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Vos ‘Hopes’ Gableman Gets Disbarred
After hiring Michael Gableman to run 2020 election review, Vos now calls former high court justice an 'embarrassment' to all lawyers.
Nov 26th, 2024 by Rich KremerUtility Hikes, Democratic Losses and the Wealth Gap
As Evers appointees rewarded utility execs, Kamala Harris backed off taxing corporations.
Nov 13th, 2024 by Bruce MurphyAdvocates Want An Ombudsman For Wisconsin’s Prisons, The State Has Other Plans
Department of Corrections pursuing outside contractor. Lawmakers could complicate both options.
Oct 23rd, 2024 by Andrew KennardDNR Requests Surge in Funding To Address Backlog, Increase Stewardship
Agency proposes reauthorizing Stewardship program for a decade with $100 million annually.
Sep 26th, 2024 by Danielle KaedingMount Pleasant, Racine in Legal Battle Over Water After Foxconn Failure
Racine mayor says the city didn't get promised benefits, wants new water deal.
Sep 18th, 2024 by Evan CaseyHow League of Women Voters Helps People With Criminal Records
Those 'off paper' can vote. 'I’ve had people brought to tears,' advocate says.
Sep 16th, 2024 by Devin BlakeStaffing, Medicaid Rates Put Wisconsin’s Long-Term Care Providers in Crisis
Gov. Evers’ $258 million plan will temporarily help, but more needed providers say.
Sep 6th, 2024 by Addie CostelloDespite Decline in Reported Crime, Wisconsin’s Prison Population Is Surging
Crowding is impacting the safety at state's aging prisons. Advocates, opponents talk solutions, pitfalls.
Aug 22nd, 2024 by Nicholas Garton / Cap Times and Jim Malewitz / Wisconsin WatchEvers Bypasses Legislature in Battle Over Funding Long-Term Care
Governor using federal funds to revive blocked plan to aid struggling care providers.
Aug 12th, 2024 by Addie CostelloGOP Senate Hurts Evers’ Talent Searches
Difficult to find cabinet secretaries when Senate keeps firing governor's appointees.
May 20th, 2024 by Steven WaltersCoalition Pushes Closing Wisconsin’s Green Bay Prison
126-year-old maximum security facility in 'dire state' and way over capacity.
Apr 29th, 2024 by Sarah LehrRepublican Legislature Sues Evers Over Reading Bill Veto
Republicans say partial veto to literacy program is unconstitutional
Apr 18th, 2024 by Corrinne HessGOP Leaders Urge Gov. Evers to Sign Divisive PFAS Bill
It provides funding but restricts Wisconsin DNR's enforcement powers against polluters.
Apr 2nd, 2024 by Baylor SpearsMax Security Prison Under Federal Investigation After Drugs, Phones Discovered
Gov. Tony Evers requested Waupun investigation. Prison employees may have committed crimes.
Mar 8th, 2024 by Joe SchulzAssembly Committee Votes To Overhaul Voucher School Funding
Governor Evers has already signaled his opposition.
Feb 15th, 2024 by Baylor SpearsWill Lena Taylor Change Her Style As Judge?
Will in-your-face style of state senator be tempered as a Circuit Court judge?
Feb 5th, 2024 by Steven WaltersEvers Email Issue Pales Compared to Walker
Both as county exec and governor, Scott Walker systematically evaded public scrutiny.
Nov 28th, 2023 by Bruce MurphyEvers Conducted State Business Using Phony Email
Governor's email used name of famed pitcher Warren Spahn.
Nov 27th, 2023 by Rich KremerBipartisan Proposal To Allow Early Counting Of Absentee Ballots Passes Assembly
Proposal intended to end late night results release. Assembly endorses several other election changes.
Nov 10th, 2023 by Anya van WagtendonkBill Ends Race-Based College Aid, Retention Programs In Wisconsin
Republican bill bars consideration of race in scholarships, grants and loans.
Oct 25th, 2023 by Robert D'AndreaRepublican Legislators Deny Evers’ Appointment to Elections Commission
Vote nixes Joe Czarnezki, the Democratic appointee to bipartisan commission.
Oct 4th, 2023 by Henry RedmanRepublicans Vote Down 4 of Evers’ 5 DNR Board Nominees
But full Senate must still weigh in.
Sep 29th, 2023 by Henry RedmanIn 40 Seconds Republicans Kill Evers’ Special Session on Child Care
Republicans take no action on governor's proposal. Evers 'not surprised.'
Sep 21st, 2023 by Anya van WagtendonkRepublican Child Care Proposals Are Inadequate Say Gov. Evers, Other Democrats
Democrats have called for continuing provider subsidy program.
Aug 31st, 2023 by Erik GunnRepublican Proposal Cuts State Income Taxes By Nearly $3 Billion
GOP legislators claim it targets middle class. Democrats dispute this.
Aug 30th, 2023 by Sarah LehrBipartisan Legislative Task Force Takes On Artificial Intelligence
Other task forces will address childhood obesity and human trafficking, Vos announces.
Aug 28th, 2023 by Baylor SpearsEvers’ Veto Pen Gives School Districts 400 Years of Funding
Trimming budget bill text to let school districts collect an added $325 per student annually.
Jul 5th, 2023 by Corrinne HessRepublicans Approve $3.5 Billion Income Tax Cut
GOP legislators also approve cutting $32 million from UW System budget as part of DEI cut.
Jun 23rd, 2023 by Shawn Johnson and Anya van WagtendonkAssembly Republicans Settle on Plan To Fund Cities
But deal leaves many questions for Milwaukee. Senate still needs to pass bill. Gov. Evers could veto.
May 17th, 2023 by Anya van WagtendonkGOP Legislators Gut Evers’ Budget
On party line vote Legislature's budget committee cuts 545 proposals from governor's proposed budget.
May 2nd, 2023 by Shawn JohnsonHow La Follette Helped Save Democracy
But his sudden retirement as Secretary of State has been blasted by Republicans.
Mar 20th, 2023 by Bruce MurphyEmbattled Former DNR Board Chair Resigns, Ending Saga
Prehn, whose appointment had expired, was able to stay on because Republicans wouldn't confirm his replacement.
Dec 23rd, 2022 by Danielle KaedingWould Michels Break Up Wisconsin DNR?
GOP canddidate for governor says he'd consider this. Other Republicans have tried and failed.
Oct 31st, 2022 by Danielle KaedingMichels Demands Evers Halt Pardons, Parole
Evers office said it’s against the law, governor has no power to end parole process.
Sep 20th, 2022 by Shawn JohnsonIs An Elections Inspector General Needed?
Wisconsin Elections Commission requests funding for new position and 10 new staff. Why?
Sep 12th, 2022 by Steven WaltersVos Fires Gableman, Ends Election Probe
'You are to refrain from representing that you are employed by the Wisconsin State Assembly.’
Aug 14th, 2022 by Shawn JohnsonWILL Charges Evers Illegally Gave Federal Funds to Planned Parenthood
Conservative law firm claims legislative approval needed for this.
Mar 1st, 2022 by Rich KremerVos Disciplines Trump-Backed Legislator
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos stripped Rep. Timothy Ramthun of his legislative staff.
Jan 21st, 2022 by Shawn JohnsonState Tax Revenues Exceed Expectations
Wisconsin saw 12% revenue increase over previous year.
Sep 3rd, 2021 by Laurel WhiteGOP Bill Gives Payments to Workers Quitting Over Vaccination Requirements
Anyone who quits a job over vaccine requirements to receive unemployment benefits under Republican backed legislation.
Aug 13th, 2021 by Erik GunnRushed Redistricting Plan Criticized
Could a mysterious bill keep Republican gerrymandering in place until 2024?
Jun 8th, 2021 by Ruth ConniffGOP Lawmakers Would Ignore Rules for Stimulus Money
Governor Evers has unilateral power to distribute the federal funds.
Apr 8th, 2021 by Shawn JohnsonState Could Lose $50 Million Per Month in Federal Food Aid
Supreme Court decision overruling Evers emergency order makes state ineligible for aid.
Apr 5th, 2021 by Rich KremerCOVID-19 Infects Half of State Inmates
Five times the overall state rate; 10,786 prison inmates, 2,153 staff infected.
Feb 14th, 2021 by Vanessa SwalesRepublican Legislators Unveil COVID-19 Plan
Speedy passage expected. Evers spokesman chides legislators for not working on bipartisan bill.
Jan 5th, 2021 by Laurel White and Shawn JohnsonAssembly GOP Unveils Tough Pandemic Plan
Republicans would make state employees work in offices, force teachers into classrooms, cut state aid to non-complying schools.
Dec 2nd, 2020 by Shawn JohnsonVos Floats Ideas, Blasts Evers on Pandemic
Evers has asked legislators to meet since April. Vos still won't convene Legislature.
Nov 18th, 2020 by Melanie ConklinGOP Legislators Attack Evers’ New Restrictions
But Republicans have proposed zero plans for dealing with the coronavirus.
Oct 9th, 2020 by Erik GunnWisconsin’s Legislature Laziest in U.S.?
Other states with full-time legislators have met 18 times more frequently than in Wisconsin.
Oct 6th, 2020 by Bruce MurphySenate Won’t Vote on Special Session Bills
Majority leader said they will gavel the session in, and that's it.
Aug 28th, 2020 by Shawn JohnsonState GOP Convention Decries Anarchy, Socialism
Hundreds at in-person convention in Green Bay despite fliers warning they ‘assume any potential risk’.
Jul 12th, 2020 by Shawn JohnsonGOP Reveals Tax Cut Proposal
Gov. Evers wants money for schools, GOP wants tax relief.
Feb 15th, 2020 by Laurel WhitePress Release: Statement Regarding Assembly Republicans’ Announcement
Feb 14th, 2020 by Gov. Tony Evers
Another Special Election Controversy
This time Gov. Evers accused of playing politics on filling 7th congressional district seat.
Dec 15th, 2019 by Hayley Sperling and Kristian KnutsenHigh Court Will Review Evers Veto Power
State Supreme accepts legal challenge from conservative group of 90-year-old partial veto power.
Oct 17th, 2019 by Laurel WhiteGOP Legislators Delay Funds for Homeless, Farmers
Evers, Democrats push for state spending approved in budget, Republicans want review by Senate.
Jul 24th, 2019 by Laurel WhiteGOP Legislators Back Pay Hike for Lawyers
Hourly fee for private attorneys taking public defender cases would rise from $40 to $70.
Feb 20th, 2019 by Shawn JohnsonDon’t Kill Business Tax Credit, Walker Warns
Evers would end it. Most of money went to wealthiest 12% of state residents.
Oct 10th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson