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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 Advances GOP Election Bills, But No Monday Processing
One proposal would eliminate 'central count' locations, which clerks use to be more transparent and efficient.
Nov 20th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Lack of GOP Support Dooms Absentee Ballot Processing Bill
Despite calling it the most important reform to restore confidence in elections, GOP lawmaker says Senate Republicans aren't on board
Nov 7th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Assembly Passes Several Public Safety Bills
Democrats largely supported GOP bills, but offered doomed amendments.
Oct 15th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Judges, Legislators Consider Changing Wisconsin’s Election Laws
A court ruling could reshape the election-law debate.
Oct 13th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Where ‘Monday Processing’ and Other Election Changes Stand
Republicans, Democrats have competing proposals, but proponents pledge to work together.
Sep 30th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
State Legislators At Odds on Election Bills
But committee leaders promise 'civil conversations' in effort to meet 'the moment.'
Sep 25th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Legislators Consider New Rules for Election Observers
Wisconsin Elections Commission created rules after consulting many different groups.
Apr 22nd, 2025 by Henry Redman
Democratic Lawmakers Announce Bill to Prevent Musk’s Election Giveaways
Elon Musk awarded two $1 million checks to Wisconsin voters in lead up Supreme Court election.
Apr 11th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
Assembly Committee Republicans Halt Proposal for Election Observers
'We have seen good things go through the committee and then die.'
Mar 16th, 2025 by Lorin Cox
Legislature’s LGBTQ+ Caucus Doubles in Size
With 7 new members, the caucus now includes 12 lawmakers, all Democrats.
Feb 3rd, 2025 by Nick Rommel
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
Democratic Bill Bans Foreign Spending on State, Local Referendums
Seeks to close 'glaring loophole' created by Federal Elections Commission ruling.
Jan 10th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Bipartisan Proposal To Allow Early Counting Of Absentee Ballots Passes Assembly
Proposal intended to end late night results release. Assembly endorses several other election changes.
Nov 10th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Assembly Bill Would Allow Milwaukee, Other Cities To Count Absentee Ballots Early
Day-before processing seeks to end late night results.
Nov 1st, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Partyline Vote Approves Ban On Gender-Affirmation Procedures, Sports Participation For Transgender Kids
Gov. Evers has pledged to veto GOP-backed proposals.
Oct 12th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
In 40 Seconds Republicans Kill Evers’ Special Session on Child Care
Republicans take no action on governor's proposal. Evers 'not surprised.'
Sep 21st, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
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
Bipartisan Bill Makes Attacks on Election Workers a Felony
And gives whistleblower protection to election workers reporting fraud or irregularities.
Jun 21st, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Democrats Rehire Wikler for 2024 Races
State party chair Ben Wikler has led Democrats to victories and has a growing national profile.
Jun 12th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Republicans Don’t Win Veto-Proof Legislature
Had to flip five Assembly seats and one Senate district and fell short.
Nov 9th, 2022 by Baylor Spears
Republicans Seek Veto-Proof Legislature
GOP supermajority possible if they flip one senate district, five assembly seats now held by Democrats.
Nov 7th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Evers Pledges ‘Clemency’ To Fight Abortion Ban
Would governor use his power to pardon anyone convicted under 1849 abortion ban?
Aug 1st, 2022 by Steven Walters
Evers Offers Clemency For Doctors Prosecuted for Providing Abortions
Governor made commitment during keynote speech of the state Democratic Party Convention.
Jun 27th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Bill Creates Fines for Texting Unwanted Sexual Images
Democratic lawmakers say state needs to crack down on "cyber flashing."
Dec 30th, 2021 by Laurel White
Bill By State Democrats Targets ‘Stealthing’
Charges, fines for people who sabotage their partner’s birth control without consent.
Dec 28th, 2021 by Laurel White
Winnebago County GOP Removes Racist Facebook Meme
Humorous defense of white supremacy?
Jun 29th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Pollinator Protection Package Proposed
Bills to benefit Badger State bees aim to 'achieve a bright, healthy, and buzzing future.'
Jun 27th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
State Assembly Passes Transgender Athlete Bill
Legislation would bar transgender women from playing on female athletic teams.
Jun 17th, 2021 by Laurel White
Mask-Less Public Meetings Are Illegal
They endanger health and prevent access to all interested in attending.
Feb 1st, 2021 by Larry Gallup
Will Vos Expose Legislators to COVID-19?
He demands Assembly meet in-person. That “could kill me,” Rep. Jimmy Anderson says.
Dec 28th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
$35.8 Million Spent on Legislative Races
New record set: 2018 spending was 27% more than in 2016, double that in 2014.
Mar 6th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Secretive Fund Spent $715,480 On Democrats
High Ground Political Fund, connected to Nation Consulting, funded six state senate races.
Feb 1st, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Liberal Outside Groups Spend Big
More spending for Democrats in five of six key state senate races.
Oct 4th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Massive Spending by Realtors for One Legislator
Spending $208,000 to reelect state Sen. Roger Roth, 7 times more than he has spent.
Sep 29th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Kimberly-Clark Won’t Get Tax Break
Company demands subsidy by September 30. Why that won’t happen.
Sep 17th, 2018 by Steven Walters
6 Senate Races Will Decide Party Control
Stakes are high, including control over 2020 redistricting.
Aug 27th, 2018 by Steven Walters
