Dane County

Supervisor Rolland calls for focus on creating jobs and driving racial wealth equity

How to Avoid Election Misinformation

The best defense from rumors, hoaxes, propaganda is knowing the truth.

Voters and Election Officials Push Forward

“Tremendous turnout.” State-wide more than 785,000 election ballots already turned in.

DNR Launches Waste Characterization Study At Wisconsin Landfills

Study To Provide Insight Into Waste Reduction And Diversion Efforts

COVID-19 Facility at State Fair Park Opens

Alternative care facility fielding calls from hospitals across state looking to transfer patients.

AG Kaul Announces Agreement Reached to Pay Employees’ Wages in H&H Receivership

October 12, 2020

12,500 Held in County Jails Could Vote

ACLU, League of Women Voters working to help these eligible state residents to vote.

Will Pro-Trump Militia Threaten Election Polls?

State Elections Commission planning for gun-wielding intimidators at polling places.

State’s Election Technology Seen As Secure

But threats against it, worries about tampering, remain significant.

Look for the Alternative Fuel Corridor Signs on I-94

Evers’ Order Punishes Small Business, Says WMC

But Milwaukee will enforce its own capacity restrictions, with many bars and restaurants at 50%

Officials Prepping State Fair Park Care Facility

Hospitalization surge in COVID cases pushes northeast Wisconsin hospitals to their limits.

Nonpartisan Voter Helpline Available Throughout Wisconsin

County Sales Tax Revenues Hold Steady

Revenues down in urban counties like Milwaukee, up in some rural and vacation areas.

National Guard Won’t Staff City Testing Sites

Guard being reassigned to other areas of state, local staff will replace them.

Court to Rule on Purging 130,000 from Voter Rolls

Wisconsin Supreme Court hearing two challenges affecting November election.

Judge Issues Injunction: Madison School District Staff Cannot Lie or Deceive Parents About Gender Transitions at School

WILL sued MMSD for violating parental rights with gender identity policy

Key Trump Ally Sen. Ron Johnson backs outsourcing, says it’s better to have products made ‘dirt cheap’ overseas

Wisconsin Needs More Contact Tracers

State likely needs an additional 8,000 tracers to respond to COVID-19 spread.

First-Ever Invasive Carp State Case: DNR Investigation Shows Illegal Sales In Madison

Highly Destructive Bighead, Silver And Grass Carp Destroy Native Fish Habitats

Drive-Through Flu Shots Being Offered

In Menomonee Falls, West Bend. Advocate Aurora will give free shots in underserved city neighborhoods.

Is UW-Madison Spreading COVID-19?

Dane County executive pushes for virtual classes, chancellor says UW efforts are working.

Evers Declares New Health Emergency, Extends Mask Mandate

Scheduled to expire September 28th, mandate now runs to November 21st.

Trump At Issue in State Assembly Races

“Everything is nationalized” and could drive turnout, votes in legislative races.

Evers Wants to Extend Mask Mandate

Order expires in two weeks, governor looking at "every possible avenue” to extend it.

Will Legislature Pass Any Policing Reforms?

Some 20 proposed bills with more to come. Will any pass and when?

State High Court Ruling Forces Printers to Stop the Presses

Supreme Court wants to consider Green Party challenge to stay on ballot, delay could cause costly confusion.

Local Health Officials Stripped of Power?

State Supreme Court’s Dane County ruling could threaten longstanding power of all local health officials, expert believes.

Wisconsin Judge Denies Kanye West’s Bid to be on Presidential Ballot

His campaign could still appeal to the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

COVID-19 Spreading Across UW System

Multiple schools are experiencing high positivity rates, UWM's results unclear.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces Over $23 Million in Community Development Block Grant Funding for Wisconsin

Baldwin worked to secure federal funds for Wisconsin in the bipartisan CARES Act

WI Supreme Court Could Delay Absentee Ballots

The court paused mailing to hear a suit to get the Green Party on the ballot.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Agrees to Hear WILL Challenge to Dane County School Closure Order

Court issues temporary injunction allowing schools to open immediately

UW-Madison Moves Classes Online After COVID-19 Spike

After one week of classes. And two residence halls are currently quarantined.

Evers Might Extend Mask Order

Governor discussed masking order and Kenosha shootings Wednesday.

Milwaukee County Now Has 34th Worst COVID-19 Outbreak

Fastest growing outbreak centered on Fox Valley, northeastern corner of Wisconsin.

AG Kaul Issues Victim Restitution for 4,627 Wisconsin Consumers

September 9, 2020

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

The Battle Over Face Masks

The limits of persuasion in a polarized state. Can science save lives and prevent threats?

COVID Cases Rising at State’s Universities

Up 6.1% at UW-Madison, up 6% at UW-Milwaukee.

UW System Begins In-Person Classes

As outbreaks drive other universities online, Thompson says UW has 'got to try’.

WILL Judge Shops To Kill Mask Mandate

Conservative group files suit in Polk County, where both judges were appointed by Scott Walker.

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Dane County Sheriff Deputy Treadwell

COVID-19 Cases At 5 Wisconsin Colleges

UW-Milwaukee, Marquette and Madison all have positive cases.

12 Tips for Renters Seeking State Aid

How to navigate the Wisconsin Rental Assistance Program.

WILL Asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to Invalidate Dane County School Closure Order

Original action on behalf of affected parents, private schools, and school associations

Gov. Evers Appoints Nia Trammell and David Conway to the Dane County Circuit Court

AG Kaul Statement on the COVID-19 Death of Dane County Sheriff’s Deputy

August 23, 2020

MCTS Wins $3 Million Federal Grant

Grant will pay for a less exciting part of running a transit system - repairing a maintenance facility.

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

Abrahamson’s Remarkable Legacy Honored

State’s longest serving justice, longest serving chief justice, a trailblazer for women jurists.

Opioid Overdoses Skyrocket During Pandemic

Opioid overdoses are up 117 percent compared to the same period in 2019.

Federal Grant to Address Behavioral Health During COVID-19 Pandemic

Funding to support services offered by county and community agencies

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

Jill Karofsky Sworn Into Wisconsin Supreme Court

She was sworn in after running 35 miles of a 100-mile ultramarathon.

Evers Issues Statewide Mask Mandate

Order goes into effect August 1st.

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

Green Bay Officials Get Death Threats for Mask Mandate

'What have we come to, not in Green Bay, no one should be threatened.'

How Does Police Accountability Work in Wisconsin?

Union contracts and oversight boards makeup the infrastructure for oversight.

People’s Action Endorses Wisconsin Movement Politics Candidates

How Pandemic Could Reshape Our Cities

Fewer cars, more housing and sustainable infrastructure in cities like Milwaukee?

Wisconsin National Guard surpasses 250,000 specimens collected for COVID testing; statewide testing continues this week

State Supreme Court Race Cost $10 Million

Shatters spending record; 51% by Karofsky and outside groups supporting her in April election.

MPS Will Begin School Year Virtually

School districts aren't prepared to educate in person with current levels of COVID-19.

Milwaukee Has Worst COVID-19 Outbreak In State, Gap Widening

821 new cases reported in Wisconsin on Wednesday.

AG Kaul Announces Judgment Requiring Environmental Restoration and $100,000 Penalty

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Creating Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access

Conspiracy Theories Dog COVID-19 Contact Tracers

Misinformation about actions to protect health are exhausting local officials in the state.

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Dane County Circuit Court

COVID-19 Early Indicators Are “Very Troubling”

Medical College of Wisconsin CEO warns of accelerating spread of COVID-19. Positive case rate has increased for 25 days.

Milwaukee Adopts Mask Mandate

Council unanimously adopts indoor and outdoor mandate. Goes into effect Thursday.

Four Straight Days of Over 750 New COVID-19 Cases

But a negative death total, how did that happen?

State GOP Convention Decries Anarchy, Socialism

Hundreds at in-person convention in Green Bay despite fliers warning they ‘assume any potential risk’.

Three Straight Days of Record COVID-19 Case Growth

Testing falls, but number of new cases keeps setting new highs. Why haven't hospitalizations followed suit?

Gov. Evers Announces Successful Roll Out of Online COVID-19 Test Registration at National Guard Testing Sites

COVID Connect provides shorter wait times and faster results

Gov. Evers Announces People’s Maps Commission Application and Selection Processes 

“People should get to choose their elected officials, not the other way around”

The War Against Masks

It’s the most cost effective way to slow the pandemic. So why such opposition?

Wisconsin Has Fastest COVID-19 Spread In U.S.

New study has alarming figures, with spread coming since state shutdown ended.

Outdoor Dining Expanding Across State

Restaurants in Milwaukee, Madison, Wausau look for safer ways to attract and serve customers.

Loudenslager for Wisconsin Court of Appeals Press Release

Plaintiffs seek Injunction against new “Madison Dane” and Milwaukee orders

State Unemployment Insurance System Failing Many

The pandemic has exposed the weaknesses of the current system, and left many without help.

1 of Every 200 in State Has Tested Positive For COVID-19

14-day positive case rate continues to climb upward.

Suit Challenges ‘Marsy’s Law’ Amendment

Opponents of victim rights amendment argue voters were deceived about its provisions.

Everybody Wants Action From Gov. Evers

Madison protesters want protection. Republican legislators want tougher policing.

State Was a Leader in Handling AIDS

Wisconsin less partisan and leaders had broad authority under law state Supreme Court recently overruled.

Evers Must Expand Access to Photo ID

28 voting rights groups urge him to enforce executive order he issued.

Wisconsin National Guard Quick to Support Local Law Enforcement in Dane County

County Spending $10 Million to Prevent Evictions

Evictions up 44% since May. Both Milwaukee and Dane counties using federal funds to fight this.

What Happened at Madison’s Protests

State Sen. Tim Carpenter assaulted, two Capitol statues toppled, windows broken, Evers condemns violence.

Sen. Fitzgerald Reacts to Overnight Lawlessness in Madison

Register of Deeds Israel Ramón Announces Early List of Endorsements

Elected officials from across Milwaukee County, state, support Ramón

41% of State’s Grocery Shoppers Wear Masks

Researchers checked 26 grocery stores around state, women more likely to wear a mask.

County’s Sales Tax Revenue Plummets

A 16% one-year drop, as urban counties saw biggest declines due to pandemic.

Update: Jefferson County Fire and Death Investigation

Community Activists Discuss Police Reforms

Everything from cutting funds from police budgets to community control over public safety.

Update: Jefferson County Fire and Death Investigation

Jefferson County Fire and Death Investigation

Five Definitions of “Defunding Police”

What could it mean? We ask some experts.

Gov. Evers Appoints State Representative Chris Taylor to Dane County Circuit Court