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Independent State Legislature Theory Is a Threat to Democracy
And the Supreme Court will hear a case being brought on the grounds that this theory is correct.
Jul 8th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
Will Abortion Ban Mean Policing Miscarriages?
Under state law, a suspicious doctor may report a woman who miscarries to local police.
Jul 5th, 2022 by Henry Redman
State Utilities Falling Short on Carbon Reduction
Behind on 2030 goals. We Energies coal plants will remain in longer than projected.
Jul 5th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Kaul, Evers Sue to Challenge 1849 Abortion Ban
Suit says 1849 law superseded by later laws, names GOP legislative leaders as defendants.
Jun 28th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
The Decline of Wisconsin’s Democrats
Big money and gerrymandered congressional districts make it impossible for Democratic challengers.
Jun 28th, 2022 by Bill Berry
Small Business Owners Grill Democratic Senate Candidates
Forums in Madison, Milwaukee show some differences among US Senate hopefuls.
Jun 28th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Out-Of-State Abortion Providers Will Help Wisconsin Patients
Clinics in Illinois, Minnesota get ready for huge influx of patients from other states.
Jun 28th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Republican Candidates Attack Tim Michels
Michels doesn’t attend GOP gubernatorial debate. Kleefisch, Nicholson, Ramthun all blast him.
Jun 28th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Clinician Says Abortion Ruling Hurts Patients in Poverty
A Milwaukee clinician said her patients are "already at a disadvantage."
Jun 27th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Evers Offers Clemency For Doctors Prosecuted for Providing Abortions
Governor made commitment during keynote speech of the state Democratic Party Convention.
Jun 27th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Questions Linger Over Post-Roe Landscape in Wisconsin
Is the state's abortion ban from 1849 enforceable? Is abortion the first right, thought protected, to be repealed?
Jun 26th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
State Leaders React to Overturning of Roe
Republicans celebrate, Democrats say they are ‘heartbroken’
Jun 25th, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
Abortion Rights Protest Calls for Supporters to Organize
Activists call on abortion rights supporters to organize political opposition to abortion bans, abortion opponents.
Jun 24th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
DA Chisholm Won’t Prosecute Abortion Cases
District Attorney John Chisholm signs joint statement committing not to prosecute "those who seek, provide, or support abortions."
Jun 24th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Outside An Abortion Clinic The Morning Roe Was Overturned
Women face harassment as they arrive for procedures they can no longer access.
Jun 24th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade
High court ends constitutional right to abortion.
Jun 24th, 2022 by WPR Staff
State GOP Lawmakers Reject Special Session on Abortion
GOP-controlled Senate adjourned in 15 seconds a special session to repeal 1849 law banning abortion.
Jun 23rd, 2022 by Christine Hatfield
Ron Johnson’s Staff Offered Pence Fake Elector Documents
Part of strategy by attorneys for former President Donald Trump to undermine 2020 election.
Jun 22nd, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Record Number of Legislators Retiring
At least 31 incumbents, one quarter of state Legislature retiring, highest since 1942.
Jun 20th, 2022 by Howard Hardee
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Suspends Abortion Appointments
None scheduled after June 25, as Supreme Court expected to overturn Roe V. Wade.
Jun 19th, 2022 by Deneen Smith
Could Sleepy State Office Nix Wisconsin’s Pick for President?
GOP candidate for Secretary of State says job gives veto power over presidential election.
Jun 15th, 2022 by Bill Lueders
Will Medical Training for Abortions Be Banned?
Overturning Roe could reinstate Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban, affecting medical colleges, residencies.
Jun 14th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Jobs First Coalition Backs Republicans
Brookfield-based conservative group has spent $2.6 million since 2010, mostly on legislators.
Jun 13th, 2022 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Evers Calls Special Session To Overturn 1849 Abortion Ban
Kleefisch urges Republican legislators to reject special session.
Jun 9th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield
‘Tangled Series’ of Abortion Laws Since 1849
Wisconsin has had many laws passed on abortion which could cause confusion if Roe overturned.
Jun 8th, 2022 by Phoebe Petrovic
A Milwaukee Planned Parenthood Prepares for the End of Roe
Should Roe v. Wade be overturned, the clinic must stop all abortion procedures as soon as the ruling is public.
Jun 6th, 2022 by Bridgit Bowden
Godlewski Crafts ‘Common Sense’ Campaign
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate stresses ‘kitchen table’ issues and abortion rights.
May 24th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Wisconsin Justice Blasts ‘Dangerous Loophole’ for Concealed Carry
Current law allows some with history of domestic violence to carry a concealed weapon.
May 20th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer
Late-Term Abortions Change Voters’ Views
Both in Wisconsin and nationally. But few abortions are done after 16 weeks.
May 18th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
Gwen Moore Discusses Her Abortion
One of few woman in Congress to talk frankly about the days before Roe, an era that may soon return.
May 16th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Will Abortion Issue Drive Election Turnout?
Democrats link it with same-sex issue, push turnout, could be key issue in races for governor, attorney general.
May 16th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Vos Supports Abortion Ban Exceptions For Rape, Incest
State Assembly Speaker finds himself at odds with GOP candidates for governor.
May 12th, 2022 by Melissa Ingells
Wisconsin Abortion Funds Prepare for End of Roe
Organizations working to help with expense, out of state travel if federal protections are overturned.
May 12th, 2022 by Hope Kirwan
What Do Voters Think About Abortion?
In Wisconsin and nationally, it depends on your partisan views and particularly, your religion.
May 11th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
State Has About 6,400 Abortions Per Year
State’s rate per live births, just half that of the nation, may reflect restrictive laws.
May 8th, 2022 by Laurel White
Redistricting Fight Shifts To New Maps
Advocacy groups ask federal judge to dismiss 2021 lawsuit over old maps and will plan new strategy.
May 7th, 2022 by Laurel White
Rally At Capitol For Abortion Rights
While abortion opponents celebrate news of draft Supreme Court opinion.
May 4th, 2022 by Diane Bezucha and Hope Kirwan
Evers, Governors Demand Federal Abortion Rights Bill
Evers leads 17 Democratic governors pushing Congress to take action.
May 4th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Kaul Says State’s 1849 Abortion Ban May Not Be Enforceable
Predicts lawsuits and says Department of Justice won’t enforce ban.
May 4th, 2022 by Laurel White
Milwaukee Adding 37 New Wards
Supreme Court ruling changed state legislators for some city residents, requiring additional map revisions.
May 3rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Democratic Candidates Opposing Ron Johnson Jump on Abortion Issue
Leaked Supreme Court draft opinion overruling Roe injects issue into US Senate race.
May 3rd, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
The Bradley Foundation and ‘Superpredators’
Research it helped fund demonized young Black males, leading to long prison sentences.
Apr 27th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
How Republicans Won Redistricting Fight
The impact is huge. How did it happen?
Apr 25th, 2022 by Steven Walters
State Has Few Competitive Assembly Districts
New redistricting approved by high court could leave just 3 of 99 districts with competitive races.
Apr 20th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Three Northern Assembly Districts Held By Democrats Up For Grabs
Retirement of three representatives creates opportunity for Republicans.
Apr 18th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
State High Court’s Hyper-Partisan Ruling
Its decision approves gerrymandered maps even worse than those of last decade.
Apr 18th, 2022 by Jay Heck
Wisconsin Supreme Court Picks Republican-Drawn Maps
Ruling gives Republicans chance at veto-proof majority, reverses earlier decision to pick Evers' maps.
Apr 15th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District Might Be Competitive Again
Gov. Evers' legislative map rebalances district held by Republicans for two decades.
Apr 15th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Tribes Seek Future Beyond Casinos
Shutdown during pandemic leads to reassessment, state’s tribes consider other businesses, investments.
Apr 10th, 2022 by Mario Koran
Justice Thomas, Recusal And Wisconsin
U.S. and Wisconsin Supreme Court justices need not recuse no matter how flagrant the conflict of interest.
Mar 31st, 2022 by Matt Rothschild
State’s Gerrymander Could Last Forever
If state high court’s ‘least change’ rule followed in future, gerrymandering might last for decades.
Mar 30th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
Historic Turnover Will Change Legislature
Retirements, redistricting and members pursuing higher office could transform Legislature.
Mar 28th, 2022 by Steven Walters
US Supreme Court Throws State Election Into Chaos
Decision on Wisconsin maps part of national Republican push to undermine democracy.
Mar 27th, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
Redistricting Case Returns to State Supreme Court
On appeal, U.S. Supreme Court rejected maps approved by the state's high court.
Mar 25th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
US Supreme Court Rejects State’s Legislative Maps
Wisconsin high court overruled but could still use Evers maps to revise redistricting.
Mar 23rd, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Redistricting Battle Delays Election Process
Court fights not over, new maps needed so candidates for fall elections could start gathering signatures.
Mar 20th, 2022 by Henry Redman
US Supreme Court Justice Shows Interest in State Redistricting Case
Legislature asks for stay of redistricting ruling, Justice Coney Barrett asks litigants to respond.
Mar 9th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Supreme Court Shows Ugly Divisions
State high court's redistricting decision prompts nasty attacks on Hagedorn by three other conservatives.
Mar 8th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Republicans To Appeal Redistricting
Will ask U.S. Supreme Court to overrule WI Supreme Court decision backing Evers plan.
Mar 5th, 2022 by Bridgit Bowden and Shawn Johnson
Paul Ryan Supports Biden Supreme Court Pick
Ketanji Brown Jackson would be first Black woman to serve on high court.
Feb 26th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield
Fetal Heartbeat Bill Divides Abortion Foes
Bill banning abortion after 6 weeks may not get passed by Legislature before session ends.
Feb 21st, 2022 by Shamane Mills
Kaul, Planned Parenthood Oppose Abortion Ban
GOP bill almost identical to restrictive 6-week abortion ban passed in Texas.
Feb 14th, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
Both Parties Face Pre-Election Turmoil
Republicans struggle with deep divisions, Democrats with sinking poll numbers.
Feb 14th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Trump Attorney Memo Outlined ‘Alternate Electors’ Strategy
Strategy later used by 10 Republicans that tried to cast state's electors for Trump.
Feb 3rd, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Johnson Doubles Down Against Child Care Aid
Taking care of children isn't 'society's responsibility,’ Senator insists.
Jan 28th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer
Senate Republicans Block Bill Protecting Abortion Access
If Roe v. Wade is overturned, current state law would criminalize abortion.
Jan 26th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Appeals Court Reinstates Absentee Drop Boxes
Court says change this close to election could cause confusion, disenfranchise voters.
Jan 24th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Democrats Push Abortion Rights Bill
Without Roe, old state law would prevail, making abortion a felony, with penalty of up to 6 years in prison
Jan 24th, 2022 by Melanie Conklin
GOP Bills Ban Customer Vaccine Requirements
State legislature considering bills that prohibit businesses requiring vaccination.
Jan 13th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield
Bill Restricts Voting for People With Felony Convictions
GOP sponsored legislation would add new requirements before voting rights are restored.
Jan 8th, 2022 by Laurel White
State’s Individual Tax Burden Grows, But Tax Rates Dropped
Increased economic activity, online sales tax and stimulus payments increased Wisconsinite's tax burden.
Jan 6th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Tom Barrett Takes Oath To Serve As Ambassador
No longer mayor, Barrett is preparing to head to Luxembourg.
Dec 23rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers’ Smart Move on Political Maps
Submits redistricting maps to Supreme Court that move fewer voters than Republicans’ maps.
Dec 19th, 2021 by Dave Cieslewicz
Kaul Joins States Against Abortion “Gag” Rule
24 attorneys general seek overthrow of Trump rule cutting family planning funding and advice.
Dec 5th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
State Supreme Court Rules For ‘Least Changes’ to Redistricting
A win for Republicans. Dissent charges court fails to prevent gerrymandering.
Nov 30th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
Johnson Pushes Legislators to Take Over Federal Elections
Including U.S. Senator race. He has 'lost confidence' in state elections agency.
Nov 23rd, 2021 by Laurel White
State High Court Hears Arguments on Private Attorneys
Circuit court ruled that GOP legislators can’t hire attorneys before any lawsuit is filed.
Nov 2nd, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
Hundreds Denounce GOP Redistricting Plan
Republicans control Legislature, and propose maps maintaining electoral advantage.
Oct 28th, 2021 by Laurel White
Should U.S. Supreme Court Rule On Evers News Conferences?
WILL and Walker say Evers must invite conservative group to media events. Are they right?
Oct 25th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Redistricting Plan Seeks Republicans’ Gain Of Another Congressional Seat
The GOP uses Stevens Point "like a football,” non-partisan group complains.
Oct 25th, 2021 by Laurel White
State Republicans Draw Maps Preserving Electoral Advantage
Gov. Evers has said he would veto GOP gerrymander.
Oct 21st, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
Will 10 Years of Gerrymandering End?
The data shows huge advantage for Republicans. Will courts allow this to continue?
Sep 29th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Abortion Could Drive Democratic Votes in 2022
Poll shows 55% of Wisconsin voters support abortion rights which are under threat.
Sep 27th, 2021 by Laurel White
Big Changes Needed In Political Districts
Population changes in Madison, metro Milwaukee require redrawn legislative and congressional seats.
Sep 27th, 2021 by Steven Walters
GOP Legislators Seek US Supreme Court Help On Redistricting
Petition argues federal court should drop case, allow state to handle mapmaking.
Sep 25th, 2021 by Laurel White
Will Donors Punish Legislators Pushing Election Lies?
Wisconsin Realtors says it will still back conspiracy theorist Rep. Janel Brandtjen.
Sep 14th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
The Fight Against Voter Suppression
How the right to vote is being attacked and what you can do to fight it.
Sep 12th, 2021 by Paru Shah
Kaul, Crowley Call For Medicaid Expansion
Public officials and advocates partner to support proposals to lower healthcare costs.
Aug 20th, 2021 by Christine Hatfield
Redistricting Begins With Arrival of Census Data
The partisan battle over the next decade's state legislative districts has begun.
Aug 12th, 2021 by Laurel White
State Democratic Lawmakers Propose Campaign Finance Reforms
Lawmakers say they face "uphill battle" to pass bills in republican controlled Legislature.
Aug 5th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Democrats’ Bill Tightens Campaign Finance Laws
Aim is 'to stop this mudslide of money before it suffocates our democracy.'
Aug 4th, 2021 by Laurel White
Bradley Foundation Spreads The Big Lie
Foundation gets ever more radical, using tax exempt funding to bankroll groups undermining democracy.
Aug 3rd, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Political Storm Brewing Over Redistricting
A life-or-death issue for politicians, and a call for IT geeks.
Aug 2nd, 2021 by Steven Walters
Big Money Is Taking Over the Courts
Wealthy, right-wing interests are assaulting the integrity of the judiciary.
Jul 29th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
Poor People’s Campaign Pickets Ron Johnson
Gathering at his downtown office demanding a $15 minimum wage, restoring Voting Rights Act.
Jul 28th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Are Vaccine Mandates Legal?
Law professor discusses legal precedent, current laws related to vaccination.
Jul 23rd, 2021 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter
Plan Would Permit Sports Betting
At Oneida casino and properties in state. But may not boost economy much.
Jul 3rd, 2021 by Rob Mentzer
Our Fourth Of July Crisis
Voting rights imperiled and a push to mandate singing the national anthem.
Jul 3rd, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
Vos Picks Gableman To Lead Election Probe
Announcement comes just one day after GOP Assembly Speaker attacked by Trump.
Jun 27th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
GOP Obamacare Lawsuit a Cynical Political Stunt
U.S. Supreme Court strikes down suit. Meanwhile, Vos and and state GOP obstruct Medicaid expansion.
Jun 21st, 2021 by Bill Kaplan
