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This Veterans Day Wisconsin Serves Fewer Homeless Vets
State officials argue over closing of veterans agencies in Green Bay, Chippewa Falls.
Nov 11th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Wisconsin Sexual Assault Victims Could Get More Time To Pursue Charges
Bill would extend statute of limitations beyond current 10-year limit.
Oct 23rd, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
Despite Action, Bill Might Be Too Late To Stop Veterans Housing Closure
Two facilities weren't funded in state budget, Sept. 30 deadline looms.
Sep 19th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
New Legislators Sponsor ‘Wish List’ Bills
You'd be surprised by the range of ideas and proposals by Capitol newcomers.
Jun 9th, 2025 by Steven Walters
GOP Bill Offers Tax Credit for Child Care Providers
But providers, businesses say it won't solve the problem.
Jun 4th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
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
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
Should Child Care Providers Teach 4-Year-Old Kindergarten?
Republicans, child care providers support bill pushing this. DPI opposes it.
Feb 7th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Legislature Approves Bill Allowing Nurses to Write Prescriptions
Also would allow nurses to treat patients without oversight. Evers expected to veto.
Jan 26th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Bill Allows 17-Year-Olds to Provide Emergency Medical Services
Proposal aims to address staffing shortages, but some EMS groups oppose it.
Jan 23rd, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
Legislature Passes $2 Billion Tax Cut. Again
Republicans rejects Evers call for child care coverage and more school funding.
Nov 15th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
Fetuses Would Count For Tax Exceptions Under Republican Proposal
State Senate endorses plan, which also includes per dependent exception increase of $300.
Nov 7th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
With Lawsuits Pending, Assembly Republicans Approve Redistricting Changes
Fight over gerrymandering now moves to Senate.
Sep 15th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Republican Child Care Bills Aim To Address Shortages By Cutting Regulations
Gov. Evers called for a Sept. 20 special session to address shortages, has different plan.
Sep 7th, 2023 by Margaret Faust
Republican Child Care Proposals Are Inadequate Say Gov. Evers, Other Democrats
Democrats have called for continuing provider subsidy program.
Aug 31st, 2023 by Erik Gunn
Bipartisan Legislative Task Force Takes On Artificial Intelligence
Other task forces will address childhood obesity and human trafficking, Vos announces.
Aug 28th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
