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Vos Says UW Deal Is ‘First Step’ To End ‘Cancerous’ Diversity Practices
Assembly Speaker used his power to force UW system changes on diversity, equity and inclusion practices.
Dec 15th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
UW Regents Consult Attorneys In Fight Over DEI, Pay Raises
Evers has sued Legislature on issue. GOP legislators threaten to remove some regents.
Dec 12th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
WI Secretary of State Calls for Removing Election Commissioner Robert Spindell
Spindell admitted serving as fake elector and also celebrated voter suppression.
Dec 11th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Sheboygan DA Vows To Appeal Abortion Ruling
Judge ruled Tuesday that 1849 law doesn't ban abortion.
Dec 6th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Dane County Judge Rules 1849 Law Does Not Ban Abortions In Wisconsin
Ruling is a win for abortion rights advocates.
Dec 5th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Schimel Could Be Potent Supreme Court Candidate
He's run up big election totals in key counties and statewide running for attorney general.
Dec 4th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Former Attorney General Brad Schimel Running For Wisconsin Supreme Court
Schimel, a Republican, enters 2025 race where conservatives hope to take back control of court.
Dec 1st, 2023 by Rich Kremer
Public School Libraries Will See Record Support From State Fund
Common School Fund from sale of public lands up by 25%, hitting record high.
Nov 21st, 2023 by Erik Gunn
LeMahieu Grows Into Majority Leader Role
Republican Senate leader has worked at times with Democrats to get legislation passed.
Nov 20th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Is Legislature Illegally Grabbing Executive Power?
Evers suit charges Legislature has repeatedly violated state constitution.
Nov 15th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Bill Prevents Domestic Violence Offenders From Carrying Guns
Democratic proposal addresses 'dangerous loophole' in current gun laws.
Nov 14th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
County, State Break Ground on Forensic Science Center
$226 million, 200,000-square-foot facility will house county medical examiner and state's Milwaukee crime lab.
Nov 10th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Republican Lawmakers Ask Judge To Compel Replacement Of Elections Administrator
Move is another attempt to remove Meagan Wolfe.
Nov 10th, 2023 by Henry Redman
After Campaign Shames Him, Vos Advances Impeachment of Elections Administrator
Speaker advances legislation to impeach Meagan Wolfe.
Nov 3rd, 2023 by Erik Gunn
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
Gov. Evers Sues Republican Lawmakers
Suit comes after string of decisions have blocked UW pay raises, blocked new building code rules and halted conservation projects.
Oct 31st, 2023 by Rich Kremer
Court Injunction Prevents Ouster of Election Administrator, At Least For Now
Dane County grants temporary protection for Meagan Wolfe's job while case plays out.
Oct 31st, 2023 by Erik Gunn
Bipartisan Support For Wisconsin Joining Lawsuit Against Facebook, Meta
Attorney General Josh Kaul adds Wisconsin to list of 32 states suing tech giant.
Oct 27th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Republican Bullying Isn’t Working
Tactic is backfiring as Democrats and public officials resist.
Oct 25th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
GOP Legislators Admit They Can’t Fire Top Elections Official
In court filing Republican leaders say vote to fire Meagan Wolfe was 'symbolic.'
Oct 16th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
Senate Targets 6 Evers Appointees
Republicans leave elections commission unbalanced and board overseeing DNR unable to act.
Oct 9th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Amazon Expands in Wisconsin As State Joins FTC Lawsuit
Company has invested $9.5 billion, created 12,000 jobs in Wisconsin.
Oct 9th, 2023 by Joe Schulz
Vos Won’t Attempt To Impeach Elections Administrator Until Lawsuit Finished
Senate President Chris Kapenga has asked the Assembly to start process.
Oct 6th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Anti-Abortion Group Leader Files Formal Complaint Against Planned Parenthood
Complaint to state licensing agency comes after Planned Parenthood resumes abortion services.
Oct 5th, 2023 by Hope Kirwan
DAs in Milwaukee, Dane Counties Urged to Prosecute Abortion Providers
Anti-abortion groups accuse Planned Parenthood of flouting state law.
Sep 27th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
What’s Next for Kelli Thompson?
The head of state public defender's office, now retiring, getting mentioned as possible state Supreme Court candidate.
Sep 25th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Advocates Push Legislators To Take Up Gun Background Check Bill
Capitol event features activists, Democrat lawmakers and AG Kaul.
Sep 22nd, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Five Republicans Move To Impeach Elections Administrator
Meagan Wolfe says legislators willfully distorting the truth.
Sep 22nd, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Senate Votes To Fire Elections Commissioner, Triggering Legal Fight
Republicans vote to fire Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Megan Wolfe, AG Kaul says vote is illegal.
Sep 14th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Planned Parenthood Restarting Wisconsin Abortion Services
Citing court ruling, abortions will be provided in Milwaukee and Madison.
Sep 14th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Senate Committee Votes to Fire State Elections Administrator
Attorney General has said firing of Meagan Wolfe is illegal. Now up to full state Senate.
Sep 12th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Tax Cut, Brewers Aid Top Legislative Agenda
GOP plan for $2.9 million tax cut could use up most of remaining state surplus.
Sep 5th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Election Deniers Make False Charges at Senate Hearing on Top Election Official
Attorney General says Republicans' hearing to consider ousting Meagan Wolfe is illegal.
Aug 30th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Republicans Could Force Protasiewicz Off Redistricting Case
Assembly impeachment would force her to step down while awaiting Senate trial.
Aug 29th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Elections Administrator Won’t Attend Her Own Appointment Hearing
Decision based on opinion of Attorney General Kaul, who said there isn't actually an appointment process underway.
Aug 25th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
State’s Crime Labs Processing DNA Evidence Faster
Much faster than nationally. But toxicology test turnaround time has gotten worse.
Aug 19th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Kaul Announces Funding for Office of School Safety
Attorney General reallocates federal ARPA dollars to provide temporary funding.
Aug 17th, 2023 by Evan Casey
President Sells ‘Bidenomics’ In Visit To Milwaukee
Biden touts green jobs, low unemployment, rebuilding middle class in factory floor speech.
Aug 15th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
AG Kaul Wants Sealed Catholic Church Records
Bankruptcy case sealed records, but Kaul says information could help update list of credibly accused priests.
Aug 12th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Legislative Democrats on ‘Veto Watch’ after Gov. Evers Blocks 10 Bills
Republicans only need two-thirds of those present to override the governor’s veto
Aug 11th, 2023 by Jack Kelly and Matthew DeFour
Gov. Evers Calls for Legal Consequences for False Electors
Attorney General Kaul won't say whether there's an ongoing investigation.
Aug 6th, 2023 by Deneen Smith
Gov. Evers, AG Kaul Oppose 3M’s Proposed PFAS Settlement
Settlement would limit communities ability to sue over cleanup costs, damages.
Jul 27th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Dane County To Reimburse Employees Traveling for Abortions
County 'has to keep up with the many private employers who are offering a similar benefit.'
Jul 25th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Wisconsin’s False Electors, Kaul In Spotlight After Those in Michigan Charged
Attorney General has declined to say whether he's pursuing charges against those that attempted to subvert 2020 election.
Jul 20th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Abortion Rights Backers Get Two Wins
'There is no such thing as an 1849 abortion ban in Wisconsin.'
Jul 17th, 2023 by Steven Walters
State Leaders, Educators Push Legislators to Fund School Safety
Republicans resist this, though Office of School Safety created in 2018 under Gov. Walker.
Jun 27th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
1915 Wisconsin Case Could Be Key to Abortion Pill Battle
Texas ruling under review by US Supreme Court cited case involving Milwaukee physician.
Jun 13th, 2023 by Michael Horne
Democrats Push Gun Safety Bills
Democratic legislators, attorney general support background checks, red flag laws.
Jun 13th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Kaul Charges Republicans Gutted School Safety Office
Democratic AG says budget decision leaves less resources 'for keeping our kids safe.'
Jun 10th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
GOP Won’t Staff Crime Lab, Licensing Department At Requested Levels
Bipartisan push for more staffing to resolve problems."You own any issues," says Rep. Goyke to GOP.
Jun 9th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Campaign Rivals Kaul, Toney Call For Crime Lab Funding
Public defenders, district attorneys join coalition's push for more crime lab staffing.
Jun 7th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Is Baldwin Vulnerable? Or Unbeatable?
The pundits disagree. And who is the likely Republican opponent?
May 9th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Lawsuit Underway On Validity of Wisconsin’s 1849 Abortion Ban
Attorney General Josh Kaul is attempting to get law struck down.
May 5th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Ex-Cardinal McCarrick Faces Sexual Assault Charge
1970s incident discovered as result of attorney general's clergy abuse task force.
Apr 18th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Will Hospital Merger Help Consumers?
A frank look at the impact of latest merger, of Froedtert Health and ThedaCare.
Apr 16th, 2023 by John Torinus
DNR Says Tyco Failing To Comply With Marinette PFAS Investigation
Johnson Controls subsidiary was already sued by state related to contamination. Company alleges pollution could come from other sources.
Apr 14th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
UMOS Leads Effort to Target Labor Trafficking
Partners include state Department of Justice and Department of Workforce Development.
Apr 12th, 2023 by Edgar Mendez
Collegiality a Casualty in Supreme Court Election?
Current court members were active in election, could intensify rancor between judges.
Apr 10th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Supreme Court Candidates Make Last Push For Votes
Will Trump indictment affect race between Dan Kelly and Janet Protasiewicz?
Apr 3rd, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Inside the Dome Deals Are Common
La Follette's resignation, Godlewski appointment latest example of insider Capitol deals.
Mar 27th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Peshtigo Area Could Get Superfund-Style Cleanup
Tyco firefighting foam facility in Marinette is believed to have contaminated area.
Mar 24th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Milwaukee Hopes To Be Bellwether In Kia/Hyundai Suit
Could be central player in multi-city lawsuit, perhaps increasing size of any settlement.
Mar 22nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City Will Sue Kia, Hyundai Over Repeated Thefts
City looking for 'payback' stemming from 'destruction' wrought by theft epidemic.
Mar 21st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
AG Kaul, 21 Other States Demand Kia, Hyundai Address Thefts
Could be precursor to multi-state lawsuit over autos' defect that makes thefts easy.
Mar 20th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Anti-Abortion Groups Unite to Defend State Law
Opposing Vos proposal of exceptions for rape and incest. Working to elect Dan Kelly.
Mar 13th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Dan Kelly Did Paid Partisan Work
Supreme Court candidate's financial disclosure forms show payments from Republican Party. No such work done by Protasiewicz.
Mar 12th, 2023 by Henry Redman
AG Kaul Pursuing Funding For Office of School Safety
Department of Justice office includes tipline, assistance for districts in improving safety.
Mar 9th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
Attorney General Kaul Pushes For More Funding, Hosts Lawmaker Crime Lab Tours
Kaul, law enforcement agencies want faster turnaround for forensic work.
Mar 3rd, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Protasiewicz Says She Would Recuse Herself From Cases Involving Democratic Party
Kelly declines to see if he would recuse himself on cases involving megadonor Richard Uihlein.
Mar 2nd, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
Bill For Gableman’s Election Investigation Now Nearly $2.5 Million
Court judgment against Assembly Speaker Robin Vos adds $135,000 to cost.
Mar 2nd, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Enslaved Workers May Be Making Your Breakfast
Wisconsin confronts problem of human trafficking and exploited immigrant labor.
Feb 28th, 2023 by Ruth Conniff
Dan Kelly Makes His Case for High Court
'Where do our rights come from?' asks former state Supreme Court justice. 'God!'
Feb 10th, 2023 by Bill Lueders
Battle Lines Clear in Capitol Budget Battle
What to watch for as Gov. Evers and Republican legislators begin battle over your money.
Jan 30th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Spending on AG, Secretary Of State Races Up In 2022
Spending on Secretary of State race 38 times higher than in 2018.
Jan 29th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
How Are State’s Women Doing Under 1849 Abortion Ban?
Not so well, doctors say.
Jan 28th, 2023 by Ruth Conniff
Human Trafficking Effort Unites Law Enforcement, Victim Advocates
New taskforce designed to better reach those forced into sex work.
Jan 27th, 2023 by Rob Mentzer
DNR Avoids Drama With New Secretary, New Board
Wednesday's meeting was first without expired members who had refused to resign.
Jan 27th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Democrats Offer Abortion Referendum. Again
Asks voters if 1849 ban should be repealed. But referendum must wait for April 2024.
Jan 24th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Four Years Later, State’s Lame Duck Law Still Faces Court Challenge
Circuit court strikes down power grab from DOJ by Legislature, but ruling appealed.
Jan 17th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
Southwestern Wisconsin Farmer Appointed To DNR Board
Gov. Evers appoints Paul Buhr to replace Walker-appointee William Bruins.
Jan 12th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Conservation Groups Cite Damage From Prehn’s Time on Natural Resources Board
Serving beyond his term limits and favoring lobbyists and PFAS polluter, critics charge.
Jan 8th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Kaul Should Charge Ron Johnson, 10 Fake Electors
Illegal efforts to overturn 2020 election should be prosecuted by Attorney General.
Jan 8th, 2023 by Matt Rothschild
PFAS Found in Lake Michigan Bay Linked To Marinette Fire Training Center
Dangerous chemicals from firefighting foam found on Green Bay shoreline
Jan 5th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Gov. Evers’ Inaugural Address Calls for Abortion Rights, Expanding Medicaid
Introduced by his granddaughter, Evers hails the 'chance to do the right thing.'
Jan 3rd, 2023 by WPR Staff
Did Democrats Let Mandela Barnes Lose?
State Democratic chair says big donors wrongly concluded Barnes was far behind and deserted him.
Jan 2nd, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
How to Have a More Transparent 2023
State and local governments can improve on open records. Attorney General should lead the way.
Jan 2nd, 2023 by Christa Westerberg
Top 10 State Political Stories of 2022
Evers and Johnson victories and suddenly changed battle over abortion lead the list.
Jan 2nd, 2023 by Steven Walters
The Top Donors to Wisconsin Political Parties in 2022
Billionaires and millionaires, most supporting Democrats, continue to dump huge sums into Wisconsin politics through a loophole left open by state Republicans.
Dec 29th, 2022 by Peter Cameron
Wisconsin’s 1849 Abortion Ruling Will Still Be Hot Issue in 2023
Since Roe-vs-Wade ruling, an average of nearly 300 Wisconsin abortion-seekers traveled to Illinois each month.
Dec 29th, 2022 by Bridgit Bowden
Embattled Former DNR Board Chair Resigns, Ending Saga
Prehn, whose appointment had expired, was able to stay on because Republicans wouldn't confirm his replacement.
Dec 23rd, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Will New State Treasurer Make Changes?
Democrat Sarah Godlewski took expansive view of office. What will Republican John Leiber do?
Dec 20th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Report Calls For Criminally Charging State’s Fake Electors
Democracy protection group, Just Security, says 10 Republicans committed felonies.
Dec 19th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Why Are Our Congressional Districts So Gerrymandered?
Key reason: too much emphasis on 'communities of interest.'
Dec 14th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
Stop the Hospital Merger Mania
Mergers hike prices and corporate pay, lower quality. The Aurora Advocate merger with Atrium will do all three.
Dec 7th, 2022 by John Torinus
Record $93 Million Spent by Outside Groups in 2022
$31 million more than total in 2018 and five times higher than in 2010.
Dec 5th, 2022 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Group Calls On Kaul To Escalate Clergy Sex Abuse Probe
Madison religious freedom group pushes attorney general to add resources to effort.
Dec 5th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Crowded Supreme Court Race To Become Partisan Battles
Four candidates are running, with the conservative-liberal split of court hanging in balance.
Dec 1st, 2022 by Sarah Lehr
Kaul Warns Suit Challenging State Abortion Ban Will Take Time
Attorney General aims to overturn 1849 ban, but notes legal process 'not fast.'
Nov 22nd, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
State Democratic Chair Hail’s Party’s ‘Triumph’
But election results -- and party's future -- more clouded than that.
Nov 21st, 2022 by Steven Walters
Wisconsin School Libraries To See Record $52 Million In State Funding
Amount is up 30% from last year, part of long-running state program.
Nov 18th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
