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As Prediction Markets Grow, Evers Moves To Block Insider Trading

As Prediction Markets Grow, Evers Moves To Block Insider Trading

Executive order follows lawsuits over Kalshi and other platforms in Wisconsin courts.

Two Wisconsin legislators receive Emerging Energy Champion Award
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Two Wisconsin legislators receive Emerging Energy Champion Award

Sen. Feyen and Rep. Franklin honored for taking bold action to build fusion hub

Gov. Evers Appoints Sara Gehrig-Woodman to the Rock County Circuit Court
Senator Mark Spreitzer Votes Against Bad Lame Duck Deal
Wisconsin Senate Sinks Bipartisan Tax And School Funding Deal

Wisconsin Senate Sinks Bipartisan Tax And School Funding Deal

Evers, Vos and LeMahieu’s retirement-year compromise unravels amid revolt and 2026 politics.

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Protecting Public Trust and Integrity, Banning State Workers From Profiting or Benefiting From Insider Information
Gov. Evers Blasts Tom Tiffany and Lawmakers for Tanking School Funding, Property Tax Relief, Direct Payments to Wisconsinites
Rep. Christine Sinicki Comments on Gov. Evers’ Disastrous Spending Deal
Rep. Tenorio Strongly Condemns Evers-GOP Backroom Deal
WILL Sues to Block Wisconsin’s Conversion Therapy Ban

WILL Sues to Block Wisconsin’s Conversion Therapy Ban

Conservative law firm argues counselors have a right to provide Christ-centered therapy.

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves Approximately $248 Million for Local Infrastructure Improvement and Community Development Projects Across Wisconsin
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Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves Approximately $248 Million for Local Infrastructure Improvement and Community Development Projects Across Wisconsin

Projects approved by the Commission include $50 million to support 71 local community development projects across the state funded through the Non-State Grant Program

Rep. Darrin Madison Votes ‘No’ on Lame Duck Surplus Legislation
Democrats Split with Gov. Tony Evers Over School Funding Deal

Democrats Split with Gov. Tony Evers Over School Funding Deal

'Three lame ducks' reached the agreement? But GOP legislators praise the deal.

Rep. Ryan Clancy Denounces Closed Room Surplus Deal Between Governor Evers and Republicans
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Rep. Ryan Clancy Denounces Closed Room Surplus Deal Between Governor Evers and Republicans

$1.8 billion spending bill would likely wreck Wisconsin’s budget for years to come

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Hmong-Lao Veterans Day, Proclaims “Hmong-Lao Veterans Day” Across the State
Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Grant County Circuit Court
Federal DHS Targets Madison Business Owner Pardoned by Gov. Evers

Federal DHS Targets Madison Business Owner Pardoned by Gov. Evers

Federal officials still trying to deport Mexican restaurant owner after his release from detention.

Tiffany Statement on Evers’ Backroom “Relief Deal”
Murphy’s Law: Tiffany, Republicans Look Terrible on Gas Prices
Murphy’s Law

Tiffany, Republicans Look Terrible on Gas Prices

Trump, Sean Duffy, entire party getting killed on issue that’s critical to their voters.

Evers, GOP Leaders Announce Deal on Tax Relief and School Funding

Evers, GOP Leaders Announce Deal on Tax Relief and School Funding

$1.9 billion deal includes direct payments of $300 to all income tax payers.

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order, Clearing Way for Legislature to Approve Blockbuster Bipartisan Deal Announced Today
Roys Rejects Backroom Proposal
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Roys Rejects Backroom Proposal

 

Gov. Evers and GOP Leaders Announce Blockbuster Bipartisan Deal to Invest in Wisconsin’s Kids and Schools, Provide Property Tax Relief Statewide, and Address Rising Costs for Working Families
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Gov. Evers and GOP Leaders Announce Blockbuster Bipartisan Deal to Invest in Wisconsin’s Kids and Schools, Provide Property Tax Relief Statewide, and Address Rising Costs for Working Families

After months of bipartisan negotiations, governor and Republican leaders announce deal attaining 50 percent special education reimbursement and securing over $600 million for K-12 schools, tens of millions of dollars in property tax relief, eliminating income tax on tips and overtime, and providing up to $600 in direct support payments for working families

Data Wonk: The Impact of Two Cases Challenging Wisconsin’s Congressional Districts
Data Wonk

The Impact of Two Cases Challenging Wisconsin’s Congressional Districts

Both judicial panels have essentially kicked the cases back to Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Evers Wins Another Battle Over Agency Rulemaking

Evers Wins Another Battle Over Agency Rulemaking

Republican legislators had stalled new rules for years. Dane County judge rules for governor.

Gov. Evers, WEDC Announce $5 Million in Talent Recruitment Grants to 17 Communities
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Gov. Evers, WEDC Announce $5 Million in Talent Recruitment Grants to 17 Communities

Funds will support innovative local projects to attract; out-of-state workers to Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address, Celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week
Gov. Evers Celebrates $50 Million in Grants for 71 Community Development Projects Across the State, Urges State Building Commission to Approve Funds
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Gov. Evers Celebrates $50 Million in Grants for 71 Community Development Projects Across the State, Urges State Building Commission to Approve Funds

Governor urges approval of local community development projects ahead of upcoming State Building Commission meeting

Lawsuit Challenges Wisconsin Ban On Out-Of-State Signature Collectors

Lawsuit Challenges Wisconsin Ban On Out-Of-State Signature Collectors

Conservative law firm says bipartisan law limiting petition circulators violates free speech rights.

We Energies CEO Says Another Data Center Announcement is Coming

We Energies CEO Says Another Data Center Announcement is Coming

Scott Lauber optimistic about projects in the pipeline.

Evers Sues GOP-Controlled Joint Finance Committee. Again

Evers Sues GOP-Controlled Joint Finance Committee. Again

Challenges 2018 lame-duck law giving committee power over how state DOJ settles civil suits.

Tony Evers Revived Commutations; What Will Wisconsin’s Next Governor Do?

Tony Evers Revived Commutations; What Will Wisconsin’s Next Governor Do?

Most Democratic candidates support it. Barnes excludes those convicted of murder.

Governor’s Interagency Council on Mental Health Releases Action Plan to Continue Addressing Wisconsin’s Mental Health Crisis
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Endorses Judge Pedro Coln
Wisconsin Begins Preliminary Damage Assessments for Counties and Tribe Affected by Severe Storms and Flooding in April
The State of Politics: Was Dan Bice Wisconsin’s Most Important Journalist?
The State of Politics

Was Dan Bice Wisconsin’s Most Important Journalist?

Remembering the unique style of the Journal Sentinel columnist and former colleague.

Gov. Evers Again Urges Trump Administration to Restore Funding to Prevent Fraud, Waste, and Abuse in Wisconsin’s Unemployment Insurance System
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Gov. Evers Again Urges Trump Administration to Restore Funding to Prevent Fraud, Waste, and Abuse in Wisconsin’s Unemployment Insurance System

The governor’s latest letter marks the fourth request by the Evers Administration to restore funding Wisconsin needs to complete unemployment modernization efforts designed to help detect and prevent fraud, reduce improper payments, and improve efficiency

Forest Service Chief Discusses Milwaukee Office Closure, Deep Budget Cuts

Forest Service Chief Discusses Milwaukee Office Closure, Deep Budget Cuts

Trump's budget cut 75% of agency's funding, affects 43 employees in Milwaukee office.

Milwaukee Districts Could Be Affected by Voting Rights Act Ruling

Milwaukee Districts Could Be Affected by Voting Rights Act Ruling

Could US Supreme Court ruling lead to changes in Common Council and school board maps?

Gov. Evers, Wisconsin Department of Tourism Celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week
Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Wisconsin Firefighters Who Have Given Their Lives in the Line of Duty
Fab Labs Grant Helps Belleville Schools Build a Future in Its Own Backyard
State To Embed Literacy Coaches In 11 Milwaukee Public Schools

State To Embed Literacy Coaches In 11 Milwaukee Public Schools

Part of effort that will send coaches to 54 schools statewide.

Murphy’s Law: The Inside Story of Democratic Race for Governor
Murphy’s Law

The Inside Story of Democratic Race for Governor

Was a white centrist male candidate seen as the solution?

Congressman Mark Pocan Endorses Judge Pedro Colón
Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address, Highlights Efforts to Build a 21st-Century Clean Energy Economy and Workforce
Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce Latest Round of Agricultural Roads Improvement Program Grants Open, Encourages Local Governments to Apply
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Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce Latest Round of Agricultural Roads Improvement Program Grants Open, Encourages Local Governments to Apply

$70 million in grants now available as part of $150 million investment secured by Gov. Evers in the 2025-27 Biennial Budget for rural, agricultural road improvements

Justice-Elect Chris Taylor Endorses Judge Pedro Colón
Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce Over $135 Million Awarded to Local Communities to Support More Than 300 Road Improvement Projects Over the Next Four Years
Second Judicial Panel Rejects Challenge to WI Congressional Map

Second Judicial Panel Rejects Challenge to WI Congressional Map

Law Forward promises to appeal to Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Gov. Evers Requests FEMA Support to Assess and Respond to April Storm Damage in Wisconsin
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Gov. Evers Requests FEMA Support to Assess and Respond to April Storm Damage in Wisconsin

Governor’s latest efforts to help communities recover from severe weather after Trump Administration previously denied Wisconsin requests for disaster aid

Feds Suing Wisconsin Over Prediction Markets

Feds Suing Wisconsin Over Prediction Markets

Federal government sues to prevent state regulation of these companies.

Appeals Court Judge Pedro Colón Announces 2027 WI Supreme Court Bid

Appeals Court Judge Pedro Colón Announces 2027 WI Supreme Court Bid

He's the second liberal judge to enter race to replace conservative Justice Annette Ziegler.

Great Lakes Fusion Energy Summit to Celebrate Midwest’s Fusion Energy Leadership, Economic Potential
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Great Lakes Fusion Energy Summit to Celebrate Midwest’s Fusion Energy Leadership, Economic Potential

May 5 event will highlight region’s fusion and advanced manufacturing expertise and demonstrate Wisconsin’s leadership in fusion research, workforce, and innovation

A Better Wisconsin Together Honors Workers Memorial Day by Calling on Lawmakers to Protect Wisconsin Workers
Gov. Evers, U.S. Sen. Baldwin Send Joint Letter to NTIA Urging Immediate Action to Release Critical Guidance and Funding to Support High-Speed Internet Expansion Efforts Statewide
Judge Pedro Colón Announces Candidacy for Wisconsin Supreme Court
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Judge Pedro Colón Announces Candidacy for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Colón Promises “A Listening Ear and A Fair Shot.”

Gov. Evers, DWD Announce Over $410,000 in Fast Forward Training Grants to Train Over 600 Healthcare Workers, Help Address Healthcare Workforce Shortage
Most Democratic Governor Candidates Support Evers’ Commutations Policy

Most Democratic Governor Candidates Support Evers’ Commutations Policy

But not Mandela Barnes. Republican Tom Tiffany also opposed.

Candidates Tout Endorsements as WI Primary Season Heats Up

Candidates Tout Endorsements as WI Primary Season Heats Up

Will support from Trump, teachers union or controversial congresswoman help or hurt?

Governor Evers Approves Silvernail Frontage Road Pavement Replacement Project in Waukesha County
Wisconsin Data Center Tax Break Will Cost Taxpayers More Than $2 Billion

Wisconsin Data Center Tax Break Will Cost Taxpayers More Than $2 Billion

A loss of $1.5 billion during construction and $369 million annually after that.

Gov. Evers, DWD Kick Off National Apprenticeship Week Celebrating Fifth Consecutive Year of Record-Breaking Enrollment in States Youth Apprenticeship Program
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Gov. Evers, DWD Kick Off National Apprenticeship Week Celebrating Fifth Consecutive Year of Record-Breaking Enrollment in States Youth Apprenticeship Program

Record 12,141 high school juniors and seniors enrolled in the state’s Youth Apprenticeship program during the 2025-26 school year

After Week of Severe Storms, Wisconsin Weighs Case For Federal Help

After Week of Severe Storms, Wisconsin Weighs Case For Federal Help

State and local teams are racing to complete storm damage assessments from Ringle to Shiocton and beyond.

DNR Celebrates Arbor Day to Conclude Forest Appreciation Week, April 20-24
Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Court of Appeals District Iv
Gov. Evers Highlights New Online Resources During Earth Week to Help Wisconsinites Protect the Planet, Themselves, and Others Amid Growing Concerns About Climate Change
As Student Homelessness Hits New High, Capitol Debate Stalls On Solutions

As Student Homelessness Hits New High, Capitol Debate Stalls On Solutions

More than 20,000 Wisconsin students identified in recent school year, but protections for unaccompanied youth did not advance.

Wisconsin DNR To Slash Fish Stocking, Close Two Hatcheries Amid Shortfall

Wisconsin DNR To Slash Fish Stocking, Close Two Hatcheries Amid Shortfall

Musky stocking will drop 70% and walleye 45% as lawmakers stall on spending approval.

Bipartisan Bill Providing Prerelease Medical Assistance Coverage for Incarcerated Individuals Co-Sponsored by Rep. Robyn Vining Signed Into Law
Gov. Evers Slams Trump Administration During Earth Week for Forcing Coal Plants to Stay Online Past Their Useful Lives, Raising Energy Costs for Wisconsinites
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Gov. Evers Slams Trump Administration During Earth Week for Forcing Coal Plants to Stay Online Past Their Useful Lives, Raising Energy Costs for Wisconsinites

Costs for Trump Administration decision to keep coal plants online will be forced onto Wisconsinites’ energy bills

Murphy’s Law: State’s Utilities Running Scared
Murphy’s Law

State’s Utilities Running Scared

After decades of high profits and executive salaries, why they could face opposition.

Earth Day 2026 Arrives at Fraught Climate Moment

Earth Day 2026 Arrives at Fraught Climate Moment

Founded 60 years ago by Wisconsin Sen. Gaylord Nelson. Were stakes ever higher?

Gov. Evers Delivers Weekly Radio Address, Celebrates Earth Week
Wisconsin Has Planted 54 Million Trees Since 2021

Wisconsin Has Planted 54 Million Trees Since 2021

But Gov. Evers' goal of 100 million by 2030 may fall short without state stewardship program.

New Violence Prevention Director Narrowly Approved

New Violence Prevention Director Narrowly Approved

Karin Tyler endured rocky approval process, but the job is now hers.

Gov. Evers Sends Letter Urging Trump Administration to Halt Plans to Rescind 2001 Rule Affecting the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Emphasizes Potential Environmental Impacts
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Gov. Evers Sends Letter Urging Trump Administration to Halt Plans to Rescind 2001 Rule Affecting the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Emphasizes Potential Environmental Impacts

During Earth Week, the governor’s letter highlights the nearly 70,000 acres of land in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest and the surrounding ecosystems that will be left unprotected, slams Trump Administration for failing to respect Tribal sovereignty and treaty rights

Report ‘Cross-Examines’ Wisconsin Criminal Justice System

Report ‘Cross-Examines’ Wisconsin Criminal Justice System

Spending less than most states on its judicial and legal systems, but more on prisons.

Evers’ Commutation Orders An Urgent Issue for Prison Inmates, Advocates 

Evers’ Commutation Orders An Urgent Issue for Prison Inmates, Advocates 

A 9-month window of opportunity to seek release or shorter term of incarceration.

Trillion Trees Pledge Update: Gov. Evers, DNR Announce Nearly 12 Million Trees Planted in 2025, Bringing State Over Halfway Toward its Tree Planting Goal
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Trillion Trees Pledge Update: Gov. Evers, DNR Announce Nearly 12 Million Trees Planted in 2025, Bringing State Over Halfway Toward its Tree Planting Goal

The governor, DFI, and Edvest 529 continue tree planting efforts through new partnership to give away thousands of free trees to kids and families throughout Wisconsin

Murphy’s Law: The Republican ‘Statutory Scheme’
Murphy’s Law

The Republican ‘Statutory Scheme’

How GOP legislators got away with spending $26 million on private attorneys and charging taxpayers.

Gov. Evers: Wisconsin Women Will be Able to Take Advantage of Breast Cancer Screenings Covered Under “Gail’s Law”, Extended Postpartum Coverage in Effect Beginning This Summer
Wisconsin Republicans’ Failure Files: Marijuana Legalization Edition
Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce Over $117 Million for Local Road Improvements
Gov. Evers, DNR Kick Off Earth Week by Sharing Ways Wisconsinites Can Be Good Neighbors and Celebrate Earth Week
Wisconsin Farmers Union Praises Signing of DACA Workforce Bill
Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address, Doubles Down on Call to End Partisan Gerrymandering for Good
Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Waukesha County Circuit Court
61% of School Referendums in Wisconsin Passed

61% of School Referendums in Wisconsin Passed

State voters approved 46 of 75 local referendums, hiking property taxes by $564 million.

Democrats Vying for WI Governor Take on Data Centers, Climate Change

Democrats Vying for WI Governor Take on Data Centers, Climate Change

All 7 want more regulations on data center developments.

Legislature Leaves Open Issues of Gerrymandering, Tax Relief

Legislature Leaves Open Issues of Gerrymandering, Tax Relief

GOP leaders leave special session open, saying they want talks with Gov. Evers.

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Waukesha County Circuit Court
Murphy’s Law: Republicans Lose Campaign Cash Game They Created
Murphy’s Law

Republicans Lose Campaign Cash Game They Created

Democrats are winning using rules Scott Walker and Republicans passed into law.

Gov. Evers Sends Letter to Wisconsin’s Congressional Delegation Regarding New Federal Efforts to Undermine Wisconsin’s Artificial Intelligence Laws That Keep Kids and Families Safe
The Case for Privacy and “Forget Your Customer”
Senator Habush Sinykin Supports Fair Maps
Social Work Licensure Compact Co-Authored by Rep. Robyn Vining Signed Into Law
WisconsinEye CEO Jon Henkes Hoping for Legislative Special Session

WisconsinEye CEO Jon Henkes Hoping for Legislative Special Session

Without action he warns of 'possible permanent shutdown of the network.'

Gov. Evers Doubles Down on Partisan Gerrymandering Ban: “There’s nothing to negotiate.”
Statement from Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Majority Leader Tyler August on Gov. Evers’ Call for a Special Session on Redistricting
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