Content referencing Tod Ohnstad
One-Fourth of Assembly Will Be Newbies
Fair maps drawn by both parties for first time in 12 years could transform the Assembly.
Jun 3rd, 2024 by Steven Walters
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
Proposal Would Require State Agencies To Report AI Plans, Associated Job Cuts
Annual reports would require agencies, departments to identify how AI could improve efficiency, reduce headcount.
Feb 16th, 2024 by Shawn Johnson
Assembly Approves Tax Cut Bill And 2 Constitutional Amendment Proposals
Legislation would next go to state Senate.
Sep 13th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Republicans Advance Income Tax Cut
Evers promises a veto, calling it a financially 'irresponsible' bill.
Sep 9th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Legislative Democrats Unveil Agenda To Restore Worker Rights
Bill package includes proposals to undo Act 10, "Right to Work" legislation.
Sep 8th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
Bill Makes Sexual Misconduct Against Students a Felony
Bipartisan proposal targets harassment of students by teachers, staff.
May 31st, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Legislature Weighs Constitutional Amendments To Take Control of Federal Grants
1930s law has given Governor Evers control of how American Rescue Plan Act funding is used.
Mar 17th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
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
Who’s the Most Right Wing Of All?
Conservative group ranks state’s most conservative members of Congress and Legislature.
Apr 27th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
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
Evers Offers Disaster Help to Kenosha
No-interest loans for businesses hurt by burnings, looting, vandalism.
Sep 2nd, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
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
GOP Listens To Business Lobby Reopening Plan
Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce wants to replace the Badger Bounce Back plan with their own.
May 1st, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Oh, Those Dreaded Plastic Bags
Council debates what to do with bags that clog up recycling process.
May 15th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
No Choice in 36% of Legislative Races
Gerrymandering and decline in number of candidates leaves 2.5 million residents with no choice.
Jun 14th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
GOP Legislative Districts Heavily White
Republican assembly districts are up to 96% white, senate districts as high as 95% white.
Jan 15th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
