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Assembly Backs Race-Neutral Aid And Campus Speech Suits, Eyes Trans Care
GOP bills target DEI, free speech, trans issues. Democrats object.
Feb 13th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk
The Imperial Legislature Loses Again
Yet another Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling slaps down legislative overreach.
Nov 9th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
Wisconsin Lawmakers Debate GOP’s ‘Red Tape Reset’ Bills
Democrats say proposals are designed to overturn governor's court-protected rulemaking power.
Oct 10th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
Robin Vos Supports Home Security for Legislators, Justices
But GOP Assembly speaker opposes turning state Capitol into 'armed fortress.'
Sep 22nd, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Gov. Evers Sues GOP Legislators Again in Rulemaking Dispute
Supreme Court ended their power to block administrative rules, he insists.
Sep 14th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Legislative Committee Approves Pay Raises Evers Already Awarded
Vos complains the governor, after Supreme Court ruling, is 'drunk with power.'
Sep 5th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
GOP Lawmakers Trying New Move To Block Evers’ Rulemaking
Supreme Court previously gave Evers approval to avoid Legislature, which governor is now embracing.
Aug 22nd, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Gov. Evers Pushes Long List of State Rule Changes
Citing WI Supreme Court ruling, he declares end to Legislature's 'abuse of power.'
Aug 21st, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Evers Bypasses GOP-Led Committee To Implement Pay Raises For State Workers
Evers administration says Supreme Court ruling means he can skip final approval for already funded action.
Aug 15th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
The Imperial Legislature Loses Again
Three decisions by Wisconsin Supreme Court overrule Republican lame duck laws.
Jul 23rd, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
Wisconsin Senate Votes 32-1 to Extend Postpartum Medicaid Coverage
But Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos opposes bill. Will he kill it?
Apr 23rd, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Republicans Raise Questions About Proposed Election Observer Rules
GOP lawmakers want punishments for poll workers who deny close access to voters.
Feb 5th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Supreme Court Considering Whether GOP Can Block State Ban On Conversion Therapy
At issue is whether Legislature is within its power to suspend rules for state agencies without passing a law to do so.
Jan 17th, 2025 by Rob Mentzer
You Can Now Carry a Gun While Fishing
Legislative committee kills 25-year-old DNR rule in response to conservative lawsuit.
Dec 24th, 2024 by WPR Staff
The Imperial Legislature Is Shot Down
6-1 decision by Wisconsin Supreme Court a surprise. What does it tell us about the court?
Jul 10th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Wisconsin’s Legislative Committees Uniquely Powerful?
Suit by Gov. Evers shows Wisconsin violating separation-of-powers doctrine.
Apr 24th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Will Wisconsin Supreme Court Legalize Absentee Ballot Boxes?
It rejected three issues raised in lawsuit and will rule on only one. Why?
Mar 20th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Is Legislature Illegally Grabbing Executive Power?
Evers suit charges Legislature has repeatedly violated state constitution.
Nov 15th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Business Group Threatens To Sue Over Water Quality Regulations
WMC says proposal would cost $57 million over two years, DNR says $2.5 million.
Jun 1st, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Rep. Donovan’s Reckless Driving Bills Approved By Legislature
And: Republicans block rule that bans conversion therapy, allowing controversial practice to continue.
Mar 23rd, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
Committee Votes to Condemn Conversion Therapy
Resolution would have no legal impact, meant as political and educational statement.
Mar 8th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Board Resolution Condemns Conversion Therapy
Board expected to pass resolution, echoing stand of national medical groups.
Feb 22nd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Where Does ‘Conversion Therapy’ Go Next?
Milwaukee County could pass its own ban. Evers calls Republican actions 'ridiculous.'
Jan 28th, 2023 by Michael Horne
State Committee Votes To Allow LGBTQ+ Conversion Therapy To Continue
Republican lawmakers vote to block rule that prohibits widely discredited practice.
Jan 12th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
State Trying to Dispose of PFAS Firefighting Foam
DNR looking for a contractor to take 25,000 gallons of foam off states hands.
Jul 22nd, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
GOP Leaders Seek to Prevent Fixing Absentee Ballots
Legislative committee can kill rule, could invalidate tens of thousands of votes in next election.
Jul 16th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
State PFAS Standards Take Effect July 1
First standards for ‘forever chemicals’ require public water systems to test for PFAS.
Jun 15th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Republicans Restrict Right To Vote
Ramming through 5 bills making it harder to vote and hog tying nonpartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission.
Mar 1st, 2022 by Matt Rothschild
Absentee Ballot Boxes Helped Republicans, Too
Many of the 500 drop boxes in state were in districts voting heavily for Trump.
Jan 24th, 2022 by Steven Walters
WILL’s Report Short on Evidence
Conservative report asserts, with no evidence, that changes in election law needed.
Dec 15th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Nass Pushes Legislature to Sue UW System
Thompson, system leaders refuses to submit mask and testing rules for Republican approval.
Sep 4th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Assembly Majority Leader Opposes Suing UW
Steineke backs Thompson’s resistance to legislative oversight of UW System pandemic rules.
Aug 29th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Thompson Will Disobey Republican Order
‘I am going to stand my ground, keep students safe and healthy,’ says UW leader and former GOP governor.
Aug 25th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
UW Campuses Vary on Mask Policy
UWM among eight state universities requiring them. Others hint it may be voluntary.
Aug 16th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Thompson Resists GOP Oversight of UW-System COVID-19 Plans
Republican lawmakers passed legislation seizing final authority over UW-System COVID-19 plans.
Aug 9th, 2021 by Steven Walters
GOP Legislators Order UW System to Submit COVID-10 Safety Measures
Thompson warned that ending UW System control would be "biggest threat.”
Aug 4th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
UWM Institutes Pandemic Restrictions
Despite Republican objections, requires testing for unvaccinated and masks indoors for all.
Aug 1st, 2021 by Henry Redman
GOP Lawmakers Strip Emergency PFAS Rule
Committee votes to eliminate targets for safe levels of the harmful forever chemical.
Dec 18th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
GOP Lawmakers Target DNR’s PFAS Regulatory Power
A Republican backed bill would remove rules for acceptable levels of harmful forever chemicals.
Dec 18th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
GOP Legislators In Rules Standoff With Evers
Republican resolution requires Evers' health restrictions on public gatherings to get committee approval.
Oct 13th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
GOP Legislators Attack Evers’ New Restrictions
But Republicans have proposed zero plans for dealing with the coronavirus.
Oct 9th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Milwaukee County Executive
Crowley and Larson vie for the top executive position in Milwaukee County.
Mar 29th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
County Executive Candidates
Crowley, Larson, Lipscomb and Nath vie to advance to general election, replace Chris Abele.
Feb 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
