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DACA Recipients Could Get In-State Tuition, Professional Licenses Under Bipartisan Proposal
Wisconsin GOP lawmakers have previously blocked proposals to help DREAMers.
Dec 5th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Protect the Rights of Student Journalists
17 states have passed such legislation. Wisconsin should do the same.
Dec 5th, 2023 by Larry Gallup
GOP Proposal Would Give Businesses Tax Credits For Paying For Child Care
Proposal would encourage businesses to create their own daycares or pay for outside providers.
Dec 1st, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit About Assembly Speaker’s Impeachment Panel
Judge says Vos, panel violated open meeting laws, but lawsuit was filed prematurely.
Nov 30th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Deputy Secretary of Commerce Visits With Milwaukee Latino Leaders
Council President Pérez leads roundtable discussion at City Hall.
Nov 30th, 2023 by Evan Casey
Bill Would Strip Conservation Tax Credits From Farmers With Solar Installations
GOP proposal aim to close "loophole."
Nov 30th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
Median Wisconsin Teacher Pay Down 12% Since 2009
Inflation and austerity have resulted in Wisconsin educators effectively getting paid less.
Nov 30th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
New Pro Soccer Team Delays Start To 2026
But major progress recently made on getting downtown stadium constructed.
Nov 29th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
How the Gerrymander Wastes Votes
Compared to 4 other maps of Wisconsin's legislative districts, the current one nullifies the most votes.
Nov 29th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Council, Mayor Bickered On Brewers Deal
Council president said no more than $1 million, mayor said council was undermining city's negotiating position.
Nov 29th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Email Issue Pales Compared to Walker
Both as county exec and governor, Scott Walker systematically evaded public scrutiny.
Nov 28th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Evers Conducted State Business Using Phony Email
Governor's email used name of famed pitcher Warren Spahn.
Nov 27th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
Judge Ronnie Murray Will Run For Full Term
Former federal public defender seeks full term after appointment to Circuit Court in July.
Nov 27th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
GOP Proposal Requires Libraries To Tell Parents What Their Kids Are Reading
A separate proposal would repeal librarian protection for distributing obscene materials.
Nov 24th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
After Gov. Evers Appointed Him, Judge Wants Full-Term On Court
Jorge Fragoso was appointed to the bench in September by Gov. Tony Evers.
Nov 22nd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Supreme Court Hears Arguments In Gerrymandering Case
Case, before court’s now-liberal majority, could overturn Republicans’ entrenched advantage.
Nov 21st, 2023 by Henry Redman
Environmental Groups Want Evers To Block Lakefront Golf Course Land Swap
Kohler, seeking to build golf course near Lake Michigan, needs land swap with state park.
Nov 21st, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Evers Vetoes GOP $2 Billion Tax Cut and Child Care Tax Credit
Governor blasts Republican bill as 'a completely unserious proposal.'
Nov 20th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
LeMahieu Grows Into Majority Leader Role
Republican Senate leader has worked at times with Democrats to get legislation passed.
Nov 20th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Officials Condemn Neo-Nazi March in Madison
Blood Tribe, a growing white supremacist group, chanted that 'Israel is not our friend.'
Nov 20th, 2023 by Ruth Conniff
Wisconsin Reading Law Could Be Amended For Bilingual Learners
Parents, educators concerned about reading tests being conducted in English.
Nov 18th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
Proposal Would Eliminate Teen Work Permits
Critics say it would eliminate funding for employer education, compliance monitoring.
Nov 17th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Has More Demand Than Money For Broadband Expansion
$221 million in grant requests is five times the amount the state has available.
Nov 17th, 2023 by Joe Schulz
December Groundbreaking Planned For Long-Awaited Apartment Development
City loaning $700,000 to Five Points Lofts project for environmental cleanup.
Nov 16th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Gov. Evers Announces Easing of Restrictions At Two Prisons
Waupun, Green Bay prisons partially taken out of lockdown. Lawsuit alleges cruel and unusual punishment.
Nov 16th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Is Legislature Illegally Grabbing Executive Power?
Evers suit charges Legislature has repeatedly violated state constitution.
Nov 15th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
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
Brewers Stadium Deal Passes the Legislature
Gov. Tony Evers promises to sign it.
Nov 14th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
Civic Blackmail Works For Brewers Again
It was always an empty threat by Brewers, yet neither the Legislature nor Gov. Evers made any attempt to protect the taxpayers.
Nov 14th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Mount Pleasant Deal With Microsoft Has No Public Subsidies
And no infrastructure. And would help village pay off Foxconn TIF district.
Nov 14th, 2023 by Evan Casey
Ziegler Still Pushing for Courts Security Agency
Chief Justice warns that courts must do a better job handling mentally ill offenders.
Nov 13th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Microsoft, State Announce Massive Data Center Expansion, Land Purchase
Company will own more land than Foxconn in Racine County business park.
Nov 11th, 2023 by Joe Schulz
Bipartisan Proposal To Allow Early Counting Of Absentee Ballots Passes Assembly
Proposal intended to end late night results release. Assembly endorses several other election changes.
Nov 10th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Republicans Revive Bill Allowing Parental Review of School Materials, Selection of Children’s Pronouns
Proposal backed by activist group Moms for Liberty.
Nov 9th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Meagan Wolfe Impeachment Effort Shows Power of MAGA Republicans
A 2022 primary challenge and an unprecedented impeachment challenge are signs of far-right control of GOP.
Nov 9th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Poll Shows Biden-Trump Toss Up In Wisconsin, But Others Outperform Trump
Latest Marquette University Law School poll shows preference for Haley, DeSantis versus Biden.
Nov 9th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
Milwaukee’s Three Streetcar Extensions Need Mayoral Direction
Extensions to Fiserv Forum, East Side, Walker's Point and Bronzeville need local funding source.
Nov 8th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Assembly Proposal Shakes Up UW System
Automatic enrollment, stripping racial preferences, adding free speech rules.
Nov 8th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Anti-Election Grant Amendment Could Appear on April Ballot
Proposal is Republican response to perceived issues with private grants 2020 from Facebook founder.
Nov 8th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
Fetuses Would Count For Tax Exceptions Under Republican Proposal
State Senate endorses plan, which also includes per dependent exception increase of $300.
Nov 7th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
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
