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State Has Many Uncontested Legislative Races
Why newcomers Ryan Clancy on East Side, Dave Maxey in New Berlin face no opponent.
Nov 8th, 2022 by Baylor SpearsThe End of Universal Free School Meals?
Expansion of free meals with federal pandemic funding has ended. How will families, schools respond?
Aug 16th, 2022 by Erin Gretzinger and Maddie BergstromDemocrats Relaunch ‘Economic Bill of Rights’
Resolution went nowhere in Legislature but now a statewide campaign for fall elections.
Mar 22nd, 2022 by Erik GunnOmicron Has Hurt Area Restaurants
Just when things getting better, new variant slammed restaurants like Odd Duck, Lazy Susan.
Feb 15th, 2022 by Erik GunnRep. Robyn Vining and Wisconsin Democrats Go Big for Small Business
Feb 2nd, 2022 by State Rep. Robyn Vining
Legislature Passes Raft of Law Enforcement Bills
14 bills increase funding, restrict local control; some directly target Milwaukee.
Jan 27th, 2022 by Isiah HolmesJoint Statement on the One-Year Anniversary of the Capitol Insurrection
Jan 6th, 2022 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
Jessica Katzenmeyer Racks Up More Endorsements From Across Wisconsin
Nov 29th, 2021 by Jessica Katzenmeyer
Bill Requires More Access to Police Records
Brostoff wants more access for media and public to investigative records.
Nov 3rd, 2021 by Isiah HolmesDemocrats Pressured on Immigration Reform
Voces de la Frontera and allies picket Sen. Tammy Baldwin.
Oct 31st, 2021 by Isiah HolmesSenator Agard Introduces Legislation to Ban Bump Stocks
Oct 1st, 2021 by State Sen. Melissa Agard
Big Changes Needed In Political Districts
Population changes in Madison, metro Milwaukee require redrawn legislative and congressional seats.
Sep 27th, 2021 by Steven WaltersMadison Legislator Wins Dining Award
Plus: Dairyland Custard coming to Brewery District, a new chicken wing restaurant, and a free beer pass.
Sep 20th, 2021 by Michael HollowayWhen Will We Get Reform of Police?
State government has done little, police union threatened us, but we’re still pushing for change.
Aug 28th, 2021 by Angela LangState Democrats Push $15 Minimum Wage
Housing, retirement and baby bond proposals also included in legislative package.
Jul 23rd, 2021 by Laurel WhiteWest Allis Alderman Angelito Tenorio Announces Candidacy for Wisconsin State Treasurer
Jul 15th, 2021 by West Allis Ald. Angelito Tenorio
Legislature Is the Most Diverse in History
Many first served as local officials, many ran small businesses, some started as Capitol staffers.
Jul 5th, 2021 by Steven WaltersActivists Say Police Reform Bills Not Enough
Elected officials, policing activists say task force bills are not substantive reforms.
Jul 2nd, 2021 by Isiah HolmesRep. Sanfelippo Calls For National Guard To Patrol City
Suburban Republican cites crime, calls it a “war zone,” demands Gov. Evers act.
Jun 16th, 2021 by Henry RedmanAssembly Leaders Accused of ‘Systemic Racism’
Republicans use racist retaliation, punish free speech, Democratic legislators charge.
Jun 12th, 2021 by Melanie ConklinGOP Lawmakers End Weekly Unemployment Boost
State legislature votes to end $300 federal supplement. Governor Evers could veto.
Jun 10th, 2021 by Wisconsin Public RadioAssembly GOP Doubles Down On Racism, Retaliates Against Member of Color’s Efforts to Address Systemic Racism
Democratic state representatives lift the curtain on racist retaliation in the legislature
Jun 10th, 2021 by State Rep. Gordon HintzBowen Introduces Package of Policing Bills
The Milwaukee representative introduced a slate of legislation titled "Enough is Enough."
Jun 4th, 2021 by Isiah HolmesGOP Legislators Target Jobless Pay
Bill restores work-search requirement, ends supplemental pandemic aid to unemployed.
May 19th, 2021 by Erik GunnRepresentative Hong’s Statement on Passage of APIDA Heritage Month Resolution
May 11th, 2021 by State Rep. Francesca Hong
Meet the District 5 School Board Candidates
Alex Brower and Jilly Gokalgandhi compete to replace outgoing school board director Larry Miller.
Apr 4th, 2021 by Sam WoodsBill Ends Low Wages for Tipped Workers
Sub-minimum wage of $2.33 would be outlawed, requiring payment of minimum wage.
Mar 16th, 2021 by Erik Gunn34 State Legislators Endorse Jill Underly for State Superintendent
Mar 15th, 2021 by Dr. Jill Underly
Working Families Party Announces Second Round of 2021 Endorsements
Progressive Political Group Throws Weight Behind Jill Underly, Sets Sights on Growing Progressive Bloc in Madison Common Council
Mar 4th, 2021 by Wisconsin Working Families PartyWill Budget Hearings Be Superspreader Events?
Mask wars pit Democrats against Republicans in Legislature.
Feb 27th, 2021 by Melanie ConklinSenator Agard Leads on Main Street Recovery Package
Jan 27th, 2021 by State Sen. Melissa Agard
Capitol Christmas Decoration Memorializes COVID-19 Victims
A garland was made with a ring for every person that has died in Wisconsin.
Dec 24th, 2020 by Erik GunnFollowing Massive Get Out The Vote Push, WI WFP Candidates Win Seats Across the State
WI Working Families Party organizers secure enough positive IDs to quadruple Trump’s 2016 margin of victory in Wisconsin, power down-ballot candidates to victory
Nov 4th, 2020 by Wisconsin Working Families PartyTyrone Cratic Williams Statement of Results of Assembly District 76 Democratic Primary
Aug 12th, 2020 by Tyrone Cratic Williams