Politics

UW System Strikes Deal With Vos On Diversity, Equity Measures

UW System Strikes Deal With Vos On Diversity, Equity Measures

Assembly Speaker blocked raises, engineering building over DEI efforts.

MKE County: Anne O’Connor Running for North Shore County Board Seat
MKE County

Anne O’Connor Running for North Shore County Board Seat

O'Connor is co-founder of Bay Bridge, an advocacy organization focused on racism and segregation.

Evers Signs Bills Overhauling Alcohol Regulation, Driver Ed

Evers Signs Bills Overhauling Alcohol Regulation, Driver Ed

Governor also vetoed a handful of election bills.

Bipartisan “Baby Box” Law Allows Parents To Give Up Newborns

Bipartisan “Baby Box” Law Allows Parents To Give Up Newborns

Expanded safe haven law allows parents to anonymously give up a child.

MKE County: Justin Bielinski Running For Open Seat On County Board
MKE County

Justin Bielinski Running For Open Seat On County Board

Bielinski running for West Allis-centric seat being vacated by Sup. Tony Staskunas.

Sheboygan DA Vows To Appeal Abortion Ruling

Sheboygan DA Vows To Appeal Abortion Ruling

Judge ruled Tuesday that 1849 law doesn't ban abortion.

Evers Vetoes Bill Blocking Gender Affirming Medical Care

Evers Vetoes Bill Blocking Gender Affirming Medical Care

Governor blocks GOP proposal to ban gender-affirming care for minors.

Wisconsin Fake Electors Admit Biden Won, Settle Lawsuit

Wisconsin Fake Electors Admit Biden Won, Settle Lawsuit

But no criminal charges. Republicans posed as electors in effort to back Donald Trump's attempt to overturn election result.

Wisconsin Paraprofessionals Would Get Lifetime Teaching Licenses Under Republican Proposal

Wisconsin Paraprofessionals Would Get Lifetime Teaching Licenses Under Republican Proposal

Bill aims to shrink teacher shortage, but would eliminate many requirements like four-year degrees.

New Act 10 Lawsuit Puts Renewed Focus On Protasiewicz

New Act 10 Lawsuit Puts Renewed Focus On Protasiewicz

New Supreme Court judge previously said she disagreed with prior rulings on 2011 law.

Dane County Judge Rules 1849 Law Does Not Ban Abortions In Wisconsin

Dane County Judge Rules 1849 Law Does Not Ban Abortions In Wisconsin

Ruling is a win for abortion rights advocates.

Republicans Seek To Abolish Wisconsin Elections Commission

Republicans Seek To Abolish Wisconsin Elections Commission

Power would be transferred to Secretary of State, Legislature's election committees.