Politics

GOP Bill Addresses PFAS Pollution

GOP Bill Addresses PFAS Pollution

Republicans support a municipal PFAS grant program, but add restrictions on state DNR.

State Supreme Court Upholds Marsy’s Law

State Supreme Court Upholds Marsy’s Law

6-1 ruling rejects lawsuit charging that constitutional amendment's wording was misleading.

Data Wonk: Two Issues Show Decline Of Democracy In Wisconsin
Data Wonk

Two Issues Show Decline Of Democracy In Wisconsin

Republican Legislature ignores huge majority of voters on abortion and redistricting.

MKE County: Board Grows Cautious As Legislature Debates Shared Revenue
MKE County

Board Grows Cautious As Legislature Debates Shared Revenue

Proposal for cultural spending shot down by supervisors worried about legislators' views.

Advocates Push for City-Owned Public Utility

Advocates Push for City-Owned Public Utility

Replacing We Energies would lead to lower rates and fewer power outages, they declare.

State Budget Surplus Dips… To $6.9 Billion

State Budget Surplus Dips… To $6.9 Billion

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

MKE County: County Could Fly Newer Pride Flag in June
MKE County

County Could Fly Newer Pride Flag in June

Strong support for Sup. Peter Burgelis' proposal to have county fly Intersex Progress Pride Flag.

Is Vos Allowing ‘Bipartisan’ Compromise?

Is Vos Allowing ‘Bipartisan’ Compromise?

Budget and shared revenue bills don't quite match vision articulated by Assembly Speaker.

The State of Politics: Republicans Stall Elections Reforms
The State of Politics

Republicans Stall Elections Reforms

Reforms backed by bipartisan Elections Commission, including elections inspector general, stripped from budget bill.

GOP Bill Would Restrict Books, Prosecute School Staff

GOP Bill Would Restrict Books, Prosecute School Staff

Goal is to 'help school districts do their jobs to prevent obscene material.'

Bipartisan Plan Aims To Change How Children Learn To Read

Bipartisan Plan Aims To Change How Children Learn To Read

Phonics-focused curriculum would be modeled after efforts in more than 30 other states.

Negotiations Continue On Local Government Funding Plan

Negotiations Continue On Local Government Funding Plan

Assembly committee passes initial plan on party lines, but amendments are expected.