Content referencing Barbara Dittrich
Pro-Palestinian Protests Begin at UWM
National protest movement and tent encampments reach UW system's Milwaukee and Madison campuses.
Apr 29th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Evers Vetoes Bill Restricting Transgender Athletes in School Sports
Governor blasts 'hateful' rhetoric by Republicans, who say he's 'against women.'
Apr 3rd, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Paraprofessionals Would Get Lifetime Teaching Licenses Under Republican Proposal
Bill aims to shrink teacher shortage, but would eliminate many requirements like four-year degrees.
Dec 6th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
GOP Proposal Requires Libraries To Tell Parents What Their Kids Are Reading
A separate proposal would repeal librarian protection for distributing obscene materials.
Nov 24th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Partyline Vote Approves Ban On Gender-Affirmation Procedures, Sports Participation For Transgender Kids
Gov. Evers has pledged to veto GOP-backed proposals.
Oct 12th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Bills Targeting Transgender Youth Draw Heated Hearing At Capitol
Gov. Evers has vowed to veto bills.
Oct 5th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Assembly Approves Tax Cut Bill And 2 Constitutional Amendment Proposals
Legislation would next go to state Senate.
Sep 13th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Bill Would Increase Penalties For Those Supplying Drugs That Lead To Death
But some legislators, including Ryan Clancy, speak out against increasing reckless homicide penalty.
Jun 8th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
Legislature Weighs Constitutional Amendments To Take Control of Federal Grants
1930s law has given Governor Evers control of how American Rescue Plan Act funding is used.
Mar 17th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Bill Would Require Armed School Resource Officers
Republican proposal requires all schools to track crimes, hire officer after enough incidents.
Mar 6th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
State Has Many Uncontested Legislative Races
Why newcomers Ryan Clancy on East Side, Dave Maxey in New Berlin face no opponent.
Nov 8th, 2022 by Baylor Spears
Republicans Offer Slate of Election Bills
They won’t suppress votes, Bernier and other GOP legislators promise. Democrats skeptical.
Feb 2nd, 2022 by Henry Redman
Legislature Passes Raft of Law Enforcement Bills
14 bills increase funding, restrict local control; some directly target Milwaukee.
Jan 27th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Bill Could Terminate Prisoners’ Parental Rights
Courts could take away parental rights of anyone sentenced to at least four years in prison.
Dec 19th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
GOP Bills Make It Easier to Terminate Parental Rights
Likely impact greater on Native Americans, families of color, bills’ opponents say.
Dec 13th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Bill Lets Families Switch Schools Based on Vaccine Mandates
Students would be able to transfer if they are for or against COVID-19 policies, including mask mandates.
Nov 11th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
State Republicans Pushing Abortion Restrictions
Gov. Evers has previously vetoed four of the bills being advanced.
Oct 8th, 2021 by Laurel White
Legislature Plans Culture War Against Evers
Fall session could include “born alive” abortion bill, forbidding teachers from discussing race and more.
Sep 20th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
AG Kaul Joins Fight Against Texas Abortion Law
Kaul filed an amicus brief supporting a challenge of the new abortion ban.
Sep 16th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
School Boards Across State Face Arguments, ‘Bullying’
Three Oconomowoc board members resign, citing a “toxic” environment.
Aug 21st, 2021 by Henry Redman
Bill Allows Lifetime Restraining Orders for Sexual Assault Survivors
Survivors would have legal protection from assailant even after the offenders probation ends.
Jul 22nd, 2021 by Hope Kirwan
State Assembly Passes Transgender Athlete Bill
Legislation would bar transgender women from playing on female athletic teams.
Jun 17th, 2021 by Laurel White
Legislature Considering Bills Restricting Transgender Athletes
Legislation would ban transgender women and girls from participating in athletics on female teams.
May 24th, 2021 by Laurel White
About The CDC’s New Mask Guidance
It’s not ‘masks off’ for everyone, say state public health experts.
May 16th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
GOP Legislators Want Pandemic Aid for Tax Rebate
They propose $1 billion property tax rebate with aid based on value of homes.
Mar 31st, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Legislators Pass Bill Blocking Vaccine Mandates
And giving Legislature oversight over federal stimulus funds. Veto by Evers likely.
Mar 23rd, 2021 by Laurel White and Shawn Johnson
GOP Bills Bar Transgender Athletes
Prevents them from competing with school teams that align with their gender identity.
Mar 2nd, 2021 by Laurel White
Rep. Dittrich Calls for Election Reform
Representative Responds to State Hearing on Fraud and Abuse
Dec 14th, 2020 by State Rep. Barbara Dittrich
Republicans Flip-Flop on Local Control
First demanded local control of COVID-19 rules, now oppose county restrictions.
Jun 30th, 2020 by Henry Redman
Wisconsin’s Lousy Record for Women in Politics
Two politicos talk about getting more women in elected offices.
May 31st, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Catholic School Tax Change Would Cost City
Archdiocese seeks legislation whereby schools leased for profit would still be tax exempt.
Feb 18th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Bill to Impound Cars Costly for Cities
Republican bill could cost local governments $50 million per year and charge owners of autos that are stolen.
Feb 3rd, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
Assembly Republicans Fail to Override Evers’ Veto
First floor session of 2020 saw partisan attacks and the passage of controversial legislation.
Jan 16th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Rep. Robyn Vining Appointed to Task Force on Adoption
This committee will focus on addressing the barriers facing biological and adoptive parents in the adoption process.
May 30th, 2019 by State Rep. Robyn Vining
GOP Bill Targets Race, Sex-Based Abortions
Doctors punished for abortions done solely because of race, ancestry, sex, conditions like Down syndrome.
Apr 15th, 2019 by Shamane Mills
