Content referencing Dane County - Page 2
Budget Committee Funds Corrections Far Below What Evers Wanted
Democrats say budget won't fix, reform state prison system as needed.
Jun 18th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Campaign Finance Watchdog Sues Elon Musk for Election Bribery
Accusing him of 'brazen scheme to bribe Wisconsin citizens to vote' in April election.
Jun 11th, 2025 by Henry Redman
Wisconsin Survey Finds Huge Support for Abortion, Planned Parenthood
Republicans back statewide abortion ban, Planned Parenthood may get funding cut.
Jun 10th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Wisconsin Gardeners, Food Pantries Unite to Feed the Hungry
Amid federal food aid cuts, a call to 'Plant A Row for the Hungry.'
Jun 7th, 2025 by Courtney Everett
Milwaukee Hiring Outside Attorneys To Fight Trump Administration
Fears losing funding after being put on new federal list.
Jun 3rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Nurses Strike at Madison Hospital
First such strike in hospital's history. Dane County Executive Melissa Agard supports strikers.
May 28th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Josh Schoemann Criticizes Evers, Says He’ll ‘Outwork’ Others
Schoemann is leading conservative candidate in race.
May 23rd, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Judge Chris Taylor Will Run for Wisconsin Supreme Court
Will challenge incumbent Rebecca Bradley in another liberal v. conservative race.
May 20th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin Commemorates 50th Anniversary of Hmong Resettlement
Traveling exhibit at the Wisconsin Historical Society offers portrait of how Hmong people created community after fleeing war.
May 16th, 2025 by Richelle Wilson
Legislators Argue Over Cooperation With ICE
GOP bill requires local law enforcement to help federal deportations.
May 14th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Will Power-Hungry Data Centers Increase Pollution in Wisconsin?
Critics say We Energies gas plant would hike pollution, energy costs for decades.
May 13th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Opposition To GOP Bill That Would Shield Police Officers From Post-Shooting Court Inquiries
John Doe hearings afford opportunity for review if prosecutor declines to bring forth charges.
May 9th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes
Two Groups File Lawsuits To Over Wisconsin’s Congressional Maps
The two lawsuits take different approaches to attempt to overturn alleged GOP advantage.
May 8th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
‘The Greatest Spike of Childhood Hunger Since the Great Recession’
Wisconsin food banks face rising demand for food amid federal funding cuts.
Apr 30th, 2025 by Courtney Everett
Labor Groups Highlight Workplace Deaths on Workers Memorial Day
112 Wisconsin workers died on the job in 2023.
Apr 29th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Shouting Match at State Election Commission Over Agenda, Milwaukee Ballots
A discussion about Madison's failure to record approximately 200 votes went sideways when Bob Spindell tried to bring something else up.
Apr 18th, 2025 by Henry Redman
The Rise and Fall Of Michael Gableman
And how the Wisconsin Supreme Court became hyper-political.
Apr 16th, 2025 by Tom Kertscher
Who Will Oppose Justice Rebecca Bradley?
WI Supreme Court incumbents almost never lose. Bradley could be an exception.
Apr 15th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
The Race to Replace Ben Wikler as Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair
Three candidates running, including Glendale Mayor Bryan Kennedy.
Apr 15th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Bail Jumping Charges Explode In Wisconsin as Crime Falls
Defense attorneys raise alarm over rash of pre-trial charges against defendants.
Apr 14th, 2025 by Natalie Yahr
Wisconsin Supreme Court Will Take on Big Environmental Cases
Including cases related to large farms, PFAS pollution and environmental permits.
Apr 14th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Gableman May Lose Law License For Three Years
Former justice alleged to have lied during 2020 election probe accepts plea deal.
Apr 8th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Crawford Was Ahead Through Entire Election
Both parties' tracking polls showed a race whose winner was always the same.
Apr 7th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Conservatives Call for Changes Following Schimel’s Loss
Activists push for Wisconsin Republican Party Chair Brian Schimming to resign.
Apr 7th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Retiring Justice Ann Walsh Bradley Elected To Lead Supreme Court
Bradley will serve as chief justice until June 30, when liberal Justice Jill Karofsky succeeds her.
Apr 4th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Supreme Court Hears Case on Legislature’s Power
Democratic AG brought challenge to one of several Republican-backed lame-duck laws that limit executive branch power.
Apr 3rd, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
Crawford Beats Schimel in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race
Race turned into a national election and a loss for Elon Musk and Donald Trump.
Apr 1st, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsinites Seek Ideas From Tennessee, How to Talk About Guns
Seeking solutions after Abundant Life school shootings in Madison.
Apr 1st, 2025 by Baylor Spears
What The Voters Are Saying on Wisconsin’s Historic Election Day
The nation is watching as voters decide state's pivotal Supreme Court race.
Apr 1st, 2025 by WPR Staff
Wisconsin Crisis Helpline Shutting Down, Due to Federal Funding Cuts
'Uplift Wisconsin' helps those with mental health, substance abuse problems.
Apr 1st, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny
Spending by Billionaires on Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Still Rising
Astounding numbers for Elon Musk, followed by Uihleins and George Soros.
Mar 31st, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Elon Musk Hands Out Two $1 million Checks at Green Bay Rally
Wisconsin Supreme Court race could affect ‘entire destiny of humanity’ he declares.
Mar 31st, 2025 by Joe Schulz
Election Ads Disguised As Newspapers Sent to Wisconsin Voters
The mailers, published by conservative-funded media company, are backed by Richard Uihlein.
Mar 28th, 2025 by Nick Rommel
Nearly 408,000 Absentee Ballots Cast in April 1 Supreme Court Race
Waukesha County leads in early in-person voting; Milwaukee and Dane close behind.
Mar 26th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Ron Johnson Says ‘We Have to Thank Elon’ If Schimel Wins Wisconsin
Musk 'wants a lackey' on state Supreme Court, Susan Crawford's campaign charges.
Mar 25th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Elon Musk PAC Offers Cash for Signing Judicial Pledge
'Illegal' attempt to influence voters in Wisconsin Supreme Court race?
Mar 22nd, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Trump Endorses Brad Schimel in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race
Republicans hope to use this to turn out voters in final days of race. So do Democrats.
Mar 22nd, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Early Voting Surging Compared to 2023 Supreme Court Election
Suburban clerk offers an explanation of why.
Mar 20th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Tim Walz Says Fight Against Trump, Musk Starts with Beating Schimel
A standing ovation in Eau Claire for Minnesota governor and former VP candidate.
Mar 19th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
In Supreme Court Race Republicans Attack Crawford as Soft on Crime
Light sentences in two child sexual assault cases? Legal expert says no.
Mar 17th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Milwaukee County’s Population Grew For First Time Since 2014
International immigration and birth rate are key drivers. But one neighbor outpacing state's largest county.
Mar 13th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Crawford, Schimel Square Off In Lone Debate Before Supreme Court Election
Each candidate accused the other of being too partisan.
Mar 13th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Evers’ Capital Budget Funds $4.1 Billion in Building Projects
Includes $189 million to merge UWM's health sciences program into one building.
Mar 11th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Schimel, Republicans Target Trump Voters in State Supreme Court Race
'The idea that court races are completely without partisan influences, that’s gone.'
Mar 10th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Susan Crawford Touts Work As Prosecutor in State Supreme Court Bid
Backed by Democratic Party, she calls her opponent 'an extreme partisan politician.'
Mar 10th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Wisconsin Debating New Regulations For Wolf Hunting
Regulations would protect wolf dens, shorten timeline for registering wolf kills
Mar 7th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Schimel Tells Canvassers He’ll Be ‘Support Network’ for Trump
Supreme Court candidate also rehashes election denial claims in Waukesha County appearance.
Mar 6th, 2025 by Henry Redman
Poll Shows Many Don’t Know About Crawford or Schimel in High Court Race
Marquette Law School poll also finds majority of voters view Elon Musk unfavorably.
Mar 5th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Charges Filed in Corey Stingley Killing?
His father Craig Stingley says charges will be filed in controversial 2012 death at West Allis store.
Mar 3rd, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Judge Orders Wisconsin Prison System to Provide Program for Moms and Babies
1991 law requires this for incarcerated woman who are pregnant or have babies.
Mar 1st, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
Hearing Held on Controversial Statewide Requirement For Sheriffs To Cooperate With ICE
Republican lawmakers cite sheriffs in Milwaukee and Madison as reason for the bill, which has penalties for noncompliance.
Feb 27th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Protestors in Madison Oppose Federal Budget Cuts for Medicaid
Hundreds gather outside Sen. Ron Johnson's office. $880 billion could be cut.
Feb 26th, 2025 by Addie Costello
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos Says He’s ‘Tight’ With Trump
In 2022 Vos told his party to move on from Trump. Now he's defending president.
Feb 26th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Prison Reforms Impact Many Legislators
One-third of all districts affected. Evers 'take it or leave it' plan likely to get lots of discussion and review.
Feb 24th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Minocqua Brewing Company Owner Courts Controversy, Donations, But Super PAC Raises Questions
Kirk Bangstad portrays himself as a fighter, but a string of failed lawsuits and unexplained super PAC spending raise questions.
Feb 21st, 2025 by Rob Mentzer
Crawford, Schimel Won’t Pledge to Recuse from Cases Involving Political Parties
Their campaigns for state Supreme Court have gotten millions from two major parties.
Feb 18th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Susan Crawford Makes Her Case for Wisconsin Supreme Court
Judge and former prosecutor promises to 'give everybody a fair shake.'
Feb 17th, 2025 by Henry Redman
Evers Calls for $500 Million Corrections Overhaul
Including closing Green Bay Prison, turning Waupun prison into 'vocational village.'
Feb 16th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
GOP Lawmakers Push For More Nuclear Power in Wisconsin
Discussion comes as new Microsoft data center expected to use more power than every house in Dane County.
Feb 13th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
Protasiewicz Says She Won’t Recuse From Act 10 Case
The Wisconsin Supreme Court also denied a request for an expedited appeal.
Feb 13th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Republican Bill Moves Lawsuits Out of Dane County
A 'Court Fairness' proposal or an 'attempt to gerrymander the courts'?
Feb 12th, 2025 by Henry Redman
Tesla Takes Wisconsin to Court, Demands to Open Dealerships
Company was denied exemption to state law barring carmakers from owning dealerships.
Feb 12th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
High Court Rules Meagan Wolfe Can Remain State’s Top Elections Official
Unanimous Supreme Court ruling rejects Republican legislators' attempt to fire Wolfe.
Feb 7th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Hundreds Gather at State Capitol to Protest Trump
Protestors attack Trump, Musk, Project 2025, support immigrants, LGBTQ+ people.
Feb 6th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Dane County Will No Longer Send Immigration Data to the Feds
Some 25 Wisconsin counties accept federal funding to send info on immigrants to ICE.
Feb 5th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
Republican Bill Forces Wisconsin Sheriffs to Cooperate With ICE
Sheriffs must report immigrants who lack permanent legal status or lose state funding.
Feb 5th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Ben Wikler Loses Bid to Lead National Democratic Party
Minnesota's party leader Ken Martin elected next DNC chair. Wikler's record lauded.
Feb 3rd, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Supreme Court Justice Brian Hagedorn Recuses Himself From Act 10 Challenge
Hagedorn was an attorney involved in initially drafting and defending the law.
Jan 31st, 2025 by Rich Kremer
State Supreme Court To Take Up Reading Funds Dispute, Bypass Appeals Court
Can Republican-led committee withhold funding passed by Legislature?
Jan 29th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Former U.S. Capitol Police Officer Visits Milwaukee, Slams Schimel
Harry Dunn criticizes Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel's stand on Jan. 6. rioters.
Jan 28th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
In State Supreme Court Race Crawford Claims Schimel Soft on Some Crimes
Ads call him too easy on defendants in child pornography, other cases. Are they accurate?
Jan 25th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Health Departments Watching Trump Administration’s Health Communications Pause
Trump administration has paused federal health communications, but temporary pause isn't without precedent.
Jan 24th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan
Schimel Touts Endorsement From Sheriff Accused of Sexual Harassment
Sheriff Travis Hakes censured by 19-1 vote of Chippewa County Board.
Jan 22nd, 2025 by Henry Redman
Wisconsin’s Immigrant Rights Advocates Prepare for ‘Mass Deportation’
A key issue: how much will law enforcement authorities cooperate with effort?
Jan 21st, 2025 by Henry Redman
Following Child’s Influenza Death, State DHS Urges Vaccination
The flu vaccination rate in Wisconsin is only 31.7%.
Jan 19th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Following School Shooting, Evers Creates Violence Prevention Office
Directs $10 million in federal funds to new statewide office to prevent gun violence.
Jan 14th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
Supreme Court Candidates Both Report ‘Historic’ Campaign Fundraising Totals
Dane County Judge Susan Crawford reports outraising former Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel by approximately $600,000.
Jan 10th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Crawford, Schimel Will Clash in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race
Another high stakes high court race will decide its ideological balance.
Jan 8th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
GOP Lawmakers Move Quickly to Enshrine Wisconsin’s Voter ID Law
Early committee hearing to put a proposed constitutional amendment on the April ballot.
Jan 7th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Wisconsin’s Population Projected to Decline by 200,000 by 2050
But Dane County population expected to increase by 38%, state report finds.
Jan 7th, 2025 by Evan Casey
Parents Disappointed By Delay in Switch to Phonics Teaching
DPI and lawmakers blame each other.
Dec 26th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Ruling That Struck Down Act 10 Put on Hold
GOP appealing ruling, which found unequal treatment of public safety unions.
Dec 20th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Names Released of Teacher, Teen Killed at Madison School
Shooting left three dead, including alleged perpetrator.
Dec 19th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
Grief and Talk of Action After School Shooting in Madison
But political leaders part ways on solutions.
Dec 18th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Victims’ Names in Abundant Life Christian School Shooting Not Yet Released
Shooter was Natalie Rupnow, 15, a student at school. Madison Police investigating.
Dec 17th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
GOP Attorney Jim Troupis Appears in Court For Fake Elector Scheme
Troupis says Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul 'should be ashamed of himself' for bringing criminal case for 'political gain.'
Dec 12th, 2024 by Rich Kremer and Anya Van Wagtendonk
Did Act 10 Improve Wisconsin’s Economy?
Scott Walker fell far short of his promises and behind some neighboring states.
Dec 12th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Republicans Behind the Times on Act 10
70% of Americans now approve of unions, compared with 48% in 2009.
Dec 11th, 2024 by Ruth Conniff
Act 10 Ruling Could Be Tough to Overturn
New ruling striking down law is based on argument Republicans have trouble answering.
Dec 9th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Dane County Judge Overrules 60 Sections of Act 10
Decision largely invalidates 2011 Walker-era law decimating public unions.
Dec 2nd, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Despite State Restrictions, Many Receive Abortions Via Telehealth
About 130 orders per month, perhaps one-fourth of total abortions in Wisconsin.
Dec 2nd, 2024 by Bridgit Bowden
Will Legislature Change Election Laws?
Republicans may back earlier recount of absentee ballots -- along with other changes.
Dec 2nd, 2024 by Steven Walters
Wisconsin Sees Surge In Whooping Cough
1,887 confirmed cases of pertussis. Health officials urge people to get vaccinated.
Nov 27th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
State Office Backs Sanctions Against Michael Gableman for Election Probe
Office of Lawyer Regulation finds 10 violations of rules by former Supreme Court justice.
Nov 20th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
‘Our Community Is Terrified’ — Mass Deportations Feared
State immigrants rights group, attorneys consider threat from second Trump term.
Nov 18th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
Trump Made Big Gains on Wisconsin’s College Campuses
2024 election data shows the youngest wards shifted strongly towards Republicans.
Nov 12th, 2024 by Nick Rommel
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justices Debate 1849 Abortion Law
Liberal members seem ready to overturn or limit impact of 19th century state law.
Nov 12th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
Wisconsin Supreme Court Hears Arguments Monday in Abortion Lawsuit
Does 1849 state law protecting 'life of unborn child' make abortions illegal?
Nov 11th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
Kaul Says DOJ Will Defend Wisconsin’s Rights Following Trump Election
Attorney General will fight any threats to 'the freedoms of Wisconsinites.'
Nov 10th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Results Show Wisconsin GOP Is Now Trump’s MAGA Party
Trump outperformed underlying Republican candidates, reversing 2020 results.
Nov 7th, 2024 by Shawn Johnson
