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Chadha’s Shadow Over Wisconsin’s Legislative Veto
Courts are dismantling veto power. Some legislators still trying to use it.
Dec 25th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
GOP Bill Requires Homeless Sex Offenders to Wear GPS Monitors
Opponent charges ordinances on where ex-offenders can live causes homelessness.
Dec 23rd, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Republican Attacks Misleading on State Stewardship Program?
Data shows just 1.13% of all state land conserved by Knowles-Nelson program.
Dec 22nd, 2025 by Henry Redman
Wisconsin Republicans Threaten to Impeach Judge Hannah Dugan
Resign or face impeachment, state Assembly and Senate leaders warn.
Dec 20th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
How Menards’ 11 Percent Rebate Ended in a $4.25 Million Payout
Ten states, led in part by Wisconsin, said the popular promotion blurred the line between instant discounts and mail-in rebates for shoppers.
Dec 18th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
WI Supreme Court Affirms Catholic Charities Unemployment Exemption
US Supreme Court ruled it is exempt from state unemployment insurance law.
Dec 16th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Wisconsin Candidates Decry Money in Politics, Plan to Raise Tons of It
2015 state law with 'billionaires' loophole' has transformed Wisconsin elections.
Dec 15th, 2025 by Ruth Conniff
Judges Signal That WI Congressional Map Lawsuits Will Take Time
Both sides disagree whether new maps possible before 2026 midterms.
Dec 14th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Conservation Projects Face 2026 Cutoff of State Stewardship Fund
'So many beautiful, wonderful places kind of on the chopping block.'
Dec 9th, 2025 by Henry Redman
The Fight Over Wisconsin’s House Districts
Can they be redistricted in just 4 months? Maybe, but it won't be easy.
Dec 8th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Evers Vetoes Bill Barring Medicaid Payments to Undocumented Immigrants
State law already prevents this, Evers says, while making 8 other vetoes.
Dec 7th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Justice Protasiewicz Won’t Recuse From Gableman Disciplinary Case
But one of court's liberal judges has already recused herself.
Dec 5th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
WI Supreme Court Accepts Case Challenging Sheriffs Who Assist ICE
Court's liberal majority agrees to hear suit from immigrant rights group.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
Justice Ziegler Misquotes US Supreme Court Decision
Conservative falsely claims state courts can’t review congressional maps.
Dec 2nd, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin Too Restrictive on Civil Commitments for Mental Health?
A higher legal bar than most states. Some experts say law too restrictive.
Dec 1st, 2025 by Beatrice Lawrence
With Gerrymandering Lawsuits In Hands of Judges, What Happens Next?
This will be the first time the state has used judicial panels to consider redistricting lawsuits.
Nov 28th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Water Quality Rule Finalized Despite Republican Objections
Rule by Evers administration comes after years of wrangling over 2015 EPA regulation.
Nov 26th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
How Republicans Opened the Door To Redistricting
2011 law passed under Scott Walker could lead to remapped congressional districts.
Nov 26th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
WI Supreme Court Considers Suit to Remap Congressional Districts
Appoints 3-judge panels to consider: must map with 6-2 Republican split be redrawn?
Nov 26th, 2025 by Shawn Johnson
The Battle Over On-Line Betting
Gambling keeps growing in Wisconsin. How did we get here?
Nov 24th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Lawsuit Seeks To Shield Owners of Contaminated Land From Cleanup Costs
Business lobby says owners who didn't cause contamination shouldn't have to pay for cleanup.
Nov 21st, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Senate Passes Bills to Eliminate 400-Year Veto, Redefine Abortion
And a bipartisan bill that bars health care for undocumented immigrants.
Nov 19th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Brad Schimel Named Top Federal Prosecutor for Eastern Wisconsin
Interim appointment by Trump administration sidesteps established process.
Nov 17th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Inspired by Dugan, GOP Proposal Would Withhold Pay From Suspended Judges
Proposal has been passed out of committee in both Assembly and Senate.
Nov 14th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
Trump Pardons Wisconsin’s 10 Fake Electors
Full list of 77 includes many who tried to overturn 2020 election.
Nov 10th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
The Imperial Legislature Loses Again
Yet another Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling slaps down legislative overreach.
Nov 9th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
Wisconsin Supreme Court to Hear Case About Race-Based College Scholarships
State working out how to comply with a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that curtailed race-based college admissions
Nov 7th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Republicans Argue Over Bill to Ban Ballot Drop Boxes
Backers cite views of President Trump. A GOP critic says it's not 'reality-based.'
Nov 5th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Tom Tiffany Is a Leading Election Denier
His brazen attempts to overturn a legal election shadow his run for governor.
Nov 3rd, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Sludge is Widely Used As Fertilizer, But It Could Include High Levels of PFAS Contamination
Sludge and septage are spread across around half a million acres statewide, but most of it has never been tested for PFAS.
Nov 1st, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Marquette Poll Reveals Vast Majority of Voters Undecided On Governor’s Race
An even larger percentage hasn't decided on Supreme Court race.
Oct 30th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Dimitrijevic’s Revised Budget Boosts Library Hours, Housing, City Wages
Finance committee chair says her amended budget 'invests in neighborhoods.'
Oct 28th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Can Wisconsin Republicans Retain Youth Vote in 2026 Election?
Charlie Kirk and Turning Point USA helped GOP lose fewer young voters in 2024.
Oct 27th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Chief Justice Warns of Rise of Political Violence
Karofsky says that safety within the court system 's an issue that transcends partisan politics.'
Oct 24th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Justice Crawford Recuses From Gableman Proceedings
Liberal justice’s recusal leaves court evenly divided on whether to suspend Gableman's law license over 2020 election investigation.
Oct 24th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Michael Gableman Could Owe $48,000 For Investigation Into His Conduct
Former supreme court justice conducted derided review of 2020 election.
Oct 23rd, 2025 by Henry Redman
Wisconsin Wolf Harvest Regulations Take Effect in November
GOP lawmakers had requested modifications to the regulations, but the DNR decided against changes.
Oct 19th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Wisconsin Dems Continue Push For Independent Redistricting Commission
Proposal endorsed by one Democratic gubernatorial candidate.
Oct 17th, 2025 by Henry Redman
Liberal Firms Urge Wisconsin Supreme Court To Advance Redistricting Lawsuit
Lawyers for Republicans say Protasiewicz and Crawford should recuse.
Oct 11th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
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
WILL Sues Over Plan to Fund Prosecutors in Milwaukee County
State plan diverts funding from school libraries.
Oct 9th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Assembly Approves GOP Housing Bills
Proposals now head to dormant Senate.
Oct 8th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Waukesha County Judge Orders Citizenship Check of Wisconsin Voter Rolls, DOJ Appeals
Judge partially halts order with Monday afternoon ruling.
Oct 7th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Costs Shouldn’t Be Used To Deter Records Requests
Recent evidence suggests school districts might be doing just that.
Oct 6th, 2025 by Mark Treinen
Conservative Judge Maria Lazar Enters Supreme Court Race
Lazar is so far the only conservative to announce for the 2026 race.
Oct 1st, 2025 by Shawn Johnson
Where ‘Monday Processing’ and Other Election Changes Stand
Republicans, Democrats have competing proposals, but proponents pledge to work together.
Sep 30th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Referee Recommends Michael Gableman Lose License For 3 Years
Report outlines 10 ethics violations against former Supreme Court justice.
Sep 27th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Supreme Court Requests Briefs On Whether Redistricting Lawsuits Should Continue
Liberal firms argue state law requires justices to appoint judicial panel to hear redistricting cases.
Sep 26th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Despite Attempts, Report Finds Wisconsin Isn’t Doing Enough To Curtail Nitrate Pollution
Farms likely overapplied 16 million pounds of nitrogen in fertilizer in 2022, says new report.
Sep 26th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Assembly Republicans Announce Bills to Support Affordable Housing
'We’re talking about small ranch homes, some... built without garages.'
Sep 24th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
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
Wisconsin Wolf Population Stable at 1,200 According To New Estimate
Population is 'settling in' as prime territory fills up.
Sep 12th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Assembly Republicans Announce Package of Education Bills
Plus four task forces. With jabs at Democratic proposals.
Sep 10th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
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
Milwaukee Democrat Splits from Caucus After Tensions Boil Over
State Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez abandons party after arguments, allegations.
Sep 5th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
11 Takeaways From Justice Bradley Quitting
Why she quit the high court race and what it tells us about Wisconsin politics.
Sep 2nd, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Bradley Drops Out, Supreme Court Race Is Wide Open
Conservative Rebecca Bradley says her 'fight for liberty is not as a minority member of the Court.'
Aug 29th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
State Budget Shifts Money from Schools to Milwaukee Prosecutors
$2.2 million per year diverted from city schools could violate state constitution.
Aug 29th, 2025 by Margaret Shreiner
The Surprising Views of Justice Hagedorn
Elected as a conservative, he actually sides at least as much with liberals.
Aug 27th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
Bill by Wisconsin Democrats Revives State’s Land Purchase Program
Republicans didn't reauthorize bipartisan Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
Aug 27th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Health Professionals Say State’s Abortion Laws Restrict Care
'We have a slew of abortion restrictions on the books that pre-dated Dobbs.'
Aug 27th, 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
Bernie Sanders Will Campaign for Rebecca Cooke in Western Wisconsin
US Senator from Vermont to join Viroqua town hall in 3rd Congressional District.
Aug 21st, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
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
State Budget Included $15 Million in Earmarks for Robin Vos’ District
Gov. Evers didn’t veto funds sought by Assembly speaker as part of budget deal.
Aug 18th, 2025 by Noe Goldhaber
Republican DA Eric Toney Will Head Investigation Of Ballot Box Removal
Wausau mayor removed drop box. Toney previously argued the boxes were illegal.
Aug 18th, 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
Texas, California Gerrymandering Battle Will Make It Harder For Independent Reforms
Fair Maps Coalition members hope to establish politically independent process in Wisconsin.
Aug 14th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Liberal Law Firms Invoke GOP Process In Push For New Congressional Maps
Law firms want Republican procedure used to attempt to strike down Wisconsin Congressional maps.
Aug 7th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Ann Walsh Bradley Was an Open Records Champion
Supreme Court justice was a model for courts and governments on the issue.
Aug 5th, 2025 by Christa Westerberg
Advocates Push Wisconsin to Allow Fusion Voting
Would allow third parties to nominate candidates from two major parties.
Aug 5th, 2025 by Ezra Wall
Susan Crawford Sworn in to Wisconsin Supreme Court
Most expensive judicial election in U.S. history assures liberal majority for years.
Aug 2nd, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Justice Rebecca Bradley’s Favorite Obsession
She's death on 'unelected bureaucrats." What's that all about?
Jul 30th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
Tony Evers Confirms He Won’t Seek Third Term
First open race for governor since 2010.
Jul 24th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
New Report Details Post-Roe Abortions in Wisconsin
Three years after Roe v. Wade was struck down, a dramatic shift in the number of abortions has taken place.
Jul 24th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
The Imperial Legislature Loses Again
Three decisions by Wisconsin Supreme Court overrule Republican lame duck laws.
Jul 23rd, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
Republicans Move to Repeal Gov. Evers’ 400-Year School Funding Hike
If the bill passes the Legislature, it would face ironic hurdle: Evers' veto pen.
Jul 23rd, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Fight for Control of Wisconsin Senate Has Begun
2026 election gives Democrats a chance to flip seats under new legislative maps.
Jul 23rd, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Does Justice Rebecca Bradley Face An Enthusiasm Gap?
Why Republicans might prefer her to step down from WI Supreme Court.
Jul 22nd, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
New Fundraising Numbers Could Indicate Evers’ Reelection Decision
But while Republican challengers build their war chests, Evers could quickly refill his coffers.
Jul 17th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Reformers Want to Change How Legislative Maps Drawn
Seeking constitutional amendment to create independent redistricting commission.
Jul 16th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Republicans Push Bill to Withhold Pay for Suspended Judges
A pointed response to arrest and suspension of Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan.
Jul 15th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes
What’s Next in Legal Fight Over Abortion in Wisconsin?
More issues remain after WI Supreme Court struck down 19th century ban.
Jul 15th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
Lawsuit Introduces New Strategy To Overturn Wisconsin’s Congressional Maps
Lawsuit argues that Wisconsin's US House districts represent an 'anti-competitive gerrymander.'
Jul 10th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Abortion, Public Opinion and Court Rulings
Recent decision by Wisconsin Supreme Court raises questions.
Jul 9th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
Evers, Democratic Legislators Praise Court Ruling on Regulations
'For years, a small group of Republican lawmakers overstepped their power.'
Jul 9th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
WI Supreme Court Curtails Legislative Committee’s Rule Making Authority
4-3 decision sides with Evers in dispute over conversion therapy ban.
Jul 8th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Planned Parenthood, Family Planning Clinics in Wisconsin Face Federal Cuts
Big Beautiful Bill cuts federal funds for contraception, cancer screening, STD care.
Jul 8th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
Senate Bill Aims to Prevent Delays in Releasing Public Records
Backed by open records supporters. But will Vos, state Assembly consider bill?
Jul 7th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
New Legislative Districts Led to Bipartisan Budget
For first time in 14 years, Republican leaders needed Democratic votes.
Jul 7th, 2025 by Steven Walters
When Transparency Is Disregarded
St. Francis school official and Chippewa County judge try to keep out the media.
Jul 4th, 2025 by Bill Lueders
Wisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down 1849 Abortion Ban
Pre-Civil War law was invalidated by later laws, justices find in 4-3 ruling.
Jul 2nd, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
How Republicans Screwed Themselves
Aggressively pushing for laws, policies meant to help them. But Democrats now benefiting.
Jul 1st, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
The Rise of Jill Karofsky
From circuit court judge to Supreme Court chief justice in just five years.
Jun 30th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Lawmakers Release Funds for Literacy But Delay Much of State Budget
Joint Finance Committee can't decide funding for UW system, Medicaid, child care.
Jun 28th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Police Chief Jeffrey Norman Given Four-Year Contract Extension
Chief receives praise, large raise. But who is the city's highest paid employee?
Jun 27th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Court’s Rejection of Redistricting Lawsuits Yields Many Questions
Court denied lawsuits without explanation, leaving court watchers and political analysts to wonder why, and what comes next.
Jun 27th, 2025 by Rich Kremer and Anya Van Wagtendonk
UW Health Doesn’t Have To Bargain With Nurses Says Supreme Court
In unanimous decision, justices say Act 10 ended mandatory collective bargaining for hospital authority.
Jun 27th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Supreme Court Declines Cases Challenging Congressional Maps
Democrats hoped liberal majority would redraw state's congressional districts.
Jun 26th, 2025 by Henry Redman
