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Top Senate Democrat Calls For Changes To Brewers’ Subsidy Deal
Agreement expected to need bipartisan support to pass Senate.
Nov 7th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Milwaukee Businesswoman Has 45 Days To Return Federal Funds
Cynthia Brown was awarded $3 million in diverse business program, now the state is asking questions.
Nov 6th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
Major Changes Loom To Wisconsin’s Elections
And they're proposed in an election year that is already predicted to be "rocky."
Nov 6th, 2023 by Steven Walters
State Republicans Now Pushing Agenda Through Constitutional Amendments
The GOP seeks to lock in policy wins by bypassing courts, governor.
Nov 4th, 2023 by Jack Kelly
Anti-Transgender Bill Would Change Where Inmates Are Held
Bill would require detention in facility that aligns with gender at birth. Gov. Evers promises veto.
Nov 3rd, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Community Groups Working With Milwaukee VA To Prevent Veteran Suicides
Suicide rate for veterans is 58% higher than other adults.
Nov 3rd, 2023 by Margaret Faust
Gov. Evers Funds Iron District Stadium, Bronzeville Arts Center
Governor uses federal grant to back new soccer stadium and arts center.
Nov 2nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Bipartisan Proposal Would Create Mental Health Crisis Centers Across State
Current model has police offers driving individuals for hours.
Nov 2nd, 2023 by Robert D'Andrea
Legislative Democrats Propose Legalizing Abortion, Requiring All-Options Counseling
Proposal would repeal restrictions in place before Roe vs. Wade was overturned.
Nov 2nd, 2023 by Baylor Spears
What Can We Learn From Gerrymandering Case Briefs?
Seven parties submit written briefs in advance of oral arguments in Supreme Court case.
Nov 1st, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Assembly Bill Would Allow Milwaukee, Other Cities To Count Absentee Ballots Early
Day-before processing seeks to end late night results.
Nov 1st, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Gov. Evers Sues Republican Lawmakers
Suit comes after string of decisions have blocked UW pay raises, blocked new building code rules and halted conservation projects.
Oct 31st, 2023 by Rich Kremer
A Mix of Speed Hump and Crosswalk, New Street Feature All About Safety
First of 20 raised crosswalks deployed in Bay View near Parkside School for the Arts.
Oct 30th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Sup. Taylor Pushes Funding For Early-Childhood Special-Ed Program
Sup. Sequanna Taylor pushes funding support critical to maintaining the county's Birth to 3 program.
Oct 28th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Vacancies Declining in Prosecutor, Public Defender Ranks
Raises went into effect in July after group warned of "constitutional crisis."
Oct 26th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Senate Indicates Changes Required For Brewers’ Subsidy
Despite Assembly passage, initial Senate hearing yields plenty of concern.
Oct 26th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
GOP Proposal Adds Voter ID Law to State Constitution
Amendments would prevent state Supreme Court from overturning the 2011 law.
Oct 25th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Bipartisan Bill Restarts Driver Education
Funding driver education for first time since 2004, with costs covered for students eligible for free or reduced price lunches.
Oct 25th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Bill Ends Race-Based College Aid, Retention Programs In Wisconsin
Republican bill bars consideration of race in scholarships, grants and loans.
Oct 25th, 2023 by Robert D'Andrea
Republican Bullying Isn’t Working
Tactic is backfiring as Democrats and public officials resist.
Oct 25th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
In Defense of Gerrymandering
How the Supreme Court minority defends its objection to 'Fair maps!'.
Oct 25th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Council Might Hold Up Mayor’s Changes To Zoning Board
At issue is new chair, two new appointments and oversight by Department of Administration.
Oct 25th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Bill Prevents Write-In Campaigns by Losing Primary Candidates
'Sore loser bill' follows write-in campaign that nearly defeated Assembly Speaker Robin Vos.
Oct 24th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
Evers, DNR Announce $402 Million Funding to Improve Local Drinking Water
Funding from Safe Drinking Water Loan Program will address PFAS, lead and nitrates.
Oct 24th, 2023 by Henry Redman
DNR Secretary Payne Resigns After Just 10 Months
Cites personal reasons as agency faces debates over wolf management, PFAS pollution.
Oct 24th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes and Henry Redman
Will Senate Oppose Brewers $546 Million Subsidy?
Easily passed Assembly, but facing bipartisan opposition in the Senate.
Oct 23rd, 2023 by Baylor Spears
3 Pro Sports Venues Cost $1.9 Billion
Funding for Brewers (twice) Packers and Bucks facilities mostly came from taxpayers.
Oct 23rd, 2023 by Steven Walters
Legislators Battle Over Redistricting Bill
Democrats, civic groups argue bill has loophole to maintain Republican control over drawing of legislative maps.
Oct 20th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
How Proposed Child Care Tax Credit Helps The Wealthy
Under GOP plan the lower the income of a family, the more they must pay out of pocket.
Oct 20th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
GOP Senators Renew Fight Over Abortion, Tax Cuts
And override an Evers' budget veto, part of busy session Tuesday.
Oct 18th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
Republicans Endorse Raises For All State Employees, Except UW System Workers
Raise denial is latest salvo in fight over UW System's diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Oct 18th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Assembly Approves Brewers Subsidy, Sends Deal To Senate
Proposal calls for $546 million in city, county and state funding.
Oct 17th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Republicans Reject 7 Evers Appointees
Including elections commissioner and 4 DNR board members. 'This is insanity,' says Evers, then immediately names replacements.
Oct 17th, 2023 by Henry Redman
State Could Have $4 Billion Surplus
Much of historic $7.1 billion surplus remains, could be at $4 billion by end of current two-year budget.
Oct 17th, 2023 by Robert D'Andrea
Evers Shifts $170 Million, Extends Child Care Support
Using federal reimbursement for FEMA expenses to extend child care funding into 2025.
Oct 17th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
Will U.S. Supreme Court Rule on State’s Voting Maps Fight?
Robin Vos warns high court will have 'last word.' Experts have their doubts.
Oct 16th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
Milwaukee Wants More Reckless Drivers Towed
United council backs state law change. But proposal could die in Legislature.
Oct 16th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Minocqua Brewery Super PAC Sues to End Voucher Schools
Suit charges they violate state Constitution and are destroying public education.
Oct 14th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
New Brewers Subsidy Substantially Better For City, County
New deal calls for study of Beer District concept, reduces county contribution, introduces new funding source.
Oct 12th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Partyline Vote Approves Ban On Gender-Affirmation Procedures, Sports Participation For Transgender Kids
Gov. Evers has pledged to veto GOP-backed proposals.
Oct 12th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
GOP Senators Express Skepticism of Governor’s Childcare, Workforce Bill
Issue coming to head with worker shortage, expiration of childcare subsidy program.
Oct 12th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
Despite Environmentalist Objections, Senate Advances PFAS Bill
Republicans call the forever-chemical bill a compromise, but opponents said it would limit DNR's enforcement ability.
Oct 12th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Why State GOP Turned Against ERIC
Trump and Cleta Mitchell are demonizing elections data system Wisconsin joined via 2016 Republican law.
Oct 11th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
State Test Scores Up But Still Below Pre-Pandemic Level
Only about 40% proficient with big gap between Black and white students.
Oct 10th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
Fair Maps Advocates Condemn GOP Redistricting Plan
Still battling, Vos says U.S. Supreme Court will make Protasiewicz recuse.
Oct 10th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
9 Obstacles To a Brewers Deal
No audit. Voter anger. Politicians renegotiating deal. The list goes on.
Oct 10th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Senate Targets 6 Evers Appointees
Republicans leave elections commission unbalanced and board overseeing DNR unable to act.
Oct 9th, 2023 by Steven Walters
State Officials “More Than Likely” To Reduce Local Contribution To Ballpark Subsidy
City and county would otherwise be forced to pick up $200 million of $600 million tab, cut services.
Oct 6th, 2023 by Evan Casey
Vos Won’t Attempt To Impeach Elections Administrator Until Lawsuit Finished
Senate President Chris Kapenga has asked the Assembly to start process.
Oct 6th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Bills Targeting Transgender Youth Draw Heated Hearing At Capitol
Gov. Evers has vowed to veto bills.
Oct 5th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Republican Legislators Deny Evers’ Appointment to Elections Commission
Vote nixes Joe Czarnezki, the Democratic appointee to bipartisan commission.
Oct 4th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Legislative Committee Okays $6 Million for 2nd Juvenile Facility
What would that mean for Milwaukee's youthful offenders?
Oct 1st, 2023 by Devin Blake
Republicans Vote Down 4 of Evers’ 5 DNR Board Nominees
But full Senate must still weigh in.
Sep 29th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Despite Outside Objections, DNR Approves Increased Waterway Protections
WMC says it adds "red tape," but DNR board is following 2015 EPA requirements on discharge permits.
Sep 29th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
GOP Bill Would Ban Gender-Affirming Health Care For Minors
Wisconsin lawmakers circulating bill that targets medical providers for providing hormone therapy, other treatments.
Sep 28th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
The Legal Trickery of Robin Vos
Using every pseudo-legal tactic to fight fair maps and muzzle Justice Protasiewicz.
Sep 27th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Will ‘Science of Reading’ Improve Learning?
Passage of Act 20, emphasis on phonics, may be too restrictive.
Sep 26th, 2023 by Terry Falk
IndyCar Racing Returns to Milwaukee
State Fair Park and IndyCar sign a 3-year contract for Milwaukee Mile Speedway.
Sep 26th, 2023 by Margaret Faust
Can State Reduce Its High Black Infant Mortality Rate?
Wisconsin has one of highest rates in U.S. Experts, research suggest solutions.
Sep 25th, 2023 by Jane Houseal and Drake White-Bergey
State Superintendent, GOP Legislators Duel Over Education
Underly defends DEI, public schools; Republicans push culture war, school choice.
Sep 25th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
What’s Next for Kelli Thompson?
The head of state public defender's office, now retiring, getting mentioned as possible state Supreme Court candidate.
Sep 25th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Evers’ Child Care Proposal Might Get A Second Life
After inaction by GOP leaders, Senate quietly moves legislation forward.
Sep 24th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
In 40 Seconds Republicans Kill Evers’ Special Session on Child Care
Republicans take no action on governor's proposal. Evers 'not surprised.'
Sep 21st, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Taxpayers Paying For Both Sides of Senate Lawsuit Over Redistricting
Democrats and Republicans both charging State of Wisconsin for redistricting legal fight.
Sep 21st, 2023 by Rich Kremer
State Can’t Regulate We Energies $100 Million Project for Microsoft
Critics blame Foxconn law's loopholes, call for legislative fix. 'It's outrageous.'
Sep 20th, 2023 by Joe Schulz
State Reviewing Milwaukee Business’s Suspicious Use of Pandemic Grant
Owner Cynthia Brown has connections to state Sen. Lena Taylor.
Sep 20th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
Evers Appoints Jorge Fragoso to Circuit Court
Attorney will take office Nov. 4, filling vacancy left by Judge Lindsey Grady.
Sep 19th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Robin Vos Sticks It To Milwaukee
He gives Brewers more than they wanted and makes only Democratic parts of metro area pay for it.
Sep 19th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Vos Threatens UW Pay Raises Unless Campuses Eliminate DEI Staff
$100 million already approved in state budget could be withheld.
Sep 19th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
Parties Bicker Over How to Do Iowa-Style Redistricting
Democrats charge that Vos plan will hand ultimate power to Republican legislators.
Sep 18th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Mayor Johnson Responds To Stadium Funding Deal
Milwaukee wants to see development by Brewers and no taxation without representation.
Sep 18th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Republicans Unveil Brewers Funding Plan With $600 Million In State, Local Taxes
Milwaukee would end up paying more for stadium than it did the first time.
Sep 18th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene and Sophie Bolich
With Lawsuits Pending, Assembly Republicans Approve Redistricting Changes
Fight over gerrymandering now moves to Senate.
Sep 15th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Senate Overrides Governor’s Veto That Increased School Funding, Assembly Must Act
Gov. Evers called the move "B.S. reckless and wrong."
Sep 15th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
Senate Votes To Fire Elections Commissioner, Triggering Legal Fight
Republicans vote to fire Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Megan Wolfe, AG Kaul says vote is illegal.
Sep 14th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Speaker Vos Consulting Former Supreme Court Justices On Protasiewicz Impeachment
Move comes as Republicans rush to push through redistricting alternative.
Sep 14th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
3 Scenarios For GOP Threats Against Protasiewicz
Federal and state case law suggest there are no grounds for impeachment.
Sep 13th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Assembly Approves Tax Cut Bill And 2 Constitutional Amendment Proposals
Legislation would next go to state Senate.
Sep 13th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Facing Court Challenge, Republicans Offer Drastic Redistricting Proposal
After opposing it for years, Vos says state should adopt Iowa-style nonpartisan process.
Sep 12th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess and Anya van Wagtendonk
Ad Campaign Targets Republicans on Protasiewicz Impeachment
Six-figure ad buy by Republican Accountability Project targets GOP districts.
Sep 12th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
County Voters Oppose Brewers Bailout
Poll finds residents oppose subsidy by 2-1 margin, could make a deal even tougher to sell.
Sep 11th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Graying Demographics Drive GOP Tax Cut
Tax cut for retirees, who have the highest turnout in elections, adds new wrinkle.
Sep 11th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Republicans Advance Income Tax Cut
Evers promises a veto, calling it a financially 'irresponsible' bill.
Sep 9th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Republican Child Care Bills Aim To Address Shortages By Cutting Regulations
Gov. Evers called for a Sept. 20 special session to address shortages, has different plan.
Sep 7th, 2023 by Margaret Faust
More Special Education Funding Is Needed
State covers only 33% of the costs. That must be increased.
Sep 7th, 2023 by Kadeem Gill
Central Standard Seeks Hall of Fame Nominations
Brandy Old Fashioned Hall of Fame will induct second class in February.
Sep 7th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Democrats Launch $4 Million Blitz to Oppose Protasiewicz’s Impeachment
Party plans 'multi-pronged statewide campaign' to defend Supreme Court Justice.
Sep 6th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
How School Choice Backers Skew The Statistics
Are voucher schools really more 'cost-effective'?
Sep 5th, 2023 by Ruth Conniff
Tax Cut, Brewers Aid Top Legislative Agenda
GOP plan for $2.9 million tax cut could use up most of remaining state surplus.
Sep 5th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Audit Says WEDC Didn’t Meet Job Creation Goals, Was Slow To Recovery Money
Audit of Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation recommends 26 changes.
Sep 1st, 2023 by Rich Kremer
Following Speed Improvements, State Licensing Agency Wants Longterm Funding
Stimulus funding will run out next year, imperiling continued operation of DSPS.
Sep 1st, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Republican Child Care Proposals Are Inadequate Say Gov. Evers, Other Democrats
Democrats have called for continuing provider subsidy program.
Aug 31st, 2023 by Erik Gunn
Constitutional Amendment Would Require Supermajority For Wisconsin Tax Increases
Republican-led proposal is pending before the Legislature.
Aug 31st, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Should Judicial Candidates Be Muzzled?
Forcing Protasiewicz to recuse could doom fair maps and discourage informative judicial races.
Aug 30th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Republican Proposal Cuts State Income Taxes By Nearly $3 Billion
GOP legislators claim it targets middle class. Democrats dispute this.
Aug 30th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Raphael Ramos Announces for Circuit Court Judge
Gov. Evers appointed him to fill vacancy left by new Supreme Court Justice Protasiewicz.
Aug 29th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Republicans Could Force Protasiewicz Off Redistricting Case
Assembly impeachment would force her to step down while awaiting Senate trial.
Aug 29th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Who Will Blink on Brewers Subsidy?
Vos wants a local contribution and Milwaukee officials oppose this. The issue could get very ugly.
Aug 28th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Bipartisan Legislative Task Force Takes On Artificial Intelligence
Other task forces will address childhood obesity and human trafficking, Vos announces.
Aug 28th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Ron Johnson Calls for Justice Protasiewicz to Recuse
Joins other Republicans calling for Supreme Count member to recuse on redistricting case.
Aug 26th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
