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Wisconsin Democrats Running Candidates In All But Two Races
A multi-decade high. But will it matter to their electoral prospects?
Jun 7th, 2024 by Robert D'AndreaBiden Hails ‘Transformative’ Microsoft Project in Mount Pleasant
President visited Racine to tout $3.3 billion project, slam Foxconn failure.
May 8th, 2024 by Sophie BolichIs Legislature Biased Against Working Class?
Just two of 132 members come from working class backgrounds, report finds.
Apr 4th, 2024 by Bruce MurphySenate Votes to Fire Evers Appointee from Public Service Commission
Tyler Huebner rejected. Senate also passes electric vehicle, nudity ban and tax cut bills.
Jan 17th, 2024 by Baylor SpearsGov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves Approximately $388.7 Million in Projects Across Wisconsin
Oct 25th, 2023 by Gov. Tony Evers
Legislature Passes Local Revenue, Schools Bills
Deal heads to Gov. Evers’ desk. Despite bipartisan support, some are calling for him to veto proposals.
Jun 15th, 2023 by Baylor SpearsGOP Building Commission Members Reject Gov. Evers’ $3.8 Billion Plan, Setting Up Budget Showdown
State building commission deadlocks on every funding proposal.
Mar 24th, 2023 by Rich KremerGov. Evers Reacts to Republican Rejection of Historic Investment in State Infrastructure
Republicans again obstruct state infrastructure investments estimated to provide 45,000 family-supporting jobs, $6.8 billion in economic impact
Mar 23rd, 2023 by Gov. Tony EversMenominee Tribe Renews Push for Kenosha Casino
7 years after Gov. Walker rejected bid, tribal officials now want scaled-down version.
Dec 27th, 2022 by Joe SchulzJodi for State Senate Announces First Round of Endorsements for Senate District 8
Longtime area resident also announces campaign manager
Dec 12th, 2022 by Jodi Habush SinykinState Senate Votes on Guns, Vaccines, China
Against vaccine mandates and China and for guns on school grounds.
Feb 16th, 2022 by Erik GunnKenosha State Senator Bob Wirch Endorses Tom Nelson
Longtime respected Kenosha official endorsement adds to growing list of elected officials supporting Nelson
Jan 1st, 2022 by Tom NelsonSenator Agard Introduces Legislation to Close Gun Loophole in Wisconsin
Nov 29th, 2021 by State Sen. Melissa Agard, Senate Democratic Leader
State Senate Approves Longer Work Hours for Teens Under 16
Bill passed on divided vote. It applies to small businesses exempt from federal labor act.
Oct 21st, 2021 by Erik GunnDemocrats Lose Experience In Legislature
10 years of Republican control helps creates Legislature with less experienced Democrats.
Sep 20th, 2021 by Steven WaltersGray Wolf Advocates Want Natural Resources Chair Gone
Chair of Natural Resources Board refuses to vacate seat after term expired. Board taking up wolf hunting policy.
Jul 22nd, 2021 by Danielle KaedingState Legislature Passes Biennial Budget
Lawmakers cut billions from the Governor's budget.
Jul 1st, 2021 by Laurel White and Megan HartUnemployment Tax Break Bill Muddied by Partisan Conflict
GOP amendment would take control of COVID-19 relief funds away from governor.
May 6th, 2021 by Erik GunnWhere Are Act 10 Players Today?
Governor and three-fourths of legislators engaged in 2011 battle over law crushing public unions have moved on.
Mar 1st, 2021 by Steven WaltersSenator Bob Wirch Endorses Angela Cunningham in Race for Circuit Court Jodge
Dec 29th, 2020 by Angela Cunningham
Kenosha County Pfizer Facility To Supply Vaccines
Company’s facility in Pleasant Prairie may distribute vaccines to western U.S.
Dec 9th, 2020 by Corri HessEvers Offers Disaster Help to Kenosha
No-interest loans for businesses hurt by burnings, looting, vandalism.
Sep 2nd, 2020 by Melanie ConklinA City Divided Gets a National Spotlight
Kenosha was already divided. Then Trump started tweeting about it.
Sep 1st, 2020 by Ruth ConniffHalf Of Legislative Seats Already Decided?
Probably. And why? Gerrymandering.
Aug 24th, 2020 by Steven WaltersTen Years After Act 10
Most of those who voted for it are gone. How has the Capitol changed?
Jul 27th, 2020 by Steven Walters272 Candidates Running for State Legislature
Highest number since 2012, many contested primaries.
Jun 7th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignGOP, Dems Battle Over Unemployment Backlog
Democrats say Walker administration failed to update the system, now it can't handle unprecedented wave of unemployment claims.
May 28th, 2020 by Erik GunnBill to Ban “Sanctuary Cities” Returns
GOP proposal penalizes cities, counties that don't cooperate fully with immigration enforcement.
Dec 19th, 2019 by Miranda SuarezHow Homeless Got Frozen Out
With no explanation, Fitzgerald stopped bipartisan bill providing grants to homeless shelters.
Nov 27th, 2019 by Melanie ConklinVinehout Is Different Kind of Democrat
A policy wonk, populist and hunter, whose stance on guns annoys some party members.
Jun 18th, 2018 by Laurel WhiteAFP-WI Applauds Gov. Walker for Signing Civil Asset Forfeiture ReformLandmark reform protects constitutional liberties, strengthens rule of law
Landmark reform protects constitutional liberties, strengthens rule of law
Apr 3rd, 2018 by AFP WisconsinGOP Legislative Districts Heavily White
Republican assembly districts are up to 96% white, senate districts as high as 95% white.
Jan 15th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignLegislation Would Eliminate Local Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Laws
Joint press release from Sen. Janis Ringhand and Sen. Robert Wirch.
Jan 10th, 2018 by State Sen. Janis RinghandDemocrats Introduce Bill to Support Working Families, Increase Minimum Wage to $15
Legislation introduced today would increase Wisconsin’s minimum wage, tie minimum wage to inflation
Nov 17th, 2017 by State Sen. Melissa Agard, Senate Democratic LeaderLeaders from Southeast Wisconsin announce support for Judge Rebecca Dallet
These leaders join more than 200 judges and other elected officials from across the state in endorsing Judge Dallet for Supreme Court.
Nov 9th, 2017 by Rebecca DalletDemocratic State Legislators Endorse Randy Bryce
Endorsements boost ironworker in bid to topple Speaker Paul Ryan
Jul 12th, 2017 by Randy BryceBig Agriculture Rewards Legislators
Industry wants high capacity wells, gives $220,000 to key committee members.
Mar 15th, 2017 by Matt RothschildSenator David Craig Authors Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Legislation
This legislation shares many of the reforms sought at the federal level by Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner in the DUE PROCESS ACT OF 2016.
Jan 19th, 2017 by State Sen. David CraigWalker “Listening Sessions” Not for All
Invitations are closed to media and for invited guests only.
Feb 15th, 2016 by Steven WaltersGovernor Scott Walker Signs 49 Bills Into Law
Governor Scott Walker signed 49 bills into law today at the Wisconsin State Capitol.
Nov 11th, 2015 by Gov. Scott WalkerWalker Faces Tough Choice on Kenosha Casino
Any decision he makes will anger some, and could affect his potential run for president.
Sep 23rd, 2013 by Steven WaltersImportant information from Alderman Michael J. Murphy
The City of Milwaukee needs your help with an issue that's of critical importance to our future.
Mar 28th, 2013 by Ald. Michael MurphyImportant information from Alderman Jim Bohl
The City of Milwaukee needs your help with an issue that's of critical importance to our future.
Mar 28th, 2013 by Ald. Jim BohlImportant Information from Alderman Willie C. Wade
The City of Milwaukee needs your help with an issue that's of critical importance to our future.
Mar 28th, 2013 by Willie WadeThe Rise of Chris Larson
Is he a young liberal heavyweight? Or a punching bag for Republicans?
Nov 27th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy