Politics

Election Deniers Cause More Turmoil in Green Bay

Election Deniers Cause More Turmoil in Green Bay

Suit by Wisconsin Senate and Sen. Jacque challenges City Hall audio recording system.

MKE County: Committee Approves Medical Debt Relief
MKE County

Committee Approves Medical Debt Relief

Project with RIP Medical Debt will cancel $153 million in debt owed by county residents.

Murphy’s Law: How La Follette Helped Save Democracy
Murphy’s Law

How La Follette Helped Save Democracy

But his sudden retirement as Secretary of State has been blasted by Republicans.

The State of Politics: Analysis Details Evers’ Paid Leave Plan
The State of Politics

Analysis Details Evers’ Paid Leave Plan

$243 million state spending starts trust fund, payroll tax on employers and employees would sustain it.

Jan. 6 Attendee Key Campaign Activist for Kelly

Jan. 6 Attendee Key Campaign Activist for Kelly

West Virginian 'Stop the Steal' activist spending month here to work on high court race.

Bipartisan Bill Would Extend Postpartum Medicaid Coverage

Bipartisan Bill Would Extend Postpartum Medicaid Coverage

Would extend coverage from 60 days to one year to improve infant and maternal health.

Fresh Off Reelection, Secretary of State Doug La Follette Retires

Fresh Off Reelection, Secretary of State Doug La Follette Retires

Governor Evers appoints former treasurer Sarah Godlewski to remainder of 82-year-old's term.

Data Wonk: Will Tax Cuts For the Rich Boost Economy?
Data Wonk

Will Tax Cuts For the Rich Boost Economy?

Or help convince people to move to Wisconsin? What the data tells us.

Republican-Backed Bill Would Remove Ineligible Voters From State Database

Republican-Backed Bill Would Remove Ineligible Voters From State Database

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

Legislature Weighs Constitutional Amendments To Take Control of Federal Grants

Legislature Weighs Constitutional Amendments To Take Control of Federal Grants

1930s law has given Governor Evers control of how American Rescue Plan Act funding is used.

Republicans Holding Confirmation Hearings For Gov. Evers’ New Appointees

Republicans Holding Confirmation Hearings For Gov. Evers’ New Appointees

Agriculture, DNR secretaries get hearings, a marked change from Evers' last term.

Republicans Propose Exceptions To Wisconsin’s 1849 Abortion Ban

Republicans Propose Exceptions To Wisconsin’s 1849 Abortion Ban

But Senate Majority Leader says he won't let proposal move forward, become political football.