Dane County

Dane County Judge Strikes Down Parts of Act 10 Collective Bargaining Law

Lawsuit argues law violates state Constitution by treating different public unions differently.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Accepts Abortion Rights Cases

Both would advance abortion rights. Justices already bickering about cases.

New Class of Clerks Prepares to Run Elections

Some 2,000 local clerks in Wisconsin will face heightened stress of running elections.

Gov. Evers, DWD Announce More Than $408,000 in Technical Education Equipment Grants to Serve About 4,600 Students

Students at 17 school districts across the state will benefit from new advanced manufacturing training for high-demand jobs

FoodShare Participation Above Pre-Pandemic Levels

This 'may be the new normal,' says researcher with WPF, which released report.

Chief Justice Seeks Probe After Leak of Draft in Wisconsin Abortion Case

Document indicates high court to hear Planned Parenthood lawsuit on abortion rights.

Kaul Finds Private Vendors Can Help With Elections

Election clerks were confused by impact of constitutional amendment passed in April.

Home Affordability in Wisconsin Hits All-Time Low

Realtors Association says it's the worst since group began tracking it in 2009.

Attorney General Kaul Issues AG Opinion on Constitutional Amendment Relating to Election Officials

On 2nd Anniversary of Dobbs Ruling, Democrats Say Abortion Rights Still Key Issue

Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade, causing 1849 law to go into effect in Wisconsin until challenged.

Will Trump Attorney Jim Troupis Lose His Law License?

Troupis, along with Kenneth Chesebro and Michael Roman, face felony charges in Wisconsin false elector plot.

All 4 Liberal Justices Back Crawford’s Wisconsin Supreme Court Campaign

Endorsing just 2 days after Dane County Judge Susan Crawford announces her candidacy.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Suspends False Elector Planner From Judicial Ethics Panel

Attorney Jim Troupis charged last week with a felony for his role in fake electors scheme.

Dane County Judge Susan Crawford Will Run for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Seeks to maintain court's 4-3 liberal majority after Justice Ann Walsh Bradley retires.

360,000 in Wisconsin Lose Health Insurance Amid Medicaid Changes

About 30% of recipients up for renewal face disenrollment, most due to procedural issues.

Nearly Half of Legislature Won’t Run in Old Districts

Redistricting shakes up Legislature for both Democrats and Republicans.

Dane County Judge Hears Arguments in Lawsuit Challenging Act 10

2011 state law decimated collective bargaining rights for most public sector workers.

Wisconsin Veterans With Illnesses From Toxic Exposures Aided by PACT Act

1 million claims approved nationally since law backed by Biden, Baldwin passed in 2022.

Lawsuit Argues Cash Bail Amendment Was Improperly On Ballot

Dane County judge is weighing whether overturn 2023 amendments approved by voters

Progressives Argue Constitutional Amendment Requires Definition For ‘Election Workers’

Progressive groups want AG Kaul to ensure that a recent amendment respects voting rights

Liberal Justices Question State Supreme Court’s Ban on Ballot Drop Boxes

Lawsuit by voter mobilization group Priorities USA seeks to overturn 2022 ruling.

Wisconsin Lacks Clear System for Tracking Police Caught Lying

Prosecutors across the country maintain ‘Brady lists’ of officers with a credibility problem.

Wisconsin NRB Meeting May 22

3 Large Solar Farms Set to Come Online

PSC to vote on 3 utility projects in Wisconsin generating a combined 650 megawatts of electricity.

Rights Clash in Records Dispute

Battle over voting by those deemed mentally incompetent is complicated.

Who Counts As an Election Official? Local Clerks Unclear

Attorney General Kaul plans to release opinion on constitutional amendment's impact.

Health Officials Urge Vaccinations, Cite Cases of Infectious Disease

Public exposed to deadly diseases: measles in 2 counties, whooping cough in 1 county.

Federal Rule Banning Noncompete Agreements Could Give Wisconsinites More Job Mobility

But rule is already being challenged in court. Certain industries rely heavily on agreements.

DHS Confirms Case of Measles in Dane County

Health officials investigating to identify possible exposures

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Dane County Circuit Court

Will Legislators Run Or Not?

The long list of legislators in newly mapped districts who haven't filed to run includes Robin Vos.

Eric Hovde Says Most Nursing Home Residents Not ‘At a Point to Vote’

GOP senate candidate echoes Trump's unproven claim of 'crooked' votes in 2020 election.

Gov. Evers Signs Legislation to Support Holocaust Education, Expand Emergency Detention and Urgent Crisis Care Facilities Statewide

Wisconsin Is First State Approved For New Summer Youth Aid Program

Federal program aims to feed childen when schools are closed.

Second Recall Effort Aimed At Robin Vos

Driven by same organizers behind first recall attempt, who appeared to be short of required signatures.

Prescribed Fire Operations Active Today, March 28 At Governor Nelson State Park

Vos Recall Organizers Ask Dane County Judge For More Time

Lawsuit by Vos says they lack enough signatures. Recall group seeks delay until Supreme Court decides which district voting map applies.

Thousands of Immigrants in Wisconsin in Court Without Lawyers

Facing possible deportation without representation. ‘It’s desperate.'

Wisconsin Home Prices Rising Faster Than Median Incomes

Since 2010, state has had 67,000 more new households than housing units, report finds.

DWD Announces Almost $4 Million in Wisconsin Fast Forward Worker Training Grants

Grants support 22 employers and new or increased wages for 2,133 trainees

Second Inhaler Company Caps Prices at $35 a Month After Baldwin’s Investigation into High Costs

Rent Increases In Wisconsin Among Top 10 in Nation

Demand outpaces supply in nearly every category, pushing prices higher and higher.

Kaul Hints He Could Pursue Larger Wisconsin Abortion Lawsuit

Wisconsin AG suggests he will pursue ruling if Supreme Court agrees to hear case.

AG Kaul Announces $2.5 Million Judgment Against Timeshare Exit Company and Refunds For Wisconsin Consumers

March 13, 2024

How to Grow Milwaukee to 1 Million

Mayor Cavalier Johnson is missing the key way to grow the city.

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin Endorses in Spring Election

Baldwin Brings Home Over $211 Million for Dozens of Wisconsin Projects

Supervisors Seek Even Bigger Raises For County Officers

Committee unanimously supports a $33,000 raise for all three constitutional officers.

Wisconsin Lawsuits to Kick Trump Off Ballot Dismissed

US Supreme Court ruling declared states lack authority to disqualify Trump.

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Announces Tanya Atkinson, President of Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, as State of the Union Guest

At Waukesha Visit, Jill Biden Calls Trump ‘Dangerous to Women’

First Lady discussed abortion rights on her fourth visit to the state since August.

Wisconsin Seniors Face Housing Upheaval As Assisted Living Homes Reject Medicaid

Assisted living promises more independence than nursing homes, but it carries serious risks.

Why Legislature Won’t Create Task Force on Missing Black Women & Girls

Wisconsin has worst rate of Black females murdered or missing. One senator opposes bill.

Republicans Appeal Court Order Protecting Top State Election Official

Dane County judge ruled that GOP legislators can't remove Meagan Wolfe from office.

Three County Officials Could Get Pay Hike

County Clerk, Treasurer and Register of Deeds could make six-figure salaries if board okays it.

FBI Investigating Wisconsin Solar Company For Fraud

FBI sought communications between Sun Badger officials, employees

GOP Bill To Limit John Doe Cases Against Police Passes Legislature

Officers involved in shootings can currently face charges from judges after prosecutors decline.

Assembly Advances Constitutional Amendment Banning Use of Race in Government Hiring

Supporters criticize DEI initiatives. Opponents say issue is manufactured.

DNR, DHS Issue Updated Safe Fish Consumption Guidelines

Bill Sets Rules for Absentee Ballot Witness Addresses

Legislation comes after Dane County Judge rules election clerks can correct absentee ballots with missing witness address info.

In Fight Over Voter Rolls, State’s Top Judges Can’t Agree on Sensitive Data

Dispute between Court of Appeals districts reveals growing partisan divide in the judiciary.

Labor Leaders Want 2024 To Be A Big Year for Unions

Poll says a supermajority of Americans now say they support unions. Groups hope to deliver more wins for workers.

Judge Rules Absentee Ballots With Incomplete Witness Address Must Be Counted

Attorney for Republican-controlled Legislature to appeal Dane County Court ruling.

Legislative Hearing a Debate Over DEI

Proposed constitutional amendment bars 'preferential treatment' by state offices, universities.

Gov. Evers, WHEDA Announce Vacancy-to-Vitality First Round Recipients for Affordable Housing

More than 300 units planned for the first $3 million in funding

Evers Offers Roadmap for Workforce, Environment and Health Agenda

Vos says governor's State of the State speech 'didn't have a lot of new ideas.'

2024 Proclaimed The Year of Vel Phillips

Kamala Harris Comes To Waukesha

The first stop on vice-president's 'Fight for Reproductive Freedoms' tour is a speech in Waukesha County.

Free Day + Celebration Commemorates Hometown Hero Vel Phillips

The Milwaukee Art Museum partners with the Vel Phillips Legacy Initiative to kickstart the Year of Vel Phillips, a statewide commemoration in the trailblazer's honor.

WEC Leader Urges 2024 Candidates ‘Tell the Truth’ About Elections

Meagan Wolfe says false claims make it hard for Elections Commission to do its job.

WisDOT Announces 2023 Excellence in Construction Awards

Contractors honored for projects in Dane, Lafayette, Outagamie, Milwaukee, Polk and Racine counties

Republicans Fearful of New District Maps

Under one proposed map, incumbent Republicans would have to run against each other.

Republicans Introduce 14-Week Abortion Ban

But Evers promises veto. Proposal would also require referendum.

Statewide Abortion Referendum Proposed by Republicans

Republicans Fire Regulator Over Solar, Low-Income Assistance Decisions

Tyler Huebner didn't follow the law say GOP senators. Democrats say move is purely partisan game.

County Banned Housing Voucher Discrimination. Landlords Still Do It

County officials not sure they can enforce provision. Many vouchers go unused.

Judge Rules Wolfe Legally Holds Position as State Elections Leader

Judge chastises 'hyper-partisan' GOP legislators for attack on WEC leader Meagan Wolfe.

Police Like GOP’s John Doe Bill, Victims’ Advocates Don’t

Proposal seeks to end investigations into officers who claim to have killed someone in self defense.

Grants Will Fund Recovery Housing For Those Facing Homelessness and Battling Opioids

Program is funded by larger opioid settlement.

DNR Seeking Public Comment On Master Plan Variance To Provide Snowmobile Parking Along Military Ridge State Trail

Submit Comments Through Jan. 29

Brewery Owner Sues To Have Trump Tossed From Wisconsin Ballot

Kirk Bangstad's lawsuit comes after Election Commission denied his challenge.

Judge Says Absentee Ballots With Incomplete Addresses Can Be Counted

Supreme Court appeal expected, ruling centers on incomplete witness addresses.

In 2023, Senator Baldwin Delivered for Wisconsin

GOP Bill Requires UW To Tell Out of State Students How to Vote at Home

Could lower youth vote in Wisconsin, add 'substantial administrative burden'?

‘Winning the war on cancer: Past, present and future’ Jan. 23 at Tech Council Madison luncheon

What New Planting Zones Mean For Wisconsin

New USDA designations will help gardeners decide what to plant as planet warms.

2023 Roundup: Gov. Evers Highlights 2023 Accomplishments

Wisconsin Conservation Leaders Tally 2023 Wins and Losses

DNR has become a political football as state experiences record temperatures.

State Appeals Court Could Next Decide If Abortion Legal

Sheboygan District Attorney appeals Dane County decision invalidating 1849 abortion ban.

Peace Activists Target Tammy Baldwin, Praise Mark Pocan

But how far apart are senator and congressman on Israel, Hamas and Gaza?

Wisconsin Inmate Sentenced for 2018 Bomb Scare Against Governor

December 15, 2023

Property Taxes In Wisconsin Rising

But report says state tax credits should help bring this year's hike in line with pre-pandemic levels.

Wisconsin a Major Front in War Against Democracy

Report identifies Wisconsin and North Carolina as leaders in this ugly movement.

Sheboygan DA Vows To Appeal Abortion Ruling

Judge ruled Tuesday that 1849 law doesn't ban abortion.

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.

Dane County Judge Rules 1849 Law Does Not Ban Abortions In Wisconsin

Ruling is a win for abortion rights advocates.

Dianne Hesselbein Is New Senate Minority Leader

Democrats pick her to succeed Sen. Agard, now running for Dane County Executive.

Man Pleads Guilty to Firebombing Building

Public Unions Challenge Act 10 In New Lawsuit

Seeing liberal control of court, unions seeking to overturn Scott Walker's signature legislation.

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.