Kristina Shelton

State Rep. Ryan Clancy Kicked Out of ALEC Meeting

Socialist and Democrat peeking as GOP legislators draft model state laws.

Will Legislators Run Or Not?

The long list of legislators in newly mapped districts who haven't filed to run includes Robin Vos.

Bill That Would Hold Students Back For Truancy Passes First Major Hurdle

Assembly passes bill that would make frequently absent students repeat their current grade, sends it to Senate.

Legislature Approves Reduction in Educator Licensing Requirements

Republican backers say their aim is easing a workforce shortage

Democrats Were For Uncoupling Voucher Funding, Why The Change?

School choice groups asks why Dems ran away from proposal to separate funding from property taxes.

Assembly Committee Votes To Overhaul Voucher School Funding

Governor Evers has already signaled his opposition.

Bill Eliminates Work Permits for Younger Teens

Democrats warn it undermines child labor laws. Legislation now goes to governor.

Civics Education Bill Focuses on Patriotism

DPI opposes bill and its costs, says it's already working on civics education.

Partyline Vote Approves Ban On Gender-Affirmation Procedures, Sports Participation For Transgender Kids

Gov. Evers has pledged to veto GOP-backed proposals.

State Superintendent, GOP Legislators Duel Over Education

Underly defends DEI, public schools; Republicans push culture war, school choice.

Assembly Passes Bill To Overhaul How Reading Is Taught

DPI gives support after changes. Plus: Pharmacists could prescribe birth control, alcohol regulations overhauled.

Legislature Passes Local Revenue, Schools Bills

Deal heads to Gov. Evers’ desk. Despite bipartisan support, some are calling for him to veto proposals.

Bill Would Require Armed School Resource Officers

Republican proposal requires all schools to track crimes, hire officer after enough incidents.

Many in State Forgo Medical Care Due to Costs

Survey finds 52% to 62% of state residents, many with insurance, delay or don't get care.

Legislature Approves Referendums on Cash Bail, Public Assistance

Cash bail is binding constitutional amendment, while public assistance vote is only advisory.

The End of Universal Free School Meals?

Expansion of free meals with federal pandemic funding has ended. How will families, schools respond?

Barnes Campaign Aims to Bring State Together

Lt. Governor and U.S. Senate candidate running hard in rural, urban areas of state.

Democrats Relaunch ‘Economic Bill of Rights’

Resolution went nowhere in Legislature but now a statewide campaign for fall elections.

Open Letter to the People of Ukraine

Wisconsin Legislative Democrats Introduce Hazard Pay for Frontline Workers

Democrats Push Badger Care Public Option

Bill to expand Medicaid coverage, increase access to health care unlikely to pass.

Voces Opposes Bill Allowing DACA Hires By Law Enforcement

Bill would allow law enforcement agencies, such as police departments, to hire DACA recipients.

Clergy Mandatory Reporting Bill Would Bring Justice, Accountability

Assembly Passes Unemployment, Medicaid Restrictions

One proposal limits access to unemployment insurance when the unemployment rate is low.

Republicans Push Pro-Gun Bills

Allowing guns to be carried on school grounds, in places of worship and by those as young as 18.

Senator Agard and Representative Shelton Introduce Bike Legislation

What They’re Saying: Local Electeds Praise Biden, Democrats in Congress for Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal

Legislature Passes Absentee Voting Restrictions

And proposal cutting funding to municipalities that reduce police funding.

34 State Legislators Endorse Jill Underly for State Superintendent

Working Families Party Announces Second Round of 2021 Endorsements

Progressive Political Group Throws Weight Behind Jill Underly, Sets Sights on Growing Progressive Bloc in Madison Common Council

Underly Campaign Announces Endorsement of 12 State Legislators

Following Massive Get Out The Vote Push, WI WFP Candidates Win Seats Across the State

WI Working Families Party organizers secure enough positive IDs to quadruple Trump’s 2016 margin of victory in Wisconsin, power down-ballot candidates to victory

Elected Officials Across the State Join Call for Peaceful and Fair Vote Count

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin Celebrates Endorsed Candidates Advancing to General Election

WI WFP Sweeps Primaries

WI Progressive Candidates Announce Victory

People’s Action Endorses Wisconsin Movement Politics Candidates

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin Endorses Kristina Shelton for Green Bay Assembly Seat

School Districts Consider Defunding Police

Madison, Green Bay, Milwaukee among districts that may end programs. Milwaukee school board votes Thursday.