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Assembly to Vote on Controversial Antisemitism Bill
Critics argue the bill would criminalize political speech critical of Israeli policies.
Feb 17th, 2026 by Erik Gunn
No-Tax-on-Tips Plan Clears Assembly, Heads to Wisconsin Senate
Republicans and some Democrats support exempting up to $25,000 in tips from state income tax.
Jan 16th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Assembly Passes Constitutional Amendments
One would outlaw DIE programs in Wisconsin.
Jan 14th, 2026 by Baylor Spears
‘Sextortion’ Now A Crime in Wisconsin
Gov. Evers signs several bills into law.
Dec 11th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Proposed Wisconsin Bill Adopts Official Definition of Antisemitism
Critics argue the definition could be used to target anti-Israel speech.
Sep 15th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Lawmakers Debate ‘No Tax on Tips’ After Cutting It from Evers’ Budget
The policy echoes a provision in President Donald Trump's signature tax and immigration law
Aug 22nd, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Opposition To GOP Bill That Would Shield Police Officers From Post-Shooting Court Inquiries
John Doe hearings afford opportunity for review if prosecutor declines to bring forth charges.
May 9th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes
Many Issues Raised At Evers’ Budget Listening Session
Concerns include housing costs, prison reform and 'humanitarian crisis' for refugees.
Dec 4th, 2024 by Andrew Kennard
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
Assembly Passes Bill To Protect Judges’ Privacy
Proponents say it protects judge's when at home, opponents say it limits free speech.
Feb 16th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Assembly Advances Constitutional Amendment Banning Use of Race in Government Hiring
Supporters criticize DEI initiatives. Opponents say issue is manufactured.
Feb 15th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Legislators Push Judicial Security Bills
142 threats against Wisconsin judges in past year, with 44 threats of death or physical harm.
Jan 28th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Republicans Fearful of New District Maps
Under one proposed map, incumbent Republicans would have to run against each other.
Jan 22nd, 2024 by Steven Walters
Assembly Committee Considers Final Five Runoff System for Elections
Bipartisan bill's version of ranked choice voting is for congressional races only.
Jan 10th, 2024 by Henry Redman
Final Five Bill Changes Congressional Elections in Wisconsin
Bipartisan proposal pushes less partisan, ranked-choice elections.
Oct 2nd, 2023 by Steven Walters
Bipartisan Bill Creates Ranked Choice Voting for Congressional Races
With a single primary for all candidates. What are its chances of passage?
Sep 26th, 2023 by Robert D'Andrea
Assembly Passes School Crime, Conversion Therapy Bills
Bill provides no funding for school resource officers. Democrats oppose both bills.
Mar 15th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Despite Past Controversy, 2023 Black History Month Resolution Finds Bipartisan Support
In 2019, Republicans objected to a resolution honoring Milwaukee native Colin Kaepernick.
Feb 10th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
State Has Many Uncontested Legislative Races
Why newcomers Ryan Clancy on East Side, Dave Maxey in New Berlin face no opponent.
Nov 8th, 2022 by Baylor Spears
Election Official Refutes Bogus Fraud Claims
Addressing false claims wastes valuable time, election tech director said.
Feb 17th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Bill Overrules Milwaukee’s No-Knock Ban
The 'search warrants have been demonized by the anti-police mob,’ says GOP legislator.
Feb 14th, 2022 by Gretchen Schuldt
Legislature Passes Raft of Law Enforcement Bills
14 bills increase funding, restrict local control; some directly target Milwaukee.
Jan 27th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
GOP Bill Moves State Elections Commission to Wausau
Opponents note this moves the commission away from the majority of state population.
Sep 17th, 2021 by Diane Bezucha
State Elections Chair Wants Arizona-Style Audit
"Donald Trump won this election in Wisconsin," Rep. Brandtjen declares.
Jul 27th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
How Vos Pushes The Big Lie
Claiming election irregularities, undermining election officials, hiring a GOP expert in smears.
Jun 1st, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
A Tale of Two Elections
Green Bay city attorney investigation finds no outside interference with November election, despite GOP legislators’ claims.
Apr 26th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Will Supreme Court Act on Mask Mandate?
State high court has sat on case for months, could decide fight between governor and Legislature.
Feb 6th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Republicans End Mask Mandate, Evers Puts It Back In Place
Governor issues new health order after Republicans end his prior one.
Feb 4th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
GOP State Legislators Asked Pence to Not Certify Election
15 legislators signed the letter. Four of them serve on Assembly elections committee.
Jan 14th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Disability Community Demands Better Voting Access
Current system and election laws make accessibility difficult to guarantee.
Jan 14th, 2021 by Nora Eckert
Why Republicans Won’t End Election Complaints
It’s no longer about electing Trump. It’s laying the groundwork for voter suppression.
Dec 14th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Talk Radio Host, GOP Politicos Testify At Election Integrity Hearing
Democrats "walk out" of hearing, calling it a sham.
Dec 11th, 2020 by Laurel White
Democrats Slam Assembly Elections Committee
A ‘forum for debunked conspiracies’?
Dec 7th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
How Will Legislature Investigate Election?
And will legislators subpoena election clerks, using this power for first time in more than 40 years?
Nov 16th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Rep. Tusler Says Election Inquiry for ‘Transparency’
Rep. Joe Sanfellippo raised the possibility of subverting the results of the election.
Nov 12th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
What Robin Vos Will Find
He cites “mail-in ballot dumps” in Milwaukee, but his own aide found no irregularities.
Nov 11th, 2020 by James Wigderson
Legislator Pushes Illegal Election of Trump
Committee chair wants to order electors to ignore state vote and give Trump the state’s electoral votes.
Nov 10th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
The Party of Lincoln No More
Johnson, Grothman, Tiffany redefine Republican Party in an un-Abe-like way.
Jul 26th, 2020 by James Rowen
State Adds 12 New Circuit Court Branches
Bill signed by Gov. Evers makes first additions in a decade.
Mar 7th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
Bill to Impound Cars Costly for Cities
Republican bill could cost local governments $50 million per year and charge owners of autos that are stolen.
Feb 3rd, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
Bill Would Increase Public Defender Pay
Bipartisan legislation funds merit based pay increases for public defenders.
Sep 27th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding
Secrecy Hides State Legislators’ Actions
Anonymous budget amendments and "Body Snatcher” bills reward special interests, limit public input.
Oct 30th, 2018 by CV Vitolo-Haddad and Dee J. Hall
Dems Back More Openness, GOP Mostly Mum
Freedom of Information Council survey gets little response from GOP candidates.
Oct 18th, 2018 by Dee J. Hall
Taxis Will Be “At Your Own Risk”
State "deregulation" bill would also put hundreds of local cab drivers out of work.
Feb 8th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Bill Hikes Pay For Private Bar Lawyers
If bill passes, attorneys representing indigent defendants in criminal cases would get pay increase.
Dec 27th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Bill Suppresses Victim’s Mental Health Records
Defendant couldn’t request, jury couldn’t see records unless victim allows it.
Dec 19th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Will “Riot Bill” Threaten Non-Violent Protestors?
Even some GOP legislators have qualms about proposed law.
Oct 16th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Bill Restricts Election Recounts
Inspired by Jill Stein recount, would make state more restrictive than most.
Apr 12th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Campaign Clout of Anti-Abortion Groups
They support only Republicans, and want to end abortion coverage for state workers.
Feb 9th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
