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State Grants Help 7,200 Businesses
Evers used federal pandemic aid to give $72 million in $10,000 grants to small businesses, with more to come.
Dec 5th, 2022 by Steven Walters
The War Over Democracy Isn’t Over
Both nationally and in Wisconsin there will be more attempts to undermine elections.
Dec 4th, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
Republican Rep. Knodl Announces Run To Replace Retiring Sen. Darling
Republicans would lose super majority if Democrats take seat.
Dec 2nd, 2022 by Baylor Spears
State Regulators Allow Leased Solar Panels In Significant Ruling
But ruling, say regulators, is a one-off and doesn't help City of Milwaukee and others' issues.
Dec 2nd, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Republicans Push ‘Universal School Choice’
Vos, others back a key platform plank of Tim Michels' losing bid for governor.
Nov 29th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
New Programs Help Pay for Energy Efficiency
And energy assistance. How to get funding from state and federal programs.
Nov 28th, 2022 by State Sen. Jeff Smith
Referendums Fund Emergency Services
23 local referendums in November requested funding for police, fire, parks and more.
Nov 28th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Sen. Alberta Darling Is Retiring
Veteran Republican will resign Dec. 1. Special election will decide if GOP keeps supermajority.
Nov 26th, 2022 by Baylor Spears
Trump, Evers and Urban ‘Cesspools’
Trump's hatred of cities might help explain how metro area residents voted in November.
Nov 25th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
Will Republicans Legalize Marijuana?
Gov. Evers and two-thirds of voters support it. How long will legislators resist?
Nov 25th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
State Surplus Projected to Hit $6.5 Billion!
Wisconsin's fiscal condition the 'strongest in state history,' says DOA report.
Nov 23rd, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Republican Proposal Cuts Taxes On The Wealthy
Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu's plan moves toward flat tax system.
Nov 23rd, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Kaul Warns Suit Challenging State Abortion Ban Will Take Time
Attorney General aims to overturn 1849 ban, but notes legal process 'not fast.'
Nov 22nd, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
UW System Quietly Adds More Charter Schools It Oversees
Now up to 13 K-12 schools, including one that's part of a for-profit chain.
Nov 21st, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
State Democratic Chair Hail’s Party’s ‘Triumph’
But election results -- and party's future -- more clouded than that.
Nov 21st, 2022 by Steven Walters
State Opioid Deaths Set New Record
1,427 opioid-related deaths in 2021, up 16% over 2020 record and 70% more than in 2018.
Nov 21st, 2022 by Sarah Lehr
Rigged Election Lie Dies Quietly
How can there be a stolen election if both parties score wins and losses in same electoral process?
Nov 19th, 2022 by John Torinus
DNR Secretary Preston Cole Retiring
Cole rose through ranks of Milwaukee's Department of Public Works before taking state job.
Nov 18th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Politics and Population Density
It's remarkable: The further voters live from the center of Milwaukee the more Republican their views.
Nov 16th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
Did Fred Prehn Flout Open Records Law?
Judge hears arguments whether Natural Resources Board member who refused to resign withheld records.
Nov 16th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
As Heating Costs Rise Counties Face Calls for Energy Assistance
'We're getting calls like crazy,' says Milwaukee County official.
Nov 16th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Senate Democrats Elect New Leadership
Sen. Melissa Agard will lead 11 Democrats, just one third of the Senate.
Nov 16th, 2022 by Baylor Spears
Referendums Show Local Government Funding Challenges
While state aid remains stagnant, localities across Wisconsin seek property tax hikes.
Nov 16th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
What Will Happen to Evers’ Appointees?
After four years, a long list of his appointees to head departments, serve on state boards still haven't been approved by GOP Senate.
Nov 14th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Democrats Retain Capitol ‘Firewalls’
Barnes sets record, the most telling campaign quote and Northwest Wisconsin turns red.
Nov 14th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Legislative Democrats Review Losses, Strategy
Party lost 4 more seats, hopes for compromise on some issues with Republicans.
Nov 14th, 2022 by Baylor Spears
5 Lessons From Mid-Term Election
Milwaukee's under-performance is a problem. And lack of national Democratic funding doomed Pfaff.
Nov 13th, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
Don’t Disband Elections Commission Says Its Administrator
Commission is bipartisan by design and must hold public meetings. Michels had suggested eliminating Walker-created commission.
Nov 11th, 2022 by Sarah Lehr
Robin Vos Reelected Assembly Speaker
"I can't stick with one person and ride the ship down," said Vos about Trump potentially running for president in 2024.
Nov 11th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Analyzing Milwaukee Area Turnout and Results That Led To Evers’ Win
Governor pulled off something no Wisconsin Democrat has accomplished in 60 years.
Nov 10th, 2022 by John D. Johnson
Wisconsin Voters Endorse Marijuana Legalization, Abortion Rights In Referendums
But county-level referendums were only advisory
Nov 10th, 2022 by Evan Casey
Wisconsin Voters Approve Majority of School Referendums
Voters in 42 districts were asked to raise revenue limits for their schools.
Nov 10th, 2022 by Gaby Vinick
Barnes Urges Supporters To Keep Fighting for Change
Lt. Governor who lost US Senate race thanks supporters in speech at Sherman Phoenix.
Nov 9th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
21 Election Winners and Losers
Beyond the ballot totals, which groups, advocates and trends won or lost?
Nov 9th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Republicans Don’t Win Veto-Proof Legislature
Had to flip five Assembly seats and one Senate district and fell short.
Nov 9th, 2022 by Baylor Spears
The Curious Candidacy of Joan Beglinger
Out-of-state group spends on ads for independent to help defeat Tim Michels.
Nov 9th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Kaul Defeats Toney for Attorney General
Incumbent wins reelection by tiny, 33,000-vote margin. Toney concedes defeat.
Nov 9th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Evers Defeats Michels, Wins Second Term
Democrats score key win, maintain roadblock on Republican policies.
Nov 9th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Building New Cruise Ship Dock
Funding secured, dock to be completed by 2024, to help maintain, grow city's cruise ship business.
Nov 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Led Nation In Using Federal Pandemic Relief to Promote Economy
Evers uses 56% of federal ARPA funds for economic development, helps 6,600 businesses.
Nov 7th, 2022 by Joe Schulz
Michels, Johnson Are Threats to Democracy
Both have engaged in or plan actions to overthrow democratic elections.
Nov 7th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Republicans Seek Veto-Proof Legislature
GOP supermajority possible if they flip one senate district, five assembly seats now held by Democrats.
Nov 7th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Gov. Evers Is Delivering for Our Kids
A champion of education funding, helping our schools' national ranking rise. Tim Michels would take us backward.
Nov 6th, 2022 by Megan O’Halloran and Jilly Gokalgandhi
Bernie Sanders Barnstorms Wisconsin
Democrat Socialist campaigns for state Dems in four college towns: Eau Claire, La Crosse, Madison and Oshkosh.
Nov 5th, 2022 by Sarah Lehr
Candidates For Governor and Lieutenant Governor
Evers and Michels are each at the top of ticket in highly-contested fall 2022 election.
Nov 4th, 2022 by Urban Milwaukee
120 New Homes for King Park Neighborhood
County, CDA select Emem Group and Habitat as developers.
Nov 4th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Is Democracy Actually On the Ballot?
Republicans have promised numerous changes to how elections are run, while Michels claims they'll never lose another election if he wins.
Nov 4th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer
Residents Express Outrage At Hearing Over Plan To Hike Electric Rates 13%
We Energies proposal would increase average bill by $14 per month, more than twice original proposal.
Nov 4th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Attorney General Race Is A Brutal Battle
Can Democrat Josh Kaul withstand the attacks? He's cool under fire, but maybe too cool.
Nov 2nd, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Marquette Poll Shows Races Tightening
New poll shows governor's race is tied, Johnson leading Barnes 50% to 48%.
Nov 2nd, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Who Is The Real Tim Michels?
Pragmatic businessman or right-wing idealogue? His policy statements offer clues.
Nov 2nd, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
Evers Outraises Michels in Election
Governor has raised nearly $28 million this year, about $3 million more than his challenger.
Nov 2nd, 2022 by Sarah Lehr
Barnes Calls Johnson a ‘Danger To This State’
Democratic challenger for U.S. Senate blasts Johnson, Trump in speech to Rotary Club.
Nov 1st, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Has Michels Abandoned Trump?
Or has Trump abandoned Michels in governor's race? The silence is deafening.
Oct 31st, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Would Michels Break Up Wisconsin DNR?
GOP canddidate for governor says he'd consider this. Other Republicans have tried and failed.
Oct 31st, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Kaul’s Campaign Pushes Abortion Rights
Democratic Attorney General also pushes gun control, environmental protection in closely fought battle for reelection.
Oct 31st, 2022 by Sarah Lehr
7 Issues That Define Evers, Michels
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and GOP challenger Tim Michels deeply disagree on the issues.
Oct 31st, 2022 by Steven Walters
Beware Skewed Numbers on School Funding
School choice supporters push misleading statistics.
Oct 31st, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
Obama Says Evers, Barnes Will ‘Fight For You’
In Milwaukee former president warns future of democracy hinges on 2022 election.
Oct 30th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Anti-Transgender Efforts Permeating Wisconsin’s Schools, Political Campaigns
Misinformation and fear-mongering leading to lawsuits, protests and harassment.
Oct 28th, 2022 by Phoebe Petrovic
Evers Appoints Denita Ball Milwaukee County Sheriff
Ball makes history ahead of schedule as first female Milwaukee County Sheriff.
Oct 27th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Fiserv Moving Headquarters, More Than 750 Employees Downtown
Brookfield-based financial technology company with 44,000 employees moving HQ to former Boston Store building.
Oct 27th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Age of Voters Will Decide Election
Key fact: a vast difference in political views between those under and over age 40.
Oct 26th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Early In-Person Voting Begins In State
Even as election lawsuits continue, nearly 260,000 voters across Wisconsin have submitted absentee ballots.
Oct 26th, 2022 by Sarah Lehr
They Love Ron Johnson
At a rally for U.S. Senator, supporters extoll Johnson as an "honest man" and a fighter.
Oct 26th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Dead Bird, Image of Mandela Barnes Left Outside Kenosha NAACP President’s Home
Literature darkened Barnes skin. Latest in series of racially tinged campaign incidents.
Oct 25th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Republicans Hope to Flip Three Legislative Seats in Northern Wisconsin
Gerrymandering could help them gain supermajority and veto-proof Legislature.
Oct 24th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Evers, Michels Split on Public Schools
Evers wants $2 billion hike in K-12 school aid, Michels wants all the money for voucher schools.
Oct 24th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Record Spending by Outside Groups for Republicans
$29 million to support GOP candidates for state office vs. $7.7 million for Democrats.
Oct 21st, 2022 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Johnson’s Campaign Solicits Reports of Voter Fraud
U.S. Senator already "casting doubt" on results of election. Democrats charge.
Oct 21st, 2022 by Rich Kremer
State Surplus Could Fund Water Upgrades
Today is 'Imagine A Day Without Water' day. Without the right investment that day could arrive.
Oct 20th, 2022 by Brian Rothgery
How Will Evers, Michels Handle Crime?
Challenger hammering key issue for Republicans, independents. What solutions does each candidate for governor offer?
Oct 20th, 2022 by Evan Casey
Wisconsin’s Tax Burden Is At Lowest Point in 20 Years
WPF report finds that it has resulted in a decline in spending on education, other items. State ranks 24th in nation.
Oct 19th, 2022 by Gaby Vinick
DNR Unveils Wisconsin PFAS Contamination Map
New site shows a number of contaminated Milwaukee sites.
Oct 19th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Tim Michels Promises to Fix Milwaukee
But how? He made his case Tuesday at Rotary luncheon.
Oct 18th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers, Michels In Agreement That Governor’s Veto Pen Is Stopping Republican Policies
Gov. Evers has set record for vetoes, but Michels plans to sign GOP bills sent to him.
Oct 18th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
State Begins Collecting Environmentally-Damaging Firefighting Foam
Contractor aims to collect at least 25,000 gallons of PFAS-laden foam.
Oct 18th, 2022 by Henry Redman
The Actual Stats Behind Wisconsin’s Polarizing Crime Ads
Rhetoric and reality don't line up statewide, but Milwaukee County is an outlier.
Oct 17th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Evers, Michels Spar in Their Only Debate
Candidates in close race have clear differences on abortion, talent attraction, election results, gun laws and education.
Oct 17th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Utility Regulators End Consumer Protections Enacted During Pandemic
Requirements for payment plans before disconnection, or delayed shutoffs when a customer tested positive for COVID-19 are ending.
Oct 14th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Clean Energy Jobs Rebound After Pandemic Losses
But like other industries, jobs still lower than pre-pandemic levels.
Oct 14th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
First Lady Visits Milwaukee, Meets With MPS Families and Union
First Lady Jill Biden, a former teacher, talks to parents, students and teachers about challenges.
Oct 13th, 2022 by Leah Treidler
Ron Johnson Expanding Lead Over Mandela Barnes in US Senate Race
New Marquette poll has Gov. Tony Evers holding a slight lead over Tim Michels in race for governor.
Oct 12th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Construction Underway on Traffic Calming Projects
New curb bump-outs and other interventions aim to reduce reckless driving.
Oct 12th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Despite Voter Concern, Climate Change Largely Absent From U.S. Senate Race
Polls show voters are concerned, but not enough that strategists believe it will impact turnout.
Oct 12th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Evers Says Fixing Financial Relationship Between State, Milwaukee and Other Cities Is Top Priority
But his proposal leaves Milwaukee far short of the revenue it needs to avoid substantial cuts.
Oct 11th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Joins Multi-State Pact In Bid for Hydrogen Funding
Wisconsin joins MN, ND and MT in creating "hub" that hopes to land part of $8 billion in federal clean energy funding.
Oct 11th, 2022 by Gaby Vinick
County To Get a New Plan For Trail Network
County receives grant funding from the state to update its Trails Network Plan.
Oct 10th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Ron Johnson Plays To Extremes in Re-Election Bid
Polling shows Johnson's favorability and unfavorability ratings are both at or near record highs.
Oct 10th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Seven Questions For Tony Evers and Tim Michels
Gubernatorial candidates will square off Friday night in their only debate.
Oct 10th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Anti-Labor Laws Have Hurt Workers, But Provided Little Help To Governments
Analysis finds efforts to drive costs down on things like road construction haven't succeeded
Oct 9th, 2022 by Jacob Resneck
Johnson and Barnes Show Clear Differences in First Debate
Candidates discussed marijuana, bail reform, Milwaukee crime, gay marriage, gun control and more.
Oct 8th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Poll Finds 70% Support For Expanding BadgerCare
State health program has been largely absent from gubernatioral race.
Oct 7th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Judge’s Ruling Blocks Canceling and Replacing of Absentee Ballots
Former AG Brad Schimel, now Waukesha judge, blocks "ballot spoiling."
Oct 6th, 2022 by Sarah Lehr
Republicans Immediately Adjourn Evers’ Special Session On Abortion Referendum
Proposal would have allowed a referendum to overturn 1849 abortion ban.
Oct 5th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Minority Women Disproportionately Harmed by Surge in Domestic Violence Murders
Approximately half of 80 victims were people of color, despite Wisconsin being 87% white.
Oct 4th, 2022 by Leah Treidler
Evers v. Michels is Most Expensive Governor’s Race in Country
Both campaigns spent a combined $55 million since August.
Oct 3rd, 2022 by Henry Redman
What’s Next For Lawsuit Over Wisconsin’s 1849 Abortion Ban?
Attorney General Josh Kaul pursuing lawsuit to block law's enforcement.
Oct 2nd, 2022 by Sarah Lehr
Pushback Emerges Against We Energies’ Proposed Rate Hike
Utility seeking to raise gas prices 10.4% and electricity prices 8.4% on top Ukraine-related price increases.
Oct 1st, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Republican-Controlled Legislature Has Hindered Environmental Protection
Conservation group releases report claims politics have trumped environment since 2011.
Sep 30th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
