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Amid Falling Vaccination Rates GOP Bill Pushes Exemptions

Bill requires waiver forms be given to parents with health forms schools give them.

The Many Lawsuits of Josh Kaul

29 suits by AG against Trump administration. Will this help or hurt Kaul if he runs for governor?

Wisconsin Trucking Companies Like Trump Administration’s Rule Changes

Moving away from limits on truck's speed, driver hours worked in a day.

Trump’s FCC Helps Out Private Prison Telecom Companies

Commission rolls back rules capping rates for phone and video calls for inmates.

Susan Crawford Sworn in to Wisconsin Supreme Court

Most expensive judicial election in U.S. history assures liberal majority for years.

US Rep. Bryan Steil Faces Hostile Audience During Town Hall

Steil was met with boos and jeers during his first town hall since passage of President Trump's sweeping budget and immigration law.

Senator Baldwin Releases Statement on Continuing Chaos of Donald Trump’s Trade War

Student Loan Changes Will Create ‘Barriers’ For Low-Income Medical Students

MCW President says Trump’s tax and spending act eliminates the ‘backbone’ of how aspiring doctors pay for education.

Libertarian Party of Wisconsin Passes Resolution Defending Digital Privacy, Cryptocurrency, and Innovation

Senator Baldwin Releases Statement on Bipartisan Bill to Fund Labor, Health, and Education Departments for Fiscal Year 2026

Senate compromise increases funding for NIH, safeguards Department of Education, & invests in and restores services at 988

Gov. Evers Urges Bipartisan Opposition to Trump Budget

Governor releases list of impacts Trump Administration’s budget will have on Wisconsin’s seniors, women, veterans, people with disabilities, and workforce

Justice Rebecca Bradley’s Favorite Obsession

She's death on 'unelected bureaucrats." What's that all about?

EPA rollback of pollution protections threatens Wisconsinites’ health, jobs, and cost of living

Gov. Evers Charges EPA Has Abandoned Science

Joins California Gov. Newsom, condemning end of greenhouse gas regulations.

Youth Will Be Served in Governor’s Race

A national trend. Next governor could be three decades younger than Tony Evers.

Will Trump’s Policies Hike Wisconsin Restaurant Prices?

Tax cuts on tips will help. Tariffs and immigration crackdowns won't.

Why Tony Evers Could Have Run Again

Why he was likely to win and thrive as a three-term governor.

Decline in U.S. Craft Breweries, Sales Has Wisconsin Brewers Unfazed

Two craft breweries highlight expansion plans and growth despite headwinds.

New Democratic Ads Highlight ‘Epstein Files’ In Swing Districts

Looking ahead to 2026 midterms, ad campaign seeks to capitalize on Republican tensions.

County Executive David Crowley Confirms He Will Run for Governor

Milwaukee official is second Democrat to enter race.

Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez Is First Dem To Announce Gubernatorial Bid

Rodriguez's announcement kicks off what is expected to be a fierce Democratic primary for governor

SDC Faces Debts, Board Vacancies, Lawsuits

Here's the latest on challenges for Social Development Commission.

Government Watchdog Finds Trump Administration Illegally Froze Funding to Head Start Nationwide

Fight for Control of Wisconsin Senate Has Begun

2026 election gives Democrats a chance to flip seats under new legislative maps.

New Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds approval of President Trump almost unchanged at 45%, support among Republicans and his base remains strong

Does Justice Rebecca Bradley Face An Enthusiasm Gap?

Why Republicans might prefer her to step down from WI Supreme Court.

U.S. DOJ Hasn’t Gotten Wisconsin Voter Data It Requested

Why the delay? State law would require it to pay $12,500 for data.

Trump Tariffs Hurting Wisconsin Foreign Trade, Business Relationships

Tonnage through the Port of Milwaukee down 30% through early 2025.

The Mystery of Bill Berrien

Republican candidate for governor seems to have come from nowhere. Why the secrecy?

‘Good Trouble Lives On’ Anti-Trump Protests Take Place In Wisconsin

Wisconsinites join nationwide protests on 5th anniversary of Georgia congressman John Lewis' death.

How Wisconsin Businesses Are Navigating Tariffs

Changing tariffs and shifting trade negotiation deadlines have created challenges for Wisconsin companies importing and exporting goods.

Fundraising No Show Grows Speculation Rebecca Bradley Isn’t Running For Reelection

Conservative Supreme Court justice's term ends in 2026.

New Fundraising Numbers Could Indicate Evers’ Reelection Decision

But while Republican challengers build their war chests, Evers could quickly refill his coffers.

Sens. Johnson, Baldwin Recommend Judges for U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit

Will the ‘Trump Tax’ Hurt Wisconsin?

New Democratic website lists what it says are costs for each state.

Baldwin, Wyden Call out Trump Admin for Lying About Social Security Taxes

SSA Administrator sent out mass email to millions that spreads false information that likely confuses seniors

Wisconsin Has Lost $2.6 Billion From Not Expanding Medicaid

And under new federal rules Wisconsin will still lose out compared to other states.

A Tale of Two Cities

Radically different budget bills passed in Madison and Washington.

Trump to Close Agency That Investigated State’s Refinery Explosion

Plans to close Chemical Safety Board, which investigated explosion in Superior.

New Trump Rule Bans Undocumented Immigrant Families From Head Start

Wisconsin Head Start director says change will have 'chilling effect' on program.

Chairman Johnson Subpoenas FBI for Records on the July 13, 2024 Trump Assassination Attempt

Moore and Jayapal Lead Colleagues in Efforts to Protect T and U Visa Applicants

Lawsuit Introduces New Strategy To Overturn Wisconsin’s Congressional Maps

Lawsuit argues that Wisconsin's US House districts represent an 'anti-competitive gerrymander.'

Former Wisconsin Congressman Is Interim NASA Director

To infinity and beyond for Sean Duffy, who adds to Secretary of Transportation responsibilities.

Milwaukee’s Beaches Had Polluted Water For More Than Half of 2024

Sampling found 77 percent of Wisconsin's Great Lakes beaches had high levels of E. coli, but danger was often transient.

Businessman Bill Berrien Launches Republican Campaign for Governor

Ex-Navy SEAL promises a Trump-style 'shakeup' of Madison.

Planned Parenthood, Family Planning Clinics in Wisconsin Face Federal Cuts

Big Beautiful Bill cuts federal funds for contraception, cancer screening, STD care.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on Congressional Passage of President Trump’s Budget Bill

Rep. Fitzgerald Statement on the Passage of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1 – One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Baldwin Statement on House Passage of Republicans’ Budget Bill That Guts Medicaid, Raises Costs for Families

In Wisconsin, the bill will terminate at least 250,000 people’s health care, reduce or eliminate 90,000 Wisconsinites’ food assistance, and threaten to close rural hospitals

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.

Public EV Charging Plan Faces Trump Opposition, Council Concerns

'I'd cut this program if I was the federal government,' said one alderman.

How Republicans Screwed Themselves

Aggressively pushing for laws, policies meant to help them. But Democrats now benefiting.

US Sen. Ron Johnson Flip Flops on Trump Budget Bill

After leading opposition to omnibus bill, Johnson votes to move it forward.

Wisconsin’s 150 Ginseng Growers Slammed By Tariffs

'I'm fighting in a trade war,' laments the top producer.

What the Upset in NYC Mayor’s Race Could Mean for Wisconsin

Could another Bernie Sanders-backed, young Democrat defeat Rep. Van Orden?

The Rise of Jill Karofsky

From circuit court judge to Supreme Court chief justice in just five years.

Birthright Citizenship Stands in Wisconsin After Supreme Court Order

Kaul joins other attorney generals in seeking nationwide protection.

Sen. Johnson Releases Statement After Advancing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Federal Judge Halts Job Corps Shutdown

Judge finds U.S. Department of Labor likely violated the law.

Court’s Rejection of Redistricting Lawsuits Yields Many Questions

Court denied lawsuits without explanation, leaving court watchers and political analysts to wonder why, and what comes next.

Majority of Voters Say Gov. Evers Shouldn’t Run for Third Term

But new Marquette poll shows Evers approval remains positive.

Trump Budget Would Ax Funds for State’s After-School Learning Centers

They serve 20,000 students at 168 sites in high-poverty districts across Wisconsin.

Bill to Expand Wisconsin’s Nuclear Power Heads to Gov. Evers’ Desk

Another bill passed makes it easier for political candidates to withdraw their name from a ballot.

Baldwin and Colleagues Introduce No War Against Iran Act

AG Kaul Files Lawsuit Seeking to Prevent Trump Administration from Unlawfully Terminating Federal Grants

Wisconsin Supreme Court Backs State Regulators of PFAS Pollution

5-2 decision says DNR has 'explicit authority to enforce' PFAS discharges.

The Professors Are the Enemy

How and why Wisconsin Republican legislators are starving the UW system.

On 3rd Anniversary of Roe Being Overturned, Baldwin, Blumenthal, and Murray Lead Senate Dems in a Bill to Restore Abortion Access Nationwide

Women’s Health Protection Act comes as Trump and Congressional Republicans move to restrict a woman’s right to choose and toward a national abortion ban

Wisconsin’s Congressional Members Divided on Iran Bombing

Republicans back Trump's attack, Democrats say approval from Congress needed.

Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Group Urging Trump Admin to Reverse Closure of Job Corps Centers

Baldwin has been outspoken advocate for Wisconsin’s Job Corps centers that help young Americans get career training and are a path to good-paying jobs

WisDems Muslim Caucus Releases Statement As Trump Teeters on Going to War With Iran

Senator Baldwin Statement on U.S. Strikes in Iran

Haitian Immigrants in Wisconsin Lose Legal Status, Pushed to Self-Deport

'What people have to understand... the immigrants …came here legally.'

Rep. Fitzgerald Statement on U.S. Strikes Against Iran

Rep. Moore Statement on Trump Military Actions in Iran

Republican Budget Bill Would Eliminate Energy Efficiency Tax Credits

Considering solar panels or a heat pump? Don't wait.

County Supervisors Blindsided by MCTS Cuts

Supervisors balk at lack of financial transparency from county transit system.

Bill Would Formally Designate ‘Gig Workers’ As Independent Contractors

Backed by companies like Uber, proposal would exempt workers from minimum wage, worker's comp requirements.

Can Democrats Win More Rural Voters?

There's reason to doubt this. Maybe it's a waste of resources.

How Brad Shimel Defeated Himself

His embrace of Trump looked like a winning bet. Until it didn't.

Senate Republicans Seek to Stifle Wisconsinites’ Fundamental Freedom to Speak Out

Apparently Unable to Pass State Budget, Senate GOP Turns to Undermining Freedom to Protest

Trump Administration Announces Plan to Shutter 988 Lifeline for LGBTQ+ Youth in 30 Days

Trump cuts come as roughly 40 percent of LGBTQ+ young people reported seriously considering attempting suicide

On the Deportation of Yessenia Ruano: Cruelty Is the Point

Milwaukee Teacher’s Aide Yessenia Ruano Self-Deports to El Salvador

ICE reportedly denied her request to remain in US while visa application pending.

Trump’s Flip-Flop on Immigrants Impacts Wisconsin

His stop and start on ICE raids affects restaurants, dairy industry, hotels and more.

12,000 Join Milwaukee’s ‘No Kings’ Protest

And huge turnout in Madison in nationwide protest against President Trump.

Wisconsin Democrats Elect Devin Remiker as New Party Chair

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

Wisconsin GOP Congressman’s Bill Defunds Cities Deemed ‘Anarchist’

Democrats say Rep. Tony Wied would criminalize an entire city for actions of a few.

Attorneys Debate Judicial Immunity, Federal Powers in Judge Dugan Case

At issue are U.S. Constitution, 10th Amendment and separation of powers.

Milwaukee County Seeking $25 Million Federal Grant For Road Safety

Grant could fund road safety interventions in multiple cities.

Gov. Evers, DOA Announce Wisconsin Coastal Management Program to Receive Over $200,000 Project of Special Merit Grant

Grant to create Wisconsin Great Lakes Coastal Leadership Academy, bolster state’s ability to identify and address coastal hazards and resilience

Rep. Fitzgerald Statement on Israel’s Strike Against Iran

‘No Kings’ Protests Will Be Held Across Wisconsin Saturday

Nationwide protests are designed to counter President Trump's military parade.

Milwaukee Construction Costs Growing Faster Than National Average

Tariffs pushing costs up across the United States.

Wisconsin Lawmakers, Industry Experts Share Concerns About ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Preempting AI Regulation

Budget reconciliation bill in Congress would restrict states’ ability to regulate artificial intelligence.

Gov. Evers, DATCP Celebrate June Dairy Month, Announce Dairy Processor Grant Recipients

Wisconsin Republicans Condemn Evers for Supporting California Governor

Joins other governors backing Gov. Newsom, bashing President's 'abuse of power.'

Campaign Finance Watchdog Sues Elon Musk for Election Bribery

Accusing him of 'brazen scheme to bribe Wisconsin citizens to vote' in April election.

Wisconsin’s Congressional Members Divided on Trump Use of Military in L.A.

Decision defies wishes of California's governor