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Rep. Sargent’s Lonely Pro-Pot Campaign
Democrat has pushed for full legalization for years, with few politicians joining her. Until now.
May 27th, 2019 by Hibah Ansari
GOP Slashes Evers’ School Budget
Assembly Republican plan increases K-12 school spending by $500 Million, still $900 million less than Evers plan.
May 23rd, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
State GOP Calls for Stricter Abortion Laws
The hot-button issue took center stage Saturday as Wisconsin Republican lawmakers held their annual statewide convention in Oshkosh.
May 20th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Republican Pushes for Medical Marijuana
State Sen. Patrick Testin could be the key man in the success or failure of proposal.
May 14th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
New Leaders at Republican State Convention
Ryan, Walker no longer key players, but focus remains on Trump 2020 victory.
May 13th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Republican Reefer Madness
Aping the old drug-scare film, they back invalidated theories on marijuana’s alleged harm.
May 4th, 2019 by Casey Hoff
Evers Says He Has Clarity on Foxconn
Governor also blasts Republican rhetoric on abortion as “blasphemy.”
May 1st, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Supreme Court Restores Lame Duck Appointees
State high court rules 4-3 that all 82 Walker appointees can return to work.
May 1st, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
10 Evers Proposals GOP Will Kill
Top priorities for the governor which Republicans aim to kill.
Apr 29th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Foxconn Wanted Contract Changes, Evers Says
Governor says Foxconn executive Louis Woo met with him in March, requested changes.
Apr 24th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Evers Wants to Renegotiate Foxconn Deal
Says 13,000 jobs "unrealistic," project is now much smaller, taxpayers must be protected.
Apr 18th, 2019 by Laurel White
True Colors Show In State Capitol
Scott Fitzgerald could learn from Russ Feingold on how America’s government should be run.
Apr 11th, 2019 by Gregory Humphrey
Appeals Court Sides with Evers on Appointees
Judges rule Evers did not violate court order when he rescinded Walker's appointments.
Apr 10th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Advocates of Legal Pot Still Face Hurdles
Public support growing but GOP leaders oppose Evers' plan to legalize medical marijuana and possession of small amounts.
Apr 7th, 2019 by Suzie Kazar
Evers, GOP Tie in Early Innings
Capitol ballgame tied, but Republican legislators have big hitters coming to the plate.
Apr 1st, 2019 by Steven Walters
Evers, GOP Fight Over Walker Appointees
Evers re-nominates 67 Walker appointees he rescinded, but Senate won't consider them.
Mar 30th, 2019 by Laurel White
Appeals Court Restores Some Lame Duck Laws
Leaving disagreement between parties over status of 82 Walker appointees.
Mar 28th, 2019 by Laurel White
Second Judge Rules Against Lame Duck Laws
Evers calls it “victory for the people.” Republicans will appeal.
Mar 27th, 2019 by Laurel White
Gov. Evers Plays Hardball
Too-nice Tony looks to beat the Republicans -- repeatedly -- at their own game.
Mar 26th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Evers Says GOP Discouraging Private Donors
Legislators' rejection of capital budget may scare away private donations to university projects, governor says.
Mar 23rd, 2019 by Hope Kirwan
Judge Blocks Lame Duck Laws
Republicans will appeal. Evers and Kaul quickly drop state from suit against Affordable Care Act.
Mar 21st, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Legislators Reject Evers Capital Budget
Republicans say $2.5 billion too high, back smaller price tag for top priorities.
Mar 21st, 2019 by Laurel White
Bipartisan Bills Toughen Drunk Driving Laws
Vos, Fitzgerald quiet on proposals to increase penalties, set mandatory minimum sentences.
Mar 20th, 2019 by Laurel White
Why Medicaid Expansion Needed
Key to expanding health coverage, better reimbursement rates, says new state DHS secretary.
Mar 15th, 2019 by Rich Kremer
Evers Wants $2.5 Billion Capital Budget
Fitzgerald assails “alarming... level of spending and bonding”.
Mar 11th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Evers’ Budget Allows Immigrants In-State Tuition
Proposal praised by Democrats, slammed by Republicans.
Mar 6th, 2019 by Phoebe Petrovic
Who Will Win State Budget Battle?
Right now it looks like an endless standoff. But appearances can be deceiving.
Mar 5th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Governor’s Veto Power Looms Large
What Legislature gives, veto can take away. The battle has begun.
Mar 4th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Advocates Push For a Wisconsin ‘Red Flag’ Gun Law
Republican Legislative leaders, Vos and Fitzgerald, concerned about the proposal.
Feb 27th, 2019 by Laurel White
Does the Manufacturing Tax Credit Work?
Gov. Evers and Republicans differ on value of the Manufacturing and Agriculture Tax Credit. Who's right?
Feb 27th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Evers’ Budget Will Include Nonpartisan Redistricting Process
Drawing of political boundaries would move from the Legislature to a nonpartisan commission.
Feb 27th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Evers Vetoes GOP Tax Cut
Says plan too risky, lacked long-term financing, and wasn’t bipartisan.
Feb 21st, 2019 by Laurel White
Evers Proposes Medical Marijuana
And would loosen other restrictions. Vos opposes plan.
Feb 19th, 2019 by Laurel White
Evers Gives 45% of Taxes To K-12 schools
Plus his budget doubles special education funding. Expect a battle with GOP legislators.
Feb 18th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Republicans Discover the Middle Class
But their proposed tax cut is unfunded and doesn’t address state’s tax inequity.
Feb 14th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Evers Signals Gas Tax In His Budget
Waiting for report from Thompson, he says, but expects gas tax will be included.
Feb 13th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding
Legislators Clash on Black History Month
Republicans remove Colin Kaepernick from resolution, Rep. Bowen cries foul.
Feb 13th, 2019 by Laurel White
8 Ways to Increase Highway Funding
Lots of possible taxes and fees, but can legislators agree on any?
Feb 11th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Road Tolls Are Best Way to Fund Highways
Wisconsin could pioneer 21st Century approach to solve the problem.
Feb 10th, 2019 by Michael Jahr
Vos, Fitzgerald Support Tolls to Pay For Roads
Democrats may consider but prefer gas tax indexing.
Feb 7th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Texas Lawsuit Threatens Republicans
Vos and Fitzgerald support lawsuit overturning Obamacare, but voters don’t.
Feb 6th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Evers, GOP Leaders Need Health Care Ideas
They could learn from local experts like Albrecht Free Clinic in West Bend.
Feb 5th, 2019 by John Torinus
Unions Files Suit Against Lame Duck Laws
Second suit filed, argues Republicans violated state constitution.
Feb 5th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
How Evers and Legislators Can Cooperate
Marquette Poll shows where voters of both parties agree. Will GOP leaders take the hint?
Jan 30th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Evers Backs Off On Killing Vouchers
Governor admits it can’t be done. His own DPI data shows why it shouldn’t be done.
Jan 29th, 2019 by George Mitchell
Republicans May Oppose Medical Marijuana
Vos, Steineke say Evers’ support for full legalization has poisoned the discussion.
Jan 28th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Gerrymandering Costs Taxpayers Millions
Republicans' legal bill for redistricting federal judge declared unconstitutional hits $3.5 million.
Jan 23rd, 2019 by James Rowen
Evers Tells Kaul to Drop ACA Lawsuit
Governor says people voted for this, but GOP legislators insist AG must obey their new law.
Jan 23rd, 2019 by Laurel White
Rep. Sargent Pushes Campaign Reform
Democratic proposal would add restrictions on campaign donations.
Jan 18th, 2019 by Matt Rothschild
GOP Legislators Offer Middle-Class Tax Cut
Evers administration wants cut but criticizes plan as “unfunded.”
Jan 18th, 2019 by Laurel White
Tavern League Still Has Clout in Capitol
Which is why bill to criminalize drunk driving unlikely to get legislative approval.
Jan 16th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Evers, GOP Lawmakers Seek Common Ground
But Republicans won't budget on accepting expanded federal funds for Medicaid.
Jan 16th, 2019 by Laurel White
Evers Sells Vision to Local Leaders
Governor urges business leaders to help two parties find common ground on tough issues.
Jan 14th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
State Loses Political Power in Washington
Of all states, Wisconsin and Michigan have lost the most clout in D.C., experts say.
Jan 14th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Legislature Begins Era of Divided Government
Vos, Fitzgerald call for bipartisan approach, but Vos warns against “far left” ideas.
Jan 8th, 2019 by Laurel White and Shawn Johnson
Evers Calls for Bipartisan Solutions
Inaugural speech declares state “paralyzed by polarity” and leaders must put “people first.”
Jan 7th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Evers Wants Voucher Costs on Tax Bills
New governor’s budget will include showing cost of private school vouchers on property tax bills.
Jan 3rd, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Will Judge Peterson Allow Voting Restrictions?
Since lame duck law reinstates provisions he previously struck down, that seems unlikely.
Jan 2nd, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Evers, Vos, Fitzgerald Must Compromise
There are many issues where they can forge agreements — and lead the state forward.
Jan 1st, 2019 by John Torinus
Top 10 Stories of 2018 Affecting Democracy
How Wisconsin went forward -- and backward -- in democratic government.
Dec 29th, 2018 by Matt Rothschild
Vos and Fitzgerald Trash Urban Voters
Affirming the alignment of Republicans with voters from shrinking counties.
Dec 26th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
GOP Senate Could Pass Medicaid Expansion?
Not “completely ruled out,” Fitzgerald says of Evers proposal to accept federal dollars for expansion.
Dec 21st, 2018 by Laurel White
Lawmakers Clash On Tracking Foxconn Jobs
Audit shows subsidy could reward out-of-state jobs; Fitzgerald and Shilling differ on need to fix this.
Dec 21st, 2018 by Laurel White
Avoid Partisan Gridlock, Let Voters Decide
Referendums on key issues like state funding for K-12 and UW System could solve partisan divide.
Dec 17th, 2018 by John Torinus
Lame Duck Bills Too Rushed, Secretive
Vos and Fitzgerald did not even attend the public hearing to answer questions about the legislation.
Dec 16th, 2018 by Erin Grunze
Gerrymander is Alive and Well
Data from November election tells a tale of totalitarian tendencies.
Dec 12th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Republicans’ Plan for Permanent Power
They began plotting last spring to retain power even if a Democrat won for governor.
Dec 11th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Republican Power Grab Unprecedented
Legislators “don’t trust” newly elected governor, so they want to take away Evers’ power.
Dec 10th, 2018 by State Sen. Chris Larson
5 Reasons for Republican Power Play
One key reason: they see Tony Evers as weak.
Dec 10th, 2018 by Steven Walters
What Will Scott Walker’s Legacy Be?
Remembered for his accomplishments? Or his “poor loser” legislation?
Dec 6th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Lame Duck Laws All About Secrecy
Vos and Fitzgerald didn’t even attend the public hearing on their far-reaching legislation.
Dec 5th, 2018 by Dee J. Hall
The Republican War Against Democracy
Details in lame duck bills show disdain for democracy by Vos and Fitzgerald.
Dec 5th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Bill Curbing Evers’ Power Moves to Legislature
All 12 Republicans on Joint Finance back plan to reduce governor’s power, restrict early voting.
Dec 4th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson and Laurel White
GOP Lame Duck Session Targets Evers
Far-reaching bill would reduce governor’s power, limit early voting.
Dec 3rd, 2018 by Laurel White
Kimberly-Clark Subsidy Stalled in Senate
Republicans “haven’t made any effort to build consensus," Democrat Shilling says.
Nov 28th, 2018 by Laurel White
About That Republican Victory
Voters rejected Democrats for the Assembly, Robin Vos declares. Er, not exactly.
Nov 15th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Kimberly-Clark, Unions, Push for Subsidy
State Senate lacks votes to approve $70 million subsidy for 400 jobs.
Nov 15th, 2018 by Laurel White
Banana Republic Politics
Republicans threaten governor’s power, but may actually kill a bad 2017 law they passed.
Nov 14th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Affordable Housing for Walker’s Point
Ohio-based developer eyeing Milwaukee project.
Nov 11th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
Do Vos, Fitzgerald Want Dictatorship?
Rather than accepting will of the voters, they hatch plans to reduce governor’s power.
Nov 10th, 2018 by James Rowen
Democrats Resist Limiting Governor’s Power
Republicans want lame-duck session to reduce Evers' power, Democrats warn of a court challenge.
Nov 10th, 2018 by Laurel White
Voters Demand Compromise
But are there issues Ever and Republicans could agree on? Yes.
Nov 9th, 2018 by John Torinus
Republicans Could Curb Governor’s Power
GOP legislative leaders plan lame-duck session to reduce governor’s power before Evers takes office.
Nov 9th, 2018 by Laurel White
GOP Legislative Candidates Have 3-1 Edge in Cash
But state’s Democratic legislative candidates raised nearly as much since January.
Oct 23rd, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Fitzgerald Downplays Pre-Existing Conditions Issue
Republican Senate leader says he lacks votes to pass bill, then says it could pass “in the future.”
Oct 17th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
Does Wisconsin Need an Alcohol Czar?
State struggles with host of issues involved in regulating the alcohol industry.
Oct 15th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Outside Group Targets Republican Legislators
Will spend $1 million against four state senators, including Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald.
Oct 15th, 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
WMC Pushes For Kimberly-Clark Subsidy
State’s biggest business lobby has spent nearly $20 million to elect conservatives.
Sep 13th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Dark Money Helped Kill Lead Paint Claims
State Republicans facing recalls got $750,000 in secret cash, wrote law to bar suits to benefit lead poisoned children.
Sep 3rd, 2018 by Pawan Naidu
Legislation Moved Quickly Under Walker
Much quicker passage, less public input, in first legislative session under Walker, analysis finds.
Aug 30th, 2018 by Teodor Teofilov
Wisconsin Residents See Democracy in Decline
Nationally and here in Wisconsin, citizens feel their voices aren't being heard.
Aug 6th, 2018 by Nicole Ki
Remembering Mike Ellis
He dealt in deals, barbs, facts and fiction.
Aug 6th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Kimberly-Clark Will Consider State Subsidy
Open to state incentives, the company says, now that union has agreed to concessions.
Jul 25th, 2018 by Brady Carlson
Supreme Court Punts on Gerrymandering
No decision on merits. But Wisconsin case may eventually be sent back to high court.
Jun 18th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
The Anti-Roads Governor
Why would a Republican governor be as anti-highways as Scott Walker?
May 17th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Walker, Republicans Warn of Blue Wave
Ryan says farewell, Vukmir endorsed at annual state convention of GOP party.
May 14th, 2018 by Laurel White
Dark Store Loophole Costs Taxpayers
Republicans blocked bill that prevented big box retailers shifting taxes to homeowners.
Apr 16th, 2018 by John Eiden
Legislators’ Donations Up 40% in 2017
Most of it to Republicans, who have 3.2 times more campaign cash than Democrats.
Mar 16th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Senate Opposes Sales Tax Holiday
Weekend tax holiday backed by Walker, Assembly would cut state revenue by $52 million, local revenues by $4 million.
Mar 14th, 2018 by Tamarine Cornelius
