Devin LeMahieu

Senate Stalls Justice For All Act, Court Backlog Fixes Pushed To 2027

Republican divisions and an unwritten rule leave new judges and defenders on hold statewide.

County Executive David Crowley Statement on Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu Not Seeking Reelection

WisGOP Thanks Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu for Years of Service

Speaker Vos Statement on Sen. LeMahieu Not Seeking Reelection

Sen. Marklein Statement on Sen. LeMahieu’s Announcement

Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding Senate Majority Leader LeMahieu’s Announcement

Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu Announces Retirement

Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu Won’t Seek Reelection

LeMahieu's announcement comes just weeks after Assembly Speaker Robin Vos announced his retirement

WI Senate Depends on Democrats to Pass Online Sports Betting Bill

Bill part of lengthy agenda as senators race to finish final day of 2026 session.

$14.6 Million Athlete Pay Plan for UW-Madison Hits Bipartisan Roadblock

Senate Republicans split on funding and NIL rules, leaving bill dependent on Democrats who also balked.

Who Pays For The Legislature’s Lawyers? New Court Fight Seeks An Answer

Law Forward asks a Dane County judge to rein in private legal contracts at the Capitol.

Wisconsin Taxpayers Sue Wisconsin Legislature Over Unconstitutional Spending on Private Lawyers

New lawsuit challenges Legislature's repeated illegal expenditures of taxpayer funds

Gov. Evers Orders Special Session on Banning Partisan Gerrymandering

Backs constitutional amendment to ban it. Some legislators in both parties opposed.

GOP’s Rebate Checks Won’t Be in the Mail

Evers calls idea a campaign stunt. Wants more school aid and property tax relief.

Gov. Tony Evers Says He’s Still Negotiating With GOP on Property Tax, Schools Deal

School funding has become key issue in Capitol.

Republicans Target Kaul Over Bloomberg-Backed Environmental Lawyers

GOP lawmakers question outside funding for environmental fellows as Kaul calls the probe political theater.

Parents, Educators Sue Wisconsin Lawmakers Over School Funding

Suit argues inadequate funding denies children constitutional right to basic education.

Wisconsin Assembly Is Done Legislating for 2026

Here's what lawmakers got done -- and left unfinished.

Another Black History Month, Another Capitol Fight In Wisconsin

A resolution naming eight late Black Wisconsinites is the latest flashpoint in a yearslong partisan dispute.

Bipartisan Deal Would Fund WisconsinEye After Shutdown

Senate passes bill including nearly $600,000 and seeks competitive bids for future broadcast rights.

In Final State of the State, Evers Pushes School Funding, Fair Maps

Blames Republican for higher property taxes, but still open to tax cut and spending bill.

Vos, LeMahieu Agree on $2.3 Billion Plan to Spend Surplus

But will Evers? Plan has tax rebates but no general school aid, a top goal of governor.

Republican Senate Leader Says He’s Left Out of Tax Relief Talks

Devin LeMahieu miffed. Governor's office chides Republicans: 'try talking to each other.'

Wisconsin Voters Back Legal Weed, Lawmakers Still Say No

Despite public support and booming hemp shops, GOP divisions keep marijuana bills stalled.

Vos Backs Off Demand to Repeal Evers’ 400-Year Veto

Move could advance Republican negotiations with governor on property tax relief.

The Legislature’s Revolving Door

Lots of turnover of legislators in both parties. Why?

Senate President Confident GOP Won’t Lose Majority

'We’re going to run on the same policies we’ve always run on,' Felzkowski says.

We Won’t Act Like Republicans, Wisconsin Democrats Say

Democrats hope to gain legislative majority in 2026 election.

After Shutdown, WisconsinEye Discussing Future With Legislators

Nonprofit seeking partial public funding to resume operation.

Why Republicans Pass Bills They Know Gov. Evers Will Veto

Key part of their strategy to win elections in 2026, hold power in Legislature.

Rep. Snodgrass, Rep. Anderson, and Sen. Spreitzer Introduce Bill to Allow Early Processing of Absentee Ballots

Rep. Snodgrass, Rep. Anderson, and Sen. Spreitzer Introduce Bill to Allow Early Processing of Absentee Ballots

Senate Passes Bills to Eliminate 400-Year Veto, Redefine Abortion

And a bipartisan bill that bars health care for undocumented immigrants.

Beware of Data Center Darkness

There's little transparency on these deals. No one knows what the impact on Wisconsin will be.

Brittany Kinser Appointed to Wisconsins Early Literacy Curriculum Council

kids Win Wisconsin Founder and CEO to Help Guide State’s Literacy Reform Efforts

Senate Approves School Cellphone Ban

Senate also passes bill require insurance coverage of breast cancer screenings.

Top Wisconsin Education Official Calls Federal Government A ‘Bully’

In response, GOP leader says public schools are 'unaccountable.'

Youth Sue State to Overturn Laws Affecting Climate Crisis

Environmental groups representing Wisconsin youth aged 8-17 filed lawsuit.

Transmission Lines Company Driving Up Wisconsin’s Electric Costs?

Industrial watchdog says American Transmission Company hiked rates by 43%.

DNR Has Seen 500 Positions Cut Since 2003, Says It Is Causing Delays

Loss of 20 vacant positions is latest in a long-term trend, leaders say.

District Attorney Kent Lovern’s Statement on the 2025-27 Biennial State Budget

New Legislative Districts Led to Bipartisan Budget

For first time in 14 years, Republican leaders needed Democratic votes.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on the 2025-27 Biennial Budget

Evers, GOP Lawmakers Beat Congress, Trump To Punch On Hospital Funding

Wisconsin could see additional $1.2 billion in federal Medicaid matching funds because of state budget passage.

Bipartisan Budget Deal Gets Mixed Reviews From Wisconsin Legislators

A 'step in the right direction' or a 'little sad' and 'unacceptable'?

WCMA Cheers $150M in New Monies for Agricultural Roads Improvement Program

Evers and Republican Legislative Leaders Reach Budget Deal

With $1.2 billion in tax cuts, new spending on K-12 schools, UW system, child care.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Overrules Gov. Evers Partial Veto Of Reading Bill

Court rules it was not appropriations bill so Evers couldn't use partial veto.

State Senate Passes Bill That It Says Targets ‘Violent Riots’ With New Felony Penalties

But Sen. Larson says it could be used on protesters.

And Then There Were Two- Second State Senate Republican Calls for Budget Boycott

Former Senate President Joins in Publicly Suggesting no State Budget for Next Two Years

Wisconsin Democrats Elect Devin Remiker as New Party Chair

Succeeds Ben Wikler, who said of Remiker: 'He gets rural. He gets grassroots.'

State Budget Talks Called Off

Gov. Evers, Republican lawmakers hit impasse. Legislators will now write the budget.

Gov. Evers Optimistic State Budget Is on Track

Despite federal funding uncertainty and differing with legislators on tax cuts.

Parties Still Apart on State Budget

Republicans want a meeting with Evers. Democrats criticize GOP Senate bills as minor items.

Republicans Face Big Questions at State Convention

Big loss in spring election, party divisions, and who will run for governor?

Fishing Group Backs Governor’s Proposed Fee Increases, But GOP Lawmakers Aren’t Sure

Gov. Tony Evers has proposed increasing long-stagnant license fees to cover $17 million shortfall.

Evers Proposes 12 Tax Cuts or Hikes

His budget would greatly change state taxes. Republicans aren't buying it.

State Legislators Disagree on Budget Impact of Massive Proposed Federal Cuts

28% of current, $98.7 billion state budget came from federal funding. Medicaid a big issue.

Evers Calls For $2 Billion Tax Cut, Historic School Funding

But Republicans said most of his budget proposal would be 'dead on arrival.'

Unanimous Supreme Court Decision Affirms Wolfe Can Remain in Administrator Position

Evers Announces $145 Million Plan to Address PFAS

His new budget will fund new grant programs, staff, testing and research.

It’s Groundhog Day in State Capitol

New budget surplus estimate triggers GOP tax cut pledge. Again.

Republicans Push Justice Protasiewicz to Recuse From Act 10 Case

Not the first such demand by GOP. State high court to review law decimating public unions.

GOP Senate Leader’s New Abortion Ban is Out of Touch with Wisconsinites

Wisconsin Senate Won’t Have Election Committee

For first time in nearly two decades, no designated election committee.

Wisconsin GOP Leader Hints at New Abortion Ban

Republicans Ignore Evers Plea for Citizens Lawmaking

24 states allow citizen initiatives to create and pass constitutional amendments and laws.

Republicans Push Tax Cuts as New Wisconsin Legislature Convenes

Democratic leader calls for 'common-sense solutions' and no 'partisan bickering.'

Coalition of 30 Groups Calls for $953 Million Funding For Safe Drinking Water

Pushing WI Legislature for water infrastructure upgrades and preventive measures.

Kaul Says Wisconsin Needs ‘Holistic’ Approach to Mass Shootings

Attorney Generals calls for a discussion of a range of 'evidence-based solutions.'

Republican Senate Leader Signals Support For Continuing DOJ School Safety Program

The Office of School Safety has been subject to partisan budget disputes. It's funding expires in September.

Legislature Committee Denies Funds for Coveted UW-Madison Engineering Building

Republicans say 'lack of transparency' stopping UW projects

Grief and Talk of Action After School Shooting in Madison

But political leaders part ways on solutions.

Hesselbein Will Revive Medical Marijuana Bill

Democratic state Senate leader expects more bipartisan legislation in new session.

Wisconsin Senate Democrats Plan To Work Across The Aisle

With major gains in the number of seats, Democrats see opportunity.

Senate Members of Legislature’s Powerful Joint Finance Committee Announced

The 16-person panel is responsible for how Wisconsin spends tens of billions of dollars. Assembly up next.

GOP Losses Will Test Vos, LeMahieu

Smaller majorities in each house will change state Capitol, make it tougher to pass Republican bills.

Greta Neubauer Reelected as Assembly Minority Leader

Democrats gained 10 seats, the largest increase in more than half a century.

State High Court Hears Arguments on Meagan Wolfe’s ‘Holdover’ Appointment

Is Wisconsin Elections Commission decision a 'case of careful what you wish for'?

Background Info On WEC v. LeMahieu

Republicans Replace Senate President, Keep Majority Leader

State Sen. Mary Felzkowski will preside over slightly smaller GOP majority in upcoming legislative session.

The DNR Has Been Without A Leader For One Year

Gov. Evers has yet to appoint a replacement for Adam Payne. Power struggle with Legislature a factor.

Following Election, Wisconsin Supreme Court Will Hear Arguments on Abortion, Election Chief

Oral arguments scheduled for high-profile issues.

Wisconsin Supreme Court To Hear Case About Firing Election Chief

The court will weigh in on whether it was illegal for Republican lawmakers to vote to fire Meagan Wolfe.

2017 Law Resulting in Long List of Outdated DNR Water Standards

Nearly 50 groundwater standards for PFAS, pesticides, metals and other compounds remain unaddressed.

On 89th Anniversary of Social Security, Democrats Fight to Strengthen Program While MAGA Republicans Threaten Cuts

Who Should Have Spending Power For Federal Funds?

Parties spar over constitutional changes on Aug. 13 primary election ballots.

Dane County Judge Strikes Down Parts of Act 10 Collective Bargaining Law

Lawsuit argues law violates state Constitution by treating different public unions differently.

Evers Moves Forward With Audits of MPS

MPS board member says $1.5 billion budget will get passed this week.

Ron Johnson Calls on GOP to Set Aside ‘Squabbles’ on Abortion

Republicans at annual convention endorse Hovde, worry about new legislative maps.

Wisconsin Senate Votes to Override Governor’s Vetoes

Effort unlikely to pass Assembly.

DPI Disagrees With Legislature Over Literacy Program Implementation

Law was signed last July, but parties at odds on implementation.

What Will Wisconsin Do Now That Feds Are Moving to Ease Marijuana Restrictions?

Wisconsin supporters of legalization say fed change is welcome, but don't expect any sudden shifts.

Activists Demand Robert Spindell’s Removal From Elections Commission

One of 10 fake electors, he also backed suppression of minority vote in Milwaukee.

Vos Says Recall Effort ‘Plagued With Fraud and Criminality’

Assembly Speaker also claims recall can't happen because state Supreme Court struck down GOP-drawn legislative maps

How New Supreme Court Influenced Legislative Decisions

Everything important passed by the Legislature came after court gained a liberal majority.

Republican Committee Rejects DPI Reading Curriculum Recommendations

Stroebel defends shorter list. DPI says legislators didn't thoroughly review curriculum.

State Democrats Make Push To Codify Right To Birth Control

But Republicans aren't expected to advance proposal.

Republicans Appeal Court Order Protecting Top State Election Official

Dane County judge ruled that GOP legislators can't remove Meagan Wolfe from office.

Department of Public Instruction Asks Lawmakers To Approve New Reading Curriculum

Proposal overrides the Literacy Council, which DPI says failed to meet deadlines.