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Wisconsin a Major Front in War Against Democracy
Report identifies Wisconsin and North Carolina as leaders in this ugly movement.
Dec 10th, 2023 by Ruth Conniff
Sheboygan DA Vows To Appeal Abortion Ruling
Judge ruled Tuesday that 1849 law doesn't ban abortion.
Dec 6th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
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.
Dec 6th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Dane 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
Dianne Hesselbein Is New Senate Minority Leader
Democrats pick her to succeed Sen. Agard, now running for Dane County Executive.
Dec 2nd, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Public Unions Challenge Act 10 In New Lawsuit
Seeing liberal control of court, unions seeking to overturn Scott Walker's signature legislation.
Dec 1st, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Democrat’s Senate Leader Stepping Down, Running For Dane County Exec
Melissa Agard will serve out her senate term, but three candidates already running for her leadership post.
Dec 1st, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit About Assembly Speaker’s Impeachment Panel
Judge says Vos, panel violated open meeting laws, but lawsuit was filed prematurely.
Nov 30th, 2023 by Henry Redman
How Will Supreme Court Rule On Gerrymandering Lawsuit?
And what exactly does contiguity mean when it comes to legislative maps?
Nov 22nd, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
LeMahieu Grows Into Majority Leader Role
Republican Senate leader has worked at times with Democrats to get legislation passed.
Nov 20th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Court Orders Former Judge Roggensack To Produce Records Used To Advise Vos On Impeachment
Lawsuit challenges shrouded nature of how 3 judges guided Vos on possibly impeaching Judge Protasiewicz.
Nov 10th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Wisconsin Cities Accelerating Lead Service Line Replacement
An influx of funding will help, but the pace was already increasing finds new WPF report.
Nov 10th, 2023 by Margaret Faust
Republican Lawmakers Ask Judge To Compel Replacement Of Elections Administrator
Move is another attempt to remove Meagan Wolfe.
Nov 10th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Major Changes Loom To Wisconsin’s Elections
And they're proposed in an election year that is already predicted to be "rocky."
Nov 6th, 2023 by Steven Walters
After Campaign Shames Him, Vos Advances Impeachment of Elections Administrator
Speaker advances legislation to impeach Meagan Wolfe.
Nov 3rd, 2023 by Erik Gunn
Legislative Democrats Propose Legalizing Abortion, Requiring All-Options Counseling
Proposal would repeal restrictions in place before Roe vs. Wade was overturned.
Nov 2nd, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Lawsuit Underway On Absentee Ballot Rules
Judge hears oral argument on case that seeks to improve absentee ballot access.
Nov 1st, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Assembly Bill Would Allow Milwaukee, Other Cities To Count Absentee Ballots Early
Day-before processing seeks to end late night results.
Nov 1st, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Court Injunction Prevents Ouster of Election Administrator, At Least For Now
Dane County grants temporary protection for Meagan Wolfe's job while case plays out.
Oct 31st, 2023 by Erik Gunn
GOP Proposal Adds Voter ID Law to State Constitution
Amendments would prevent state Supreme Court from overturning the 2011 law.
Oct 25th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
More Doulas Getting Trained in Milwaukee
Program by African American Breastfeeding Network aims to reduce infant mortality.
Oct 23rd, 2023 by Margaret Faust
Wisconsin Saw Record Number of Domestic Violence Murders In 2022
Number of incidents involving guns also surged.
Oct 18th, 2023 by Hope Kirwan
GOP Legislators Admit They Can’t Fire Top Elections Official
In court filing Republican leaders say vote to fire Meagan Wolfe was 'symbolic.'
Oct 16th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
Vos Won’t Attempt To Impeach Elections Administrator Until Lawsuit Finished
Senate President Chris Kapenga has asked the Assembly to start process.
Oct 6th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
How Rich Are Wisconsin’s Members of Congress?
Most are poorer than average members of Congress. Then there’s Ron Johnson.
Oct 4th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Legislative Committee Okays $6 Million for 2nd Juvenile Facility
What would that mean for Milwaukee's youthful offenders?
Oct 1st, 2023 by Devin Blake
Prosser Won’t Name Others Advising On Protasiewicz Impeachment
American Oversight has sued, demanding Vos name other members of panel.
Sep 30th, 2023 by Deneen Smith
Board Halts Medical Travel Subsidy For Abortions
With abortions resuming in state, supervisors hold off on medical travel program.
Sep 25th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Advocates Push Legislators To Take Up Gun Background Check Bill
Capitol event features activists, Democrat lawmakers and AG Kaul.
Sep 22nd, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Senate Votes To Fire Elections Commissioner, Triggering Legal Fight
Republicans vote to fire Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Megan Wolfe, AG Kaul says vote is illegal.
Sep 14th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Planned Parenthood Restarting Wisconsin Abortion Services
Citing court ruling, abortions will be provided in Milwaukee and Madison.
Sep 14th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City Sees 1.14% New Construction Growth
Such growth is critical for cities like Milwaukee if they hope to increase the tax levy.
Aug 28th, 2023 by Michael Horne
Board Will Consider Paid Medical Travel For Employees
Propoal offers a workaround for legal concerns raised over abortion travel fund.
Aug 28th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Republicans Seek To Intervene In Democrats’ Absentee Voting Lawsuit
Lawsuit by Democratic groups seeks to restore access to drop boxes, allow clerks to cure ballots.
Aug 10th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Dane County To Reimburse Employees Traveling for Abortions
County 'has to keep up with the many private employers who are offering a similar benefit.'
Jul 25th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Evers Thanks USDA For Help With Emergency Drought
27 counties, including Milwaukee, designated as natural disaster area, with help extended.
Jul 24th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Wisconsin’s False Electors, Kaul In Spotlight After Those in Michigan Charged
Attorney General has declined to say whether he's pursuing charges against those that attempted to subvert 2020 election.
Jul 20th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Abortion Rights Backers Get Two Wins
'There is no such thing as an 1849 abortion ban in Wisconsin.'
Jul 17th, 2023 by Steven Walters
FDA Approves Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill
Wisconsin health officials praise the decision, say it will reduce barriers to accessing contraception.
Jul 14th, 2023 by Gaby Vinick
DEI Experts Respond to Attacks on Their Work
Efforts to be more inclusive help everyone and are being distorted, they say.
Jul 6th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
Resolution Would Declare Milwaukee a Transgender, Non-Binary Sanctuary
Also proposed is a county policy to oppose bans on gender affirming health care.
Jul 5th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Many State Businesses Embrace DEI
Future of Wisconsin's workforce depends on attracting young and diverse employees, business experts say.
Jun 28th, 2023 by Joe Schulz
Wildfire Smoke Prompts Heath Warnings, Calls for Climate Action
'We cannot accept this as our new normal.'
Jun 28th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
Remote Work Proves Durable in Wisconsin
400,000 in state, or 15% of workforce, now work remotely.
Jun 6th, 2023 by Gaby Vinick
Trial For Wisconsin’s Fake Electors Scheduled For Fall 2024
Jury trial would start two months before 2024 presidential election.
May 25th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
State Supreme Court Upholds Marsy’s Law
6-1 ruling rejects lawsuit charging that constitutional amendment's wording was misleading.
May 17th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Committee Rejects Abortion Travel Fund
With Republican legislators watching Milwaukee's every move, supervisors reject proposal.
May 9th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Activists Decry GOP Bill Ending Advisory Referendums
All local referendums would be barred. But not state advisory referendums.
May 8th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Lawsuit Underway On Validity of Wisconsin’s 1849 Abortion Ban
Attorney General Josh Kaul is attempting to get law struck down.
May 5th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Johnson Calls For Abortion Referendum
'I have a hard time believing people would allow abortion past about 12 weeks.'
Apr 25th, 2023 by Evan Casey
Judge Allows Those Suing Fake Electors To Remain On Case
Dane County judge rules there is no conflict of interest, despite Trump attorney's objection.
Apr 20th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Why Republicans Lose Younger Voters
Can Scott Walker lead the way to transforming the party’s aging demographics?
Apr 19th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Committee Pauses Abortion Travel Fund
Legal uncertainty causes supervisors to table the proposal for a month.
Apr 12th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
State Will Get $139 Million Federal Funds for Water Infrastructure
Around $81 million will be set aside for replacement of lead pipes.
Apr 9th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Young, Student Voters Turned Out for Wisconsin Supreme Court Race
Voters around college campuses overwhelmingly voted for Janet Protasiewicz.
Apr 7th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Wisconsin Supreme Court Flip Was Years In the Making
Partisan-style campaigning and waning influence of Republican WOW counties contribute to Protasiewicz victory.
Apr 6th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
Sen. Baldwin Pushes For Health Care Coverage For Those Leaving Jail
Medicaid loophole leaves vulnerable people released from incarceration without immediate coverage.
Mar 31st, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
One Third of State Prison Jobs Are Vacant
Legislative hearing discusses state corrections budget, pay hikes proposed by Gov. Evers.
Mar 29th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
Referendums on Ballot Are Confusing
Three proposals by Republicans sow confusion, resentment.
Mar 22nd, 2023 by Ruth Conniff
Utilities Get PSC Approval to Buy Largest Solar Plant In Wisconsin
We Energies, two other utilities will pay $649 million for Dane County plant.
Mar 20th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Advocates Push for Evidence-Based Bail Laws
Calling for risk assessment tools, opposing Republican bail ballot referendum.
Mar 18th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
Republican-Backed Bill Would Remove Ineligible Voters From State Database
But election officials say its unnecessary and could actually make elections less secure.
Mar 17th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
Supervisors Propose Abortion Travel Fund
But the county Corporation Counsel calls the proposal "nearly certainly illegal."
Mar 15th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Will Mike Gallagher Challenge Baldwin?
U.S. Senator Baldwin seeks reelection in 2024. Republican Rep. Gallagher's star turn in Washington helps build his profile.
Mar 13th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Program Would Subsidize Low-Income Health Insurance Premiums
County would join effort to prevent people from losing health insurance coverage.
Mar 10th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Third Ethics Complaint Filed Against Michael Gableman
Head of 2020 election review accused of repeated dishonesty, harassing public officials.
Mar 5th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Federal Inflation Reduction Act Could Add 24,000 Jobs in Wisconsin
While helping state grow its renewable energy, new report finds.
Mar 1st, 2023 by Joe Schulz
Enslaved Workers May Be Making Your Breakfast
Wisconsin confronts problem of human trafficking and exploited immigrant labor.
Feb 28th, 2023 by Ruth Conniff
Judge Dismisses Open Records Case Against DNR Board Member
Yes, Fred Prehn delayed providing records but no, plaintiff can't collect attorney fees.
Feb 27th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Liberal Candidates for Supreme Court Won a Majority
Janet Protasiewicz and Everett Mitchell got 54% of vote in primary election.
Feb 26th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
Milwaukee Area Above State Average for Remote Work
Wisconsin Policy Forum report shows the Milwaukee metro area with a large percentage of the state's remote workers.
Feb 23rd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Cash Bail Amendment Will Appear On Ballots This Spring
Dane County judge rules against social justice groups.
Feb 23rd, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Protasiewicz, Kelly To Face Off In High-Stakes Supreme Court Race
Jennifer Dorow falls to Kelly in hotly-contested race between conservatives.
Feb 21st, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidates
Plus: Three aldermanic races and a north shore state senate race.
Feb 20th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Lost 106,000 People Under Age of 26 In Last Decade
Wisconsin's population grew over same time, much of it fueled by Dane County.
Feb 16th, 2023 by Joe Schulz
The State Judicial Commission Blew It
Cautioning Justice Karofsky on her manners toward a Trump attorney was wrong.
Feb 15th, 2023 by Richard Niess
$7 Million Already Spent On Supreme Court Race
Protasiewicz has spent $1.6 million, but outside group backing Kelly spends $1.8 million.
Feb 15th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
Lawsuit Opposes Cash Bail Ballot Initiative
Social justice groups argue deadline missed so ballot initiative must be moved to 2024.
Feb 15th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Why State Voting Audit Was Remarkable
Largest hand recount in state history finds not one voting machine error, wins bipartisan praise.
Feb 13th, 2023 by Steven Walters
How Much Clout Does Your U.S. Rep Have?
Which committee does each one sit on and why it matters to Wisconsin.
Feb 12th, 2023 by Katjusa Cisar
Dan Kelly Makes His Case for High Court
'Where do our rights come from?' asks former state Supreme Court justice. 'God!'
Feb 10th, 2023 by Bill Lueders
Can Everett Mitchell Win High Court Race?
Last in fundraising in state Supreme Court race, Dane County judge says grass roots support is key.
Feb 9th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Dorow Tells Drug Dealers They Are Responsible for Overdose Deaths
Cases shine light on how judge handles issue that may involve her son.
Feb 2nd, 2023 by Henry Redman
New State GOP Chair Involved with Fake Electors
Brian Schimming went on talk radio to defend ‘peaceful protests’ at January 6 Capitol riot.
Feb 1st, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
85 of 86 Incumbent State Legislators Won in 2022
Just one lost. Experts blame Republican gerrymandering and uncompetitive districts.
Jan 31st, 2023 by Christina Lieffring
Protasiewicz Outraises Opponents in State Supreme Court Race
A 3-1 advantage over her nearest opponent in total campaign donations.
Jan 22nd, 2023 by Henry Redman
Court Rules Spindell Needn’t Respond to Records Request
Elections Commission, not its members, must handle open records request, judge finds.
Jan 17th, 2023 by Hope Kirwan
State’s Cigarette Sales, Taxes Plummet
Taxes down 44% in 12 years, but outweighed by reduction in medical costs, report says
Jan 16th, 2023 by Joe Schulz
Southwestern Wisconsin Farmer Appointed To DNR Board
Gov. Evers appoints Paul Buhr to replace Walker-appointee William Bruins.
Jan 12th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
State Supreme Court Candidates Discuss Abortion, Redistricting
Race between Dorow, Kelly, Mitchell and Protasiewicz could change court's majority.
Jan 10th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
Kaul Should Charge Ron Johnson, 10 Fake Electors
Illegal efforts to overturn 2020 election should be prosecuted by Attorney General.
Jan 8th, 2023 by Matt Rothschild
High Court Race Divides Republicans
And Democrats. But the obvious friction is between conservatives Dan Kelly and Jennifer Dorow.
Dec 26th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Embattled Former DNR Board Chair Resigns, Ending Saga
Prehn, whose appointment had expired, was able to stay on because Republicans wouldn't confirm his replacement.
Dec 23rd, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Report Calls For Criminally Charging State’s Fake Electors
Democracy protection group, Just Security, says 10 Republicans committed felonies.
Dec 19th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Why Are Our Congressional Districts So Gerrymandered?
Key reason: too much emphasis on 'communities of interest.'
Dec 14th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
Protasiewicz Says She’ll Bring Fairness to State Supreme Court
Milwaukee judge running for high court seat says current majority 'unfair to the citizens.'
Dec 12th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Madison Planning For Possible Amtrak Expansion
With potential for federal funding, Madison studying six station sites.
Dec 10th, 2022 by Baylor Spears
Five of Eight Wisconsin Congressional Representatives Vote For Defense of Marriage Act
Three Democrats joined by Republicans Steil and Gallagher.
Dec 9th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
State’s Assembly Maps More Skewed Than Ever
Wisconsin, the fourth most pro-Republican gerrymandered state, has gotten worse.
Dec 6th, 2022 by Matthew DeFour
Crowded Supreme Court Race To Become Partisan Battles
Four candidates are running, with the conservative-liberal split of court hanging in balance.
Dec 1st, 2022 by Sarah Lehr
