Content referencing Chuck Wichgers
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
‘Sextortion’ Now A Crime in Wisconsin
Gov. Evers signs several bills into law.
Dec 11th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Should Police Be Allowed To Shoot Down Drones?
Muskego lawmakers proposal would allow law enforcement to shoot down virtually any drone.
Dec 4th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes
Arguments Begin in Lawsuit Against ERIC Elections Database
Trump supporter and former Rep. Janel Brandtjen argues it's now illegal in Wisconsin.
Jun 3rd, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Republicans Raise Questions About Proposed Election Observer Rules
GOP lawmakers want punishments for poll workers who deny close access to voters.
Feb 5th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Assembly Committee Votes To Overhaul Voucher School Funding
Governor Evers has already signaled his opposition.
Feb 15th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Bill Would Allow New Bars To Offer Indoor Cigar, Pipe Smoking
City of Milwaukee could support the bill, but raised questions over regulation.
Oct 19th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Five Republicans Move To Impeach Elections Administrator
Meagan Wolfe says legislators willfully distorting the truth.
Sep 22nd, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Senate Mulls Milwaukee’s Financial Peril
Struggling to create plan for shared revenue and sales tax that's acceptable to Assembly and Gov. Evers.
May 24th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Ramthun Campaign Promotes Election Denial
State Representative Tim Ramthun spreads doubt about 2020 election with campaign for governor.
Jul 29th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Record Number of Legislators Retiring
At least 31 incumbents, one quarter of state Legislature retiring, highest since 1942.
Jun 20th, 2022 by Howard Hardee
Why Doctors Oppose ‘Medical Freedom’
Republican bill allows rebel practitioners to prescribe ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19.
Feb 6th, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
GOP Lawmakers Push ‘Medical Freedom’ Bills
State legislation protects doctors promoting therapies not approved by FDA for COVID-19 treatment.
Feb 3rd, 2022 by Shamane Mills
Bail Reform Debate Proceeds Without Data
GOP bills react to Waukesha parade killings without full knowledge of state bail system.
Jan 11th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Wisconsin’s January 6 Collaborators
25 Republicans who sought to overturn a legal election.
Jan 9th, 2022 by Matt Rothschild
Senate Advances Bill Banning Critical Race Theory
Committee advances bill that financially penalizes schools who disobey law.
Nov 30th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Legislature Passes Bills Restricting Abortions
Republicans try again with bills that Evers previously vetoed.
Oct 27th, 2021 by Laurel White
Will Donors Punish Legislators Pushing Election Lies?
Wisconsin Realtors says it will still back conspiracy theorist Rep. Janel Brandtjen.
Sep 14th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
State Legislature Debates Anti-Racism, Anti-Sexism Education Bills
Critical Race Theory discussed during debate. One bill requires instruction materials be made public.
Aug 12th, 2021 by Madeline Fox and Laurel White
GOP Bills Would Ban Critical Race Theory in Wisconsin Schools
Legislation is similar to other Republican bills being pushed around the country.
Jun 4th, 2021 by Laurel White
Bill Bans Discrimination Against Black Hairstyles
CROWN Act expands racial discrimination protections to hairstyles like braids, locs, twists.
Apr 21st, 2021 by Laurel White
Assembly Legislators Show Their Priorities
Minutes to pass big expansion of voucher schools, hours debating home schools.
Mar 20th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
Say No To a Constitutional Convention
Legislators pushing for this again. Why it's a bad idea
Mar 4th, 2021 by Matt Rothschild
GOP State Legislators Asked Pence to Not Certify Election
15 legislators signed the letter. Four of them serve on Assembly elections committee.
Jan 14th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
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
State Resists Immunizations
Wisconsin ranks 35th in percent of immunized children, yet bipartisan bill to address problem is stalled in committee.
Oct 20th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
State Republican Lawmakers Oppose Barrett’s Budget
Seven Republicans take aim at proposal to reduce police staffing, but don't mention sales tax request.
Oct 7th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
4-Year-Old Kindergarten Gets Bipartisan Support
Senate taking up bills in committee that would expand early childhood education programs.
Oct 7th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff
GOP 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 Campaign
