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Erpenbach Won’t Run For Reelection
Democratic state senator and 22-year veteran was central figure during Act 10 protests.
Dec 8th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
How Republicans Are Killing Their Supporters
Right-wing anti-vaxxers help cause more deaths of Republicans nationally and in Wisconsin.
Dec 8th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Infrastructure Funds Impact Entire State
Every person, every region in state helped. Yet package divided state's congressional delegation.
Dec 6th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Pandemic Surging As Holidays Begin
Wisconsin sixth-worst in nation. Too many haven’t gotten COVID-19 vaccine, officials warn.
Nov 24th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Real Estate Interests Back GOP Bill
Change in how assessments done will cut commercial property taxes and hike them for residents, opponents charge.
Nov 18th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
What Covid Did To The Courts
Huge backlog of cases could take years to clear. Big numbers in Milwaukee and biggest counties.
Nov 14th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
Vos, Assembly Ordered To Release Election Probe’s Documents
Judge gives them 10 days to comply with state open records law.
Nov 8th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
Wheel Tax Revenues Tripled Over Last Four Years
Local governments statewide are relying on the tax for transportation costs.
Nov 4th, 2021 by Diane Bezucha
Judge Temporarily Blocks Wisconsin’s Wolf Hunt
Orders the DNR to set wolf quota to zero until department follows it's own rules.
Oct 23rd, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Judge Says State Wolf Hunt Law May Be Unconstitutional
Animal rights groups suing to overturn law allowing annual wolf hunt.
Oct 22nd, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Elections Commission Sues To Stop Gableman’s Subpoenas
Suit says Gableman is overstepping authority in how subpoenas are structured.
Oct 21st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Environmental Group Sues Natural Resources Board Chair for Records
Chair Fred Prehn refused to step down from board after Gov. Evers appointed a successor.
Oct 20th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Judge Orders Election Probe Records Released
Dane County judge orders Speaker Vos to make the records public.
Oct 9th, 2021 by Laurel White
Bill Lueders Inducted into Freedom of Information Hall of Fame
The editor of The Progressive, has been a champion for government transparency.
Oct 6th, 2021 by Dee J. Hall
Walker’s Shadow Looms Over the Capitol
Walker's legacy is found in bitter partisanship, limits on the governor's power and appointee's that won't leave office.
Oct 5th, 2021 by Steven Walters
It’s Johnson Vs. Dimitrijevic On Mask Mandate
Health commissioner and alderwoman at odds over whether city should have mask mandate.
Sep 30th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Morales Named Fitchburg Police Chief
Former Milwaukee chief will lead suburban Madison department.
Sep 29th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Suicide Prevention Program For Veterans Expands
Started by gun shop owner, now includes 18 firearms retailers, aims for all 72 counties.
Sep 28th, 2021 by Shamane Mills
House of Correction Starts Opioid Treatment Program
A new pilot program will provide inmates with medically assisted opioid treatment.
Sep 24th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez
College Grads Are Leaving Republican Party
While less educated voters ditch the Democratic Party. How is that changing the state?
Sep 22nd, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Court Backs Natural Resources Board Chair
Judge rejects Kaul lawsuit arguing Frederick Prehn should step aside for Evers appointee.
Sep 18th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Gov. Evers Seeks Judicial Applicants To Replace Brett Blomme
Evers will appoint a replacement for short term, with election to follow.
Sep 16th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Gableman Request For Election Data Questioned
County clerks concerned about breach of security, Gableman’s misinformed views.
Sep 14th, 2021 by Laurel White
College Students’ Pot Use At Historic High
Drinking less, smoking more. 44% reported using marijuana.
Sep 13th, 2021 by Shamane Mills
The Fight Against Voter Suppression
How the right to vote is being attacked and what you can do to fight it.
Sep 12th, 2021 by Paru Shah
State Business Groups Oppose Vaccine Mandate
Biden order places “burden” on businesses, says leaders of WMC and MMAC.
Sep 12th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
DNR Won’t Meet With Natural Resources Board in September
The Walker appointed chair of the board refuses to step down for Evers' appointee.
Sep 10th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Three Counties Push Nonpartisan Redistricting
Milwaukee, Dane and Brown counties seek to remove political bias from mapmaking.
Sep 7th, 2021 by Laurel White
Why Is State Supreme Court So Angry?
Justices’ strange interpretation of watershed 1803 decision becomes a right-wing battering ram.
Sep 1st, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Republicans Divided Over Election Audits
Are you with Team Vos or Team Brandtjen? Fish for unproven problems or overturn 2020 election?
Sep 1st, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
State High Court Declines to Block Mask Mandate
Won’t bypass lower courts, as asked, to overrule Dane County mask order.
Aug 31st, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Supervisor Pushes Vaccine Mandate
Ryan Clancy pushing County Executive Crowley to enact vaccine mandate for county workers.
Aug 25th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Outreach Efforts Getting More Vaccinated
Health clinics, literacy centers reaching out to immigrants and low-income people.
Aug 25th, 2021 by Shamane Mills
Nearly 200 Officers Fired Or Forced Out Are Back On The Job
Hired again across the state after allegations including sexual harassment, drunken fights.
Aug 22nd, 2021 by Peter Cameron
Kaul Lawsuit Seeks to Force Walker Appointee Off DNR Board
Fred Prehn’s six-year term expired May 1. AG argues governor can remove him.
Aug 18th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Key Takeaways From 2020 Census Data
Dane County grew while Milwaukee shrank.
Aug 14th, 2021 by Rob Mentzer
What Have Conservative-Backed Lawsuits Cost Taxpayers?
Non-profit law firm WILL has sued over ballot drop boxes, public health orders and building codes.
Aug 10th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Madison, Dane County Mandate Vaccine For Workers
Public employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing.
Aug 4th, 2021 by Shamane Mills
Can Health Officials Act Against Delta Variant?
Court decisions, public resistance limit what state and local officials can do.
Aug 2nd, 2021 by Shamane Mills
The Pandemic Changed Ideas About Incarceration
COVID-19 forced jails to deal with overcrowding.
Jul 31st, 2021 by Robert Chappell and Shereen Siewert
Secret Messages Cast Doubt on Approval of Controversial Transmission Line
Regulators reject charges of bias, while the utility seeks a new application and decision.
Jul 30th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
State Lawmakers Want Records of Misconduct Hidden
Assembly members are fighting to keep personal misconduct records confidential.
Jul 29th, 2021 by Bill Lueders
Big Money Is Taking Over the Courts
Wealthy, right-wing interests are assaulting the integrity of the judiciary.
Jul 29th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
SNAP Food Benefits Fall Short in State, Nation
In 27 counties and 40% of the nation benefits fall short of average cost of a meal.
Jul 27th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Legislature Is the Most Diverse in History
Many first served as local officials, many ran small businesses, some started as Capitol staffers.
Jul 5th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Federal Report Shows State’s Internet Disparities
More than 20% of households lack internet access in 8 counties, 20% lack computers in some counties.
Jun 27th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Motorcycle Deaths Up 31% in State
Officials worry about 'risky behavior” on roads which started during low-traffic pandemic.
Jun 23rd, 2021 by Shamane Mills
State Prison Population Expected To Surge
Report projects a rise to pre-pandemic levels, rising from 19,377 inmates to 23,471 by 2023.
Jun 16th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
State High Court Blocks School Closures
Local health departments can’t order closures, 4-3 Supreme Court decision rules.
Jun 12th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Online Tool Can Clear Criminal, Evictions Records
Advocacy groups create Legal Tune Up to easily check if records can be removed from data bases.
Jun 9th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez
Rushed Redistricting Plan Criticized
Could a mysterious bill keep Republican gerrymandering in place until 2024?
Jun 8th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
Courts May Keep Some Proceedings Virtual
While most court functions return in person, some advocate for keeping some meetings virtual.
May 26th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Children’s Vaccinations Vary By County
In Dane County, 29% of those aged 12 to 15 have had first dose, in Clark County just 1%.
May 21st, 2021 by Rob Mentzer
State, Cities Can Start Spending Federal Money
Federal government releases guidelines on $350 billion in pandemic relief funds.
May 11th, 2021 by Laura Olson
Officials Push To Vaccinate Kids 12 to 15
Could help get to herd immunity, officials across state sending consent forms to parents.
May 10th, 2021 by Shamane Mills
Proposed Changes in Election Law Illegal?
Republican legislators pushing changes that may violate numerous federal laws.
May 3rd, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Utilities Spending $649 Million on State’s Largest Solar Project
WEC Energy Group and MGE buying 465-megawatt Koshkonong Solar project.
Apr 30th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
A History of Wisconsin’s LGBTQ Community
New book chronicles recent LGBTQ history from the 1960's to the present.
Apr 23rd, 2021 by Jay Rath
Jury Finds Officer Derek Chauvin Guilty
Minneapolis cop guilty on all charges, including second degree murder of George Floyd.
Apr 20th, 2021 by WPR Staff
State Supreme Court Overrules Evers’ Emergency Powers
Decision says governor needs legislative approval to extend health emergency.
Mar 31st, 2021 by Laurel White
Assembly Legislators Show Their Priorities
Minutes to pass big expansion of voucher schools, hours debating home schools.
Mar 20th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
School Vouchers a Danger For Democrats
The issue could lose them enough voters in Milwaukee to lose the state.
Mar 10th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Wisconsin ‘Kraken’ Suit
Election suit was by Trump Attorney, Sidney Powell, who vowed to 'release the Kraken.'
Mar 1st, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Evers Budget Addresses ‘Forever Chemicals’
Several initiatives to continue state’s efforts against PFAS contamination.
Feb 23rd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
The Debate Over Local Sales Taxes
Evers' budget allows local sales tax increases. Will Republican legislators agree?
Feb 22nd, 2021 by Steven Walters
False Electors Were GOP Campaign Donors
Republican insiders accused of election fraud gave $14,000 to state candidates.
Feb 18th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Four Labs in State Tracking Coronavirus Variants
Processing several hundred samples per week as new strains of virus grow.
Feb 15th, 2021 by Bridgit Bowden
Baldwin, Moore Push Momnibus Act
Senator, congresswoman offer 12 bills to improve maternal and child health outcomes.
Feb 10th, 2021 by Catherine Capellaro
Why Some Counties Have Fewer Cases
Dane and St. Croix counties are well below other counties in per-capita COVID-19 numbers.
Feb 7th, 2021 by Will Cushman
Maria Monreal-Cameron Remembered for Leadership in Hispanic Community
Longtime CEO of Hispanic Chamber of Commerce passed away this week.
Jan 21st, 2021 by Edgar Mendez
City Bans Discrimination Based on Hairstyle
In unanimous vote, Milwaukee passes local version of CROWN Act.
Jan 19th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
GOP State Legislators Asked Pence to Not Certify Election
15 legislators signed the letter. Four of them serve on Assembly elections committee.
Jan 14th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Firefighters, Police Next Up For Vaccines
State plan calls for phase 1b to start next week, may also include teachers, correctional workers.
Jan 12th, 2021 by Shamane Mills
Disputes Over Who to Give Vaccine Slow Process
State panel hashes out who should be next in line, while some say they can't wait.
Jan 6th, 2021 by Shamane Mills
‘I Am Not a Republican Justice’
State Supreme Court Justice Brian Hagedorn discusses his decisions and right-wing attacks on him
Dec 21st, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Karofsky Calls Trump Suit ‘Un-American’
Justice charges suit is "so your king can stay in power” at state Supreme Court hearing.
Dec 14th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Talk Radio Host, GOP Politicos Testify At Election Integrity Hearing
Democrats "walk out" of hearing, calling it a sham.
Dec 11th, 2020 by Laurel White
18 States Now Aim to Sue Wisconsin
Trump campaign also joins last chance effort to overturn the election in four swing states.
Dec 9th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Texas Attorney General Seeks to Sue Wisconsin, Three Other States
Motion to U.S. Supreme Court repeats arguments of Trump campaign on election.
Dec 8th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
A Supreme Court of First Resort?
Many petitions defy precedent, ask Wisconsin Supreme Court to bypass lower courts.
Dec 7th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Supreme Court Won’t Hear Lawsuit to Overturn Election
Petitioners had insufficient evidence to go before the court. And sought disenfranchisement of every Wisconsin voter.
Dec 4th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Trump Sues Again, This Time in Milwaukee and Dane Counties
Trump campaign now has three suits pending to overturn Wisconsin's election.
Dec 4th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Supreme Court Won’t Hear Trump Lawsuit
Trump still has a federal court challenge pending.
Dec 3rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Vos Pandemic Plan Sets Up Political Battle
Speaker Robin Vos releases plan and includes provisions that strip power from the governor.
Dec 3rd, 2020 by Melanie Conklin and Erik Gunn
Beware the GOP Redistricting Proposal
Republicans want 10 more years of gerrymandering. To do this they would hand all power to state Supreme Court.
Dec 2nd, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Kaul Blasts Republicans Disputing Election
AG says their “baseless attacks" undermine democracy and employ “Jim Crow strategy” to disenfranchise voters.
Dec 2nd, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Sidney Powell Files Suit to Overturn State Election
Federal suit confuses Detroit and Milwaukee and peddles baseless conspiracy theory.
Dec 1st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Stop Blaming People of Color
Our community has endured so much. Don’t blame us for election mess.
Nov 30th, 2020 by Angela Lang
Wisconsin Recount Grows Biden’s Margin, But Trump Says Fight Isn’t Over
President promises a lawsuit while Biden's margin grows by 87 votes.
Nov 29th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Trump Promises Lawsuit Challenging Wisconsin Election Results
Campaign's lawsuit would be third suit that seeks to overturn Wisconsin's presidential election.
Nov 29th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee County Recount Finished, Dane County Continuing
Biden's margin grows by 132 votes.
Nov 27th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Black Friday Retailers Make Changes for COVID-19
Retailers go online, or spread out their shopping days to reduce crowds.
Nov 27th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Recount an Insult to Minority Voters?
'Shameless' and part of a pattern of "blaming Black and brown voters," advocates say.
Nov 25th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Trump Allies Sue To Throw Out Wisconsin Election
Suit would overturn results before recount even done and have Legislature choose electors.
Nov 24th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Early Recount Has Small Gain for Trump
With half the votes recounted in Dane and Milwaukee counties, 57 more votes for Trump.
Nov 24th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
State Officials Can’t Agree on Pandemic
Just as Vos agrees with Evers that some measures needed, Senate leader says no.
Nov 23rd, 2020 by Steven Walters
Recount Releases First Results
Trump and Biden have both lost votes in Dane County, gained in Milwaukee County.
Nov 23rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Rising Cases, Stress at One Hospital
As legislator leaders fail to take action, health care workers see no end in sight.
Nov 22nd, 2020 by Bram Sable-Smith
State High Court to Review School Shutdown
WILL and school choice group sue to block Racine order closing all schools.
Nov 22nd, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
Inside the Recount
An up-close look at how first day played out.
Nov 20th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
