Scott Walker

Court Orders State to Pay Disabled Workers Unemployment Benefits

Walker-era law ended coverage for workers getting federal disability payments.

Wisconsin Has Lost $2.6 Billion From Not Expanding Medicaid

And under new federal rules Wisconsin will still lose out compared to other states.

WI Dept of Corrections Will Hold Hearing on 2014 Law’s Reforms

Act 196 created alternatives to revoking probation and parole, but had little impact.

Rep. Ryan Clancy Rejects Republican State Budget that Destroys Schools, Defunds Wisconsin

Rep. Clancy Calls for No Vote, Veto

How Republicans Screwed Themselves

Aggressively pushing for laws, policies meant to help them. But Democrats now benefiting.

Lawmakers Release Funds for Literacy But Delay Much of State Budget

Joint Finance Committee can't decide funding for UW system, Medicaid, child care.

Majority of Voters Say Gov. Evers Shouldn’t Run for Third Term

But new Marquette poll shows Evers approval remains positive.

How Wisconsin’s Taxes Turned More Regressive

It was supposed to make Wisconsin's economy better. Did it?

The Professors Are the Enemy

How and why Wisconsin Republican legislators are starving the UW system.

Vos Says Assembly Republicans Support $87 Million UW System Cut

System sought $855 million increase in its budget. Cut could cause campus closures.

How Brad Shimel Defeated Himself

His embrace of Trump looked like a winning bet. Until it didn't.

Business Leaders and Voters Move to Intervene in Lawsuit Challenging Wisconsin Congressional Districting Map

New Motion Filed by Law Forward and Co-Counsel Argues that Congressional Map Is an Extreme Outlier, Stifling Electoral Competition and Silencing Voters

Guns Now Kill More Than Auto Crashes

Super majority in state wants some gun restrictions. Will Republicans agree?

Nurses Strike at Madison Hospital

First such strike in hospital's history. Dane County Executive Melissa Agard supports strikers.

Judge Chris Taylor Will Run for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Will challenge incumbent Rebecca Bradley in another liberal v. conservative race.

Will Huge Data Centers Boost Wisconsin’s Tax Revenues?

Critics say special sales tax exemption will give big tech companies millions.

Wisconsin Could Lose $55 Million Under Proposed EPA Budget Cuts

Trump is 'gutting programs Wisconsin needs to get rid of toxic contaminants.'

How Republicans Tweaked State Aid to Benefit GOP Communities

Legislature radically changed state aid formula to give more to Republican areas.

Evers Makes Two Appointments to Natural Resources Board

Board oversees state DNR, has seen partisan fights over governor's appointees.

The Many Lawyers of Hannah Dugan

It’s a dream team. Why are top Republican-connected lawyers representing her?

GOP Audit Chair Calls DEI Spending ‘Rebranded Discrimination’

Cabinet official says efforts are about recruiting and retaining a workforce that resembles Wisconsin.

Exonerated Prisoners Released Get Little Support in Wisconsin

Parole and probation agents give more help to guilty inmates released from prison.

Wisconsin Still Denies Unemployment Claims for People on Disability

Federal judge ruled in July 2024 that the exclusion violates federal law.

Supreme Court Upholds Evers’ ‘400 Years’ Budget Veto

Governor used partial budget veto to change school funding.

The Rise and Fall Of Michael Gableman

And how the Wisconsin Supreme Court became hyper-political.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Will Take on Big Environmental Cases

Including cases related to large farms, PFAS pollution and environmental permits.

Head of Wisconsin Democratic Party Stepping Down

Ben Wikler, 44, remade party into fundraising machine, delivered electoral success.

WisDems Chair Ben Wikler Announces He Won’t Run for Reelection

How Much Did Musk Pay Per Vote?

The billionaire spent $25 million on Wisconsin Supreme Court race. Let’s consider his investment return.

GOP Lawmakers Question Budget Requests by UW System, State Prisons

Joint Finance Committee grills leaders of each about requests for increased funding.

19 Winners and Losers in Historic Election

Beyond the names on the ballot, who else won or lost in yesterday’s election?

Crawford Beats Schimel in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

Race turned into a national election and a loss for Elon Musk and Donald Trump.

Wisconsin a Leader in Using Signal App to Hide Public Records?

Trump administration’s bizarre sharing of U.S. battle plans involved use of Signal.

Why Is Constitutional Amendment On the Ballot?

Photo ID is already the law. Why is constitutional amendment needed?

Can You Use Student ID to Vote in Tuesday’s Election?

Yes, but it's complicated.

What Does Data Show About Wisconsin Voter ID Law?

April 1 referendum would enshrine voter ID into state constitution. What do we know?

Political Parties Spend Big On State Superintendent Race

Majority of spending on nonpartisan race coming from state Democratic and Republican parties.

How Musk Was Recruited to Back Schimel

Did Scott Walker sell the billionaire on flipping the Wisconsin Supreme Court?

Republicans Gained Little in State Legislatures

Biggest loss nationally in 2024 was in Wisconsin. Could help Democrats in 2026.

A Deja Vu Election for State Supreme Court

Looks like repeat of 2023 Protasiewicz v. Kelly race. But with key differences.

Could Milwaukee Create a Regional Transit Authority?

Governor Evers creates pathway in biennial budget proposal.

New Film Documents Closure of Two-Year Colleges in Wisconsin

Director Ken Brosky questions the loss of Washington County and Richland campuses.

Crawford, Schimel Square Off In Lone Debate Before Supreme Court Election

Each candidate accused the other of being too partisan.

New video highlights threat to Wisconsin’s environment if Schimel joins State Supreme Court

Organized Labor Faces Assault Under Trump

DOGE targets Milwaukee NLRB office, Mitchell Airport TSA officers losing rights.

Schimel, Republicans Target Trump Voters in State Supreme Court Race

'The idea that court races are completely without partisan influences, that’s gone.'

Susan Crawford Touts Work As Prosecutor in State Supreme Court Bid

Backed by Democratic Party, she calls her opponent 'an extreme partisan politician.'

With Cuts Looming, Republicans Oppose State Medicaid Expansion

GOP has long blocked state acceptance of federal funds. Stakes are higher now with federal cuts.

Evers Budget Removes State Senate Power to Block His Political Appointees

His attempt to overturn lame duck laws passed in 2018 criticized by Republicans.

Evers Budget Gives Trail Projects Some Teeth

Governor supports local governments using eminent domain for trail, sidewalk projects.

Evers Offers a Reelection Budget

A Democrat pushing a $2 billion tax cut? Wow. Suggests the governor will seek a third term.

Gov. Evers Introduces “The Most Pro-Kid Budget in State History” in 2025 the Year of the Kid

Governor’s budget includes the largest investment in Wisconsin’s kids by any governor in Wisconsin history

Susan Crawford Makes Her Case for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Judge and former prosecutor promises to 'give everybody a fair shake.'

Despite Act 10, Union Argues UW Health Nurses Can Collectively Bargain

Supreme Court oral arguments come as larger case about Act 10 is pending.

Reality Check: Brad Schimel Lies About His Record Opposing Reproductive Freedom

Protasiewicz Says She Won’t Recuse From Act 10 Case

The Wisconsin Supreme Court also denied a request for an expedited appeal.

Supreme Court Justice Brian Hagedorn Recuses Himself From Act 10 Challenge

Hagedorn was an attorney involved in initially drafting and defending the law.

Republicans Push Justice Protasiewicz to Recuse From Act 10 Case

Not the first such demand by GOP. State high court to review law decimating public unions.

New Campaign Finance Reports Revive Old Concerns About Judge Brad Schimel Putting Donors Before Duty in Public Office

Schimel Touts Endorsement From Sheriff Accused of Sexual Harassment

Sheriff Travis Hakes censured by 19-1 vote of Chippewa County Board.

Wisconsin’s ‘Lame-Duck’ Laws Could Be Reviewed By State Supreme Court

Kaul and Republicans still battling over 2018 laws giving legislators more power.

Wisconsin Democrats on the Inauguration of Donald Trump

Fate of Mosaics in State Office Building Uncertain

Installed in 1963 and designed to last for millennia, they might not survive the decade.

Madison plaintiffs and FFRF legally challenge unconstitutional property tax exemption

Following School Shooting, Evers Creates Violence Prevention Office

Directs $10 million in federal funds to new statewide office to prevent gun violence.

State Increases Size of Planned Milwaukee Office Building, Seeks Developer

But it's still far smaller than what was contemplated pre-pandemic. Completion scheduled for 2027.

Crawford, Schimel Will Clash in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

Another high stakes high court race will decide its ideological balance.

GOP Lawmakers Move Quickly to Enshrine Wisconsin’s Voter ID Law

Early committee hearing to put a proposed constitutional amendment on the April ballot.

Brad Schimel Defends Jan. 6 Rioters

Former Republican attorney general running for Wisconsin Supreme Court also attacks jury trials.

Top Senate Democrat Schumer Endorses Wikler in Race for DNC Chair

Schumer's endorsement marks major boost for Wisconsin Democrat's candidacy.

Kaul Says Wisconsin Needs ‘Holistic’ Approach to Mass Shootings

Attorney Generals calls for a discussion of a range of 'evidence-based solutions.'

Evers Appoints New DNR Secretary After Yearlong Vacancy

Karen Hyun was most recently the chief of staff for NOAA.

Republican Senate Leader Signals Support For Continuing DOJ School Safety Program

The Office of School Safety has been subject to partisan budget disputes. It's funding expires in September.

Ruling That Struck Down Act 10 Put on Hold

GOP appealing ruling, which found unequal treatment of public safety unions.

‘We Still Hold the Majority’ Wisconsin GOP Senate President Warns

Are there any issues where Republicans and Democrats are likely to agree?

What Are Foxconn’s Employees Doing?

After 7 years and $700 million in taxpayer subsidies, what have we learned?

The Real Problem with Property Taxes

Much of state funding for 'public instruction' doesn't go to the schools.

County Executive David Crowley Is a College Graduate

He's the first Milwaukee County Executive in two decades to hold a bachelor's degree.

With 1,114 Employees, Foxconn Earns $9 Million in Tax Credits

Foxconn saw slower job growth in 2023 as it gets closer to maxing out $80M in available tax credits.

Did Act 10 Improve Wisconsin’s Economy?

Scott Walker fell far short of his promises and behind some neighboring states.

Republicans Behind the Times on Act 10

70% of Americans now approve of unions, compared with 48% in 2009.

Act 10 Ruling Could Be Tough to Overturn

New ruling striking down law is based on argument Republicans have trouble answering.

Act 10 Still Divides the Capitol

Leaders who passed it all gone, state Supreme Court mostly different, as battle renewed.

Restoration of Collective Bargaining Rights is a Monumental Victory for Wisconsin’s Public Employees

Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice David Prosser Dies

Prosser served nearly 2 decades on high court after 18 years as a legislator.

Wisconsin Democrats on Restoration of Collective Bargaining Rights

Dane County Judge Overrules 60 Sections of Act 10

Decision largely invalidates 2011 Walker-era law decimating public unions.

Wisconsin Voters Again Color State Purple

The state continues to flip back and forth between two parties, two ideologies.

Utility Hikes, Democratic Losses and the Wealth Gap

As Evers appointees rewarded utility execs, Kamala Harris backed off taxing corporations.

Legislative Committee Backs UW-Madison Spin-Off

Helping UW-Madison compete nationally or creating duplicative administration?

Trump Tells Voters in Milwaukee He Doesn’t Want Their Money, ‘I Want Your Damn Vote’

In another digressive speech, Trump attacks his enemies and offers lofty promises to his supporters.

Committee Discusses Separating UW-Madison From Rest of System

Part of larger discussion about future of system, including funding.

Dems Need To Win Three Key Senate Races For Control of Wisconsin Government

Races could create pathway for Democratic control of Senate or lock-in Republican control for years.

Evers Appoints Fifth-Generation Dairy Farmer To DNR Board

After high-profile fight about appointee with expired term, Gov. Evers' appointees now control board.

Is It Finally Time For Wisconsin To Accept Medicaid Expansion Dollars?

And would Donald Trump reduce the number of uninsured people?

Lawsuit Seeks To Drop More Than 50,000 Milwaukee Voters From Rolls Just Before Election

Two suits claim more than 100,000 voters on state registration list 'appear to be invalid.'

Waukesha County Could Determine Wisconsin Election Winner

Suburbs were once critical to the GOP to win Wisconsin. Now, both parties are competing for their votes.

Despite Evers Appointing Her Replacement, A Walker Appointee Won’t Step Down

Georgia Maxwell's term on the labor and industry commission expired in March 2023.

Wisconsin Republicans Talk About Why They Support Harris

Many reasons cited for why they oppose Donald Trump.

Rep. Brandtjen, A 2020 Election Denier, Sues To Force State Out of Voter Data Organization

ERIC system designed to make it easier for states to maintain accurate voter rolls.