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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
