Content referencing Melissa Ratcliff
Republicans Target Kaul Over Bloomberg-Backed Environmental Lawyers
GOP lawmakers question outside funding for environmental fellows as Kaul calls the probe political theater.
Feb 26th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr
WI Senate Debates Competing Data Center Bills
Non-disclosure agreements, consumer costs, renewable energy key issues.
Feb 18th, 2026 by Erik Gunn
Single Stairway Housing Legislation Could Help Milwaukee
Could create more and cheaper housing. Report says it's safer, but fire groups opposed.
Jan 20th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
LGBTQ+ Advocates Condemn RFK Jr.’s Gender-Affirming Care Rules
Ends Medicare, Medicaid funding to hospitals that offer gender-affirming care.
Dec 22nd, 2025 by Bridgit Bowden
Dodge County Sheriff Transports Migrants To and From Chicago ICE Facility
Critics say it's part of a 'shell game' to hide migrants from lawyers and family.
Oct 22nd, 2025 by Isiah Holmes and Henry Redman
Senate Approves School Cellphone Ban
Senate also passes bill require insurance coverage of breast cancer screenings.
Oct 15th, 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
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 Lawmakers Hold Tense Debate On Bill To Ban Gender-Affirming Care For Youth
Opponents regard bill as 'cruel' anti-trans legislation, while supporters say it would 'protect' children.
Mar 13th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Widespread Opposition at Hearing to Bill Requiring Parental Approval for Pronoun, Name Changes
GOP-bill draws opposition from legislators, those testifying.
Mar 7th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
New Wisconsin Legislators Prepare for Session
6 new state Senators and 31 new Assembly members need to learn the process.
Jan 5th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Most Incumbents Beat Challengers in State Legislature Primaries
Wisconsin had the most contested Assembly primary races since 2012.
Aug 14th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Will Legislators Run Or Not?
The long list of legislators in newly mapped districts who haven't filed to run includes Robin Vos.
Apr 15th, 2024 by Steven Walters
Parties Seek New Candidates in New Districts
New state legislative maps means races are the fairest and most wide open in 12 years.
Feb 26th, 2024 by Steven Walters
Assembly Passes Broad Parental Rights Bill, Firearm Tracking Ban
Also bills on reciprocal credentialing and expanding definition in statute against strip search.
Jan 21st, 2024 by Baylor Spears
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
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
Bills Targeting Transgender Youth Draw Heated Hearing At Capitol
Gov. Evers has vowed to veto bills.
Oct 5th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
State Superintendent, GOP Legislators Duel Over Education
Underly defends DEI, public schools; Republicans push culture war, school choice.
Sep 25th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
