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Wisconsin Elections Commission Rejects Vos Recall
The bipartisan commission found organizers fell short of the signatures needed to force a recall.
Apr 12th, 2024 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioRepublicans File Complaints About Milwaukee, Madison Election Staffing
But election officials in both communities say all appropriate protocols were followed.
Apr 12th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioMaxwell Anderson Charged With Homicide In Missing Person-Found Leg Case
Anderson was charged with first-degree intentional homicide, mutilating a corpse and arson
Apr 12th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioLiberal Supreme Court Justice Ann Walsh Bradley Won’t Seek Reelection
Surprise announcement heightens stakes for spring 2025 election.
Apr 11th, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioFirst 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 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioEric Hovde Says Most Nursing Home Residents Not ‘At a Point to Vote’
GOP senate candidate echoes Trump's unproven claim of 'crooked' votes in 2020 election.
Apr 10th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioComplaint Alleges Whitnall School Board Violated Open Meetings Law
Majority of board accused of conducting business in private Facebook group.
Apr 9th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioWe Energies Oak Creek Natural Gas Plant Will Be Running by 2028
Will replace coal-fired facility. Critics note it will release large amounts of methane.
Apr 9th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioPresident Biden Unveils Student Loan Forgiveness Plan in Madison
His second Wisconsin visit in recent weeks. Plan lowers costs for 25 million borrowers.
Apr 8th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Vetoes Bill Ending Work Permit Requirement for Younger Teens
Governor cites need to protect 14- and 15-year-olds through work permit process.
Apr 8th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Vetoes Bill to Allow Out-of-State Mental Health Care Providers
Bipartisan tele-health care proposal opposed by mental health advocacy groups.
Apr 8th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioAttorney Requests Outside Monitor For Troubled Waupun Prison
New motion asks for end to lockdown restrictions, court-appointed monitor.
Apr 5th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio