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Wisconsin Assembly Is Done Legislating for 2026
Here's what lawmakers got done -- and left unfinished.
Feb 23rd, 2026 by Brittany Carloni
Bipartisan Deal Would Fund WisconsinEye After Shutdown
Senate passes bill including nearly $600,000 and seeks competitive bids for future broadcast rights.
Feb 19th, 2026 by Rich Kremer
WI Senate Debates Competing Data Center Bills
Non-disclosure agreements, consumer costs, renewable energy key issues.
Feb 18th, 2026 by Erik Gunn
Lawmakers at Odds on Funding WisconsinEye As Time Running Out
Senate Republicans now want a competitive bidding process.
Feb 16th, 2026 by Rich Kremer
Lawmakers Seek Hospital Price Transparency
Hospitals say they should focus on insurance companies.
Jan 8th, 2026 by Baylor Spears
Democrats Unveil Statewide Tuition Promise Program
Another bill would reverse Act 10 for most UW system employees.
Oct 14th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Wisconsin Lawmakers Debate GOP’s ‘Red Tape Reset’ Bills
Democrats say proposals are designed to overturn governor's court-protected rulemaking power.
Oct 10th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
Mayor Touts Changes To Address Water Street Violence
Mobile booking facility, drones and more.
Aug 8th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Will Evers Sign Bill Making Gig Drivers Independent Contractors?
Would exclude Uber, Lyft, DoorDash drivers from rules protecting workers.
Jul 30th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Republican Legislators Push Tax Credits for Films Made in Wisconsin
Republican leaders had removed similar item from Evers' budget.
May 21st, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Wisconsin Senate Votes To Make Sharing ‘Deepfake’ Nude Images A Felony
Bill author says legislation needed to protect residents as AI capabilities advance.
May 16th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Legislators Argue Over Cooperation With ICE
GOP bill requires local law enforcement to help federal deportations.
May 14th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Meet the Legislature’s Fiscal Big Shots
16 members of Finance, mostly Republicans, decide what's in the state budget.
May 12th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Republican Bills Aim To Give Wisconsin A ‘Regulatory Reset’
The recently unveiled package targets rules put out by Wisconsin's executive branch.
May 1st, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
Wisconsin Lawmakers Discuss Pro-Nuclear Energy Bills
GOP bills would conduct nuclear siting study, convene nuclear conference in Madison
Apr 24th, 2025 by Nick Rommel
Hearing Held on Controversial Statewide Requirement For Sheriffs To Cooperate With ICE
Republican lawmakers cite sheriffs in Milwaukee and Madison as reason for the bill, which has penalties for noncompliance.
Feb 27th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
GOP Lawmakers Push For More Nuclear Power in Wisconsin
Discussion comes as new Microsoft data center expected to use more power than every house in Dane County.
Feb 13th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
Republican Bill Forces Wisconsin Sheriffs to Cooperate With ICE
Sheriffs must report immigrants who lack permanent legal status or lose state funding.
Feb 5th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Wisconsin Republicans Push to Limit Governor’s Veto Powers
Seeking yet another constitutional amendment to drastically restrict partial veto power.
Jan 28th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
With Budget Debate Looming, Assembly Fills Remainder of Powerful Finance Committee
Rep. Mark Born and Sen. Howard Marklein will continue to chair JFC.
Dec 19th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Legislative Committee Considers Artificial Intelligence Regulations
The pitfalls and potential of AI; possible legislative guard rails and state investments.
Dec 8th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Senate Members of Legislature’s Powerful Joint Finance Committee Announced
The 16-person panel is responsible for how Wisconsin spends tens of billions of dollars. Assembly up next.
Dec 5th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Wisconsin Voters Could Do Something They Haven’t Done in 29 Years
Rejecting proposed voting definition constitutional amendment would be third defeated amendment in 2024.
Oct 28th, 2024 by Steven Walters
Constitutional Amendment Would Double Down on Blocking Non-Citizen Voting
Liberal groups say Republican proposal is solving a problem that doesn't exist.
Oct 18th, 2024 by Henry Redman
Parties Target 5 State Senate Seats With No Incumbent
More competitive races will mean fierce battles and huge spending.
May 13th, 2024 by Steven Walters
Potawatomi Says Opening Of Massive Sportsbook Is Turning Point For Casino
New facility has a 2,000-square-foot tv capable of playing 30 games at once.
May 3rd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Hoping To Avoid Court Drawing Them, GOP Approves New Legislative Maps
But Gov. Tony Evers said he will veto proposal, which leaves Wisconsin Supreme Court in control.
Jan 25th, 2024 by Rich Kremer and Anya Van Wagtendonk
Republicans Fire Regulator Over Solar, Low-Income Assistance Decisions
Tyler Huebner didn't follow the law say GOP senators. Democrats say move is purely partisan game.
Jan 19th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
Senate Votes to Fire Evers Appointee from Public Service Commission
Tyler Huebner rejected. Senate also passes electric vehicle, nudity ban and tax cut bills.
Jan 17th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
GOP Committee Votes to Toss Utility Commissioner Tyler Huebner
RENEW Wisconsin leader on PSC board since 2020, but never confirmed by Legislature.
Jan 15th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Senate Indicates Changes Required For Brewers’ Subsidy
Despite Assembly passage, initial Senate hearing yields plenty of concern.
Oct 26th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
GOP Proposal Adds Voter ID Law to State Constitution
Amendments would prevent state Supreme Court from overturning the 2011 law.
Oct 25th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
GOP Senators Renew Fight Over Abortion, Tax Cuts
And override an Evers' budget veto, part of busy session Tuesday.
Oct 18th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
GOP Senators Introduce Protectionist Transmission Line Bill
Proposal would make it difficult for competitors to ATC to enter market.
Oct 13th, 2023 by Joe Schulz
Bill Would Hike Bail For Past Bail Jumpers
But ACLU warns it would drastically increase number of people in pretrial detention.
Sep 29th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Legislature Passes Local Revenue, Schools Bills
Deal heads to Gov. Evers’ desk. Despite bipartisan support, some are calling for him to veto proposals.
Jun 15th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Former Senator Erpenbach Could Be Confirmed As New Parole Board Leader
His former Republican colleagues will decide whether he can keep job Gov. Evers appointed him to.
May 11th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Assembly Passes School Crime, Conversion Therapy Bills
Bill provides no funding for school resource officers. Democrats oppose both bills.
Mar 15th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
State Planning for Electric Vehicle Expansion
Wisconsin receiving $79 million in federal funding over next five years for charging infrastructure.
May 5th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Regulators Want State Energy Program Cutting Emissions
A state funded program currently works on energy efficiency, PSC wants it focused on emissions.
Apr 14th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
GOP Senators Pass Black History Month Resolution
Republican lawmakers dismissed input from Legislative Black Caucus.
Feb 24th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Senate Votes 33-0 To Fund Youth Prison
Also passes bills to restrict teaching race, limit safety net, allow higher bail.
Feb 23rd, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Senate Passes a Dozen Voting Bills
Republicans say bills address election ‘irregularities.’ Democrats charge ‘voter suppression.'
Feb 23rd, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Absentee Ballot Boxes Helped Republicans, Too
Many of the 500 drop boxes in state were in districts voting heavily for Trump.
Jan 24th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Bail Reform Debate Proceeds Without Data
GOP bills react to Waukesha parade killings without full knowledge of state bail system.
Jan 11th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Juvenile Prison Costs Are Skyrocketing
Up 250% to $812,252 per juvenile last year at Copper Lake, up 41% at Lincoln Hills.
Nov 15th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Johnson Seeks ‘True Partnership’ With State Government
Council president, who could soon become acting mayor, says city’s future depends on this.
Nov 9th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Republicans Vote Against Medicaid Transgender Care
Legislative committee vote keeps Wisconsin out of compliance with a court non-discrimination order.
Oct 25th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Bill Ends Criminal Penalties for Minors Engaging in Prostitution
Sen. Alberta Darling wants minors being trafficked to be treated as victims.
Oct 15th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Rebecca Kleefisch Announces Campaign for Governor
Kleefisch served as Lieutenant Governor under former Gov. Scott Walker.
Sep 9th, 2021 by Laurel White and Corrinne Hess
GOP Bill Targets ‘Silicon Valley Elites’
Accusing Facebook and Twitter of silencing conservatives, they propose new rules and fines for companies.
Jul 13th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
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
Bill Makes Vaccine Tampering, Destruction a Felony
Another pandemic related bill would direct inmate's stimulus checks to victim restitution.
Apr 29th, 2021 by Laurel White
Bill Requires MPS Reimburse Private School Transportation Costs
When MPS went virtual, it stopped providing transportation for private school students.
Apr 22nd, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
Legislature Passes Cocktails-To-Go Bill
It awaits the governor's signature. The Senate also passed a bill allowing home deliveries of alcohol.
Mar 24th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Honoring Limbaugh But Not Black History
Republican legislators back resolution to honor Rush, resist celebrating Black History Month.
Mar 9th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
GOP Legislators Reject Local Sales Tax Hikes
“Dead on arrival,” lawmakers say of Evers’ enabling legislation.
Mar 3rd, 2021 by Laurel White
False Electors Were GOP Campaign Donors
Republican insiders accused of election fraud gave $14,000 to state candidates.
Feb 18th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Can Evers, Republicans Mend Fences?
Their first two years weren't very cooperative. But that might change with a new Legislature.
Nov 9th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Your Guide to Down Ballot Races
Trump versus Biden isn't the only ballot item. Here's information on 13 other races across the county
Nov 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Primary Results Set Stage for November
Newcomers in many races. Kelda Roys will replace Fred Risser, nation's longest serving legislator.
Aug 12th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Candidate List and Election Guide
Long list of candidates, but ballots will be short for most Milwaukeeans.
Aug 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
