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Bill Would Increase Penalties For Those Supplying Drugs That Lead To Death
But some legislators, including Ryan Clancy, speak out against increasing reckless homicide penalty.
Jun 8th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
Milwaukee Sales Tax Deal Reached, Referendum Dropped
Deal at Capitol requires Common Council, County Board to pass new taxes with two-thirds votes. Includes substantial policy measures.
Jun 8th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Assembly, Senate Could Strip Milwaukee Funding From Revenue Bill
Speaker Vos and Majority Leader LeMahieu threaten to remove sales taxes for city and county.
Jun 8th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
GOP Legislators Block Changes To Childhood Vaccination Rules
Move prevents Wisconsin Department of Health Services from updating rules related to chicken pox and meningitis.
Jun 8th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
Republican Bills Would Change Unemployment Insurance, Licensing
"Solutions in search of problems," says Sen. Melissa Agard.
Jun 8th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
Campaign Rivals Kaul, Toney Call For Crime Lab Funding
Public defenders, district attorneys join coalition's push for more crime lab staffing.
Jun 7th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Remote Work Proves Durable in Wisconsin
400,000 in state, or 15% of workforce, now work remotely.
Jun 6th, 2023 by Gaby Vinick
New Bipartisan Group Will Fight Election Misinformation
Keep Our Republic will 'shine a light on the election system,' says state director.
Jun 6th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Missing Ventilators Restart Fight Over Federal Funds Oversight
Auditors found some COVID-19 supplies missing, triggering debate about who should control aid dollars.
Jun 5th, 2023 by Steven Walters
In Transfers, Public Schools Often Deny Students With Disabilities
Charter and choice "cherry picking" is well known. But public schools also involved through open enrollment.
Jun 5th, 2023 by Mario Koran
Republicans Approve Gov. Evers’ Allocation of $32.6 Million More To Build Milwaukee Youth Prison
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Jun 4th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Gov. Evers Raises LGBTQ+ Flag At Capitol, Celebrates Pride Month
"We will keep working to build a Wisconsin that is more welcoming, more inclusive and more just for everybody," said Evers.
Jun 2nd, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
GOP Strips Gov. Evers $750 Million Broadband Plan From Budget
Green Bay gets $2 million for 2025 NFL Draft.
Jun 2nd, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
Republicans Block UW-Madison Engineering Building
Finance committee approves approximately half of proposed UW System projects. But, engineering building was top priority.
Jun 2nd, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
Republicans Block State Funding For Iron District Stadium
Gov. Evers proposed $9.3 million in support for $45 million stadium. Plus: Concert venue downsized.
Jun 2nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Legislation Would Change National Guard Sexual Assault Investigations
Proposal trigged by 2019 federal investigation into Wisconsin National Guard that found several issues.
Jun 1st, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Bill Gives Advance Practice Nurses More Freedom
Credentials allow them to work independently from doctors. But doctors oppose bill.
May 31st, 2023 by Erik Gunn
Republicans Push Abortion Bills
One clarifies that procedures for miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy allowed. Another funds Choose Life centers.
May 31st, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
Brewers’ State Lobbying Spending Soars
Spending $435,000 in last session. But three biggest spenders are manufactures, hospitals and realtors groups.
May 30th, 2023 by Peter Cameron
Gov. Evers Appoints Three New Milwaukee Judges
Amber Raffeet August, Anderson Gansner and Raphael Ramos picked to fill vacancies.
May 30th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers, Republicans Find Common Ground
Better relations between governor and Legislature helps create three major proposals.
May 30th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Brewers Floundering on Stadium Deal
Baseball Commissioner’s threat looks desperate, team’s lobbying looks inept.
May 29th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Survey of Wisconsin High Schoolers Finds Increase In Depression, Screen Time
50% report having anxiety, 33% depression. Recreational use of digital devices growing.
May 26th, 2023 by Evan Casey
MLB Commissioner Expresses Confidence In Brewers Subsidy Agreement
Comments come as fight over funding American Family Field repairs and upgrades heats up.
May 26th, 2023 by Evan Casey
Republican Budget Would Require $4 Million Move-to-Wisconsin Campaign
Democrats proposed a much larger program focused on childcare.
May 26th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Board Approves Jail Probe, Opposes Brewers Subsidy
Plus: Board sends abortion proposal to attorney's for additional review
May 25th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
How Would Widening I-94 Affect City Residents?
Citizens discuss potholes, noise pollution, public transit as state advances freeway plan.
May 24th, 2023 by Jonmaesha Beltran
Senate Mulls Milwaukee’s Financial Peril
Struggling to create plan for shared revenue and sales tax that's acceptable to Assembly and Gov. Evers.
May 24th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Why GOP Fears Advisory Referendums
Vernon County's vote against abortion ban helps explain local restrictions in revenue sharing bill.
May 24th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Over 100 Hospitals Push Legislature to Hike Medicaid Funding
Citing state budget surplus as 'historic opportunity' to increase reimbursement rate.
May 23rd, 2023 by Joe Schulz
The Ins and Outs of Milwaukee’s Financial Future
Republican legislators can't agree on how many strings to attach to funding proposal.
May 22nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Republican Legislators At Odds Over Milwaukee Sales Tax
Assembly wants referendum, Senate may remove requirement to reduce uncertainty.
May 19th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
Republicans Vote to Create $125 Million Fund To Address PFAS
Specifics on how the money would be spent to clean up contamination remain to be worked out.
May 19th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Assembly Republicans Settle on Plan To Fund Cities
But deal leaves many questions for Milwaukee. Senate still needs to pass bill. Gov. Evers could veto.
May 17th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
GOP Legislators Approve Pay Hike for Prosecutors, Public Defenders
Evers budget called for $35 per hour. Joint Finance plan goes $1 higher.
May 17th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
GOP Bill Addresses PFAS Pollution
Republicans support a municipal PFAS grant program, but add restrictions on state DNR.
May 17th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Two Issues Show Decline Of Democracy In Wisconsin
Republican Legislature ignores huge majority of voters on abortion and redistricting.
May 17th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
50 New Homes For Early-Childhood Educators
LISC, CDA partnering with five centers to develop nearby, owner-occupied houses.
May 16th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
State Budget Surplus Dips… To $6.9 Billion
Legislative Fiscal Bureau finds tax revenues dropped by $365 million in 2022-23 fiscal year.
May 16th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
EPA Proposal On Carbon Pollution Could Affect State’s Utilities
We Energies facility in Oak Creek would need to cut emissions by 90%.
May 15th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Is Vos Allowing ‘Bipartisan’ Compromise?
Budget and shared revenue bills don't quite match vision articulated by Assembly Speaker.
May 15th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Republicans Stall Elections Reforms
Reforms backed by bipartisan Elections Commission, including elections inspector general, stripped from budget bill.
May 15th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Bipartisan Plan Aims To Change How Children Learn To Read
Phonics-focused curriculum would be modeled after efforts in more than 30 other states.
May 12th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
Negotiations Continue On Local Government Funding Plan
Assembly committee passes initial plan on party lines, but amendments are expected.
May 12th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
MPD Can Tow New Group of Repeat Reckless Drivers
City enacting its part of state law change. But how big of a loophole does the policy have?
May 11th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Former Senator Erpenbach Could Be Confirmed As New Parole Board Leader
His former Republican colleagues will decide whether he can keep job Gov. Evers appointed him to.
May 11th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Baird Center Reaches Highest Point
Topping-off ceremony for $456 million Wisconsin Center expansion draws dignitaries a year before completion.
May 11th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Will Armed Police at MPS Hurt Schools?
Opponents of proposal for 25 armed officers say it will hurt teacher recruitment, target students of color.
May 10th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
Spanish Company Will Make EV Chargers In Milwaukee
Ingeteam will add product lines to its wind turbine plant in Menomonee Valley.
May 10th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Is Baldwin Vulnerable? Or Unbeatable?
The pundits disagree. And who is the likely Republican opponent?
May 9th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin’s Youth Turnout Led Nation in November Midterm
48.7% of state's voters aged 18-24 turned out, Census Bureau numbers show.
May 9th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Evers Signs Bill To Expand Watershed Protection
Bipartisan bill expands lake and river protection grants.
May 9th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Taxpayers Support Schools That Can Discriminate
Dozens of voucher schools have policies excluding LGBTQ+ and disabled students.
May 8th, 2023 by Phoebe Petrovic
Activists Decry GOP Bill Ending Advisory Referendums
All local referendums would be barred. But not state advisory referendums.
May 8th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Evers Vision Trashed by Republicans
It's governor's vision vs. 12 Republicans on Joint Finance Committee. Who's right?
May 8th, 2023 by Steven Walters
Evers Makes 3 Appointments to DNR Board
All members of Natural Resources Board now appointed by Democratic governor.
May 7th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Vos Doubles Down On Sales Tax Referendum
Milwaukee would get sales tax, but only if voters approve it in referendum.
May 6th, 2023 by Evan Casey
DNR Leader Says State Budget Needs More Money For Clean Water
Republican-controlled Legislature will determine funding, with some members indicating support.
May 5th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Assembly Bill Would Provide Funding with Substantial Restrictions for County
County would see a revenue increase, but with substantial restrictions. Gov. Evers promises veto.
May 4th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
5 Milwaukee Projects Get Affordable Housing Funding
Across Wisconsin, WHEDA awards funding for 23 proposed apartment buildings.
May 3rd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Will State Supreme Court Cool Its Ideological Rancor?
As of August 1, its hostility toward experts and democracy won't fly.
May 3rd, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Evers Calls GOP Cuts to Mental Health Services ‘Foolishness’
$235 million for school mental health services one of 545 proposals cut from his budget.
May 3rd, 2023 by Hope Kirwan
Resolution Opposes a County Brewers Subsidy
Two socialists, two conservatives on board are co-sponsoring the resolution.
May 2nd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Can Bipartisan Effort Save State Arts Funding?
Wisconsin ranks 50th in arts support. Group of 'heavy hitters' hopes to change that.
May 2nd, 2023 by Jay Rath
GOP Legislators Gut Evers’ Budget
On party line vote Legislature's budget committee cuts 545 proposals from governor's proposed budget.
May 2nd, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
Resolution Calls For More State Aid, Local Autonomy
County board proposal demands hike in state aid with no strings attached.
May 2nd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Low Pay Causes Shortage of Public Defenders, Prosecutors
Paid far less than private attorneys, WPF study finds, causing shortages across state.
May 2nd, 2023 by Evan Casey
Budget Votes Will Renew ‘Scarcity’ Debate
Claims of a 'scarcity' even in flush times are why problems never get solved, charges poverty researcher Matt Desmond.
May 1st, 2023 by Steven Walters
Wisconsin’s Largest Conservation Project Stuck in Limbo
Republicans have blocked access to $4 million to finance $15.5 million project.
Apr 30th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
State Awards For $8 Million Opioid Addiction
Milwaukee County could potentially double previous record for overdose deaths.
Apr 28th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
Assembly Republicans Have Plan To Help Milwaukee, Will It Work?
Proposal would increase shared revenue and enable sales tax for Milwaukee, with strings attached.
Apr 27th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene and Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin School Districts Consider Closures, Consolidations Due To Declining Enrollment
Racine, Wausau, Superior and La Crosse are among those weighing options.
Apr 26th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
Assembly Passes Bills Making It Harder To Access Unemployment Benefits, BadgerCare
Republicans, in casting party-line vote, say policies will help state workforce shortage.
Apr 26th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Johnson Calls For Abortion Referendum
'I have a hard time believing people would allow abortion past about 12 weeks.'
Apr 25th, 2023 by Evan Casey
State Has Planted 22 Million New Trees
Wisconsin nearly one-third of way to Gov. Evers goal of 75 million trees planted.
Apr 24th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding
City, State Have Rare Chance to Address Climate Change
Billions in federal aid flowing to Wisconsin. Citizen input could guide how funds spent.
Apr 23rd, 2023 by David Libert
Assembly Bill Requires High School Financial Literacy Class
Would be required for graduation. Cost of requirement concerns schools.
Apr 23rd, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
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
