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45 and Counting: CUB celebrates milestone working for Wisconsinites

Tommy Thompson Shames Himself

His embrace of Donald Trump and RFK Jr. has soiled the ex-governor’s reputation.

Wisconsin’s Longest-Serving State Senator, A Republican, Endorses Harris

Sen. Robert Cowles called former President Donald Trump a 'totalitarian' in a radio interview

Republican Former Assemblywoman Sheehan Donoghue Endorses Kamala Harris for President

Gov. Evers Sues Republican Legislators for Continued Obstruction of Investments Intended to Address Pressing Challenges Facing Wisconsin

Governor’s countersuit comes as Republican lawmakers refuse to release nearly $200 million in already-approved investments to fight PFAS, improve kids’ literacy, respond to hospital closures in Western Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Again Calls Republican Lawmakers into Special Meeting to Urge Immediate Release of $140 Million to Fight PFAS Statewide, Respond to Hospital Closures in Western Wisconsin

Republican Lawmakers No-Show at Special Meeting to Release Statewide PFAS Funding, Stabilize Healthcare Access in Western Wisconsin

Governor implores Republicans to expeditiously release $140 million in already approved funding to address pressing challenges facing Wisconsin communities

Will Legislators Run Or Not?

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

Controversial Power Line Bill Dies In Legislature

Opponents of 'Right of First Refusal' bill say it would have hiked utility rates.

Senate Fires 8 Evers Appointees, Approves 3 Constitutional Amendments

Senate ends session for year with governor 'apoplectic' over 'petty partisan politics.'

Wisconsin Seniors Face Housing Upheaval As Assisted Living Homes Reject Medicaid

Assisted living promises more independence than nursing homes, but it carries serious risks.

Senate Republicans Fire Four Evers Appointees

GOP boots one from DNR board, three from UW Health board.

Gov. Evers Again Urges Wisconsin Republicans to Release $125 Million in Already-Approved Funds to Fight PFAS Statewide

More than 200 days since the biennial budget was enacted, Republicans have yet to release $125 million in already-approved funds to address PFAS contamination across the state 

Senate Votes to Fire Evers Appointee from Public Service Commission

Tyler Huebner rejected. Senate also passes electric vehicle, nudity ban and tax cut bills.

Evers Says Republican Firings Make It Hard to Find DNR Secretary

Stop blocking his appointees, governor pleads. GOP lawmakers defend their actions.

Bill Gives State Regulators More Power Over Utility Construction Plans

Advocates say it could reduce costs for consumers. Utilities association opposes it.

Gov. Evers Urges Legislature to Release $125 Million to Address PFAS, Act to Protect Wisconsin’s Groundwater

With rulemaking on PFAS standards stalled until GOP acts, governor calls for urgent legislative action and the release of $125 million in already-approved funds

We Energies, Alliant Closing Coal Plants

But customers could be paying off utilities' coal plant debt for years to come.

Brewers Stadium Deal Passes the Legislature

Gov. Tony Evers promises to sign it.

Bill Would Triple Eviction Notice Period For Long-Term Care Facilities

Shift from 30 to 90 days would give more time to find new housing.

Republicans Reject 7 Evers Appointees

Including elections commissioner and 4 DNR board members. 'This is insanity,' says Evers, then immediately names replacements.

Despite Environmentalist Objections, Senate Advances PFAS Bill

Republicans call the forever-chemical bill a compromise, but opponents said it would limit DNR's enforcement ability.

State Can’t Regulate We Energies $100 Million Project for Microsoft

Critics blame Foxconn law's loopholes, call for legislative fix. 'It's outrageous.'

Wisconsin Conservation Voters calls on key legislators to remove the poison pill from the PFAS legislation

Legislature Passes Local Revenue, Schools Bills

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

GOP Strips Gov. Evers $750 Million Broadband Plan From Budget

Green Bay gets $2 million for 2025 NFL Draft.