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Bill Would Pay Schools To Buy Gun Detection Equipment
Critics raise privacy concerns over systems that use AI and camera feeds.
Mar 1st, 2024 by Sarah LehrRepresentative Shelia Stubbs Statement on Assembly Bill 374 Passage in Assembly
Feb 22nd, 2024 by State Rep. Shelia Stubbs
Legislature Approves Reduction in Educator Licensing Requirements
Republican backers say their aim is easing a workforce shortage
Feb 21st, 2024 by Sarah LehrAssembly Advances Constitutional Amendment Banning Use of Race in Government Hiring
Supporters criticize DEI initiatives. Opponents say issue is manufactured.
Feb 15th, 2024 by Rich KremerRepublicans Fearful of New District Maps
Under one proposed map, incumbent Republicans would have to run against each other.
Jan 22nd, 2024 by Steven WaltersAssembly Passes Broad Parental Rights Bill, Firearm Tracking Ban
Also bills on reciprocal credentialing and expanding definition in statute against strip search.
Jan 21st, 2024 by Baylor SpearsProposals Would Allow Guns In More Churches, More Access To Tasers
Proposals attempt to navigate existing restrictions in state law.
Jan 16th, 2024 by Sarah LehrBill Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession Under 14 Grams
Bipartisan bill creates a standard $100 fine for possession of a half ounce or less.
Jan 15th, 2024 by Rich KremerLegislature Passes $2 Billion Tax Cut. Again
Republicans rejects Evers call for child care coverage and more school funding.
Nov 15th, 2023 by Erik GunnBipartisan Proposal To Allow Early Counting Of Absentee Ballots Passes Assembly
Proposal intended to end late night results release. Assembly endorses several other election changes.
Nov 10th, 2023 by Anya van WagtendonkBill Would Allow New Bars To Offer Indoor Cigar, Pipe Smoking
City of Milwaukee could support the bill, but raised questions over regulation.
Oct 19th, 2023 by Sophie BolichNo More Maple Syrup Imposters
In state with $14 million maple syrup industry, bill prevents restaurants from falsely labeling generic syrups.
Oct 10th, 2023 by Henry RedmanWisconsin Schools Not Spending Pandemic Aid On Air Quality Improvements
Wisconsin school districts received more than $1.5 billion in federal funds.
Sep 21st, 2023 by Corrinne HessBill Would Make It Harder For Candidates To Be Kicked Off Ballots
Proposal, which touches on a 2022 Milwaukee school board race, would add clarity to signature process.
Aug 31st, 2023 by Sarah LehrProposal Would Require Rapists To Pay Double Child Support
Republican State Sen. Cory Tomcyzk, a co-sponsor, calls it “a pro-life bill.”
Jul 27th, 2023 by Gaby VinickRepublican Bill Protects Right to Garden
Prevents local ordinances prohibiting someone from growing food on their property.
Jul 24th, 2023 by Henry RedmanAssembly, Senate Could Strip Milwaukee Funding From Revenue Bill
Speaker Vos and Majority Leader LeMahieu threaten to remove sales taxes for city and county.
Jun 8th, 2023 by Anya van WagtendonkRepublican Bills Would Change Unemployment Insurance, Licensing
"Solutions in search of problems," says Sen. Melissa Agard.
Jun 8th, 2023 by Erik GunnBipartisan Bill Gives Suicide Prevention Grants to Gun Shops
'We lost 888 Wisconsinites last year to suicide,' says Rep. Jesse James.
May 10th, 2023 by Baylor SpearsAssembly Bills Block Government From Curbing Fossil Fuel Use
Republican party line vote bans actions by state agencies or local governments.
Apr 19th, 2023 by Erik Gunn‘Election Integrity’ Bills Don’t Address Main Infraction
Few cases occur in state, usually involving felony probation status, which proposals ignore.
Mar 12th, 2023 by Matt MencariniGOP Legislators Vote For Audit of State’s Licensing Agency
They cite backlog in approving licenses. Democrats blame inadequate funding and staff.
Feb 8th, 2023 by Erik GunnTrade Groups Chide Legislature For Professional Licensing Delays
Inadequate staffing in state agency leads to backlog of professional license applications.
Mar 17th, 2022 by Erik GunnRepublicans Push Wiretapping Bill
More aggressive intercepting of social media than federal law permits, ACLU charges.
Feb 15th, 2022 by Isiah HolmesWhy Doctors Oppose ‘Medical Freedom’
Republican bill allows rebel practitioners to prescribe ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19.
Feb 6th, 2022 by Ruth ConniffGOP Lawmakers Push ‘Medical Freedom’ Bills
State legislation protects doctors promoting therapies not approved by FDA for COVID-19 treatment.
Feb 3rd, 2022 by Shamane MillsLegislature Passes Raft of Law Enforcement Bills
14 bills increase funding, restrict local control; some directly target Milwaukee.
Jan 27th, 2022 by Isiah HolmesRepublicans Push Pro-Gun Bills
Allowing guns to be carried on school grounds, in places of worship and by those as young as 18.
Jan 21st, 2022 by Henry RedmanGOP Bill Lowers Minimum Age To Carry Guns
Lowers required age for concealed carry permit from 21 to 18 years old.
Jan 17th, 2022 by Shawn JohnsonBill Would Make Damaging Historical Property a Felony
Sponsors bring up damage to statues during 2020 Black Lives Matter protests.
Jan 9th, 2022 by Isiah HolmesWisconsin’s January 6 Collaborators
25 Republicans who sought to overturn a legal election.
Jan 9th, 2022 by Matt RothschildBill Restricts Voting for People With Felony Convictions
GOP sponsored legislation would add new requirements before voting rights are restored.
Jan 8th, 2022 by Laurel WhiteState bill would erase city’s move to decriminalize marijuana possession, increase minimum penalty to $100
Statement from members of the Common Council: Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II
Nov 18th, 2021 by Milwaukee Common CouncilBipartisan Bill Changes Pot Possession Penalties
Lighter penalties for much of the state but tougher for cities like Milwaukee, Madison.
Nov 17th, 2021 by Laurel WhiteFree Speech Champion Rep. Sortwell Blocks Facebook Comments
Republican turns off Facebook comments on his page after facing claims of child abuse.
Nov 6th, 2021 by Henry RedmanGOP Bills Prohibit Social Media Censorship
Legislation allows media outlets, residents to sue for censorship.
Oct 22nd, 2021 by Diane BezuchaProposal Expands Reasons To Delay Juvenile Trial
New legislation would allow continued detention, without trial, due to "unforeseen emergency."
Oct 7th, 2021 by Isiah HolmesRep. Sortwell Targets Social Media Censorship
Three bills combatting online censorship shoot for bipartisan support.
Sep 19th, 2021 by Isiah HolmesSen. Jacque’s Wife Asks Public to Get Vaccinated
Five of eight family members have tested positive for COVID-19.
Aug 31st, 2021 by Melanie ConklinKenosha Unrest Used to Push New Rioting Laws
Republican bill creates new legal definition of riot, and a new felony charge for rioting.
Aug 26th, 2021 by Isiah HolmesWiretapping Bill Raises Concerns
Some legislators, privacy advocates concerned about use of pen register and trap/trace devices.
Aug 22nd, 2021 by Isiah HolmesLegislative Session Much Ado About Nothing
School spending issue gaveled in and out. Failed veto override generates many speeches.
Jul 28th, 2021 by Melanie ConklinLegislature Passes Absentee Voting Restrictions
And proposal cutting funding to municipalities that reduce police funding.
Jun 22nd, 2021 by Megan HartLegislator Compares Children’s Museum to Nazis
Republican attacks Central Wisconsin Children’s Museum's mask policy, citing the Gestapo.
Jun 8th, 2021 by Rob MentzerA 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 ConklinAssembly Legislators Show Their Priorities
Minutes to pass big expansion of voucher schools, hours debating home schools.
Mar 20th, 2021 by Ruth ConniffHonoring Limbaugh But Not Black History
Republican legislators back resolution to honor Rush, resist celebrating Black History Month.
Mar 9th, 2021 by Melanie ConklinGOP 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 ConklinRep. Hintz: Condemns Republican Legislators’ Lies and Dangerous Rhetoric
Calls on Vos to Remove Legislators from Elections Committee
Jan 14th, 2021 by State Rep. Gordon HintzCapitol Christmas Decoration Memorializes COVID-19 Victims
A garland was made with a ring for every person that has died in Wisconsin.
Dec 24th, 2020 by Erik GunnPandemic Ends Holiday Traditions
It's a special time in Wisconsin’s grand Capitol. But not this year.
Dec 21st, 2020 by Steven WaltersLegislators Erect Illegal Christmas Tree
Capitol Police shut down Capitol rotunda and denied permit, but Republican legislators defy them.
Dec 13th, 2020 by Gregory HumphreyLegislative Houses Elect Their Leaders
Democrats call for action on COVID-19 crisis.
Nov 11th, 2020 by Melanie ConklinCannabis Reform Gets Bipartisan Support
Appleton reduces fines for possession. Two Republican legislators are leading voices for change.
Nov 8th, 2020 by Isiah HolmesAmericans for Prosperity-Wisconsin Congratulates Newly Elected and Re-Elected State Lawmakers
Nov 5th, 2020 by AFP Wisconsin
Republicans Flip-Flop on Local Control
First demanded local control of COVID-19 rules, now oppose county restrictions.
Jun 30th, 2020 by Henry RedmanA Day to Consider Legalizing Pot
It can actually be a gateway to prosperity and increased opportunity, says state representative.
Apr 20th, 2020 by Isiah HolmesSome ‘Tougher on Crime’ Bills Passed
Gov. Evers vetoed most, but signed a few.
Mar 9th, 2020 by Isiah HolmesState Assembly Pushing For Constitutional Convention
State GOP is pushing the legislature to join others around the country in an attempt to ratify controversial amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
Feb 20th, 2020 by Melanie ConklinBipartisan Water Quality Bills Pass
Though, they do not make it through the sharply divide legislature without some disagreement.
Feb 20th, 2020 by Isiah HolmesGOP Lawmakers Push “Tougher on Crime” Legislation
Package of bills draws major criticism and concern from committee, citizens.
Jan 31st, 2020 by Isiah HolmesHundreds Rally for Criminal Justice Reform
ACLU organized lobbying day calls for an end to policies that contribute to mass incarceration.
Jan 30th, 2020 by Isiah HolmesRep. Bowen Introduces New Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Employer Flexibility in Hiring Practices
Bill Would Limit Liability for Employers Who Opt to Not Drug Test for THC and Other Cannabinoids
Dec 11th, 2019 by State Rep. David BowenLeah unveils 100+ Wisconsin endorsements
Elected officials, grassroots activists and business owners unite behind Leah
Nov 2nd, 2017 by State Sen. Leah Vukmir