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Assembly Democrats Have Large Climate Change Bill Package
Dems hope at least a few bills find bipartisan support for passage.
Nov 17th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
Proposal Would Eliminate Teen Work Permits
Critics say it would eliminate funding for employer education, compliance monitoring.
Nov 17th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
Legislative Democrats Propose Legalizing Abortion, Requiring All-Options Counseling
Proposal would repeal restrictions in place before Roe vs. Wade was overturned.
Nov 2nd, 2023 by Baylor Spears
New Brewers Subsidy Substantially Better For City, County
New deal calls for study of Beer District concept, reduces county contribution, introduces new funding source.
Oct 12th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Legislative Democrats Unveil Agenda To Restore Worker Rights
Bill package includes proposals to undo Act 10, "Right to Work" legislation.
Sep 8th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
Bill Would Increase Penalties For Those Supplying Drugs That Lead To Death
But some legislators, including Ryan Clancy, speak out against increasing reckless homicide penalty.
Jun 8th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
Milwaukee’s First Dumpling Fest Scheduled For June 4
Nearly a dozen Milwaukee restaurants set to participate in the event -- the first of its kind for Milwaukee.
May 5th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Capitol Has New Generation of Leaders
44% of Legislature's 132 members changed in last four years.
Apr 24th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Some Small Business Owners Back Paid Leave Proposal
Evers' proposal creates 12 weeks paid parental leave. A boon to hiring?
Mar 6th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
Bill Would Require Armed School Resource Officers
Republican proposal requires all schools to track crimes, hire officer after enough incidents.
Mar 6th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
GOP Legislators Vote For Audit of State’s Licensing Agency
They cite backlog in approving licenses. Democrats blame inadequate funding and staff.
Feb 8th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
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
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 Spears
The 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 Bergstrom
Democrats Relaunch ‘Economic Bill of Rights’
Resolution went nowhere in Legislature but now a statewide campaign for fall elections.
Mar 22nd, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Omicron Has Hurt Area Restaurants
Just when things getting better, new variant slammed restaurants like Odd Duck, Lazy Susan.
Feb 15th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Legislature Passes Raft of Law Enforcement Bills
14 bills increase funding, restrict local control; some directly target Milwaukee.
Jan 27th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Bill Requires More Access to Police Records
Brostoff wants more access for media and public to investigative records.
Nov 3rd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Democrats Pressured on Immigration Reform
Voces de la Frontera and allies picket Sen. Tammy Baldwin.
Oct 31st, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Big Changes Needed In Political Districts
Population changes in Madison, metro Milwaukee require redrawn legislative and congressional seats.
Sep 27th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Madison 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 Holloway
When 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 Lang
State Democrats Push $15 Minimum Wage
Housing, retirement and baby bond proposals also included in legislative package.
Jul 23rd, 2021 by Laurel White
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 Walters
Activists Say Police Reform Bills Not Enough
Elected officials, policing activists say task force bills are not substantive reforms.
Jul 2nd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Rep. 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 Redman
Assembly Leaders Accused of ‘Systemic Racism’
Republicans use racist retaliation, punish free speech, Democratic legislators charge.
Jun 12th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
GOP Lawmakers End Weekly Unemployment Boost
State legislature votes to end $300 federal supplement. Governor Evers could veto.
Jun 10th, 2021 by Wisconsin Public Radio
Bowen Introduces Package of Policing Bills
The Milwaukee representative introduced a slate of legislation titled "Enough is Enough."
Jun 4th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
GOP Legislators Target Jobless Pay
Bill restores work-search requirement, ends supplemental pandemic aid to unemployed.
May 19th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
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 Woods
Bill 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 Gunn
Will Budget Hearings Be Superspreader Events?
Mask wars pit Democrats against Republicans in Legislature.
Feb 27th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
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 Gunn
