Action on Pandemic
Some states passing laws, funding, Vos and Fitzgerald say "no need" for Wisconsin Legislature to meet.
Mar 14th, 2020
Wisconsin A Toss-Up in 2020
Electoral analysis shows Wisconsin is among seven states that will decide presidential election.
Mar 13th, 2020
Evers Addresses COVID-19 in Wisconsin
Governor declares state of emergency, urges closure of large events.
Mar 13th, 2020
Drugged Driving On The Rise In Wisconsin
Law Enforcement is concerned about ability to identify and prosecute drugged drivers.
Mar 6th, 2020
Supreme Court Case Could Affect Abortion Access in Wisconsin
The High Court weighs case that could effectively overturn Roe v. Wade.
Mar 5th, 2020
State Assembly Pushing For Constitutional Convention
State GOP is pushing the legislature to join others around the country in an attempt to ratify controversial amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
Feb 20th, 2020
AG Objects to Relaxed Lead Pipe Rules
Kaul joins other Attorneys General in objection to new EPA rules for lead pipe removal.
Feb 14th, 2020
Assembly Rejects Bipartisan Rape Kit Bill
Republicans pass bill with "poison pills' that will force veto by Gov. Evers.
Feb 12th, 2020
Will Republicans Kill Rape Kit Bill?
30 states passed bills to assure rape kits are processed. Only Wisconsin has made it partisan, expert testifies.
Feb 10th, 2020
Evers Supports Greater Funding For Farm Crisis Bills
Speaker Robin Vos is proposing a bigger investment, and Evers is on board.
Feb 6th, 2020
Sexual Assault Bill Becomes Partisan Issue
Bipartisan bill ready to pass but gets hijacked by Republicans adding provisions on school choice, ICE.
Feb 5th, 2020
Farmers Forgotten?
Despite bipartisan reception, farm legislation delayed during special legislative session.
Jan 30th, 2020
Who’s the Most Partisan?
Republican legislators suddenly embrace bipartisan peacemaking, blast Evers as partisan.
Jan 28th, 2020
Bid to Amend Constitution Gets Weird
GOP legislators back constitutional convention and chair mistakes one black lawmaker for another.
Jan 25th, 2020
Republicans Bash Evers Before He Speaks
Condemn governor as too partisan, but his State of State speech is mostly conciliatory.
Jan 23rd, 2020
Clock Ticking for Legislature
Short session, just two months planned for 2020. Can two parties agree on any legislation?
Jan 7th, 2020
Nation Watches State Voter Purge Battle
Number of names to be struck from voting list is 9 times higher than Trump’s 2016 margin in Wisconsin.
Jan 4th, 2020
Women Legislators Discuss Hate Mail
Zamarripa gets hate mail at home and office, on weekly basis.
Jan 3rd, 2020
Lawsuit Would Take Marsy’s Law Off April Ballot
Advocacy groups, attorneys argue victims rights constitutional amendment leaves voters in the dark on its sweeping impact.
Dec 23rd, 2019
Ryan, Boehner, Gingrich to Team Up
Three former speakers will work to keep Republican control of most state legislatures.
Dec 18th, 2019
Poll Shows Trump Ahead in State
MU Poll shows him beating the major Democratic candidates, though within margin of error.
Dec 16th, 2019
Evers Orders National Guard Leader to Resign
Governor calls for sweeping changes in how sexual assault and harassment is reported, investigated.
Dec 10th, 2019
Poor Hit Again by Food Aid Cuts
Trump follows Walker model to cut more, as many as 25,000 in state will lose aid.
Dec 6th, 2019
Wisconsin Ranks 17th in Generosity
Though much better at volunteering than giving money.
Dec 5th, 2019
Kaul Pushes Assembly for Rape Kit Bill
AG wants legislation to ensure no more backlog of untested sexual assault kits.
Dec 4th, 2019
Where Have All The Hunters Gone?
Millennials less likely to hunt. To counter decline state looks to women and children.
Nov 29th, 2019
How Homeless Got Frozen Out
With no explanation, Fitzgerald stopped bipartisan bill providing grants to homeless shelters.
Nov 27th, 2019
Legislature Passing Few Bills
Assembly and Senate seldom in session. Just 21 bills passed in 2019 while typical average is more than 300.
Nov 15th, 2019
Assembly Debates Christmas, er, Holiday Tree
"I don’t expect a big issue” or “holy wars”, Rep Hintz says. Wrong.
Nov 13th, 2019
Meet Evers’ New Ag Advisor, Brad Pfaff
Governor’s fired Agriculture Secretary now the Department of Administration’s director of business and rural development.
Nov 12th, 2019
Evers, Blank Plan $15 Minimum Wage
Raises for all state and UW-Madison workers in 2020/2021
Nov 9th, 2019
Gasp, It’s a Holiday Tree!
So says Gov. Evers about Capitol tree, with the added theme, “Celebrate Science.”
Nov 8th, 2019
Paging 402,000 People Lacking Health Care
Evers administration urges enrollment in state health insurance marketplace. You have until December 15.
Nov 2nd, 2019
State Jobs Will Go Unfilled
Republican Finance Committee co-chairs refuse Evers request for 60 new hires in state government.
Nov 1st, 2019
Vos, Fitzgerald Scared of Gun Reforms
Scared bill could threaten reelection of some GOP legislators — and give Evers a win.
Oct 28th, 2019
Democrats Push Paid Family Leave Bill
Modeled after other states, bill creates insurance trust fund paid for entirely by employees.
Oct 23rd, 2019
Sean Duffy Joins the “CNN Family”
And he’s already getting attacked for peddling conspiracy theories.
Oct 23rd, 2019
State Resists Immunizations
Wisconsin ranks 35th in percent of immunized children, yet bipartisan bill to address problem is stalled in committee.
Oct 20th, 2019
Rep. Anderson Votes Against His Own Accommodation. Why?
Republicans pass controversial rule changes, and accommodation for quadriplegic lawmaker, on party line votes.
Oct 11th, 2019
“Hemp is as American as the Constitution”
Industrial hemp has great potential as a cash crop for Wisconsin farmers.
Oct 9th, 2019
Suicide Texting Hotline Money Finally Released
Republican-led Joint Finance Committee held up releasing funds for almost three months
Oct 3rd, 2019
Evers’ Requests AG Opinion on State Agency Rule making
This is the first request made public on the DOJ's website that allows for public opinion.
Sep 30th, 2019
Pot Tourism in Illinois?
Could Illinois become a tourist destination for Wisconsinites that like marijuana?
Sep 30th, 2019
The “Fitz” Train Is Rolling
Scott Fitzgerald’s run for Congress embraces Trump and anti-union Right to Work law.
Sep 19th, 2019
State Task Force Hears From Chemical Lobby
American Chemistry Council fights regulation of dangerous chemicals.
Sep 18th, 2019
What Polls Show About the Legislature
Voters have net positive view of Legislature but negative toward Vos, split on Fitzgerald.
Sep 17th, 2019
Choose Life Program Still a Mystery
President says group had nothing to do with bill that would give it $500,000 from the state.
Sep 13th, 2019
Kaul Rejects Settlement with Oxycontin
Attorney General says estimated $12 billion settlement with 23 states doesn’t go far enough.
Sep 12th, 2019
Kaul Says Lame Duck Law Costs Taxpayers
AG says legislative oversight stalls cases, makes lower settlements for taxpayers likely.
Sep 10th, 2019
Can New Leader Clean Up WEDC?
Evers appointee Melissa Hughes takes over long-troubled state jobs agency.
Sep 6th, 2019
50 Years of Jim Sensenbrenner
The numbers, the gruffness, the tales. And who will run for his seat?
Sep 5th, 2019
Working for Clean Energy a Tricky Task
Polls show bipartisan support, but how you talk about it matters.
Aug 30th, 2019
State Has Bad Roads, Low Fatalities
Latest rankings show mixed results, but increased state funding could help.
Aug 28th, 2019
State Treasurer Backs Climate-Friendly Investing
“We believe in science” and “investment in renewable energy," Godlewski declares.
Aug 23rd, 2019
No UW Regents at Hearing on Speech
Not one attended hearing on UW Regents policy that suspends or expels students for disrupting speeches.
Aug 15th, 2019
Wisconsin Has 15 Hate Groups
More than in Iowa or Illinois. Southern Poverty Law Center finds 30% rise in U.S. hate groups.
Aug 13th, 2019
About That Mandela Barnes Controversy
Media firestorm about college degree part of wide-ranging Isthmus feature story.
Aug 12th, 2019
Examining the Dark-Store Loophole
Loophole lets big box stores lower their taxes while effectively raising taxes for residents.
Aug 7th, 2019
Foxconn Jobs Not Worth The Cost
New analysis shows the cost to taxpayers per job outweighs the return.
Aug 6th, 2019
GOP Suit Slaps Kaul on Lame Duck Laws
AG contests lawsuit, calling it “attempt to undermine public safety in Wisconsin.”
Aug 2nd, 2019
Vos Previews Assembly’s Fall Agenda
Possible legislation in three areas: water quality, suicide prevention and adoption.
Jul 20th, 2019
Student Debt Earns State a Bad Ranking
Report finds Wisconsin 6th highest in percent of former students with debt.
Jul 18th, 2019
