Content referencing Rob Stafsholt
Republicans Badly Divided in Final Senate Session
GOP senator blames 'the corrosive impact of excessive special-interest influence.'
Mar 30th, 2026 by Steven Walters
Republicans Struggle to Save Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund
GOP legislators 'have strong feelings both for and against' land acquisition program.
Feb 5th, 2026 by Baylor Spears
Republicans Want to Charge for Hiking, Biking, Canoeing on State-Owned Land
Legislators push $20 permit for hiking, $40 for biking or cross-county skiing.
Nov 25th, 2025 by Evan Casey
Wisconsin Wolf Harvest Regulations Take Effect in November
GOP lawmakers had requested modifications to the regulations, but the DNR decided against changes.
Oct 19th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
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
Wisconsin Debating New Regulations For Wolf Hunting
Regulations would protect wolf dens, shorten timeline for registering wolf kills
Mar 7th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Republican Lawmakers No Show As Farmers Deplore Trump Changes
Complaints about funding cuts, tariff threats, deporting workers.
Feb 24th, 2025 by Henry Redman
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
Senate Members of Legislature’s Powerful Joint Finance Committee Announced
The 16-person panel is responsible for how Wisconsin spends tens of billions of dollars. Assembly up next.
Dec 5th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Senate Fires 8 Evers Appointees, Approves 3 Constitutional Amendments
Senate ends session for year with governor 'apoplectic' over 'petty partisan politics.'
Mar 13th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
GOP Legislators Probe Views of Evers’ New DNR Appointees
After firing first Evers picks, Republicans raise issues of wolf management, PFAS cleanup.
Dec 20th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
New Laws Help Counselors, Physician Assistants Practice In Multiple States
Next could be interstate agreements for social workers, dentists, dental hygienists.
Dec 11th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
GOP Senators Express Skepticism of Governor’s Childcare, Workforce Bill
Issue coming to head with worker shortage, expiration of childcare subsidy program.
Oct 12th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
Senate Targets 6 Evers Appointees
Republicans leave elections commission unbalanced and board overseeing DNR unable to act.
Oct 9th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Legislature’s Rules Committee Kills Updated Building Standards
Business groups opposed change. Action taken without a public hearing.
Oct 2nd, 2023 by Erik Gunn
GOP Senators Block Building Code Update Supporters Say Saves Energy, Improves Safety
Party-line vote leaves 2015 building code in place. Concerns over cost.
Aug 11th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
Legislature Passes Local Revenue, Schools Bills
Deal heads to Gov. Evers’ desk. Despite bipartisan support, some are calling for him to veto proposals.
Jun 15th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
DNR Pledges Changes to Wisconsin’s Wolf Management Strategy
But draft legislation from Republicans might overrule DNR Secretary's plan.
Mar 16th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Meet The Candidates Seeking Open State Senate Seat
Three Republicans, one Democrat running for seat held by retiring Sen Alberta Darling.
Feb 13th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Jobs First Coalition Backs Republicans
Brookfield-based conservative group has spent $2.6 million since 2010, mostly on legislators.
Jun 13th, 2022 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Bill Would Ban UW-System Vaccine Requirements
Two GOP lawmakers want to prohibit public campuses from requiring COVID-19 vaccine.
May 14th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Legislature’s Budget Roadshow Coming Soon
Since 1985 regional budget hearings have been held. Planned for April, all in small towns.
Mar 29th, 2021 by Steven Walters
State Board Won’t Allow Wolf Hunting
Natural Resources Board votes against resuming hunt, citing science, rejecting GOP legislators' request.
Jan 23rd, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Outside Groups Spent $10 Million on Legislative Races
Special interest groups backing Democrats spent more of it, about $5.5 million.
Nov 16th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
No Veto-Proof Majority for Republican Legislators
They flipped two of three seats needed to get two-thirds majority in Senate.
Nov 4th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Liberal Groups Far Outspend Republicans
$5.3 million spent on legislative races by Democratic advocacy groups, $2.9 million by GOP groups.
Nov 3rd, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
$1 Million Legislative Races Now Common
For a job paying $52,000. This year the Democrats are out-spending Republicans.
Nov 2nd, 2020 by Steven Walters
Outside Liberal Groups Lead in Legislative Races
Groups backing Democrats have spent $2.9 million versus $1.8 million for Republicans.
Oct 18th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
$2.3 Million Outside Spending on Legislative Races
On 96 of 115 legislative races in state, with slightly more for Republicans.
Oct 5th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Koch Group Leads Outside Spending
63% of special interest spending on state legislative races backs Republicans.
Sep 16th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Outside Groups Spend More on GOP Candidates
$300,000 spent on August primary’s legislative candidates, with $97,031 from Koch-connected AFP.
Aug 18th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Primary Results Set Stage for November
Newcomers in many races. Kelda Roys will replace Fred Risser, nation's longest serving legislator.
Aug 12th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Election Includes Constitutional Amendment
Ballot has controversial victims' rights amendment with bipartisan support and opposition.
Apr 4th, 2020 by Laurel White
We the Irrelevant People
Citizens overwhelmingly opposed long list of legislation passed by Republicans.
Dec 19th, 2018 by Sheila Plotkin
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
One Million Acres of Wetlands Endangered
Republican bill backed by big business could eliminate one-fifth of state’s wetlands.
Oct 3rd, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
WMC Wants Another Business Tax Break
Bill increases construction industry tax exemption; pushed by legislator whose business will benefit.
Jun 2nd, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Bear Hunters Association Has Big Clout
Donated $369,000, wants less rules on guns, no photos of hunters.
May 1st, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
