Wisconsin State Assembly

Black History Month Resolution Passes Both State Houses

Proposal Would Require Felons Caught With Guns To Serve 5 Years in Prison

Republican-led proposal is backed by law enforcement groups, but critics argue is excessively harsh.

Gov. Evers Announces Passing of Former Wisconsin Gov. Tony Earl

Governor orders US, Wisconsin flags to fly at half-staff as state mourns loss

Three Highly-Competitive Aldermanic Races On April Ballot

Pratt vs Bowen, Westmoreland vs Jackson and Ball vs Taylor.

Rep. LaKeshia Myers Is a Double Dipper

Working as public school teacher and administrator while serving in Legislature, getting two full time salaries.

Zapata Resigns City Job Before Disciplinary Decision

Former deputy election director faces felony and misdemeanor charges for voter fraud.

Rep. Robyn Vining Announces Committee Appointments Focused on Wisconsin’s Women, Children, Families, Health, and Small Business Community

Rep. Stubbs Sworn into State Assembly

Rep. Shelia Stubbs begins her 3rd-term in the Wisconsin State Assembly

Rep. Robyn Vining on 2023-2024 Legislative Session: We Begin This Session With Less Rights Than Last Session

The Top Donors to Wisconsin Political Parties in 2022

Billionaires and millionaires, most supporting Democrats, continue to dump huge sums into Wisconsin politics through a loophole left open by state Republicans.

Lena Taylor Is Running for Municipal Court

Veteran state senator will again pursue local office, hoping to replace Derek Mosley.

Zapata Pleads Not Guilty To Felony Charge Related To Voter Fraud

Milwaukee's former number two election official represented by conservative law firm, poised to fight case.

Goyke Will Challenge Spencer for City Attorney

Democratic state representative plans run against highly controversial city official.

Former Milwaukee Election Official Pleads Not Guilty On Election Fraud Charges

Kimberly Zapata is now represented by conservative law firm connected to election decertification.

Chambers, Brostoff Sworn In As Aldermen

New council members welcomed by colleagues, face budget veto override vote next week.

Mark Chambers, Jr. Wins Aldermanic Seat Last Held By Cavalier Johnson

State Rep. Jonathan Brostoff also wins seat on Common Council.

Milwaukee DSA Celebrates Historic Wins on Tuesday Night

Milwaukee Deputy Election Director Charged With Felony, Motive Revealed

Kimberly Zapata was fired Wednesday, now charged for improperly requesting absentee ballots.

Illegal Ballot Requests Came From Deputy Milwaukee Election Director

Kimberly Zapata was terminated Wednesday after revealing action.

10 Ways to Make City More Sustainable

Climate change task force plan offers 'big ideas' to make Milwaukee more sustainable and equitable.

Should Brady Street Be Pedestrian-Only?

Business improvement district asks for further study after fatal hit-and-run.

Evers Unveils $2 Billion Schools Plan

Added K-12 funding for school meals, mental health programs and per pupil spending.

Vos Withdraws Subpoenas, Ends Gableman Probe

14-month election investigation “accomplished nothing,” judge wrote.

Who Will Run To Replace Hamilton and Lewis?

Four of 15 Common Council seats are vacant or due to be. Is Rep. David Bowen running?

Vos Fires Gableman, Ends Election Probe

'You are to refrain from representing that you are employed by the Wisconsin State Assembly.’

Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin Celebrates Primary Election Victories

Milwaukee DSA Celebrates Historic Electoral Victory

Darrin Madison and Ryan Clancy are ready to raise expectations in the Wisconsin State Assembly

Darrin Madison Wins Assembly Race Over Kennedy

Madison, Clancy will join Assembly with backing of Democratic Socialists of America.

Statewide Republican Candidates

Hotly-contested race for gubernatorial nomination is just the tip of the iceberg.

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of former State Sen. Jeffrey T. Plale

Vos Penalized in Open Records Case

Assembly Speaker 'did not respond to four records requests for six months,' circuit court judge states.

Gov. Evers, AG Kaul Announce Direct Legal Challenge to Wisconsin’ s 1800s-era Criminal Abortion Ban

In wake of U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, lawsuit challenges archaic abortion statute banning nearly all abortions in Wisconsin, including in cases of rape and incest

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of former State Rep. Sheryl K. Albers-Anders

State Republicans Want More Guns

Party convention document opposes background checks, red flag laws, supports open and concealed carry without permits.

Wisconsin Building Trades Council Welcomes New Executive Director Emily Pritzkow

Ryan Clancy Launches Campaign For State Assembly

County supervisor is backed by Rep. Brostoff, who he is running to replace.

Ryan Clancy announces candidacy for Wisconsin State Assembly District 19

Donovan Now A Suburban Republican Running For Assembly

20-year Milwaukee alderman wants to stop city's "chaos" from spreading to suburbs.

Vel R. Phillips Trailblazer Award and Girls’ Day Scholarship honors bestowed

Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding Passing of former Lt. Gov. Margaret Farrow

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of former State Rep. Daniel R. LeMahieu

Rep. Robyn Vining Statement on Republican Attack on Voters and Elections

Voces de la Frontera Condemns Dangerous, Bipartisan Anti-Immigrant Bill Passed in the State Assembly

Marquette University to host Disability at the Intersection of History, Culture, Religion, Gender, and Health Conference, March 3-4

AB 619 Decriminaling Fentantl Testing Strips Passes State Assembly

Statement on redistricting decision

Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa January 10, 2022

Lena Taylor Will Run For Mayor, Again

Taylor lost to Barrett in 2020, but now she's in an open, eight-way race.

Tom Barrett Takes Oath To Serve As Ambassador

No longer mayor, Barrett is preparing to head to Luxembourg.

It Could Be Many Weeks Before Barrett Goes to Luxembourg

Barrett resignation expected by Dec. 28. Mayor has never been to Luxembourg.

On the passing of trailblazer Dick Wagner

Statement of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa December 14, 2021

Bowen Will Run For Lieutenant Governor

Rep. David Bowen joins Lena Taylor, Sara Rodriguez in Democratic primary.

Rep. Robyn Vining Votes Against Gerrymandered Maps, Supports Fair Maps

Vos, Assembly Ordered To Release Election Probe’s Documents

Judge gives them 10 days to comply with state open records law.

Supervisor Martin Urges Governor Evers to Veto GOP Child Labor Legislation

Wisconsin Elections Commission Sues To Stop Gableman’s Subpoenas

Suit says Gableman is overstepping authority in how subpoenas are structured.

Judge Orders Election Probe Records Released

Dane County judge orders Speaker Vos to make the records public.

Mayor Barrett Is Latest Official Subpoenaed In Election Probe

Official leading the probe admits he doesn't understand how elections are supposed to work.

Lena Taylor Is Running For Lieutenant Governor

Veteran state senator would be first Black woman to hold the position.

Jessica Katzenmeyer Announces Congressional Campaign in Wisconsin’s 5th District

So Much For An Independent Redistricting Process

County committee rejects its own independent redistricting committee's recommendations.

Hispanic Districts Key to Board Redistricting

Current Hispanic districts potentially run afoul of 1965 Voting Rights Act.

Will 10 Years of Gerrymandering End?

The data shows huge advantage for Republicans. Will courts allow this to continue?

Rep. Robyn Vining Urges Legislature to Focus on Wisconsin Priorities

Gableman Threatens to Subpoena Election Clerks

But Republican audit is 'not challenging' results of 2020 election, he says.

Madison Legislator Wins Dining Award

Plus: Dairyland Custard coming to Brewery District, a new chicken wing restaurant, and a free beer pass.

Barrett Will Become Ambassador to Luxembourg

Mayor's appointment means Cavalier Johnson will serve as acting mayor, special election will be called.

Gov. Evers Statement on Special Session to Do What’s Best for Kids

Republicans reject more than $400 million for K-12, more than $100 million for higher education

Gov. Evers Calls Legislature into Special Session to Do What’s Best for Kids

Governor announces special session plan to put more than $400 million into K-12, more than $100 million into higher education

Mandela Barnes Enters Senate Race

Long-rumored run by Lt. Governor becomes official and targets Ron Johnson.

Clerk Christenson and Supervisor Czarnezki Call on Governor Evers to Veto Undemocratic Redistricting Bill

Gov. Evers Expresses Disappointment After Assembly Fails to Adopt Bipartisan Amendment Supporting Verso, Park Falls Paper Mills

Failure to adopt amendment proposed by bipartisan coalition jeopardizes federal funds, paper mill support

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of former State Representative Ann Hraychuck

Barrett, Officials Celebrate Couture Groundbreaking

Nine years after building was first proposed. 'Like making sausage. It's not pretty.'

Assembly GOP Doubles Down On Racism, Retaliates Against Member of Color’s Efforts to Address Systemic Racism

Democratic state representatives lift the curtain on racist retaliation in the legislature

Republicans Scapegoat Struggling Families to Score Political Points

Wisconsin State Representatives to go “On the Issues” to discuss Task Force on Racial Disparities report May 19

Representative Hong’s Statement on Passage of APIDA Heritage Month Resolution

Nonpartisan Races Getting Too Partisan

State superintendent race and school policies should not be so politicized.

Rick Banks Is A Man On A Mission

Friends describe a kind, committed man focused on giving back.

Racial Disparities Task Force Disagrees on Use of Force

State committee can’t agree on standard to guide police and recommend to Legislature.

Hot Democratic Contest for U.S. Senate

Several impressive candidates looking to defeat Ron Johnson. Who's the front runner?

Legislature Often a Family Affair

Lawmakers Devin LeMahieu, Greta Neubauer and others had parents who served before them.

Overdoses Surge and Heroin, Opioid Cocaine Task Force Doesn’t Meet

Task force was created to develop policy recommendations for overdose crisis.

AG Kaul Provides Update on Sexual Assault Kit Initiative and Tracking System

April 14, 2021

Rep. Hesselbein Statement on Republican Attempt to Control Federal Funding

Rep. Hintz: Assembly Passes UW Oshkosh Sesquicentennial Resolution

Rep. Cabrera: Wisconsinites Cannot Afford to Gamble with ARPA Funds

Republicans Aim to Prolong Pandemic and Slow Down Distribution of Federal Funds

Rep. Hintz Statement on Assembly Floor Session

Rep. Stubbs Statement on Assembly Bill 121 Passage through the Wisconsin State Assembly

Evers Signs Bill on Unemployment System

Upgrading system and waiving waiting period for unemployment benefits.

WisGOP Statement on UI Bill

Rep. Robyn Vining: Statement on Passage of Special Session Unemployment Assistance Legislation

Rep. Robyn Vining: Statement on Passage of Assembly Bill 2

Rep. Robyn Vining Supports Wearing Masks to Save Lives

Republicans End Mask Mandate, Evers Puts It Back In Place

Governor issues new health order after Republicans end his prior one.