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Ruling That Struck Down Act 10 Put on Hold

GOP appealing ruling, which found unequal treatment of public safety unions.

Dec 20th, 2024

Kaul Adds 10 Felony Counts Against GOP Attorneys in False Electors Case

Charging Jim Troupis, Kenneth Chesebro and Mike Roman of defrauding electors.

Dec 10th, 2024

UW-Madison Climbs Back to 6th Place in National Research Rankings

State's flagship university spent more than $1.7 billion on research in 2023.

Nov 27th, 2024

Vos ‘Hopes’ Gableman Gets Disbarred

After hiring Michael Gableman to run 2020 election review, Vos now calls former high court justice an 'embarrassment' to all lawyers.

Nov 26th, 2024

AAA Predicts Record-Breaking Thanksgiving Travel in Wisconsin

Nearly 1.6 million expected to drive or fly for family gatherings.

Nov 25th, 2024

Number of Wisconsin Home Sales Increases, But Prices Also Up 11%

Despite growth in new listings, housing supply still tight and median price increased to $310,000.

Nov 22nd, 2024

State Office Backs Sanctions Against Michael Gableman for Election Probe

Office of Lawyer Regulation finds 10 violations of rules by former Supreme Court justice.

Nov 20th, 2024

State High Court Hears Arguments on Meagan Wolfe’s ‘Holdover’ Appointment

Is Wisconsin Elections Commission decision a 'case of careful what you wish for'?

Nov 19th, 2024

Trump Picks Sean Duffy for US Transportation Secretary

Fox TV host and former Wisconsin congressman was early Trump supporter.

Nov 19th, 2024

Across Wisconsin, Shortage of Attorneys, Felony Case Backlog Delaying Justice

Chief Justice Annette Ziegler urged Wisconsin's Judicial Conference to continue focus on issues impacting access to justice.

Nov 14th, 2024

Republicans Replace Senate President, Keep Majority Leader

State Sen. Mary Felzkowski will preside over slightly smaller GOP majority in upcoming legislative session.

Nov 8th, 2024

1.5 Million Absentee Ballots Cast in Wisconsin

That's 41% of registered voters, a new record for state's presidential election.

Nov 5th, 2024

How State’s Election Rules Have Changed

2020's false election claims led to 2022 rule changes in Wisconsin that are now overturned, even as lawsuits filed.

Nov 4th, 2024

Federal Agents Will Monitor Polls in Milwaukee

Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe says clerks have been preparing since 2020 for potential election problems. DOJ targets four Wisconsin communities.

Nov 2nd, 2024

Harris and Trump Within Margin of Error in Final Marquette Poll

Survey of likely Wisconsin voters shows Baldwin leading Hovde by 2 points.

Oct 31st, 2024

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit That Attempted To Toss 143,000 Wisconsin Voter Registrations

Former Trump attorney sued to block voters with mismatched USPS data.

Oct 30th, 2024

Almost 100,000 People Take Part in First Day of Early Voting

The unexpected surge in early voting caused the state's computer system to slow down Tuesday.

Oct 23rd, 2024

Conservative Foundation Sues State Election Commission Over Same-Day Registration

Public Interest Legal Foundation wants records behind advice to clerks for auditing voters who register on Election Day.

Oct 22nd, 2024

Tammy Baldwin, Eric Hovde Get Personal During Sole Debate

While staking their positions on issues from abortion, to immigration and foreign policy, the candidates also went after each other.

Oct 20th, 2024

Hovde Pours $7 Million More Into His Campaign

But Baldwin has still outraised her Republican challenger.

Oct 17th, 2024

Lawsuit Seeks To Drop More Than 50,000 Milwaukee Voters From Rolls Just Before Election

Two suits claim more than 100,000 voters on state registration list 'appear to be invalid.'

Oct 16th, 2024

DNC Attacking Green Party In Wisconsin With New Ad

Advertisement says candidate Jill Stein helped Trump win in 2016.

Oct 11th, 2024

More Wisconsin Absentees Ballots Already Returned Than Entire 2016 Election

Almost 200,000 ballots returned, with hundreds of thousands more already sent to voters.

Oct 11th, 2024

Wisconsin Supreme Court Hears Lawsuit Opposing ‘400 Years’ Veto By Evers

Justices questioned using partial veto to extend school funding for centuries.

Oct 10th, 2024

Republican US Senate Challenger Eric Hovde Says He Has the Momentum

He's trailed Democratic Baldwin in nearly all polls. But the race may be tightening.

Oct 9th, 2024

Federal Judge Orders Northern Wisconsin Town to Bring Back Voting Machines

Rusk County Town of Thornapple switched to hand-counted, paper ballots this year.

Oct 6th, 2024

Hendricks, Uihlein Fill GOP Legislature’s Fundraising Coffers

More than half of $7.2 million raised comes from the two megadonors. Dem legislative groups raise $4.7 million.

Oct 4th, 2024

New Poll Shows Harris Maintains 4% Lead Over Trump in Wisconsin

MU poll also finds US Senator Tammy Baldwin expands lead over Eric Hovde.

Oct 2nd, 2024

Wisconsin Democrats Outspend GOP By 2-to-1 in New Filing

Both parties pouring cash into state Assembly and Senate races, but Democrats far ahead.

Oct 2nd, 2024

‘Dial Back The Rhetoric,’ Republican Assembly Elections Chair Urges

Rep. Scott Krug chides US Rep. Tom Tiffany, RNC for calling foul on absentee ballots.

Sep 28th, 2024

Abortion Rights Proving to Be Potent Issue

It drove Democratic turnout in state in 2022. Now recast as 'freedom,' even more punch?

Sep 25th, 2024

Baldwin Bill Allow Disaster Relief Loans for Lack of Snow

Wisconsin's tourism industry hurt by unusually warm winters. SBA loans could help.

Sep 16th, 2024

Dodge County Clerks Backtrack on Using Drop Boxes

Republican sheriff and Trump supporter urges them not to, despite their legality.

Sep 9th, 2024

RFK Jr. Suing to Remove His Name From Wisconsin Presidential Ballot

Argues that keeping him on the ballot violates his right to free speech and association.

Sep 4th, 2024

Activists Spent $1.3 Million, Almost 90% From Arkansas, Trying To Recall Robin Vos

Vos, the GOP Assembly Speaker, was subject to multiple failed recall attempts.

Aug 31st, 2024

During La Crosse Town Hall, Trump Says Government, Insurance Should Cover IVF

Former president fields questions about inflation, southern border, jobs from Wisconsin residents during 30 minute appearance.

Aug 30th, 2024

Northern Wisconsin Town Accused of Violating Law by Pulling Voting Machines

US DOJ threatens lawsuit against Thornapple, WI; voters with disabilities need machines.

Aug 29th, 2024

Wisconsin DNC Delegates Express Optimism After Harris’s DNC Speech

Democrats in the Windy City say they're ready to bring the energy and enthusiasm from the convention home, mobilize voters.

Aug 23rd, 2024

Wisconsin ‘Uninstructed’ Voters Among DNC Protestors in Chicago

Pushing for Kamala Harris to take more forceful stand to end the war in Gaza.

Aug 20th, 2024

Eric Hovde Easily Wins Wisconsin’s Republican US Senate Primary

Hovde crushes Rejani Raveendran and Charles Barman in low-key GOP primary.

Aug 13th, 2024

Hovde Files Defamation Suit Over Attack Ad

Attorneys urge TV stations to stop running ad, but expert says such suits rarely succeed.

Aug 12th, 2024

Wisconsin Has A Little-Known GOP Primary for U.S. Senate Tuesday

While focus has been on the November general election, Eric Hovde faces a low-key primary challenge from Rejani Raveendran and Charles Barman.

Aug 10th, 2024

UW President Optimistic Tuition Promise, Direct Admission Will Bolster ‘Participation Rate’

Fewer Wisconsin high school graduates are going to college immediately following graduation.

Aug 9th, 2024

Baldwin Outraises Hovde in Wisconsin US Senate Race

Far behind in fundraising, Hovde has used $13 million in personal loans to keep up.

Aug 3rd, 2024

Biden Calls For Supreme Court Ethics Overhaul

'Crisis of ethics' at court says President. Wisconsin's court governed by different rules.

Aug 3rd, 2024

‘Like a Conservative Disneyland’; Delegates Paid Thousands to Attend RNC

'The average delegate from North Carolina is going to spend $5,000 to $6,000.'

Jul 22nd, 2024

Young Republicans Say They’re Ready To Lead Wisconsin GOP

New polling suggests those under 30 are leaning more toward Republican party than in the past.

Jul 18th, 2024

State Republicans Say Party Unified at RNC After Trump Assassination Attempt

Scott Walker says God 'spared' Trump, Ron Johnson cites 'hand of providence.'

Jul 15th, 2024

Elections Commission Issues Bipartisan Guidance On How To Use Restored Ballot Drop Boxes

Best practice recommendations include placing drop boxes in well-lit areas, recording when ballots are removed, reporting any damage.

Jul 11th, 2024

Election Experts Defend Wisconsin’s System, Condemn Disinformation

But RNC leaders call for 5,000 volunteers to monitor elections in Wisconsin.

Jul 10th, 2024

Wisconsin Democrats Back Biden After Shaky Debate

State Republicans declare the president's performance shows he's unfit for the job.

Jun 29th, 2024

Second Vos Recall Rejected by Wisconsin Elections Commission

In 4-2 vote, commissioners said around 188 recall signatures were collected outside 60-day deadline

Jun 28th, 2024

Elections Commission Says Vos Recall Organizers Submitted Enough Signatures

But signatures are from his old district, which leaves legal questions about that to resolve.

Jun 25th, 2024

High Court To Review Wisconsin’s Nearly-Century-Old Veto Power

Business group's lawsuit challenges Gov. Evers' partial veto to create 400 years of funding.

Jun 19th, 2024

Robin Vos In a ‘Fight For His Life’?

Republican Assembly Speaker faces both a primary challenger and independent candidate who assisted with recall effort against him.

Jun 10th, 2024

RNC in Milwaukee Going On as Planned, Despite Trump’s Conviction

'I don’t think in any way, shape or form, he’s going to be in jail for the convention.'

Jun 1st, 2024

Nearly Half of Legislature Won’t Run in Old Districts

Redistricting shakes up Legislature for both Democrats and Republicans.

May 31st, 2024

New Estimate Shows Shrinking Wisconsin Budget Surplus

Next budget debate still expected to start with $3 billion surplus.

May 23rd, 2024

Hovde Says 12-14 Week Abortion Ban a ‘Reasonable Time Range’

Republican's approach condemned by his opponent, Democratic US Sen. Tammy Baldwin.

May 21st, 2024

Ron Johnson Calls on GOP to Set Aside ‘Squabbles’ on Abortion

Republicans at annual convention endorse Hovde, worry about new legislative maps.

May 20th, 2024

Wisconsin Pension Fund Owns More Than $100 Million in Bitcoin Assets

State of Wisconsin Investment Board purchased more than $160 million in new ETFs.

May 17th, 2024

Dueling Radio Ads Call For, Oppose Recalling Robin Vos

Conservative activists are on their second attempt this year to recall Republican Assembly Speaker.

May 16th, 2024

Special Elections for State Senate, US House Are Complicated

New maps affect elections for 4th state Senate District and 8th US House District.

May 15th, 2024

Liberal Justices Question State Supreme Court’s Ban on Ballot Drop Boxes

Lawsuit by voter mobilization group Priorities USA seeks to overturn 2022 ruling.

May 13th, 2024

Latest Polling Shows Baldwin Leading Hovde

A Quinnipiac poll shows Baldwin leading Hovde by 12 points among registered voters

May 10th, 2024

Conservative Firm Sues Wisconsin Elections Commission for State Voter List

Public Interest Legal Foundation, which pushes to purge voter rolls, sues WEC's leader.

May 6th, 2024

Former Milwaukee Election Official Gets 1-Year Probation For Sending Fake Ballots

Kimberly Zapata will also pay $3K in fines and complete 120 hours of community service.

May 3rd, 2024

What Will Wisconsin Do Now That Feds Are Moving to Ease Marijuana Restrictions?

Wisconsin supporters of legalization say fed change is welcome, but don't expect any sudden shifts.

May 2nd, 2024

Eric Hovde’s Brother Gives $1 Million to Group Attacking Tammy Baldwin

Steven Hovde supporting Super PAC running digital ads slamming US Sen. Baldwin.

Apr 24th, 2024

State Voters’ Views on Immigration Have Changed, Poll Shows

Fewer Wisconsinites favor path to citizenship while support for deportation is up.

Apr 21st, 2024

Eric Hovde Loans His Campaign $8 Million to Oppose Tammy Baldwin

Republican seeking to unseat Sen. Baldwin is latest state candidate to self-fund.

Apr 17th, 2024

Liberal Supreme Court Justice Ann Walsh Bradley Won’t Seek Reelection

Surprise announcement heightens stakes for spring 2025 election.

Apr 11th, 2024

First Vos Recall Attempt Fell Short

State Elections Commission says organizers lacked enough signatures. But a new effort to recall Assembly Speaker is ongoing.

Apr 10th, 2024

Wisconsin Lawyers Org Reaches Partial Settlement on Diversity Suit

Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty charged program discriminates based on race.

Apr 5th, 2024

Evers Vetoes Bill Restricting Transgender Athletes in School Sports

Governor blasts 'hateful' rhetoric by Republicans, who say he's 'against women.'

Apr 3rd, 2024

Baldwin and Hovde Using Drastically Different Strategies To Win Votes

Baldwin goes "hyper local," while Hovde pushes national issues.

Mar 29th, 2024

Second Recall Effort Aimed At Robin Vos

Driven by same organizers behind first recall attempt, who appeared to be short of required signatures.

Mar 28th, 2024

Vos Recall Organizers Ask Dane County Judge For More Time

Lawsuit by Vos says they lack enough signatures. Recall group seeks delay until Supreme Court decides which district voting map applies.

Mar 27th, 2024

State Supreme Court Dismisses Amazon Claim That Drivers Aren’t Employees

Decision means delivery giant owes more than $200,000 in unemployment taxes.

Mar 27th, 2024

Protasiewicz Will Not Step Aside in Racine Voting Case

The Wisconsin Elections Commission says the case could have statewide implications for absentee voting.

Mar 22nd, 2024

Vos Says Recall Effort ‘Plagued With Fraud and Criminality’

Assembly Speaker also claims recall can't happen because state Supreme Court struck down GOP-drawn legislative maps

Mar 21st, 2024

Vos Recall Organizers Face Pivotal Deadline

Conservatives hoping to oust Wisconsin's longest serving Assembly Speaker need nearly 7,000 signatures

Mar 8th, 2024

Documents Suggest Trump Fake Elector Scheme Originated In Wisconsin

Emails and text messages between Wisconsin natives Troupis and Chesebro give far more insight into scheme that culminated in deadly Jan. 6 riot

Mar 8th, 2024

Troupis, Chesebro Reach Settlements in Wisconsin False Electors Lawsuit

GOP attorneys promise to never do it again. A trove of documents reveal how they did it.

Mar 5th, 2024

Supreme Court Won’t Hear Democrats’ Lawsuit To Redraw Congressional Maps

Decision leaves U.S. House seats in place for 2024 election. Protasiewicz sits out decision.

Mar 1st, 2024

Evers Vetoes Most of Republicans’ Tax Cut Proposal

But governor delays action on GOP child care tax credit bill, signaling he could sign that proposal

Mar 1st, 2024

Republicans Appeal Court Order Protecting Top State Election Official

Dane County judge ruled that GOP legislators can't remove Meagan Wolfe from office.

Feb 27th, 2024

Evers Signs Legislative Maps Into Law, Ending Court Fight

Maps reduce GOP's advantage, GOP avoids court drawing new maps via gerrymandering lawsuit.

Feb 19th, 2024

Assembly Advances Constitutional Amendment Banning Use of Race in Government Hiring

Supporters criticize DEI initiatives. Opponents say issue is manufactured.

Feb 15th, 2024

Bill Requires UW ‘Automatic Admission’

Legislature passes mandate for UW-Madison to accept top 5% of high school grads, other universities the top 10%.

Feb 14th, 2024

Republicans Want To Subpoena Supreme Court’s Redistricting Consultants

Consultants, in their report, were critical of GOP's map submission.

Feb 9th, 2024

Trump, Biden Tied in Wisconsin

Marquette poll finds neck-and-neck race nine months before election.

Feb 7th, 2024

Bill Sets Rules for Absentee Ballot Witness Addresses

Legislation comes after Dane County Judge rules election clerks can correct absentee ballots with missing witness address info.

Feb 5th, 2024

State Supreme Court Takes Up Evers Lawsuit Against ‘Legislative Vetoes’

Did Legislature unlawfully withhold funding for UW pay raises, conservation funding?

Feb 3rd, 2024

Wisconsin Supreme Court Consultants Rule Out Republican-Drawn Maps

In first public release, court consultants say GOP maps "don't deserve further consideration."

Feb 2nd, 2024

DOJ Lawyers Say Dean Phillips Waited Too Long To Appear on Presidential Ballot

Phillips wants the Wisconsin Supreme Court to rule that the Democratic Party abused its power by keeping him off the ballot.

Feb 1st, 2024

Judge Rules Absentee Ballots With Incomplete Witness Address Must Be Counted

Attorney for Republican-controlled Legislature to appeal Dane County Court ruling.

Jan 31st, 2024

Evers Vetoes New District Maps Passed By Legislature

Blasts maps as 'rushed...gerrymandering.' State Supreme Court poised to remap state.

Jan 30th, 2024

Legislators Push Judicial Security Bills

142 threats against Wisconsin judges in past year, with 44 threats of death or physical harm.

Jan 28th, 2024

Legislature Approves Bill Allowing Nurses to Write Prescriptions

Also would allow nurses to treat patients without oversight. Evers expected to veto.

Jan 26th, 2024

Republicans Introduce 14-Week Abortion Ban

But Evers promises veto. Proposal would also require referendum.

Jan 19th, 2024

Bill Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession Under 14 Grams

Bipartisan bill creates a standard $100 fine for possession of a half ounce or less.

Jan 15th, 2024

Democrats’ Proposed Legislative Maps Tilt in Favor of Republicans

Republicans' maps submitted to state high court change districts for about 0.1% of voters.

Jan 13th, 2024

Wisconsin Supreme Court Will Review ‘Partisan Impact’ Of Proposed Maps

How that term is defined could have big implications for the balance of political power in the state for years to come

Jan 12th, 2024

Democratic Bill Bans Foreign Spending on State, Local Referendums

Seeks to close 'glaring loophole' created by Federal Elections Commission ruling.

Jan 10th, 2024

Winter Storm Warning For Southern Wisconsin

Beginning Tuesday morning Milwaukee could get 6 to 10 inches of snow.

Jan 8th, 2024

Brewery Owner Sues To Have Trump Tossed From Wisconsin Ballot

Kirk Bangstad's lawsuit comes after Election Commission denied his challenge.

Jan 5th, 2024

Supreme Court’s Redistricting Consultants Will Cost Up To $200,000

Two college professors are each being paid $450 per hour.

Jan 5th, 2024

Judge Says Absentee Ballots With Incomplete Addresses Can Be Counted

Supreme Court appeal expected, ruling centers on incomplete witness addresses.

Jan 4th, 2024

Wisconsin Supreme Court Throws Out Republican-Drawn Legislative Maps

But now comes the challenge of creating new maps. Court first gives task to Governor, Legislature.

Dec 22nd, 2023

State Appeals Court Could Next Decide If Abortion Legal

Sheboygan District Attorney appeals Dane County decision invalidating 1849 abortion ban.

Dec 20th, 2023

UW Pay Raises Approved After Nearly 6-Month GOP Blockade

Some 34,000 workers had to wait since July for standoff on DEI issue to be settled.

Dec 19th, 2023

Vos Says UW Deal Is ‘First Step’ To End ‘Cancerous’ Diversity Practices

Assembly Speaker used his power to force UW system changes on diversity, equity and inclusion practices.

Dec 15th, 2023

UW Regents Backtrack, Take Republican DEI Deal

Regents vote to accept limits to DEI programs in return for pay raises for 34,000 employees and new engineering building.

Dec 13th, 2023

UW Regents Schedule Do-Over Vote Wednesday on Deal With Republicans

Board narrowly rejected controversial deal Saturday on DEI, employee raises and engineering building.

Dec 12th, 2023

UW Regents Consult Attorneys In Fight Over DEI, Pay Raises

Evers has sued Legislature on issue. GOP legislators threaten to remove some regents.

Dec 12th, 2023

UW System Strikes Deal With Vos On Diversity, Equity Measures

Assembly Speaker blocked raises, engineering building over DEI efforts.

Dec 9th, 2023

Conservative Group Will Challenge New Wedding Barn, Liquor Laws

Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty says law was poorly drafted.

Dec 8th, 2023

Former Attorney General Brad Schimel Running For Wisconsin Supreme Court

Schimel, a Republican, enters 2025 race where conservatives hope to take back control of court.

Dec 1st, 2023

Bill Would Strip Conservation Tax Credits From Farmers With Solar Installations

GOP proposal aim to close "loophole."

Nov 30th, 2023

Evers Conducted State Business Using Phony Email

Governor's email used name of famed pitcher Warren Spahn.

Nov 27th, 2023

Lawsuit Challenges DNR’s State Wolf Plan

Charges that private meetings with pro-wolf group influenced plan ignoring science and public comments.

Nov 25th, 2023

Bipartisan Bill Protects Student Newspapers

Bill would bar college or high school administrators from pulling articles.

Nov 24th, 2023

Proposal Would Eliminate Teen Work Permits

Critics say it would eliminate funding for employer education, compliance monitoring.

Nov 17th, 2023

Poll Shows Biden-Trump Toss Up In Wisconsin, But Others Outperform Trump

Latest Marquette University Law School poll shows preference for Haley, DeSantis versus Biden.

Nov 9th, 2023

Supreme Court Justice Pushes For Judicial Protection Police Force

Proposal from Justice Annette Ziegler comes after retired Wisconsin judge was murdered.

Nov 2nd, 2023

Gov. Evers Sues Republican Lawmakers

Suit comes after string of decisions have blocked UW pay raises, blocked new building code rules and halted conservation projects.

Oct 31st, 2023

GOP Bill Aims To Boot Individual From Technical College Board

Bill would require full citizenship to serve on a technical college board, blocking reappointment for Zaida Lange-Irisson.

Oct 28th, 2023

GOP Bill Would Punish Wisconsin Colleges For Free Speech Violations

Loss of state grants, admissions document notice, up to $100,000 in damages per incident, among penalties.

Oct 27th, 2023

Bill Prevents Write-In Campaigns by Losing Primary Candidates

'Sore loser bill' follows write-in campaign that nearly defeated Assembly Speaker Robin Vos.

Oct 24th, 2023

GOP Legislators Admit They Can’t Fire Top Elections Official

In court filing Republican leaders say vote to fire Meagan Wolfe was 'symbolic.'

Oct 16th, 2023

Will U.S. Supreme Court Rule on State’s Voting Maps Fight?

Robin Vos warns high court will have 'last word.' Experts have their doubts.

Oct 16th, 2023

Vos Says Impeaching Janet Protasiewicz Still An Option

Two former justices advised Assembly Speaker not to pursue it.

Oct 12th, 2023

Taxpayers Paying For Both Sides of Senate Lawsuit Over Redistricting

Democrats and Republicans both charging State of Wisconsin for redistricting legal fight.

Sep 21st, 2023

Vos Threatens UW Pay Raises Unless Campuses Eliminate DEI Staff

$100 million already approved in state budget could be withheld.

Sep 19th, 2023

Speaker Vos Consulting Former Supreme Court Justices On Protasiewicz Impeachment

Move comes as Republicans rush to push through redistricting alternative.

Sep 14th, 2023

Audit Says WEDC Didn’t Meet Job Creation Goals, Was Slow To Recovery Money

Audit of Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation recommends 26 changes.

Sep 1st, 2023

Because Of Income Levels, 12,200 In Wisconsin Will Have Student Loans Forgiven

Income-based repayment plans adjusted by Department of Education following court rejecting Biden's larger proposal.

Aug 25th, 2023

Wisconsin’s Congressional Delegation Largely Silent On Trump’s January 6 Indictment

But Sen. Ron Johnson, who appears in charging document, says it is another example of "dual system of justice under Biden."

Aug 2nd, 2023

State Supreme Court Rejects DEI Education for Attorneys

Would create 'goose-stepping brigade," Justice Rebecca Bradley contends.

Jul 15th, 2023

Evers Vetoes Merger of UW Campus, Technical College in Washington County

County executive says merger talks will continue, notes 66% decline in enrollment.

Jul 10th, 2023

Evers Signs Budget But Reduces Tax Cut

Budget boosts K-12 spending, shared revenue to local governments and saves some UW DEI staff.

Jul 5th, 2023

Following Supreme Court Ruling, UW System Reviewing Its Race-Based Admissions Rules

Wisconsin conservatives applaud ruling, though its actual impact in state is unclear.

Jun 30th, 2023

GOP Plan Merges UW Campus in West Bend With Tech College

Joint Finance passes plan to address declining enrollment in Washington County.

Jun 27th, 2023

Vos Pushed to End Technical Colleges Taxing Authority

Amendment's author was unknown. Drafting files show Assembly Speaker requested it.

Jun 21st, 2023

GOP Amendment Blocks Tech Colleges’ Property Tax For Operations

Tech colleges weren't consulted. They would lose $249 million in annual funding.

Jun 19th, 2023

UW System Hires New Chief Diversity Officer

Action comes amid GOP opposition to campus diversity and equity offices.

Jun 12th, 2023

New UWM Program Trains Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners

Currently only 100 in the state. Program focuses on culturally-informed care for victims.

May 30th, 2023

State Home Sales Down By 32% In April

But prices continue to rise, up by 7% last month.

May 27th, 2023

Cardinal Stritch Holds Last Graduation

240 graduates at last commencement of university closing after 85 years.

May 22nd, 2023

After 85 Years Cardinal Stritch Will Close

University closing in May. President Dan Scholz calls closure 'devastating' but unavoidable.

Apr 12th, 2023

GOP State Lawmakers Hold Hearing on UW System Liberal Bias

Hearing held in response to results of free speech survey.

Apr 7th, 2023

State Superintendent Urges Legislators To ‘Do Their Job,’ Boost School Funding

Jill Underly 'surprised and hurt' that Joint Finance Committee hasn't invited her to testify.

Apr 4th, 2023

Wisconsin’s Congressional Republicans Blast Trump Indictment

Indictment marks first time in history a former president faces criminal charges.

Mar 31st, 2023

UW Regents Approve 5% Tuition Hike

First increase in a decade. UW President says it's necessary to deal with inflation.

Mar 31st, 2023

GOP Legislators Plan Hearings on UW System’s Lack of ‘Intellectual Diversity’

Rep. Dave Murphy accuses universities of 'indoctrinating' students.

Mar 30th, 2023

GOP Building Commission Members Reject Gov. Evers’ $3.8 Billion Plan, Setting Up Budget Showdown

State building commission deadlocks on every funding proposal.

Mar 24th, 2023

Strip Search of Rural Wisconsin High Schoolers Results In Bipartisan Legislation

Proposal would expand protections after six girls stripped to underwear in vaping cartridge search.

Mar 16th, 2023

UW President Pursuing 5% Tuition Increase

Tuition at state's four-year colleges has been frozen for a decade.

Mar 3rd, 2023

Bill Allows DACA Recipients To Become Police Officers

Bipartisan bill could help immigrants, boost recruiting for state's law enforcement agencies.

Feb 28th, 2023

Local Government Advocates Expect More State Shared Revenue

They're confident long 'broken' program will be fixed in upcoming state budget.

Feb 21st, 2023

Gov. Evers Proposes $305 Million Increase For UW System

Budget proposal, subject to Legislature approval, includes tuition waiver program for low-income students.

Feb 17th, 2023

UW System Conservative Students Feel Political Pressure In Class

Survey of 10,000 students finds varying views on free speech, pressure from instructors.

Feb 2nd, 2023

Out-of-State Enrollment Surges in UW System

Up 63% over last decade, mostly at UW-Madison, but also at UWM.

Jan 9th, 2023

MATC Offering First-Ever Full-Ride Scholarships For Low-Income Students

$5 million pledge from Joe and Ellen Checota funds program.

Jan 6th, 2023

Ron Johnson Suggested Legislature Choose Electors in 2020 Election

Top state Republican Party leaders opposed senator's push to overturn election.

Jan 4th, 2023

Racine Man Indicted For Hacking Ring Doorbells, Calling Police For Fake Emergencies

Kya Christian Nelson is alleged to have livestreamed police response, taunted officers through cameras.

Dec 23rd, 2022

Hate Crimes Increase 54% in Wisconsin Says FBI

Despite fewer agencies reporting data, Wisconsin sees 111 hate crimes in 2021. Black community targeted in 30% of incidents.

Dec 22nd, 2022

UW-Madison Ranks 8th in Nation in Research Spending

Still among top 10 universities but down from 4th place in 2014.

Dec 17th, 2022

UW System Creates Midwest Tuition Rate

Aims to continue flow of midwestern students after Illinois pulls out of regional exchange program.

Dec 10th, 2022

Enrollment Up More Than 10% At Wisconsin Technical Colleges

Following COVID-19 decline, all 16 technical colleges saw enrollment growth last school year.

Dec 8th, 2022

Will Elections Commission Fulfill Rep. Brandtjen’s Election Data Request?

Partisan body deadlocks on fulfilling her large request after Republicans remove election-denier from meeting.

Dec 1st, 2022

Sen. Baldwin Says Same-Sex Marriage Bill Will Be Passed After Thanksgiving

Senate passed bill Wednesday, House action still needed.

Nov 18th, 2022

Wisconsin School Libraries To See Record $52 Million In State Funding

Amount is up 30% from last year, part of long-running state program.

Nov 18th, 2022

UW System to Relaunch Student Free Speech Survey

Underwritten by John Menard-funded institution.

Nov 12th, 2022

Marquette Poll Shows Races Tightening

New poll shows governor's race is tied, Johnson leading Barnes 50% to 48%.

Nov 2nd, 2022

Barnes Calls Johnson a ‘Danger To This State’

Democratic challenger for U.S. Senate blasts Johnson, Trump in speech to Rotary Club.

Nov 1st, 2022

Elections Commission Retracts ‘Ballot Spoiling’ Guidance

After appeals court loss, state officials won't allow absentee voters to void ballot, re-vote.

Oct 29th, 2022

Republican Candidate Says “Leftists” Cannot Be Christians

Derrick Van Orden running for open congressional seat against Democratic State Sen. Brad Pfaff.

Oct 27th, 2022

Judge Rejects Request To Let Clerks Count Absentee Ballots With Incomplete Addresses

Dane County judge says injunction would "upend the status quo, not preserve it,"

Oct 27th, 2022

Johnson’s Campaign Solicits Reports of Voter Fraud

U.S. Senator already "casting doubt" on results of election. Democrats charge.

Oct 21st, 2022

Ron Johnson’s Campaign Hires Trump Recount Attorney

Jim Troupis attempted to get 220,000 ballots tossed, also implicated in fake electors scheme with Johnson.

Oct 19th, 2022

Barnes Outraises Johnson By $8 Million In Senate Race

But Johnson has $7 million spending edge from outside groups who have attacked Barnes.

Oct 18th, 2022

League of Women Voters Sues To Block Absentee Ballot Correction Ruling

Lawsuit is one of many pending before upcoming election that would impact how absentee ballots can be counted.

Oct 17th, 2022

U.S. Senate Candidates Johnson, Barnes Trade Barbs in Last Debate

Candidates show stark differences on major issues, including immigration, gun violence and abortion.

Oct 14th, 2022

Ron Johnson Expanding Lead Over Mandela Barnes in US Senate Race

New Marquette poll has Gov. Tony Evers holding a slight lead over Tim Michels in race for governor.

Oct 12th, 2022

Debate About Whether To Enforce Abortion Ban Could Hurt OB-GYN Recruitment, Retention

Wisconsin's 1849 ban could result in felony charges for doctors.

Oct 12th, 2022

Mandela Barnes Attempts to Reframe Senate Race

Republicans have blitzed Barnes with negative advertising.

Oct 11th, 2022

Ron Johnson Plays To Extremes in Re-Election Bid

Polling shows Johnson's favorability and unfavorability ratings are both at or near record highs.

Oct 10th, 2022

Johnson and Barnes Show Clear Differences in First Debate

Candidates discussed marijuana, bail reform, Milwaukee crime, gay marriage, gun control and more.

Oct 8th, 2022

Gableman Hints at Revolution in Speech to Republicans

Former supreme court justice fired from election probe criticized for ‘violent rhetoric'.

Sep 20th, 2022

Michels Attacks Evers on Preschool Transgender Resources

DPI says it’s not part of curriculum. Governor says he trusts parents to make decisions.

Sep 19th, 2022

Ron Johnson Suggests Direct Referendum on Abortion Ban Exceptions

Sen. Johnson suggests abortion ban exceptions for rape or incest be decided by referendum.

Sep 16th, 2022

Johnson Overtakes Barnes In Latest Poll

Barnes was up 7%, now down 1% in Marquette poll. But Evers maintains slight lead over Michels.

Sep 15th, 2022

UW System Circulating Free Speech Survey Again This Fall

Privately funded survey drew criticism in the past, and led to resignation of one University Chancellor.

Sep 14th, 2022

State Elections Board Wants Inspector General

Will ask Legislature for new position, 10 more staff to handle rise in election complaints, records requests.

Aug 31st, 2022

More Polls Show Barnes Leading Johnson

Including one by Fox News. But still ‘very competitive race.'

Aug 30th, 2022

School Referendums Seek Record $1.9 Billion

At least 50 school districts in state want voters to approve tax hikes this fall.

Aug 29th, 2022

Half of Wisconsin Student Debt Nearly Eliminated Under Biden Plan

52% of federal borrowers have $20,000 or less in student debt.

Aug 26th, 2022

Conservative Law Firm May Sue La Crosse Over Conversion Therapy Ban

The City of La Crosse, like many Wisconsin cities, has banned conversion therapy since 2018.

Aug 23rd, 2022

UW System Considers Automatic Admission of High School Graduates

Goal is to stem enrollment declines and improve access to higher education.

Aug 20th, 2022

UW System Budget Request Increases By $262 Million

Plan is to boost employee pay by 8% in 2025.

Aug 19th, 2022

Barnes Leads Johnson in Marquette Poll

New poll shows Evers with slight lead, in statistical tie with Michels.

Aug 17th, 2022

Democrats Want Audit of Gableman’s 2020 Election Review

Request comes after Assembly Speaker Robin Vos called Gableman "an embarrassment."

Aug 11th, 2022

Ron Johnson Wants Social Security, Medicare To Be Discretionary Spending

This would require annual approval from Congress to fund the programs.

Aug 4th, 2022

Judge Orders Gableman To Pay $163,000 In Legal Fees

Taxpayers charged for fees in case which found 2020 election review violated open records law.

Aug 2nd, 2022

Taxpayers Footing Bill for Election Review Records Lawsuit

Lawsuit was filed seeking public records related to partisan 2020 election review.

Jul 28th, 2022

Wisconsin Elections Commission Plans Fall Voter Education Initiative

Effort to build trust in elections comes as state legislators, Michael Gableman and Donald Trump call to decertify the 2020 election.

Jul 23rd, 2022

Bernie Sanders Endorses Barnes for US Senate

Sanders latest of many big-name Democrats backing Mandela Barnes in August primary.

Jul 18th, 2022

Tim Michels ‘Not Against Contraception’

GOP Gubernatorial candidate supports Wisconsin abortion ban.

Jul 15th, 2022

Remote Monitoring of COVID-19 Patients Cuts Hospitalizations 32%

Promising study by Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin reported in AMA journal.

Jul 12th, 2022

Trump, Thompson Endorsements Boost Michels in GOP Primary For Governor

After nearly a year of campaigning Kleefisch’s lead has evaporated.

Jul 11th, 2022

GOP Lawmakers Threaten to Sue Secretary of State La Follette

Lawmakers say La Follette didn't forward GOP resolution supporting a constitutional convention of states.

Jul 8th, 2022

Majority of Business Owners Expect A Recession

Survey by state business lobby shows inflation, labor shortages are main concerns.

Jul 7th, 2022

UWM Professor Creating Cheaper Hearing Aids

Yi Hu develops prototype that doesn't require prescription, could cost less than $200.

Jul 5th, 2022

Sale of Kohl’s Corp. Falls Through

Hike in interest rates, lowering of per-share offer helped kill the deal.

Jul 2nd, 2022

State Solar Projects Delayed For Months

Utility companies point to supply chain issues, Chinese tariff dispute.

Jun 30th, 2022

Evers Offers Clemency For Doctors Prosecuted for Providing Abortions

Governor made commitment during keynote speech of the state Democratic Party Convention.

Jun 27th, 2022

Judge Lifts Contempt Order for Speaker Vos

Assembly Speaker Vos faced contempt of court related to missing records in partisan election review.

Jun 24th, 2022

Ron Johnson’s Staff Offered Pence Fake Elector Documents

Part of strategy by attorneys for former President Donald Trump to undermine 2020 election.

Jun 22nd, 2022

UW System President Wants Tuition Freeze Extended

New system leader Jay Rothman will recommend extension to the UW Board of Regents.

Jun 2nd, 2022

State Private Universities Enrollment Down 10%

Young people questioning value of college, given costs and likely student debt?

May 31st, 2022

State Sees Growing Mental Health Crisis For Children

Experts say isolation, lack of coping mechanisms leading to more emergency room visits.

May 22nd, 2022

UCLA Law Dean Jennifer Mnookin Named UW-Madison Chancellor

Board of Regents unanimously approves her to succeed Rebecca Blank.

May 16th, 2022

Marquette Expecting Biggest Freshman Class Since Pandemic Began

2022 Freshman enrollment up 21% from last year.

May 6th, 2022

Payday Loan Borrowers Pay 338% Interest

Fees charged by short-term lenders in state among highest in nation, report finds.

Apr 25th, 2022

Diplomats Say Ukraine War Will Change Global Trade

Current and former ambassadors with Wisconsin-ties discuss conflict and its global repercussions.

Apr 21st, 2022

Ron Johnson Flush With Campaign Funds

Raised $6 million in first quarter of 2022, has more than twice as much cash as any opponent.

Apr 19th, 2022

Controversial UW-System Free Speech Survey Delayed

UW-Whitewater Chancellor resigned over the survey funded by billionaire John Menard.

Apr 8th, 2022

UW System To Survey Students on Free Speech

Amid national debate on campus free speech, will gather data that might guide policy changes.

Apr 6th, 2022

UW-Madison Hires Former Foxconn Executive

Alan Yeung hired despite Foxconn’s failures, including not paying promised $100 million gift to UW.

Apr 5th, 2022

State’s Hot Job Market Seeks College Grads

MATC students being courted before they graduate.

Apr 3rd, 2022

Vos Held In Contempt of Court

Assembly Speaker faces contempt for not releasing records from partisan 2020 election review.

Mar 31st, 2022

Foxconn Rebuffed Oshkosh Defense Bid to Build Mail Trucks?

Oshkosh company reportedly wanted to use Mt Pleasant campus, instead going to South Carolina.

Mar 28th, 2022

Fewer High School Grads Choosing College

State’s 2-year campuses, technical colleges see big enrollment drops amid a hot labor market.

Mar 28th, 2022

Marquette Will Divest From Fossil Fuels

After student referendum calls for this, MU Board of Trustees prohibits such investments by endowment.

Mar 28th, 2022

WILL Charges Evers Illegally Gave Federal Funds to Planned Parenthood

Conservative law firm claims legislative approval needed for this.

Mar 1st, 2022

Solly’s Grille Wins James Beard Award

Glendale restaurant wins America's Classic's award.

Feb 18th, 2022

UW Prison Education Program Growing

Initiative created in December 2020 has gotten nearly $6 million in public and private grants.

Feb 1st, 2022

Cities Seek State Approval for Tax Increases

With state aid flat, municipalities struggle to fund services like police and fire departments.

Jan 26th, 2022

Jay Rothman Named UW System President

Milwaukee attorney and Foley & Lardner CEO has never held a university leadership position.

Jan 22nd, 2022

Climate Change Is Top Concern In State

Followed by federal budget deficit and income distribution, survey of state residents finds.

Jan 17th, 2022

2 Finalists for UW System President

Regents pick Milwaukee attorney and CEO Jay Rothman, and UW-Eau Claire Chancellor Jim Schmidt.

Jan 16th, 2022

COVID-19 Cases Rising At State Universities

Largest universities see record cases among students and staff heading into spring semester.

Jan 12th, 2022

Tommy Thompson Resigning From UW-System Interim Presidency

A Board of Regents committee is selecting a replacement for the former governor.

Jan 7th, 2022

State’s Individual Tax Burden Grows, But Tax Rates Dropped

Increased economic activity, online sales tax and stimulus payments increased Wisconsinite's tax burden.

Jan 6th, 2022

More Lung Cancer Screenings Don’t Improve Equity

UW study finds expanded screenings still leave gap between whites and people of color.

Jan 3rd, 2022

UWM Chancellor Gets 32% Pay Hike

Regents also hike UW-Madison chancellor pay 21.7%. Faculty leader protests decision.

Dec 21st, 2021

UW Regents Consider Raises For Top Leaders

Pay for chancellors, presidents trails that at other universities. But so does pay for faculty.

Dec 12th, 2021

GOP Bill Would Penalize Colleges for Free Speech Violations

Colleges could lose funding and face lawsuits. Bill mirrors a Board of Regents resolution.

Dec 9th, 2021

State Health Officials Await Data On Omicron

Monitoring the emergence of new COVID-19 variant as state hits 11-month high in cases.

Nov 30th, 2021

UW Campuses Face Vaccine Mandate For Federal Contractors

Thompson says system 'cannot afford to jeopardize millions of dollars in federal contracts.’

Nov 22nd, 2021

Rittenhouse Could Face Lesser Homicide Charges

Judge might allow jury to consider second-degree homicide charges.

Nov 12th, 2021

State Tax Burden In Freefall Since 1999

Wisconsin was once ranked fourth for highest income tax burden, now 23rd.

Nov 12th, 2021

Business Groups Push Evers For Worker Recruitment Campaign

State instead spending $100 million to remove barriers like a lack of transportation or affordable child care.

Oct 25th, 2021

Judge Says State Wolf Hunt Law May Be Unconstitutional

Animal rights groups suing to overturn law allowing annual wolf hunt.

Oct 22nd, 2021

Police Request Public’s Help Finding Missing 3-Year Old Major P. Harris

Statewide amber alert issued for the toddler Saturday. Mother found murdered last Thursday.

Oct 20th, 2021

UW System Funding Reserves Up $189 Million

Huge spending cuts during COVID-19 created surpluses across the system.

Oct 5th, 2021

UW System Vaccination Rates Vary Widely

91% of UW-Madison students vaccinated, versus just 38% at UW-Parkside.

Sep 18th, 2021

Nass Pushes Legislature to Sue UW System

Thompson, system leaders refuses to submit mask and testing rules for Republican approval.

Sep 4th, 2021

Assembly Majority Leader Opposes Suing UW

Steineke backs Thompson’s resistance to legislative oversight of UW System pandemic rules.

Aug 29th, 2021

Thompson Will Disobey Republican Order

‘I am going to stand my ground, keep students safe and healthy,’ says UW leader and former GOP governor.

Aug 25th, 2021

UW Campuses Vary on Mask Policy

UWM among eight state universities requiring them. Others hint it may be voluntary.

Aug 16th, 2021

New Polling Shows Declining Approval of Ron Johnson

Marquette University Law School poll also shows Evers approval holding steady.

Aug 11th, 2021

Masking Now Required For State Employees, Regardless of Vaccination

All employees in state buildings must wear a mask. Order does not apply to schools or universities.

Aug 5th, 2021

GOP Legislators Order UW System to Submit COVID-10 Safety Measures

Thompson warned that ending UW System control would be "biggest threat.”

Aug 4th, 2021

UW System To Offer Scholarships For Vaccinated Students

Goal to get 70% of students vaccinated with a lottery that awards $7,000 scholarships.

Jul 26th, 2021

UWM Gets Less State Aid than Peer Schools

The university is second to last in state aid among 14 peer schools.

Jul 18th, 2021

Winnebago County GOP Removes Racist Facebook Meme

Humorous defense of white supremacy?

Jun 29th, 2021

UW System Freshmen Applications Up 30%

A sign students are ready to "leave the pandemic behind,” Thompson says.

Jun 22nd, 2021

Will State See Wave of Evictions?

Eviction moratorium ends June 30. Advocates hope federal aid will prevent surge in evictions.

Jun 15th, 2021

Vaccine Tamperer Gets Three Year Sentence

Grafton pharmacist Steven Brandenburg tried to destroy 570 doses of COVID-19 vaccine.

Jun 8th, 2021

Bill Would Expand Community-Oriented Policing

Bipartisan legislation funds additional COP houses in high-crime neighborhoods.

May 14th, 2021

GOP Report Proposes Regionalized UW-System

Interim system President Thompson doesn't support regional consolidation of university functions.

May 7th, 2021

Evers Makes New Appointments to UW Board of Regents

Three new appointees rebalance board away from Walker appointees.

Apr 30th, 2021

Search for UW System President Starting Soon

Last search, led by UW Regent Michael M. Grebe, ended in controversy and indecision.

Apr 28th, 2021

Evers Can Remake UW Regents Board

After 3 new appointments up in May, he will have picked majority of board.

Apr 27th, 2021

John McAdams, Professor That Brought Marquette to Supreme Court, Dies At 75

The Marquette professor sued the university for violation of his First Amendment rights, and won.

Apr 16th, 2021

Conservative Group Sues Over Minority Scholarship Program

Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty argues the grant is racially exclusionary to white students and some Asian students.

Apr 16th, 2021

Thompson Pushes Unified UW System Programs

Other state’s online universities "taking 35 to 40% of our students," he warns.

Apr 10th, 2021

State Could Lose $50 Million Per Month in Federal Food Aid

Supreme Court decision overruling Evers emergency order makes state ineligible for aid.

Apr 5th, 2021

State’s Colleges, Universities To Get $565 Million In Aid

Half of federal pandemic aid received must go for student emergency grants.

Mar 21st, 2021

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