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Wisconsin’s Largest Railroad Announces $110 Million Investment
Canadian National unveils annual capital plan.
Jul 4th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Republicans Two Seats From Veto-Proof Majorities
Just 2,498 votes assured that GOP legislators can't override Gov. Evers' vetoes.
Jul 10th, 2023 by Steven Walters
85 of 86 Incumbent State Legislators Won in 2022
Just one lost. Experts blame Republican gerrymandering and uncompetitive districts.
Jan 31st, 2023 by Christina Lieffring
Legislative Democrats Review Losses, Strategy
Party lost 4 more seats, hopes for compromise on some issues with Republicans.
Nov 14th, 2022 by Baylor Spears
Republicans Seek Veto-Proof Legislature
GOP supermajority possible if they flip one senate district, five assembly seats now held by Democrats.
Nov 7th, 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
Assembly Considering ‘Parents Bill of Rights’ Legislation
Rights determine medical care, child's name and pronouns used at school and review of instructional materials, among others.
Feb 11th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield
When Workers Prosper, America Does Too
Workers had to fight for contemporary labor standards, and much work still remains.
Aug 28th, 2021 by State Rep. Don Vruwink
Tax Cut Divides Democrats
Evers and some Democratic legislators supported it. GOP hopes to gain new seats from swing-district opponents.
Jul 19th, 2021 by Steven Walters
What Democrats Got In GOP Budget
Long list of proposals killed or altered in final Assembly bill. Yet four Democrats voted for it.
Jun 30th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Parties Bash Heads on State Budget
Evers budget and Republican proposals are miles apart. A compromise won’t be easy.
Apr 12th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Legislature’s Budget Roadshow Coming Soon
Since 1985 regional budget hearings have been held. Planned for April, all in small towns.
Mar 29th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Assembly Legislators Show Their Priorities
Minutes to pass big expansion of voucher schools, hours debating home schools.
Mar 20th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
Let’s Stop the Blame Game
Problems with the unemployment system are a bipartisan failure. And need a bipartisan solution.
Feb 27th, 2021 by State Rep. Don Vruwink
America’s Dairyland is Struggling
Despite a proud history of dairy production, the industry is in decline.
May 28th, 2020 by State Rep. Don Vruwink
Small Businesses Make Our State Thrive
Never have they needed our support more.
Apr 27th, 2020 by State Rep. Don Vruwink
State’s Student Loan Debt is $24 Billion!
College grads paying interest rates as high as 11% when home loans are 3%. The solution is obvious.
Mar 7th, 2020 by State Rep. Don Vruwink
Assembly Stalls on Farm Crisis Legislation
Despite bipartisan movement, the bills never saw a special session.
Feb 13th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
GOP Targets Three Democratic Reps
Their Assembly districts voted for Trump. They now face Republican challengers.
Jan 20th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Make It a Crime to Harass Referees?
Some legislators are considering such a bill. Bad idea.
Dec 26th, 2019 by Casey Hoff
Poverty for Senior Citizens Rising
Costs of housing and health care driving up elderly poverty. Are there solutions?
Nov 11th, 2019 by State Rep. Don Vruwink
Divided Government Created Good Budget
Final state budget not perfect, but exemplified concept of checks and balances.
Jul 14th, 2019 by State Rep. Don Vruwink
