Dane County

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

Why UWM Matters

It’s become crucial to city, state. But will state leaders recognize this?

Police Groups Have Big Capitol Clout

They spent $2.3 million on state lobbying and elections over 10 years, pushing many bills they favor.

Local Governments Face Huge Revenue Losses

Continuing COVID-19 losses could force employee furloughs, major service cuts.

Gov. Evers Appoints Jacob Frost as Dane County Circuit Court Judge

Wisconsin National Guard surpasses 100,000 specimens collected for COVID-19 testing

Gov. Evers Appoints Mario White as Dane County Circuit Court Judge

Meetings Often More Open During Pandemic

More live-streamed government meetings, court hearings. But why do some erase recordings?

Wisconsin National Guard to Support Local Law Enforcement in Madison

Eviction Ban Lifted, Here’s What Renters Should Know

Moratorium on evictions was suspended Tuesday, many landlords rushed to start evictions.

Wisconsin National Guard surpasses 70,000 specimens collected at mobile testing sites around the state

Report Predicts Second COVID-19 Surge in State

Virus reproducing faster in Wisconsin than all but nine states, British study finds.

Wisconsin’s Long History As Swing State

For more than 100 years the state’s political pendulum has swung back and forth.

Will Silk Disobey City, Open Strip Clubs?

Company plans to open three strip clubs on May 29th, which would violate city order.

Pandemic Exposes Caregiver Shortage

Care for elderly and disabled was already hard to find, the pandemic made it worse.

Baldwin Requests Funding to Study Opioid Crisis

Sen. Tammy Baldwin is behind a push for better data collection and monitoring of opioid use

Federal Lawsuit Challenges Local “Safer at Home” Orders

Two plaintiffs are Republican candidates for office, another is a Milwaukee pastor.

Fear of COVID-19 in State’s Crowded Prisons

Despite reductions in overall population, overcrowded prisons remain a threat to inmate safety during the pandemic.

State Blows Up County Youth Corrections Plan

Milwaukee County plan brutally slashed while three other counties get what they requested.

Gov. Evers Announces $1 Billion Statewide Effort to Support COVID-19 Testing, Contact Tracing, Operations, and Resources for Local Communities

Illinois Patrons Flock to State’s Bars, Restaurants

Kenosha County, where COVID-19 cases rising, gets in-flow from northern Illinois.

U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin and Jeanne Shaheen Lead Colleagues in Calling for Increased Opioid Funding in Coronavirus Relief Package

As COVID-19 Increases Isolation and Stress, Senators Ask for $2 Billion to Combat Opioid and Substance Use Crisis

Insurance Commissioner Acts to Protect the Nearly 200,000 Policyholders of Time Insurance Company

Evers Wants 270-Day Shutdown! Nope

Republicans, talk radio spread rumor of nine-month shutdown. Governor calls it "a lie."

Farmers Markets Opening Across State

About 40% opening, state association estimates, but with health precautions.

Wisconsin National Guard conducting mobile testing at sites around the state