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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
After Texts Released, DNR Board Member Publicly Calls For Prehn To Resign
Walker appointee with expired term has refused to leave board, which texts reveal is politically motivated.
Sep 29th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Referendums Seek To Block Election Grants From Zuckerberg, Others
Four counties will ask voters nonbinding question regarding election grants.
Sep 29th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Attorney General Seeks Huge Spending Hike
Calling it a ‘crime-fighting budget,’ Kaul wants a roughly 60% increase in next biennium.
Sep 28th, 2022 by Sarah Lehr
State Is Awash in Election Ads
Wisconsin is an “epicenter,” national leader in U.S. Senate election ads.
Sep 27th, 2022 by Sarah Lehr
Forensic Science Center Gains Funding
State commits $20 million toward county's new $127 million home for medical examiner and emergency management.
Sep 27th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Just How Purple Is Wisconsin?
Election results going back three decades show an almost perfectly divided state.
Sep 26th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Wisconsin Needs Direct Democracy
Other states have binding referendums. Evers' call for it echoes Gov. McGovern 111 years ago.
Sep 25th, 2022 by Matt Rothschild
Republican Michels Flip-Flops on Abortion
Republican candidate for governor changed his position on exceptions to state abortion ban.
Sep 23rd, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
State Superintendent Says Public Education Needs More Funding
Superintendent Jill Underly discussed challenges including mental health and racial disparities.
Sep 23rd, 2022 by Leah Treidler
3 Technical College System Board Members Won’t Resign
Republican appointees’ terms to serve on state board ended in May 2021 but they won’t step down.
Sep 23rd, 2022 by Peter Cameron
Vice President Backs Abortion Fight
Kamala Harris visits Milwaukee, speaks to Democratic Attorneys General group, endorses Josh Kaul's lawsuit against abortion ban.
Sep 22nd, 2022 by Deneen Smith
Evers Wants Voters to Decide Abortion Through Ballot Initiative
Governor proposes constitutional amendment allowing direct democracy.
Sep 21st, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Lincoln Hills Faces Rising Population, Staff Shortage
State Department of Corrections looking to hire more staff at juvenile facility.
Sep 20th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Michels Demands Evers Halt Pardons, Parole
Evers office said it’s against the law, governor has no power to end parole process.
Sep 20th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Michels Attacks Evers on Preschool Transgender Resources
DPI says it’s not part of curriculum. Governor says he trusts parents to make decisions.
Sep 19th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Vice President Harris Will Visit Milwaukee
Harris coming Thursday to speak at Democratic Attorneys General conference, meet with local Latino leaders.
Sep 19th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Will Candidates Accept Election Results?
Evers and Barnes say they will honor November results. Michels and Johnson refuse to say.
Sep 19th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Judges Writing New Election Rules
Partisan impasse between governor and Legislature increasingly leaves courts deciding rules.
Sep 19th, 2022 by Steven Walters
DeSantis Backs Michels, Says State Can Be Like Florida
‘Everything we've done in Florida, you will be able to do,' he declares at Green Bay rally.
Sep 19th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer
Public Schools At Stake in Governor’s Race
Michels wants universal school choice, would dismantle public schools.
Sep 18th, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
Is Nonpartisan State Audit Bureau Getting Political?
Report on PSC the second one where critics say agency bent findings to please Republican leaders.
Sep 17th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Elmer Moore Jr. Hits the Ground Running At WHEDA
Moore formerly ran Scale Up Milwaukee, now he's serving in the governor's cabinet.
Sep 16th, 2022 by PrincessSafiya Byers
Affordable Apartment Project Near Downtown Gets Three-Month Extension
Haywood Group needs to finalize project financing by end of the year.
Sep 16th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
What’s the Solution to Teacher Shortages?
It’s toughest to solve in poorer school districts. Second in a two-part series.
Sep 16th, 2022 by Terry Falk
Johnson Overtakes Barnes In Latest Poll
Barnes was up 7%, now down 1% in Marquette poll. But Evers maintains slight lead over Michels.
Sep 15th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Evers, Michels Will Debate Just Once
Candidates for governor to debate Oct. 14, hosted by Wisconsin Broadcasters Association.
Sep 13th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Board Considers Abortion Rights Proposal
After protests at his home, Sup. Rolland pushes resolution asking county lobbyists to advocate for state abortion law.
Sep 13th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Faces Cruise Ship Arms Race
Will new dock secure success for Port Milwaukee? Or will Chicago and Duluth steal the business?
Sep 12th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Uneasy Start to School Year in Waukesha
National trend 'to attack school boards, LGBTQ rights and ban books is playing out.'
Sep 12th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Is An Elections Inspector General Needed?
Wisconsin Elections Commission requests funding for new position and 10 new staff. Why?
Sep 12th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Conservative Coalition Will Push Vouchers
Big state lobbying groups combine to push for expanding school choice.
Sep 10th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Legislators Okay $31 Million For Opioid Treatment
Joint Finance makes $3 million change in how Evers planned to spend opioid suit settlement money.
Sep 10th, 2022 by Sarah Lehr
Michels Donations Went to Sidewalk Pressuring, Tracking of Abortion Patients
Republican candidate for governor has condemned scrutiny of his charitable gifts.
Sep 7th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Big Surge in Women Registering to Vote
Wisconsin has third biggest surge in U.S. since Roe overthrown. Could help decide election.
Sep 6th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Evers Unveils $2 Billion Schools Plan
Added K-12 funding for school meals, mental health programs and per pupil spending.
Sep 6th, 2022 by Leah Treidler
Central Standard Creates Wisconsin Brandy Old Fashioned Hall of Fame
You can nominate a winner. First class of six inductees to be announced Oct. 15.
Sep 6th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
President Touts Unions, Disses MAGA Republicans in Milwaukee Visit
With less than two months until midterm election, Biden spoke at Laborfest Monday
Sep 6th, 2022 by Evan Casey
2022 Labor Day Parade
Union members march to lakefront festival grounds to see President Joe Biden.
Sep 5th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Michels Calls For ‘Pitchforks and Torches’
Republican candidate for governor attacks media. Democrats accuse him of 'encouraging violence.'
Sep 3rd, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Club For Growth Spends Big on Campaigns
Spending $3.5 million, running attack ads to defeat Kleefisch in Republican primary.
Sep 3rd, 2022 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Two State Lawyers Under Fire for Trying to Overturn 2020 Election
Ethics complaints filed against Michael D. Dean of Brookfield, Daniel J. Eastman of Mequon.
Sep 3rd, 2022 by Leah Treidler
Inflation Reduction Act Could Usher In Roof Top Solar Boom
The White House estimates the Inflation Reduction Act could help 90,000 homeowners install solar panels.
Sep 2nd, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Evers Awards More Federal Pandemic Funds to Schools
Addition of $90 million to state schools will be used for staffing, mental health services.
Aug 31st, 2022 by Deneen Smith
Michels Blasts Media, Defends Donations
GOP candidate for governor has supported anti-LGBT, anti-abortion, anti-contraception groups.
Aug 31st, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Student Loan Reduction Requires Paying State Taxes
Forgiven debt treated as income. Evers favors change in law to address this.
Aug 31st, 2022 by Henry Redman
Johnson Attacks Barnes For Security Costs
Costs for Lt. Governor's security rose, but decisions for this made by state protection officers.
Aug 31st, 2022 by Leah Treidler
Kenosha Event Revisits 2020 Unrest
Questions, trauma linger. And just how quick was Evers' response?
Aug 30th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Will Republicans Give Milwaukee a Sales Tax?
Meeting to ‘reset’ relationship between city and state legislators raises doubts, hopes.
Aug 29th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Poll Finds Huge Partisan Gap on Issues
Is the biggest issue inflation or climate change? Depends on who you ask.
Aug 29th, 2022 by Steven Walters
President To Visit Milwaukee On Labor Day
Biden will make his second presidential visit to city, attend Laborfest.
Aug 29th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
State’s PFAS-Polluted Towns Hail EPA Proposal
Decision to list chemicals as hazardous substances could strengthen EPA’s response.
Aug 27th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Lawsuit Decries Lack of State Public Defenders
‘Constitutional crisis’, backlog of 35,000 cases because of shortage.
Aug 25th, 2022 by Evan Casey
State a Leader in Election Subversion
Report finds 38 of 244 bills in U.S. threatening free and fair elections were pushed in Wisconsin.
Aug 25th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Michels Attacks Evers on 2020 Kenosha Unrest
On two-year anniversary Republican tours city. Evers slams GOP for ‘false’ claims.
Aug 24th, 2022 by Evan Casey
Evers Proposes Tax Cuts Using Budget Surplus
Republican lawmakers rejected a similar plan earlier this year.
Aug 23rd, 2022 by Jenny Peek
GOP Lawmakers Want Lawsuit Against Abortion Ban Dismissed
The three legislative leaders being sued by state DOJ say they aren't the right people to sue.
Aug 23rd, 2022 by Henry Redman
Schools Not Providing State Mandated Native American History
1989 Wisconsin law requires teaching of their history, culture and treaty rights.
Aug 22nd, 2022 by Terry Falk
Roth, Rodriguez Battle For Lt. Governor
The two could hardly be more different in their background, experience and political views.
Aug 22nd, 2022 by Steven Walters
State PFAS Council Releases Progress Report
State making progress on PFAS remediation, but political barriers remain.
Aug 19th, 2022 by Henry Redman
County Plan Will Tackle Courts Backlog
Using state ARPA funds to hire nearly 40 new staff in Sheriff's Office, DA's Office and Circuit Court.
Aug 17th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
