Content referencing Tip McGuire
Key Committee Approves Changes to Knowles-Nelson Reauthorization Bill
'Killing a popular program out of spite does not make a great bumper sticker.'
Feb 17th, 2026 by Baylor Spears
Bipartisan Budget Deal Gets Mixed Reviews From Wisconsin Legislators
A 'step in the right direction' or a 'little sad' and 'unacceptable'?
Jul 2nd, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Lawmakers Release Funds for Literacy But Delay Much of State Budget
Joint Finance Committee can't decide funding for UW system, Medicaid, child care.
Jun 28th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Bill to Expand Wisconsin’s Nuclear Power Heads to Gov. Evers’ Desk
Another bill passed makes it easier for political candidates to withdraw their name from a ballot.
Jun 25th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Republicans Boost School Funding, But By Far Less Than Governor Proposed
Finance committee also votes for $1.3 billion tax cut.
Jun 13th, 2025 by Shawn Johnson
First Votes Cast on Wisconsin’s Budget
Republicans on finance committee endorse far fewer positions at licensing agency than Evers proposed.
May 30th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Meet the Legislature’s Fiscal Big Shots
16 members of Finance, mostly Republicans, decide what's in the state budget.
May 12th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Assembly Passes Bill Requiring Sheriffs to Cooperate With ICE
Democrats vote against Republican bill, calling it government overreach.
Mar 19th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
With Budget Debate Looming, Assembly Fills Remainder of Powerful Finance Committee
Rep. Mark Born and Sen. Howard Marklein will continue to chair JFC.
Dec 19th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Legislators Agree on Opioid Plan, Still Withhold PFAS, Hospital Funds
Standoff between Republicans on Joint Finance Committee and Gov. Evers continues.
May 8th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Lawmakers Release $32 Million They Previously Withheld From UW System
Money was previously cut by GOP legislators as part of DEI fight.
Feb 29th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Budget Committee Approves $2 Billion Tax Cut, UW Funding
Proposal now heads to Assembly, but will Evers sign bills?
Feb 8th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Legislature Passes $2 Billion Tax Cut. Again
Republicans rejects Evers call for child care coverage and more school funding.
Nov 15th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
Assembly Proposal Shakes Up UW System
Automatic enrollment, stripping racial preferences, adding free speech rules.
Nov 8th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Wisconsin Licensing Division Will See Budget Increase
The Department of Safety and Professional Services has been criticized for delays.
Jul 14th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Tax Cuts Divide Evers, Republicans
GOP legislators want billions more in cuts, with nearly half of it going to wealthy taxpayers.
Jul 3rd, 2023 by Steven Walters
The Last Hurrah For Rep. Goyke
At his last budget hearing Milwaukee legislator Evan Goyke gets teased and praised.
Jun 25th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Republicans Approve $3.5 Billion Income Tax Cut
GOP legislators also approve cutting $32 million from UW System budget as part of DEI cut.
Jun 23rd, 2023 by Shawn Johnson and Anya van Wagtendonk
GOP Strips Gov. Evers $750 Million Broadband Plan From Budget
Green Bay gets $2 million for 2025 NFL Draft.
Jun 2nd, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
Bill Makes Sexual Misconduct Against Students a Felony
Bipartisan proposal targets harassment of students by teachers, staff.
May 31st, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Democrats Hold State Budget Listening Session in Milwaukee
Republican leaders scheduled sessions in four cities in state, but not Milwaukee, Madison.
Mar 14th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Republicans Seek Veto-Proof Legislature
GOP supermajority possible if they flip one senate district, five assembly seats now held by Democrats.
Nov 7th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Republicans Push Wiretapping Bill
More aggressive intercepting of social media than federal law permits, ACLU charges.
Feb 15th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Bill Would Make Damaging Historical Property a Felony
Sponsors bring up damage to statues during 2020 Black Lives Matter protests.
Jan 9th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
State Legislation Classifies Rideshare, Delivery Drivers as Independent Contractors
Bills could also prevent drivers from accessing unemployment or workers compensation.
Sep 9th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Wiretapping Bill Raises Concerns
Some legislators, privacy advocates concerned about use of pen register and trap/trace devices.
Aug 22nd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
GOP Pushes Stimulus Approach Evers Already Vetoed
11 Republican bills try to dictate how governor allocates federal pandemic aid.
Apr 7th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin and Erik Gunn
Kenosha County Pfizer Facility To Supply Vaccines
Company’s facility in Pleasant Prairie may distribute vaccines to western U.S.
Dec 9th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Riots in Kenosha After Police Shooting
Black man, Jacob Blake shot in the back multiple times; Evers demands action, state probe launched.
Aug 24th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Democrats Want to Ease Unemployment Restrictions
New legislative package targets state's struggling unemployment system.
Jul 17th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Drugged Driving On The Rise In Wisconsin
Law Enforcement is concerned about ability to identify and prosecute drugged drivers.
Mar 6th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Catholic School Tax Change Would Cost City
Archdiocese seeks legislation whereby schools leased for profit would still be tax exempt.
Feb 18th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Legislators Got $2 Million During Budget
Twice as much donated to Republican lawmakers by special interest groups.
Nov 22nd, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
GOP Lawmakers Have Big Lead in 2019 Funds
Raised twice as much as Democrats in campaign donations in first half of 2019.
Aug 16th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
