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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
Rep. Subeck Blasts Joint Finance Committee Republicans for Shortsighted Move to Cut Alliant Energy Center Funding
"The Republicans’ decision to eliminate funding to expand the Alliant Energy Center is shortsighted and puts politics above the best interests of our state."
Jun 12th, 2019 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
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
Governor Jim Doyle and Jessica Doyle endorse Judge Jill Karofsky for Wisconsin Supreme Court
"We need Judge Jill Karofsky on the Wisconsin Supreme Court to defend our Constitution and to defend our rights."
May 31st, 2019 by Jill Karofsky
Increase in deer activity requires motorists – especially motorcyclists – to be alert
Last year in Wisconsin, law enforcement agencies reported 20,177 deer/vehicle crashes.
May 30th, 2019 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
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
Justice Rebecca Dallet endorses Judge Jill Karofsky for Wisconsin Supreme Court
"We need Judge Jill Karofsky on the Wisconsin Supreme Court" - Justice Rebecca Dallet
May 28th, 2019 by Jill Karofsky
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
Jury Convicts Two Ashland County Men of First-Degree Intentional Homicide
Sentencing has not been scheduled.
May 24th, 2019 by Josh Kaul
Judge Jill Karofsky announces candidacy for Wisconsin Supreme Court
"The American judicial system is built on independent judges, not a system in which you decide what political team you’re on."
May 23rd, 2019 by Jill Karofsky
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
Pocan Celebrates House Passage of the Equality Act
"Today is a truly historic day for civil rights in our country."
May 17th, 2019 by U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan
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
AG Kaul Announces Wisconsin, Four Other States, File Lawsuits Against Purdue Pharma
Wisconsin’s lawsuit, filed in Dane County Circuit Court, seeks a permanent injunction, abatement of the public nuisance, and civil penalties.
May 16th, 2019 by Josh Kaul
20 Wisconsin school districts awarded Fab Labs Grants
Governor Tony Evers, Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes, WEDC Secretary Mark Hogan and other key leaders to award grants during statewide tour on Fab Lab Day
May 13th, 2019 by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
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
Gov. Evers Appoints Michael Basford to the Wisconsin Interagency Council on Homelessness
Basford will serve at the pleasure of the governor beginning Mon., May 13, 2019.
May 9th, 2019 by Gov. Tony Evers
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
Gov. Evers Authorizes Dane County to Lower Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Officer Katherine “Katie” Barrios
"I was saddened to hear about the loss of Katie Barrios, an officer with the Middleton Police Department who was dedicated to serving her community."
Apr 29th, 2019 by Gov. Tony Evers
Former Lawmakers, WILL Enter Extraordinary Session Lawsuit
Former Speaker, Lt. Gov., lawmakers make the case for extraordinary sessions and laws jeopardized by Dane County ruling
Apr 23rd, 2019 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
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
Foxconn Acquires Downtown Madison Property, Further Growing Innovation Center Network in Wisconsin
One West Main to become Foxconn Place Madison and Wisconn Valley Innovation Center, Support Entrepreneurship and Research Partnerships with UW-Madison
Apr 12th, 2019 by Foxconn Technology Group
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
Joint Statement: Appellate Court Decision on the Extraordinary Session
"Today, the rule of law has prevailed."
Mar 27th, 2019 by U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald
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
Transforming Lives with the Guest House of Milwaukee
Kahler Slater Commits to Fighting Homelessness in Milwaukee
Mar 26th, 2019 by Kahler Slater
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
Dane County Court’s New Level of Judicial Activism Throws Wisconsin Into Chaos
Dane County Circuit Court Judge Richard Niess issued a decision that invalidated three December 2018 extraordinary session laws and vacated 82 appointments made during that period.
Mar 25th, 2019 by MacIver Institute
Governor Evers welcomes 16 new Wisconsin State Patrol officers
New troopers and inspectors recently completed 26 weeks of comprehensive training
Mar 25th, 2019 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Rep. Robyn Vining Comments on Lame Duck Court Ruling
"The court’s ruling today is a win for democracy and the people of Wisconsin."
Mar 21st, 2019 by State Rep. Robyn Vining
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
AG Kaul Files Motions to Withdraw Wisconsin from Challenge to the Affordable Care Act
"Today, we are seeking to end the State of Wisconsin’s involvement in the lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act."
Mar 21st, 2019 by Josh Kaul
Gov. Evers Releases Statement on Dane County Court’s Ruling on Lame-Duck Session
"Today's ruling is a victory for the people of Wisconsin and for preserving the Wisconsin Constitution."
Mar 21st, 2019 by Gov. Tony Evers
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
Pocan Releases Response from Immigration and Customs Enforcement Regarding FOIA Request on Wisconsin Raids
Request went unanswered for 138 days as ICE asked for numerous extensions and stonewalled, leading Pocan to make two unannounced visits to the agency
Mar 11th, 2019 by U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan
Gerrymandering Goes Back to Patrick Henry
Evers has plan to end it in Wisconsin. It’s long overdue
Mar 8th, 2019 by Gregory Humphrey
Neubauer Campaign Announces Scheduled Joint Forums and Debates
The Neubauer for Justice campaign released this schedule of accepted joint forum and debate invitations, with the first one coming today.
Mar 7th, 2019 by Lisa Neubauer
Gov. Evers Announces $30 Million Investment in Alliant Energy Center Expansion
The funding will come through a non-state grant program that provides state bonding support for non-profit or local government projects that have a statewide public purpose.
Mar 6th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
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
Neubauer for Justice Has 98% of All Judicial Endorsements in WI Supreme Court Race
The choice of judiciary and law enforcement community is clear
Feb 28th, 2019 by Lisa Neubauer
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
WILL Sues DPI For Embargoed ESSA Documents
Documents would shine light on whether DPI is illegally implementing ESSA
Feb 11th, 2019 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
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
SEIU Files Lawsuit Challenging Republican Power Grab in Wisconsin
Plaintiffs Demand Preservation of State’s Constitution; Restoration of Powers to Governor, Attorney General; Immediate Injunction
Feb 4th, 2019 by SEIU
Public Employee Records Should Be Public
But state departments are withholding disciplinary records on employees.
Jan 31st, 2019 by Larry Gallup
One Wisconsin Now and Institute Announce New Executive Director
Analiese Eicher Hired as New Head of Wisconsin Progressive Research and Communications Organization
Jan 30th, 2019 by One Wisconsin Now
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
WisDOT announces 2018 Excellence in Construction Awards
Contractors honored for projects in Menominee, Shawano, Dodge, Dane, Winnebago and Milwaukee counties
Jan 18th, 2019 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
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
DNR Secretary Cole makes first appointments to leadership team
Cole said he would announce additional appointments as they are made.
Jan 11th, 2019 by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
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
Rep. Jimmy Anderson Seeks to Void the Wisconsin Power Grab
"Under Wisconsin’s Open Meetings Laws, no duly elected representative can be excluded from a meeting of the legislature."
Jan 10th, 2019 by State Rep. Jimmy Anderson
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
Governor-elect Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Barnes Announce Additions to Administration Team
"The team members we are announcing today will help our administration connect the dots on important issues facing our state."
Dec 28th, 2018 by Gov. Tony Evers
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
WEDC awards $750,000 to four minority business organizations
Funding will help chambers provide capital, training and other resources to minority-owned businesses statewide
Dec 10th, 2018 by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Supreme Court Candidate Judge Lisa Neubauer announces bipartisan support from law enforcement
Announces endorsements from more than 65 sheriffs and district attorneys
Dec 10th, 2018 by Lisa Neubauer
Governor-elect Tony Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Mandela Barnes Announce Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Policy Advisory Council
"We have to start prioritizing people, not prisons."
Dec 10th, 2018 by Gov. Tony Evers
Governor-elect Tony Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Mandela Barnes Announce Next Generation Workforce and Economic Development Policy Advisory Council
"Investing in an economy that creates good-paying, family-supporting jobs for the people of Wisconsin is a top priority for our administration."
Dec 7th, 2018 by Gov. Tony Evers
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
Governor-elect Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Barnes Announce “What’s Best for Kids” Advisory Council
"I’ve said from the beginning that what’s best for our kids is what’s best for our state..."
Nov 29th, 2018 by Gov. Tony Evers
Governor-elect Tony Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Mandela Barnes Announce Health Policy Advisory Council, Transition Staff Additions
"Expanding access to affordable health care for Wisconsin residents is a top priority for our administration."
Nov 27th, 2018 by Gov. Tony Evers
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
