Content referencing Kevin Petersen
Assembly GOP Reverses Course on Health Care Bills
After years of resistance, Republicans back plan to expand Medicaid access and lower barriers for breast cancer screenings.
Feb 19th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Assembly Passes Several Public Safety Bills
Democrats largely supported GOP bills, but offered doomed amendments.
Oct 15th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Transmission Lines Company Driving Up Wisconsin’s Electric Costs?
Industrial watchdog says American Transmission Company hiked rates by 43%.
Aug 21st, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Republicans Face Big Questions at State Convention
Big loss in spring election, party divisions, and who will run for governor?
May 5th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Republicans Retain Majority in Wisconsin Assembly
Democrats make some gains under new competitive political maps drawn by Gov. Evers.
Nov 6th, 2024 by Shawn Johnson
Controversial Power Line Bill Dies In Legislature
Opponents of 'Right of First Refusal' bill say it would have hiked utility rates.
Mar 18th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Should State Use More Nuclear Power?
Federal, state officials say it may be needed for Wisconsin to meet climate change goals.
Apr 17th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Legislative Houses Elect Their Leaders
Democrats call for action on COVID-19 crisis.
Nov 11th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Milwaukee Leaders Plead for 1% Sales Tax
Stark statistics presented at legislative hearing. But some GOP lawmakers unmoved.
Mar 16th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Republicans Back Bill on Pre-Existing Conditions
But Evers warns if protections weaker than Obamacare he will veto the legislation.
Jan 16th, 2019 by Shamane Mills
Assembly Approves Rollback of Wetlands Protection
Bill backed by WMC, Kochs, could destroy 1 million acres of wetlands.
Feb 19th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
GOP Legislative Districts Heavily White
Republican assembly districts are up to 96% white, senate districts as high as 95% white.
Jan 15th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Unopposed Legislators Still Love Campaign Cash
Retiring and unopposed legislators are sitting on $1.2 million in donations.
Sep 2nd, 2014 by Steven Walters
