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Wisconsin Elections Chief Meagan Wolfe Gets Increased Security
Election workers have faced threats. Trump claimed Wolfe would 'try to steal' election.
Apr 16th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Evers Picks New Department of Revenue Secretary
David Casey will replace Peter Barca, who stepped down from cabinet post.
Apr 15th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
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
UW Campuses Face Challenging Financial Futures, Reports Show
Wisconsin's funding for public universities ranks 42nd in the nation.
Apr 14th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Committee Blocks $258 Million Home Health Care Pay Plan
Providers fear losing workers, while others fear providers themselves will drop out.
Apr 11th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Liberal Supreme Court Justice Ann Walsh Bradley Won’t Seek Reelection
Surprise announcement heightens stakes for spring 2025 election.
Apr 11th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
First Vos Recall Attempt Fell Short
State Elections Commission says organizers lacked enough signatures. But a new effort to recall Assembly Speaker is ongoing.
Apr 10th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Gov. Evers Vetoes PFAS Bill, Calls Special Meeting of Budget Committee
Governor urges GOP legislators to release budgeted funds for PFAS and hospitals.
Apr 10th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Eric Hovde Says Most Nursing Home Residents Not ‘At a Point to Vote’
GOP senate candidate echoes Trump's unproven claim of 'crooked' votes in 2020 election.
Apr 10th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Evers Vetoes Bill Ending Work Permit Requirement for Younger Teens
Governor cites need to protect 14- and 15-year-olds through work permit process.
Apr 8th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
Voters Throw Shade on Biden, Trump
Nearly 180,000 primary voters refused to vote for either. What's does that mean for Wisconsin?
Apr 8th, 2024 by Steven Walters
Evers Vetoes Bill to Allow Out-of-State Mental Health Care Providers
Bipartisan tele-health care proposal opposed by mental health advocacy groups.
Apr 8th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan
Hmong and Asian American Histories Now Required Subjects in Wisconsin Schools
Evers signs bipartisan law requiring such instruction in state schools.
Apr 7th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Just How Bad Are Milwaukee’s Roads?
They are among the worst in the state, which is also doing poorly, new report finds.
Apr 7th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Evers Vetoes Nursing Licensure Bill
Evers, Republicans couldn't agree on supervision requirements.
Apr 5th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
‘Tranq’ Testing Strips Now Legal, Milestone In Overdose Crisis
Move comes as overdose deaths from xylazine on the rise in Wisconsin
Apr 5th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Hovde Faces Minimal Competition For Republican Senate Nomination
An endorsement by former President Donald Trump could reduce the chances of a primary challenge.
Apr 4th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk and Shawn Johnson
What Will Happen To Wisconsin’s Shuttered Coal Plants?
Nearly half of Wisconsin's large coal power plants have closed in past two decades.
Apr 4th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
Evers Urges State Supreme Court to Allow Absentee Ballot Drop Boxes
Governor's legal brief calls on court to reverse ruling by prior conservative majority.
Apr 3rd, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Evers Vetoes Bill Restricting Transgender Athletes in School Sports
Governor blasts 'hateful' rhetoric by Republicans, who say he's 'against women.'
Apr 3rd, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Milwaukee Police Seek ‘Open Source Intelligence Tool’ for RNC
'It snoops on everyone, regardless of any connection to a crime,' critic charges.
Apr 2nd, 2024 by Isiah Holmes
GOP Leaders Urge Gov. Evers to Sign Divisive PFAS Bill
It provides funding but restricts Wisconsin DNR's enforcement powers against polluters.
Apr 2nd, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Trump Pushes Election Lie in Wisconsin
Does interview on WISN radio ahead of election day appearance in Green Bay.
Apr 2nd, 2024 by WPR Staff
How Can We Reduce Salt Pollution?
Changes in state law needed, but there are also simple solutions to reduce over-salting. Final story in series
Apr 1st, 2024 by Michael Timm
Ballot Questions on Election Administration Too Vague, Officials Say
Wisconsin residents will vote Tuesday on two proposed constitutional amendments.
Mar 31st, 2024 by Alexander Shur and Jack Kelly
Lawsuit Over Police Officer’s Fatal Shooting of Alvin Cole Will Go to Trial
Judge Lynn Adelman rules that civil lawsuit over killing by former Tosa cop may go forward.
Mar 30th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes
Evers Aggressively Uses Veto Pen on Republican Bills
Governor blocks proposals related to wolves, income tax cuts and school licensing.
Mar 30th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
State Department of Revenue Secretary Barca Will Resign in April
Peter Barca, a political veteran, is reportedly eyeing a congressional race.
Mar 29th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Wisconsin Is First State Approved For New Summer Youth Aid Program
Federal program aims to feed childen when schools are closed.
Mar 29th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Second Recall Effort Aimed At Robin Vos
Driven by same organizers behind first recall attempt, who appeared to be short of required signatures.
Mar 28th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Only 10 of State’s 56 Races for Circuit Court Judge Are Contested
Just one of 12 judges in Milwaukee County face an opponent on April ballot.
Mar 28th, 2024 by Henry Redman
Evers Signs Bills Addressing Judges’ Safety and Human Sex Trafficking
29 bills signed by governor also address school safety and crime victims.
Mar 28th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Vos Recall Organizers Ask Dane County Judge For More Time
Lawsuit by Vos says they lack enough signatures. Recall group seeks delay until Supreme Court decides which district voting map applies.
Mar 27th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
How Partisan Divide on Education Hurts State
Some schools with poor students have success. Why aren't we learning from that?
Mar 27th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Evers Signs Legislation To Protect Students From Strip Searches
'Being treated with dignity and basic privacy is something every student should expect.'
Mar 23rd, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Evers Vetoes Bill Limiting His Appointment Power
GOP plan took away governor's power to fill vacancies in constitutional offices.
Mar 23rd, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
State Agencies Could Save Half a Billion Dollars By Moving To More Remote Work
But administrators first need to tighten up policies to track remote, in-person work.
Mar 22nd, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
Elections Commission Endorses New Rules for Election Observers
Proposal would specify where observers can stand.
Mar 21st, 2024 by Henry Redman
‘Fix at Six’ Group Wants I-94 Expansion Delayed For Civil Rights Report
Despite federal blessing for 8-lane expansion, project faces civil rights review.
Mar 20th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Has $78 Million Federal Funds For EV Charging Stations
Evers signs two bills laying groundwork to use funds for network of charging stations.
Mar 20th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Will Wisconsin Supreme Court Legalize Absentee Ballot Boxes?
It rejected three issues raised in lawsuit and will rule on only one. Why?
Mar 20th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Visiting Eau Claire, Evers Chides Legislators for Blocking Hospital Funds
As Republicans withhold aid, hospital closings create health-care gap in western Wisconsin.
Mar 19th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
BadgerCare Recipients Can Get Free Over-The-Counter Birth Control
Ever directs DHS order: pharmacies can provide Opill at no cost for recipients.
Mar 19th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan
Seclusion and Restraint of Kids in Wisconsin Schools
Nearly 13,000 incidents reported in 2021-22. ‘Districts should not torture children.’
Mar 18th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Five Brewers Executives Gave Maximum Donations to Robin Vos
Donations made just two weeks after $366 million funding for team passed.
Mar 18th, 2024 by Peter Cameron
How New Supreme Court Influenced Legislative Decisions
Everything important passed by the Legislature came after court gained a liberal majority.
Mar 18th, 2024 by Steven Walters
Constitutional Referendums on April Ballot Address GOP ‘Zuckerbucks’ Charges
Election conspiracy theorists made unfounded charges the funding caused voter fraud.
Mar 16th, 2024 by Henry Redman
Legislature Comes To Aid of Victim Support Organizations
But organizations, state still need long-term solution following decline in federal funding.
Mar 14th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan
Biden Promotes ‘Life-Changing Improvements’ in Milwaukee Visit
Speech at Pieper Hillside Boys & Girls Club promotes effort to rebuild 6th Street.
Mar 13th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Bill Expands State’s EV Charging Network
Legislature passes law allowing businesses to own and operate charging stations without being regulated as utilities.
Mar 13th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
Senate Fires 8 Evers Appointees, Approves 3 Constitutional Amendments
Senate ends session for year with governor 'apoplectic' over 'petty partisan politics.'
Mar 13th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Vos Recall Appears Short on Signatures
Which map of district should be used? Elections Commission says state Supreme Court must decide.
Mar 12th, 2024 by Henry Redman
Republican Committee Rejects DPI Reading Curriculum Recommendations
Stroebel defends shorter list. DPI says legislators didn't thoroughly review curriculum.
Mar 12th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
State Still Faces Nursing, Health Care Worker Shortage
New report finds many unfilled job openings in 8 of 18 professions hospitals employ.
Mar 11th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Republican Committee Recommends Firing Two UW Regents
Because John Miller and Dana Wachs opposed a deal ending diversity-related positions.
Mar 10th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Feds Approve Interstate 94 Expansion
Westside freeway would be expanded to eight lanes. Lawsuit possible.
Mar 8th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Police Chief Jeffrey Norman Talks Crime, Guns and RNC
Milwaukee's top cop appeared before the Milwaukee Press Club Thursday.
Mar 8th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes
Max Security Prison Under Federal Investigation After Drugs, Phones Discovered
Gov. Tony Evers requested Waupun investigation. Prison employees may have committed crimes.
Mar 8th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
New Life For Bill Aimed To Help Missing, Murdered Black Women
Committee switch creates pathway to passage, possible task force.
Mar 7th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
State Appeals Court Blocks DNR’s Regulation of PFAS
2-1 decision upholds lower court ruling limiting agency's authority to clean up PFAS.
Mar 6th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
State Officials Hear From Industry, Labor on Embracing AI
Goal to make changes without leaving workers behind, they tell governor's task force.
Mar 5th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
Cavalier Johnson Is All In On Growing Milwaukee
Annual State of the City speech places growth plan front and center.
Mar 4th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Signs Child Care Tax Credit
After vetoing GOP tax cuts governor approves expanded tax credit for child care expenses.
Mar 4th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
New State Aid Favors Rural Areas
Milwaukee and Madison got a 10% increase while all other municipalities got a 20% hike, new report finds.
Mar 4th, 2024 by Steven Walters
Minority-Owned Businesses Growing in Wisconsin
Big growth since 1997, but state still ranks last in business ownership by people of color.
Mar 3rd, 2024 by Joe Schulz
State Department of Corrections Secretary Retiring
Kevin Carr will step down March 8 after five years overseeing prisons.
Mar 3rd, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
Wisconsin Supreme Court Changes Procedures To Speed Up Cases
The changes were made quietly last month with objections from conservative justices.
Mar 1st, 2024 by Jack Kelly
Evers Vetoes Most of Republicans’ Tax Cut Proposal
But governor delays action on GOP child care tax credit bill, signaling he could sign that proposal
Mar 1st, 2024 by Rich Kremer
PFAS Ban Wouldn’t Start Until 2028 Under New Bill
New legislation by western Wisconsin Democrats would ban products with added PFAS, offer alternative approach to spending state PFAS trust fund
Mar 1st, 2024 by Hope Kirwan
Narcan-Resistant ‘Tranq’ Linked To 1 in 5 of Milwaukee’s Overdose Deaths
And the rate has doubled in early 2024. Xylazine is commonly mixed with fentanyl.
Feb 29th, 2024 by Evan Casey
State High Court Should Review Our Gerrymandered Congressional Districts
Just how gerrymandered are Wisconsin's districts? Let's look at the numbers.
Feb 28th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Evers Seeks Compromise on Republican PFAS Bill
Threatens veto of GOP plan, saying 'I'm not signing bill letting polluters off the hook.'
Feb 27th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
Democrats Optimistic About New Voting Maps
'This is a sea change in Wisconsin politics.'
Feb 27th, 2024 by Ruth Conniff
Wisconsin’s Medicaid Postpartum Protection Lags Most States
Legislature has refused to accept federal money to expand Medicaid, with harmful results.
Feb 27th, 2024 by Rachel Hale
Parties Seek New Candidates in New Districts
New state legislative maps means races are the fairest and most wide open in 12 years.
Feb 26th, 2024 by Steven Walters
Legislature Backs Bills for High-Speed EV Charging Stations
Near unanimous Assembly votes set state DOT up to create EV infrastructure program.
Feb 26th, 2024 by Robert D'Andrea
How Big a Change Is New UW-Madison Admission Policy?
Students consider new rule that top 5% of state's high school grads guaranteed admission.
Feb 24th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
State of the Tribes Speech Emphasizes Diversity
Potawatomi chairman James Crawford notes diversity of 11 tribes and their common needs.
Feb 24th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes
Campaign Targets MPS Funding Referendum
Atty Dan Adams forms Milwaukeeans For Affordable Housing, bashes proposed tax hike.
Feb 24th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Utilities Attempting To Balance Power Demand From New Data Centers With Renewables
Massive new data centers, like Microsoft's Mt. Pleasant project, will change how We Energies, others pursue renewable energy.
Feb 23rd, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
Legislature Passes PFAS Bill, But Evers Likely To Veto It
$125 million is set aside in trust for addressing forever chemicals, but bill would limit DNR authority.
Feb 22nd, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
Central Standard and Leinenkugel’s Launching Ready-To-Drink Cocktail
The canned drink features locally-made North Brandy from Central Standard.
Feb 22nd, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Bill That Would Hold Students Back For Truancy Passes First Major Hurdle
Assembly passes bill that would make frequently absent students repeat their current grade, sends it to Senate.
Feb 21st, 2024 by Sarah Lehr and Anya Van Wagtendonk
Assembly Passes Constitutional Amendment To Limit Evers’ Veto Power
After school funding move, amendment would block Governor from increasing funding.
Feb 21st, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Senate Republicans Fire Four Evers Appointees
GOP boots one from DNR board, three from UW Health board.
Feb 21st, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Burgelis, Zepnick Advance In Southwest Side Aldermanic Race
County supervisor, former state legislator running to replace Mark Borkowski.
Feb 20th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Democrats Were For Uncoupling Voucher Funding, Why The Change?
School choice groups asks why Dems ran away from proposal to separate funding from property taxes.
Feb 20th, 2024 by Nicholas Kelly
Republican Proposal Moves Forward PFAS Standards
But Democrats, DNR sought different path for forever-chemical regulation.
Feb 19th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
Evers Signs Legislative Maps Into Law, Ending Court Fight
Maps reduce GOP's advantage, GOP avoids court drawing new maps via gerrymandering lawsuit.
Feb 19th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Commercial Kitchen Launches At Concordia 27
First phase of community hub now in operation, providing thousands of healthy meals to students in the greater Milwaukee area.
Feb 16th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
GOP Bill To Limit John Doe Cases Against Police Passes Legislature
Officers involved in shootings can currently face charges from judges after prosecutors decline.
Feb 16th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes
Assembly Passes Bill That Would Limit Transmission Line Competition
Proposal was the most lobbied on issue in 2023.
Feb 16th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
Assembly Advances Constitutional Amendment Banning Use of Race in Government Hiring
Supporters criticize DEI initiatives. Opponents say issue is manufactured.
Feb 15th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Assembly Committee Votes To Overhaul Voucher School Funding
Governor Evers has already signaled his opposition.
Feb 15th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
John Remington Appointed Circuit Court Judge
Remington is a partner and civil litigator at Quarles & Brady.
Feb 15th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Legislative Democrats Renew Push For Paid Family Leave
Proposal aims to provide stability for families, faces uphill fight with GOP.
Feb 15th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
GOP Senators Pass Parental Bill of Rights
And reject free school meals. Bill passed earlier by Senate next goes to governor.
Feb 14th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Should Evers Sign Redistricting Bill?
It's governor's plan, but gives Democrats only a 17% chance of winning half of all Assembly seats with 50% of state vote.
Feb 14th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Bill Eliminates Work Permits for Younger Teens
Democrats warn it undermines child labor laws. Legislation now goes to governor.
Feb 14th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Wealthy Health Chain Closing 2 Hospitals
Executives seek to maximize revenue? GOP rejection of expanded Medicaid also at fault?
Feb 14th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
