Politics
UW System Strikes Deal With Vos On Diversity, Equity Measures
Assembly Speaker blocked raises, engineering building over DEI efforts.
Dec 9th, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioAnne 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.
Dec 7th, 2023 by Graham KilmerEvers Signs Bills Overhauling Alcohol Regulation, Driver Ed
Governor also vetoed a handful of election bills.
Dec 7th, 2023 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerBipartisan “Baby Box” Law Allows Parents To Give Up Newborns
Expanded safe haven law allows parents to anonymously give up a child.
Dec 7th, 2023 by Robert D'Andrea, Wisconsin Public RadioJustin Bielinski Running For Open Seat On County Board
Bielinski running for West Allis-centric seat being vacated by Sup. Tony Staskunas.
Dec 7th, 2023 by Graham KilmerSheboygan DA Vows To Appeal Abortion Ruling
Judge ruled Tuesday that 1849 law doesn't ban abortion.
Dec 6th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Vetoes Bill Blocking Gender Affirming Medical Care
Governor blocks GOP proposal to ban gender-affirming care for minors.
Dec 6th, 2023 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerWisconsin 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.
Dec 6th, 2023 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerWisconsin Paraprofessionals Would Get Lifetime Teaching Licenses Under Republican Proposal
Bill aims to shrink teacher shortage, but would eliminate many requirements like four-year degrees.
Dec 6th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioNew Act 10 Lawsuit Puts Renewed Focus On Protasiewicz
New Supreme Court judge previously said she disagreed with prior rulings on 2011 law.
Dec 6th, 2023 by Robert D'Andrea, Wisconsin Public RadioDane County Judge Rules 1849 Law Does Not Ban Abortions In Wisconsin
Ruling is a win for abortion rights advocates.
Dec 5th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioRepublicans Seek To Abolish Wisconsin Elections Commission
Power would be transferred to Secretary of State, Legislature's election committees.
Dec 5th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio