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Wisconsin Unemployment Reaches Record Low
State also sets record for number of jobs.
Apr 21st, 2023 by Erik Gunn
Former Wisconsin Parole Commission, Racine Alderman Charged With Felonies
John Tate II is alleged to have used Racine position for his own improper benefit.
Apr 21st, 2023 by Evan Casey
Microsoft Will Pay $50 Million For Mount Pleasant Data Center Site
Some of the money will go to Foxconn.
Apr 20th, 2023 by Evan Casey
Fewer Kids Are Getting Tested For Lead Than Before Pandemic
17% decline across Wisconsin since 2019.
Apr 20th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Wisconsin Legislature Increases Reckless Driving Penalties
Senate vote sends proposal to governor's desk. Democrats blast GOP inaction.
Apr 20th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Assembly Bills Block Government From Curbing Fossil Fuel Use
Republican party line vote bans actions by state agencies or local governments.
Apr 19th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
Legislative Committee Rejects Funds for State’s Largest Land Conservation Plan
Republicans spike proposal to preserve 70,000 acres of forest in northern Wisconsin.
Apr 18th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Milwaukee Could Ban TikTok
Security-driven decision could end free advertising medium for public library and other uses by city.
Apr 17th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Should State Use More Nuclear Power?
Federal, state officials say it may be needed for Wisconsin to meet climate change goals.
Apr 17th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Conservatives Push To Protect Walker-Era Reforms
Seeking constitutional amendments to enshrine Act 10, right-to-work, school choice laws.
Apr 17th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Will Hospital Merger Help Consumers?
A frank look at the impact of latest merger, of Froedtert Health and ThedaCare.
Apr 16th, 2023 by John Torinus
GOP Congressman Calls For Abortion Exceptions
As Republicans reel from Supreme Court loss Van Orden calls on party to change.
Apr 16th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
DNR Secretary Promises Review of How Agency Works With Local Governments
Potential changes coming as a result of Pelican River Forest mix-up.
Apr 14th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Researchers Find BadgerCare Changes Would Worsen Care, Violate Federal Law
Advocates for proposal say it would combat fraud.
Apr 14th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
New Bills Would Make It Easier to Lose “Welfare Benefits”
After statewide referendum, Legislature debating eight bills that would expedite removal of Medicaid and unemployment benefits.
Apr 13th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
Wisconsin Teachers and Janitors Could Carry Guns Under New GOP Bill
Bill would allow school staff to carry weapons at school. Gov. Evers threatens veto.
Apr 13th, 2023 by Gaby Vinick
After 85 Years Cardinal Stritch Will Close
University closing in May. President Dan Scholz calls closure 'devastating' but unavoidable.
Apr 12th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
Yes, Protasiewicz Could Be Impeached
And removed from office by Republican Senate supermajority. But then Gov. Evers could step in.
Apr 10th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Collegiality a Casualty in Supreme Court Election?
Current court members were active in election, could intensify rancor between judges.
Apr 10th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Audit Report Finds State Lags in Monitoring Parolees
But Wisconsin Department of Corrections disputes the findings.
Apr 10th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Iron District Gains More Apartments
Four floors of apartments planned atop existing building. Plus: Recap of the week's real estate news.
Apr 9th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Audit Finds Millions of Medicare Funding Unclaimed By Wisconsin
Republican legislators call for tighter oversight by state departments.
Apr 8th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
A Tale of Two Tax Plans
Wisconsin Policy Forum report compares GOP flat tax with Evers tax plan. Neither may get passed.
Apr 8th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Young, Student Voters Turned Out for Wisconsin Supreme Court Race
Voters around college campuses overwhelmingly voted for Janet Protasiewicz.
Apr 7th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Republicans Can’t Simply Remove a WI Supreme Court Justice
Rep. Knodl’s victory gives Republicans a two-thirds Senate majority, creating speculation about whether they could impeach Justice Janet Protasiewicz.
Apr 6th, 2023 by Matthew DeFour
Indeed Hosts ‘Flight Night’ For Milwaukee Day
Walker's Point brewery will offer four unique beer-infusions on April 14.
Apr 6th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Bill Could Help ‘Innocent Purchasers’ Clean Up Contaminated Property
While previous bills have failed, backers offer new funding options that could pave the path forward.
Apr 6th, 2023 by Erin Gretzinger
State Officials Want To Boost Wisconsin’s Outdoor Recreation Marketing
Office of Outdoor Recreation seeks more funding in Gov. Evers' budget.
Apr 6th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Voters Pass Referendums Expanding Judges’ Power to Set Cash Bail
Referendums will amend state Constitution. Experts disagree on likely impact.
Apr 5th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Teachers Union Wins Big in Milwaukee School Board Races
Board that once had conservative majority now overwhelmingly liberal.
Apr 5th, 2023 by Terry Falk
Janet Protasiewicz Defeats Kelly, Flips Supreme Court For Liberals
Her win creates liberal majority on Wisconsin's high court for first time in 15 years.
Apr 4th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
State Superintendent Urges Legislators To ‘Do Their Job,’ Boost School Funding
Jill Underly 'surprised and hurt' that Joint Finance Committee hasn't invited her to testify.
Apr 4th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
End Wisconsin’s Secretive ‘Pocket Veto’
Legislators are able to secretly delay projects they don't like. Transparency is needed.
Apr 3rd, 2023 by Dee J. Hall
Republicans Seek a One-Party State
Gerrymandering, and electing Dan Knodl, are a means to get there.
Apr 3rd, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
GOP Legislators Bash Evers ‘Reckless’ Budget
DOA Secretary defends 'prudent' fiscal decisions at Joint Finance Committee hearing.
Apr 2nd, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
UW Regents Approve 5% Tuition Hike
First increase in a decade. UW President says it's necessary to deal with inflation.
Mar 31st, 2023 by Rich Kremer
DSPS Secretary, Republicans Debate Licensing Staffing, Backlog
Secretary-designee wants to use its revenue to hire staff, Republicans question backlog, push for fewer licenses.
Mar 31st, 2023 by Baylor Spears
While Future Uncertain, County Extends Paratransit Taxi to September
County initially planned to discontinue service due to new federal regulations.
Mar 31st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Transit in Crisis, Faces Massive Cuts
MCTS faces fiscal cliff as federal grants run out, state aid declines and local revenue is restricted.
Mar 30th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Bipartisan Support For Extending Medicaid Benefits For Postpartum Mothers
Approximately 50 post-partum deaths annually that the Wisconsin health department believes are preventable.
Mar 30th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
New State Coalition Will Push Climate Goals
Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin seeks a carbon-free, environmentally just economy.
Mar 29th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
One Third of State Prison Jobs Are Vacant
Legislative hearing discusses state corrections budget, pay hikes proposed by Gov. Evers.
Mar 29th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
Why Does April Ballot Have Two Bail Proposals?
Why two constitutional amendments and what impact would they have?
Mar 28th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
State Data on Student Transfers Missing
MPS suspects private schools push students out after getting them counted for state aid.
Mar 28th, 2023 by Terry Falk
Bill Bars State Employees From Promoting Abortion
Democrat assails Republican bill as an attempt to 'gag free speech.'
Mar 28th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Traffic Citations in City Down 54% Since 2017
Dropping from 71,402 citations issued in 2017 to 33,105 in 2022. Why?
Mar 28th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
8th Senate District Race Will Decide GOP Veto-Proof Majority
Republican Rep. Dan Knodl, Democrat Jodi Habush Sinykin compete for open seat.
Mar 27th, 2023 by Gaby Vinick
UWM Gets Stiffed In Governor’s Budget
While UW-Madison got $347 for building projects. Will Milwaukee's leaders push for better deal from legislators?
Mar 27th, 2023 by John Torinus
Inside the Dome Deals Are Common
La Follette's resignation, Godlewski appointment latest example of insider Capitol deals.
Mar 27th, 2023 by Steven Walters
State Funding Has Plummeted For Parks, Public Lands, DNR
DNR funding down 41% in 25 years, spending on state parks lowest in U.S., study finds.
Mar 25th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Advocates Concerned About Growing Shortage of Psychiatrists
Suicide rate spiking in Wisconsin. Psychiatrist shortage in at least 55 of 72 counties.
Mar 24th, 2023 by Gaby Vinick
GOP Building Commission Members Reject Gov. Evers’ $3.8 Billion Plan, Setting Up Budget Showdown
State building commission deadlocks on every funding proposal.
Mar 24th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
Rep. Donovan’s Reckless Driving Bills Approved By Legislature
And: Republicans block rule that bans conversion therapy, allowing controversial practice to continue.
Mar 23rd, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
41% of Milwaukee Workers Have ‘Bad’ Jobs
Study: 100,000 workers in city earn less than $15 per hour, often with no health coverage.
Mar 22nd, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Democrats’ Bill Repeals State Abortion Ban
Gov. Evers supports Restore Roe bill, which would overturn pre-Civil War criminal ban.
Mar 21st, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
How La Follette Helped Save Democracy
But his sudden retirement as Secretary of State has been blasted by Republicans.
Mar 20th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
State Residents Paid $36 Million in Illinois Marijuana Taxes in 2022
Nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau study shows revenue lost annually by Wisconsin.
Mar 20th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
Analysis Details Evers’ Paid Leave Plan
$243 million state spending starts trust fund, payroll tax on employers and employees would sustain it.
Mar 20th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Fresh Off Reelection, Secretary of State Doug La Follette Retires
Governor Evers appoints former treasurer Sarah Godlewski to remainder of 82-year-old's term.
Mar 17th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
Legislature Weighs Constitutional Amendments To Take Control of Federal Grants
1930s law has given Governor Evers control of how American Rescue Plan Act funding is used.
Mar 17th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
State Gives Milwaukee Federal Money for Electric Buses
State awards grant for the purchase of up to 16 battery electric buses.
Mar 16th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
DNR Pledges Changes to Wisconsin’s Wolf Management Strategy
But draft legislation from Republicans might overrule DNR Secretary's plan.
Mar 16th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Republicans Holding Confirmation Hearings For Gov. Evers’ New Appointees
Agriculture, DNR secretaries get hearings, a marked change from Evers' last term.
Mar 16th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Republicans Propose Exceptions To Wisconsin’s 1849 Abortion Ban
But Senate Majority Leader says he won't let proposal move forward, become political football.
Mar 16th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Assembly Passes School Crime, Conversion Therapy Bills
Bill provides no funding for school resource officers. Democrats oppose both bills.
Mar 15th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Evers Proposes Free School Lunches for All Students
Proposed $120 million program would help students, families and farmers, governor says.
Mar 15th, 2023 by Hope Kirwan
Democrats Hold State Budget Listening Session in Milwaukee
Republican leaders scheduled sessions in four cities in state, but not Milwaukee, Madison.
Mar 14th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Should State’s Schools Require Financial Literacy Course?
17 states require it. Evers, some Republicans favor it, but won't fully fund it.
Mar 13th, 2023 by Peter Cameron
Anti-Abortion Groups Unite to Defend State Law
Opposing Vos proposal of exceptions for rape and incest. Working to elect Dan Kelly.
Mar 13th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Violence Against Health Care Workers On The Rise
One victim, Milwaukee nurse Patricia Moon-Updike has testified to Congress about issue.
Mar 12th, 2023 by Devin Blake
Dan Kelly Did Paid Partisan Work
Supreme Court candidate's financial disclosure forms show payments from Republican Party. No such work done by Protasiewicz.
Mar 12th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Evers’ Budget Would Create ‘Record’ Imbalance, Report Finds
And Republican flat tax proposal would create $5 billion reduction in tax revenue.
Mar 11th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
Proposal Would Require Felons Caught With Guns To Serve 5 Years in Prison
Republican-led proposal is backed by law enforcement groups, but critics argue is excessively harsh.
Mar 9th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Evers Predicts State Shared Revenue Changes
More money coming, 'I don't care if you’re a 300-people township or the city of Milwaukee.'
Mar 8th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Pro-Ballpark Funding Coalition Launched
Home Crew Coalition backing $290 million state subsidy for Milwaukee Brewers stadium.
Mar 8th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Messes Up PSC Appointments
Three appointees in a row have had conflicts of interest, which is good news for utilities.
Mar 7th, 2023 by Dave Cieslewicz
Democrats Push Free School Meals Plan
Evers' budget includes $120 million to create 'Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids' program.
Mar 7th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Some Small Business Owners Back Paid Leave Proposal
Evers' proposal creates 12 weeks paid parental leave. A boon to hiring?
Mar 6th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
Capitol Campaign Spending Records Keep Falling
'The voices of average citizens are being drowned out.'
Mar 6th, 2023 by Steven Walters
What Kind of Justice Would Daniel Kelly Be?
He left a clear track record during his four years on state Supreme Court.
Mar 5th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Milwaukee Sales Tax Expected As Separate Legislation, Outside of Budget
Republicans expected to strip Gov. Evers' proposal from budget, but might not kill proposal.
Mar 4th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
UW President Pursuing 5% Tuition Increase
Tuition at state's four-year colleges has been frozen for a decade.
Mar 3rd, 2023 by Rich Kremer
Attorney General Kaul Pushes For More Funding, Hosts Lawmaker Crime Lab Tours
Kaul, law enforcement agencies want faster turnaround for forensic work.
Mar 3rd, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Speaker Vos Downplays $7 Billion Surplus Size As Budget Debate Begins
Vos says Gov. Evers lives in "fantasyland" with his plans for spending.
Mar 2nd, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
New Milwaukee Office Building Would Be Public-Private Partnership
State pivots from original plan to build its own facility at 27th and Wisconsin.
Mar 2nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Gov. Evers Proposes $5 Million To Advance Bronzeville Center for the Arts
Nonprofit group pursuing $55 million project for King Drive and North Ave.
Mar 2nd, 2023 by Evan Casey
Republicans Giving Up On Flat Tax?
Top GOP legislators say they don't expect it to be passed in the state budget.
Mar 1st, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
Milwaukee Youth Prison Costs Grow 71%
Gov. Evers proposes additional $33 million for Lincoln Hills replacement.
Mar 1st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Proposes $3.8 Billion in Building Projects
Nearly $1.8 billion of spending on public buildings is for UW System.
Mar 1st, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
Evers Proposes $9.3 Million For Iron District Stadium
Funding would advance $45 million soccer stadium.
Feb 28th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
What’s Actually In Brewers’ Ballpark Plan?
New seats, lots of new roofs and the end of kegs.
Feb 28th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Legislature Urged to Remove All Racial Covenants
Wauwatosa council votes to dissolve its old covenants, pushes legislators for statewide bill.
Feb 28th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
Is Evers Tax Break Plan A Shell Game?
So claim the Republicans, saying his plan hikes taxes almost as much as it cuts them.
Feb 27th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce Buys West Side Building
Plus: Warrior Wash coming to 60th and Main. And a recap of week's real estate news.
Feb 26th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
State Should Restore Driver’s Licenses for Immigrant Workers
Make our roads safer and help economy and undocumented workers.
Feb 26th, 2023 by Ruth Conniff
Liberal Candidates for Supreme Court Won a Majority
Janet Protasiewicz and Everett Mitchell got 54% of vote in primary election.
Feb 26th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
Wisconsin Tourism Recovery A National Leader
But multiple sectors still below pre-pandemic levels.
Feb 24th, 2023 by Gaby Vinick
Former Governor Tony Earl Dies at 86
Earl was governor from 1983-87. Democrat was champion of environment.
Feb 23rd, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
DNR Member Warns Wisconsin Needs Money To Maintain Its Conservation Land
The state has acquired approximately 1.5 million acres of land through stewardship programs.
Feb 23rd, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Evers Budget Funds Bikers, Walkers
It’s way overdue. State ranks 49th in funding transportation for biking, walking.
Feb 22nd, 2023 by Kirsten Finn
