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40th Annual Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.
Capitol dome echoed with music, tributes at oldest state celebration in America.
Jan 21st, 2020 by Miranda Suarez
Top Donors In Supreme Court Race
Topping the list: Diane Hendricks and Richard Uihlein for Kelly, Lynde Uihlein for Karofsky.
Jan 20th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Why a Voter Purge Is So Critical
The goal is to reelect Trump. Even if that means purging some Republican voters, too.
Jan 14th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Clean Water Becomes Hot Political Issue
Gov. Evers and legislators in both parties call for action. Will they work together?
Jan 13th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Huge Drop in Refugees Resettled Since 2016
Wisconsin resettled 480 refugees in 2019, compared to nearly 1,877 in 2016.
Jan 12th, 2020 by Will Cushman
Kelly Leads High Court Candidates in Funds
Conservative Supreme Court justice has raised more than two opponents combined.
Jan 10th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Cities Search for Road Salt Alternatives
Over past decade communities in Milwaukee County have used 700,000 tons of salt.
Jan 8th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Milwaukee’s Sweetest Story
Once among nation’s top 5 candy producers, with 16 companies and the fabled Giant Bar.
Jan 6th, 2020 by Carl Swanson
Lawsuit Would Take Marsy’s Law Off April Ballot
Advocacy groups, attorneys argue victims rights constitutional amendment leaves voters in the dark on its sweeping impact.
Dec 23rd, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
State Supreme Court Race Is Crucial
At stake is whether justices will recuse themselves to avoid flagrant conflicts of interest.
Dec 9th, 2019 by Jay Heck
Blacks More at Risk for Pot Prosecution
7% of state population but 21% of charges. Cannabis “the drug of the privileged”?
Dec 3rd, 2019 by Gretchen Schuldt
Wheel Tax Now Ranges from $85 to $253
As cities and counties add vehicle registration fees, your cost depends on where you live.
Dec 2nd, 2019 by Steven Walters
Could Doyle Have Saved High Speed Rail?
And could the state still get it some day? Last in a series.
Nov 29th, 2019 by Bridgit Bowden and Shawn Johnson
High Court Candidates Argue Role of Politics
Incumbent Supreme Court Justice Dan Kelly spars with opponents Jill Karofsky, Ed Fallone.
Nov 20th, 2019 by Laurel White
‘Fair Maps’ Groups to Train Activists
Anti-gerrymandering summit will be held Saturday in central Wisconsin.
Nov 8th, 2019 by Rob Mentzer
Bill Eases Burdens On Pot Offenders
Bipartisan bill would expunge records of 89,000 marijuana offenders, helping them get better jobs, wages.
Nov 6th, 2019 by Natalie Yahr
Pot Possession Charges Cause Big Problems
17,000 arrested in state in 2018. Negative consequences include loss of jobs, housing and financial aid.
Nov 2nd, 2019 by Natalie Yahr
High PFAS Levels Found at Airport
State DNR orders airport to take immediate action to “halt and minimize” PFAS pollution.
Oct 24th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
State Supreme Court Reviews Lame Duck Laws
Justices question both sides in challenge to laws reducing powers of governor, attorney general.
Oct 22nd, 2019 by Ruth Conniff
Milwaukee County Needs a Bold Vision
Creative leadership could save money, pay for more services.
Oct 21st, 2019 by State Rep. Daniel Riemer
Rep. Anderson Votes Against His Own Accommodation. Why?
Republicans pass controversial rule changes, and accommodation for quadriplegic lawmaker, on party line votes.
Oct 11th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
Bipartisan Bill Would Legalize Medical Marijuana
But Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald strongly opposes the bill.
Oct 3rd, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Undeclared Candidate for Judge Already Polling Well
Third-party poll promotes the potential candidacy of Zach Whitney.
Sep 27th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Congressional Primaries Can Be Unpredictable
Sensenbrenner seat could draw a wide field.
Sep 23rd, 2019 by Steven Walters
Where Will Future Jobs Come From?
Those Labor Day think pieces offered few answers. Where do we go from here?
Sep 4th, 2019 by John Torinus
Endangered Species Act in Danger
It has high public support. But Trump wants to gut key provisions of the act.
Aug 30th, 2019 by Spencer Black
Hagedorn Forswears Politics at Swearing-In
New Supreme Court Justice promises he won’t be “pro-Republican.”
Aug 15th, 2019 by Laurel White
State Agencies Give Zero Days for Comment
Evers Administration uses lame duck law to make policy changes with no chance for public comments.
Aug 14th, 2019 by Bill Lueders
Startup Scene Growing One App at a Time
Former UWM student creates music industry social networking app.
Aug 8th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
85% of County’s Pot Cases Arrest Blacks
And 95% were men. Dane County arrests are even more disproportionate racially.
Jul 29th, 2019 by Gretchen Schuldt
Will Wisconsin Decide the 2020 Election?
All signs suggest this state could determine whether Trump wins reelection.
Jul 25th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Minimum Wage Workers Can’t Afford Housing
Even “affordable” apartments unaffordable for low-wage workers in Milwaukee, experts say.
Jul 17th, 2019 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter
WE Energies Won’t Demand Solar Surcharge
Company backs off after announcing its settlement with RENEW Wisconsin.
Jul 16th, 2019 by Shamane Mills
Pot Arrests 4 Times Higher for Blacks
Statewide racial disparity in arrests for pot possession cited in Gov. Evers’ decriminalization proposal.
Jul 15th, 2019 by Izabela Zaluska
State High Court Sides With Big Donor
Overrules appeals court, favoring Enbridge Co. and WMC, which donated millions to justices.
Jul 1st, 2019 by Matt Rothschild
Lives of Wisconsin’s LGBTQ Pioneers
50 years after Stonewall, new book chronicles early leaders in state’s gay history.
Jun 30th, 2019 by Mary Kate McCoy
What Makes A Lake Healthy?
Algal blooms, invasive species and shoreline development disrupt the healthy balance of lakes.
Jun 21st, 2019 by Will Cushman
Campaign Targets Abele’s Plan to Raze Home
Shorewood residents organize letter writing campaign, online petition to save historic Eschweiler mansion.
Jun 18th, 2019 by Jane Hampden
High Court Reinstates Lame Duck Laws
State Supreme Court will keep most of the laws in effect while it decides on appeals to them.
Jun 12th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Democrats Celebrate at State Convention
Evers, Baldwin speak on how to win: don’t “get down into the mud with Republicans.”
Jun 3rd, 2019 by Laurel White
Justice Kelly Will Run For Full Term
Conservative appointed to Supreme Court by Walker will face two opponents in 2020.
May 29th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Which Counties Have More Binge Drinking?
Excessive drinking highest in Wisconsin’s college towns, urban counties, data shows.
May 28th, 2019 by Malia Jones
Kids Sent Out of State for Mental Health Care
Wisconsin sends hundreds of children to other states for residential treatment as in-state beds decline.
May 26th, 2019 by Will Cushman
Fighting For Immigrants in Court
Immigrants without attorneys six times more likely to be deported. New program provides legal help.
May 21st, 2019 by Natalie Yahr
State GOP Calls for Stricter Abortion Laws
The hot-button issue took center stage Saturday as Wisconsin Republican lawmakers held their annual statewide convention in Oshkosh.
May 20th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
State Filing Suit Against Opioid Manufacturer
AG Josh Kaul alleges Purdue Pharma ignited the epidemic of drug overdoses, deaths related to Oxycontin use.
May 17th, 2019 by Shamane Mills
Conservatives Argue Against Lame-Duck Lawsuit
Right-leaning members of Wisconsin Supreme Court skeptical in oral arguments on lawsuit challenging lame-duck session before Evers took office.
May 16th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Too Much Historic Preservation?
City now has 180 designated sites. Often this has nothing to do with preservation.
May 9th, 2019 by Julie Grace
Will Victoriano Heredia Die In Prison?
Prison for life for crime at age 17. ACLU suit challenges life sentences for teens.
May 9th, 2019 by Gretchen Schuldt
Kaul Sides With Environmentalists in Cases
Attorney General reverses DOJ position on lawsuits over dairy farm expansion, high-capacity wells.
May 4th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding
Supreme Court Restores Lame Duck Appointees
State high court rules 4-3 that all 82 Walker appointees can return to work.
May 1st, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Bill Allows Pharmacists to Vaccinate Children
In reaction to measles outbreak, lawmakers look to strengthen state’s response.
Apr 22nd, 2019 by Shamane Mills
Why Refugees Don’t Go to College
The system creates many hurdles, lost opportunities.
Apr 21st, 2019 by Matthew Wolfgram and Isabella Vang
Can Senior Centers Be Saved?
New report considers costs, future of Milwaukee County’s five senior centers.
Apr 20th, 2019 by Analise Pruni
Appeals Court Sides with Evers on Appointees
Judges rule Evers did not violate court order when he rescinded Walker's appointments.
Apr 10th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
How to Win in 2020
Neubauer campaign shows what not to do. Democrats must broaden coalition.
Apr 9th, 2019 by Bill Kaplan
Advocates of Legal Pot Still Face Hurdles
Public support growing but GOP leaders oppose Evers' plan to legalize medical marijuana and possession of small amounts.
Apr 7th, 2019 by Suzie Kazar
10 Lessons of Supreme Court Race
Anger drives votes, media in decline, traditional judicial campaigns are dead, and more.
Apr 4th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
7 Numbers That Explain The Election
Neubauer did better yet worse than expected in Milwaukee, which decided statewide race.
Apr 3rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers, GOP Tie in Early Innings
Capitol ballgame tied, but Republican legislators have big hitters coming to the plate.
Apr 1st, 2019 by Steven Walters
Evers, GOP Fight Over Walker Appointees
Evers re-nominates 67 Walker appointees he rescinded, but Senate won't consider them.
Mar 30th, 2019 by Laurel White
Appeals Court Restores Some Lame Duck Laws
Leaving disagreement between parties over status of 82 Walker appointees.
Mar 28th, 2019 by Laurel White
Second Judge Rules Against Lame Duck Laws
Evers calls it “victory for the people.” Republicans will appeal.
Mar 27th, 2019 by Laurel White
Gov. Evers Plays Hardball
Too-nice Tony looks to beat the Republicans -- repeatedly -- at their own game.
Mar 26th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Medicaid Work Rules Could Hurt Hospitals
Walker imposed work requirement for Medicaid recipients, could cut state hospitals revenue by 15%, study says.
Mar 25th, 2019 by Shamane Mills
Arguments Begin on 2nd Lame Duck Suit
Dane County Judge Niess slapped injunction on laws. Second suit being heard by Judge Remington.
Mar 25th, 2019 by Laurel White
Judge Blocks Lame Duck Laws
Republicans will appeal. Evers and Kaul quickly drop state from suit against Affordable Care Act.
Mar 21st, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
State Officials Meet to Tackle Drug Epidemic
Two-Day conference focuses on opioids, which killed 916 users in 2017.
Mar 18th, 2019 by Shamane Mills
Gerrymandering Goes Back to Patrick Henry
Evers has plan to end it in Wisconsin. It’s long overdue
Mar 8th, 2019 by Gregory Humphrey
Sheriff Won’t Work With Federal Immigration
Lucas changes policy, won’t give information to ICE about people detained in the jail.
Mar 4th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Can Data-Driven Pretrial Decisions Fight Bias?
Debate rages on whether new tools to guide pre-trail jailing can reduce racial bias.
Feb 27th, 2019 by Emily Hamer
Evers Withdraws National Guard From U.S. Border
No evidence of crisis, governor says. Vos condemns move.
Feb 26th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Evers Joins Unions on Lame Duck Suit
GOP bill require 200,000 state agency reports to legislature, his lawyers contend.
Feb 25th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Algorithms Can Decide Pre-Trial Jail
Counties increasingly use controversial data tools when deciding to bail or jail people.
Feb 22nd, 2019 by Emily Hamer
Fourth Lawsuit Against Lame Duck Laws
This one argues Republican legislators violated U.S. Constitution and will of the voters.
Feb 22nd, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Unions Files Suit Against Lame Duck Laws
Second suit filed, argues Republicans violated state constitution.
Feb 5th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Airport’s Traffic Hit 7.1 Million Last Year
Mitchell up 3 percent in 2018. Appleton’s airport up 25 percent.
Feb 4th, 2019 by Patty Murray
Public Employee Records Should Be Public
But state departments are withholding disciplinary records on employees.
Jan 31st, 2019 by Larry Gallup
Evers Hires Private Lawyers In Lame Duck Case
Suit seeks to overturn Republican laws limiting governor’s powers.
Jan 29th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Nonprofit Funds Help Poor Pay Bail
Funds created in several cities and Wisconsin help poor defendants stay out of jail.
Jan 23rd, 2019 by Emily Hamer and Sheila Cohen
Courts Jail the Poor, Rich Go Free
Judges question constitutionality of system jailing poor defendants for inability to pay bail.
Jan 21st, 2019 by Emily Hamer
Legislators Can’t Block Liberals On Twitter
Federal judge rules that One Wisconsin Now can’t be blocked from twitter feed of Vos, other GOP lawmakers.
Jan 19th, 2019 by Laurel White
Cartogram Makes Last Election Look Different
Mapping by people rather than land creates very different picture of the state.
Jan 17th, 2019 by Malia Jones
Groups Will Sue Against Lame Duck Laws
Will argue entire “extraordinary” session was illegal, demanding all laws be struck down.
Jan 10th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Welcome to Milwaukee, Mr. Walker
Governor who warned voters about evils of this city will now live here.
Jan 7th, 2019 by James Rowen
Top 10 Stories of 2018 Affecting Democracy
How Wisconsin went forward -- and backward -- in democratic government.
Dec 29th, 2018 by Matt Rothschild
Vos and Fitzgerald Trash Urban Voters
Affirming the alignment of Republicans with voters from shrinking counties.
Dec 26th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Evers Embraces Expertise
Hiring talented people, appointing expert advisors, who knew you could govern that way?
Dec 20th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Gerrymander is Alive and Well
Data from November election tells a tale of totalitarian tendencies.
Dec 12th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Bill Curbing Evers’ Power Moves to Legislature
All 12 Republicans on Joint Finance back plan to reduce governor’s power, restrict early voting.
Dec 4th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson and Laurel White
How Walker Transformed Wisconsin’s Courts
One-third of all judges in state appointed by Republican governor.
Dec 3rd, 2018 by Steven Walters
Advice for Gov. Tony Evers
Take it or leave it, here’s some do’s and don’t’s for the new governor.
Nov 19th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Will Referendums Lead to Legal Pot?
Some legislators hope for change after medical or fully legai pot approved in 18 local referendums.
Nov 16th, 2018 by Edgar Mendez
Mitchell, Madison Airport Traffic Up
Milwaukee airport adds non-stop flights to San Diego, Cleveland, Nashville.
Nov 12th, 2018 by Brady Carlson
How Dane, Waukesha Counties Hurt Walker
Lowest margin for him in 8 years in Waukesha, reflecting his high disapproval rating.
Nov 8th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson and Rich Kremer
A Sweep for Marijuana Referendums!
On 18 county and city ballots, all approved by up to 88% of voters.
Nov 7th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
7 Numbers That Explain Election
The election results would have been completely different if not for this.
Nov 7th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Cities Seek Climate Change Solutions
Milwaukee, Madison, Superior move toward solar and storm-sewer solutions.
Oct 12th, 2018 by Danielle Kaeding
Schimel Suit Cost Workers $23 Million
Suit he joined stopped 165,000 Wisconsin workers from getting overtime pay.
Oct 9th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Voter ID Lowered Turnout, Studies Show
Wisconsin, other states had lower turnout, especially by minority and college-age voters.
Oct 3rd, 2018 by Cameron Smith
