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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
Bill Requires UW ‘Automatic Admission’
Legislature passes mandate for UW-Madison to accept top 5% of high school grads, other universities the top 10%.
Feb 14th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Republicans Pass Evers’ Legislative Maps
Governor had promised to sign such a bill. Democrats warn of trickery.
Feb 13th, 2024 by Rich Kremer and Shawn Johnson
Court’s Redistricting Experts Under Fire
At least from Republicans. Who are the experts and should they be trusted?
Feb 13th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Kirsten Johnson Aims to Restore Trust in Public Health
And bolster workforce. State DHS leader oversees nearly 6,000 employees.
Feb 12th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Health Care A Big Issue in Western Wisconsin
As hospitals close and health care access shrinks Republicans face voter worries.
Feb 12th, 2024 by Steven Walters
Republicans Want To Subpoena Supreme Court’s Redistricting Consultants
Consultants, in their report, were critical of GOP's map submission.
Feb 9th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Budget Committee Approves $2 Billion Tax Cut, UW Funding
Proposal now heads to Assembly, but will Evers sign bills?
Feb 8th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Even Republicans Praise Tammy Baldwin
Democrat’s ability to court rural vote wins grudging respect — and fear.
Feb 8th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Supreme Court Should Have Consultants Draw New District Maps
Data shows all suggested maps tilt Republican and fairer maps can be drawn.
Feb 7th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
State Granting Professional Licenses More Quickly, Audit Finds
Majority of licenses now granted within two weeks, nonpartisan report finds.
Feb 7th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
Bill Sets Rules for Absentee Ballot Witness Addresses
Legislation comes after Dane County Judge rules election clerks can correct absentee ballots with missing witness address info.
Feb 5th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
GOP Bill Ends John Doe Cases Against Police Involved in Fatal Shootings
Law being 'abused' by vengeful families, activists, and lawyers, legislator says.
Feb 5th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes
Will Lena Taylor Change Her Style As Judge?
Will in-your-face style of state senator be tempered as a Circuit Court judge?
Feb 5th, 2024 by Steven Walters
In Fight Over Voter Rolls, State’s Top Judges Can’t Agree on Sensitive Data
Dispute between Court of Appeals districts reveals growing partisan divide in the judiciary.
Feb 5th, 2024 by Jack Kelly
10 Guards, 900 Inmates; Staff Shortages Have Plagued State Prisons
Slowing operations to a crawl, as inmates escaped, prisons locked down.
Feb 4th, 2024 by Mario Koran / The New York Times / Wisconsin Watch and Justin Mayo / Big Local News
State Supreme Court Takes Up Evers Lawsuit Against ‘Legislative Vetoes’
Did Legislature unlawfully withhold funding for UW pay raises, conservation funding?
Feb 3rd, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Evers Signs Bills Releasing UW Pay Hikes
GOP legislators withheld pay raises to force cuts in DEI staff, hirings.
Feb 3rd, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Why GOP Redistricting Gambit Failed
Last minute Republican legislation based on Evers' plan vetoed by governor. Why?
Feb 2nd, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Wisconsin Supreme Court Consultants Rule Out Republican-Drawn Maps
In first public release, court consultants say GOP maps "don't deserve further consideration."
Feb 2nd, 2024 by Rich Kremer
DOJ Lawyers Say Dean Phillips Waited Too Long To Appear on Presidential Ballot
Phillips wants the Wisconsin Supreme Court to rule that the Democratic Party abused its power by keeping him off the ballot.
Feb 1st, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Judge Rules Absentee Ballots With Incomplete Witness Address Must Be Counted
Attorney for Republican-controlled Legislature to appeal Dane County Court ruling.
Jan 31st, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Legislative Hearing a Debate Over DEI
Proposed constitutional amendment bars 'preferential treatment' by state offices, universities.
Jan 31st, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Bill Holds Back Students Who Miss More Than 30 Days of School
Policy from Speaker Vos's Task Force on Truancy would affect public and private schools.
Jan 31st, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
