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Michels Says He “Didn’t Promise Anything” for Trump’s Endorsement
But won't say Biden won Wisconsin.
Jun 5th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Lincoln Hills ‘Staffing Crisis’ Causing Confinement, Deteriorating Behaviors
New report finds worsening attitudes at troubled facility.
Jun 4th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer
State Increasing Funding for Broadband Internet Access
A total of $125 million in grants is available to increase internet access around the state.
Jun 3rd, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
State Democrats Push Legislation Changing Gun Laws
Republicans have stymied all previous attempts by Gov. Evers and Democratic legislators.
Jun 3rd, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Trump Endorses Tim Michels for Governor
Former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch has now lost out on two major endorsements.
Jun 3rd, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
UW System President Wants Tuition Freeze Extended
New system leader Jay Rothman will recommend extension to the UW Board of Regents.
Jun 2nd, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Gableman Election Review $220,500 Over Budget
Partisan election review has cost taxpayers nearly $900,000, largely due to lawsuits.
Jun 2nd, 2022 by Henry Redman
Do More Guns Mean More Killings?
All the data, global, national and in Wisconsin, tells a similar story.
Jun 1st, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
Another Judge Rejects Challenge to 2020 Election Grants
State law didn’t prohibit grants from Mark Zuckerberg-funded non-profit, judge rules.
Jun 1st, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
State Republicans Want More Guns
Party convention document opposes background checks, red flag laws, supports open and concealed carry without permits.
May 30th, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
Vos Doing Doors, Faces Challenger
Assembly Speaker's Republican primary challenger called Vos a 'treasonous traitor.'
May 30th, 2022 by Steven Walters
The NRA Loves Ron Johnson
Wisconsin U.S. Senator has gotten $1.3 million in donations, just behind Mitch McConnell.
May 30th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Gerrymandering For Personal Gain
Republican redistricting put Fitzgerald brothers in separate congressional districts. Democrats put them back together again.
May 29th, 2022 by Peter Cameron
Rep. Deb Andraca Ran To Change Gun Laws
Recent mass shootings a reminder that gun control laws have gone nowhere in Wisconsin.
May 26th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
State Democrats Push Gun Restrictions After Texas Shootings
Kaul calls for law requiring background checks and preventing sale of 'ghost guns.'
May 25th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer
Schools Face Financial Feast and Famine
MPS, other districts flush with federal cash, but face long-term financial shortfalls, report finds.
May 25th, 2022 by Madeline Fox
Godlewski Crafts ‘Common Sense’ Campaign
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate stresses ‘kitchen table’ issues and abortion rights.
May 24th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Who’s the Real Outsider for Governor?
Almost every candidate claims to be. But who really, actually is?
May 23rd, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Evers Awards $2.2 Million For City Policing
ARPA funds will aid Milwaukee's efforts to control crowds, curb violence in downtown bar districts.
May 23rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Johnson Chided For Opposing Restaurant Aid
Senator’s opposition helps kill federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund.
May 23rd, 2022 by Christina Lieffring
Controversy Over Parole Is Rare
Issue facing Evers is rare, as most state prison inmates must serve 100% of their sentence.
May 23rd, 2022 by Steven Walters
Republican Convention Endorses No One For Governor
Rebecca Kleefisch falls just short of 60% of votes needed for party endorsement.
May 22nd, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
State Sees Growing Mental Health Crisis For Children
Experts say isolation, lack of coping mechanisms leading to more emergency room visits.
May 22nd, 2022 by Rich Kremer
State Program Plans to Recruit, Train 3,000 New CNAs
Long-term care facilities face a shortage of workers. New nursing assistants would recieve on the job training.
May 19th, 2022 by Hope Kirwan
Officials Should Oppose Health Care Merger
Merger of Advocate Aurora and Atrium Health won't improve care but will increase prices.
May 19th, 2022 by John Torinus
Democrats Must Listen to Rural Wisconsin
Evers and Baldwin have shown the way, winning some rural areas.
May 16th, 2022 by Bill Kaplan
UCLA Law Dean Jennifer Mnookin Named UW-Madison Chancellor
Board of Regents unanimously approves her to succeed Rebecca Blank.
May 16th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Michels Leads Kleefisch In New Poll
Recently announced candidate in GOP primary for governor 1% ahead of Kleefisch; most voters still "not sure" who to support.
May 16th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Gwen Moore Discusses Her Abortion
One of few woman in Congress to talk frankly about the days before Roe, an era that may soon return.
May 16th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Rallies in State Defend Roe V. Wade
Protests in blue and red cities, at state Capitol, in Sauk City and Village of Walworth defend abortion rights.
May 16th, 2022 by Christina Lieffring
Will Abortion Issue Drive Election Turnout?
Democrats link it with same-sex issue, push turnout, could be key issue in races for governor, attorney general.
May 16th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Evers Opposes Parole for Man Who Killed Wife
Governor asks parole board to reverse parole for Douglas Balsewicz, who killed his wife in 1997.
May 13th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
State Prisons Face Staffing Crisis
State prisons have staff attrition rates as high as 40%.
May 12th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Judge Rules Against Law Giving Legislators Power Over Attorney General Settlements
Cites 170-year history before lame duck law. Republicans will appeal ruling.
May 11th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Concordia 27 Will Offer Housing, Meals, Education
NWSP, State, Wiegand to redevelop N. 27th St. building, create west side community hub.
May 11th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
‘Day Without Child Care’ Dramatizes Issue
Wisconsin among 25 states that participates in event pushing better pay for workers, more affordable care.
May 10th, 2022 by Christina Lieffring
Milwaukee Strikes Out In WHEDA Awards
Not one new city project won tax credits in latest round of WHEDA awards.
May 10th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
DOJ Releases Police Use-of-Force Data
Information from 96% of state’s law enforcement agencies shows how and when force used.
May 10th, 2022 by Henry Redman
State Cites Progress Fixing Unemployment System
Department of Workforce Development now paying 84% of claims within three days.
May 10th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield
No Good Options For County Transit
Facing huge shortfall, MCTS can only balance budget with harmful or unpopular changes, report finds.
May 9th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Evers Tour Touts Economic Recovery Efforts
Governor and cabinet secretaries travel to cities in western Wisconsin.
May 9th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Primary Winners Rely on Certain Counties
Of state's 72 counties a small number provide majority of statewide vote.
May 9th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Chisholm Hiring 15 New Prosecutors
District Attorney aims to clear backlog of criminal cases.
May 8th, 2022 by Brady Carlson
Wisconsin Public Defenders Badly Short Staffed
It could take years to work through a case backlog with current staffing levels.
May 5th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield
Evers Appoints 3 New UW Board of Regents Members
But will Republican Legislature approve the nominees?
May 5th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Evers, Governors Demand Federal Abortion Rights Bill
Evers leads 17 Democratic governors pushing Congress to take action.
May 4th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Kaul Says State’s 1849 Abortion Ban May Not Be Enforceable
Predicts lawsuits and says Department of Justice won’t enforce ban.
May 4th, 2022 by Laurel White
Milwaukee Adding 37 New Wards
Supreme Court ruling changed state legislators for some city residents, requiring additional map revisions.
May 3rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Conservation Voters Spends Big
Green group has spent $3.85 million since 2010, mostly for Democratic candidates.
May 2nd, 2022 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
The 161 Executive Orders of Gov. Evers
Seizing a way to dramatize his political philosophy, and giving opponents campaign issues.
May 2nd, 2022 by Steven Walters
Wisconsin Planted 9M Trees in 2021
Gov. Evers' pledged 75 million by 2030 as part of global initiative.
Apr 29th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Evers Allocating $20 Million For Affordable Housing Projects
Program could move 17 Milwaukee projects from rendering to reality.
Apr 28th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Tim Michels Is No Political ‘Outsider’
Candidate for governor has long record of political donations, lobbying, state contracts.
Apr 27th, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
Democratic US Senate Primary Tightens In Poll
Marquette poll also shows Evers' approval steady, Ron Johnson’s declined further.
Apr 27th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
How Do City, State Rank In Gun Homicides?
Guns in household less of a factor than a state’s legal restrictions.
Apr 27th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
Barnes, Nelson Argue Over I-94 Expansion
Could it be an issue in Democratic primary for U.S. Senate?
Apr 26th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
DPW Plans Surge of Traffic-Calming Bump Outs
Plan to combat reckless driving, protect pedestrians using ARPA funds.
Apr 26th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
State Expects $3.8 Billion Surplus
Moving toward strongest financial position in 50 years.
Apr 26th, 2022 by Deneen Smith
Look Out For Tim Michels
He could shake up the Republican primary for governor
Apr 25th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
How Republicans Won Redistricting Fight
The impact is huge. How did it happen?
Apr 25th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Evers Creates Office of Environmental Justice
Office to ensure climate change doesn’t disproportionately harm low-income and minority communities.
Apr 24th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Doug La Follette Faces Primary Challenge for Secretary of State
Alexia Sabor, Chair of Dane County Democratic Party, running for Secretary of State.
Apr 22nd, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
EPA Considering Stricter Air Pollution Standards
Advocates, elected officials call for strongest possible controls.
Apr 21st, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
State Lawmakers Hold Hearing on Medical Marijuana
But the state Legislature has already adjourned for the year, so a bill won't pass in 2022.
Apr 21st, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
What’s Causing City’s Rise in Shootings?
The statistics are overwhelming. The solutions are less unanimous.
Apr 20th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
Taxpayers Pay for Ramthun’s Campaign Travels
Legislator running for governor violates Assembly rules, claiming reimbursement for political events.
Apr 20th, 2022 by Henry Redman
State Has Few Competitive Assembly Districts
New redistricting approved by high court could leave just 3 of 99 districts with competitive races.
Apr 20th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Evers Releases New Clean Energy Plan
Aims to grow renewable energy, creating more jobs and lower fuel costs.
Apr 20th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Gun Laws Targeted in State’s Fall Elections
Democrats pushing opposition to looser gun regulations backed by Republican legislators.
Apr 19th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Three Northern Assembly Districts Held By Democrats Up For Grabs
Retirement of three representatives creates opportunity for Republicans.
Apr 18th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Thompson Won’t Run For Governor
Former governor, 80, could have shaken up the Republican primary.
Apr 18th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
State High Court’s Hyper-Partisan Ruling
Its decision approves gerrymandered maps even worse than those of last decade.
Apr 18th, 2022 by Jay Heck
Big Telecom Companies Want Millions From State
Seeking grants to expand broadband coverage, but may still leave areas underserved, expert charges.
Apr 18th, 2022 by Peter Cameron
Legislature Fails to Address Pension Crisis
400,000 seniors in Wisconsin will be living in poverty by 2030, state Task Force warned.
Apr 18th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Fight Over Pollution Lawsuits Continues
Three settlements okayed but GOP legislators and Attorney General war over who gets money awarded.
Apr 18th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Evers Vetoes Another 22 GOP Bills
On MPS, voucher schools and parental bill of rights. That makes 126 vetoes this session.
Apr 16th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Wisconsin Supreme Court Picks Republican-Drawn Maps
Ruling gives Republicans chance at veto-proof majority, reverses earlier decision to pick Evers' maps.
Apr 15th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District Might Be Competitive Again
Gov. Evers' legislative map rebalances district held by Republicans for two decades.
Apr 15th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
AG Josh Kaul Pushes Public Safety Legislation
Kaul calls for passage of bill providing $115 million for crime prevention, gun control.
Apr 14th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield
Cruise Ships Return to Milwaukee
For the first time since 2019 cruises return, the city expecting 33 visits in 2022.
Apr 14th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Regulators Want State Energy Program Cutting Emissions
A state funded program currently works on energy efficiency, PSC wants it focused on emissions.
Apr 14th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
New Mayor Offers Upbeat Inaugural Address
A who's who crowd cheers Johnson's vision of improved public safety and family-supporting jobs
Apr 13th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Republicans Making It Harder to Vote
That includes disabled voters, who can’t vote unless someone delivers their ballot.
Apr 12th, 2022 by Andrea Kaminski
High School Advanced Placement Struggles With Race, Diversity
Milwaukee school offers AP course in African American studies.
Apr 11th, 2022 by Terry Falk
Parties Transform ‘Non’-Partisan Elections
Republicans lead push to turn city, county and school board races into partisan campaigns.
Apr 11th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Right-Wing Money Helps Elect Appeals Court Judge
Uihleins and outside groups spend $450,000 to elect Maria Lazar.
Apr 9th, 2022 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Evers Vetoes 43 GOP Proposals
Killing Republican bills on guns, election changes, COVID-19, but does sign 35 other bills.
Apr 9th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Evers Signs Legislation Funding Lincoln Hills Replacement
New state-run facility is first step in neglected juvenile corrections reform.
Apr 8th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Regulators Approve Plans for State’s Largest Renewable Energy Plant
Project will meet energy needs for 25% of Dane County's 240,000 households. Some neighbors oppose the plant.
Apr 8th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
For Our Future Spends Big
Nearly $2.1 million by one of largest outside spenders in state supported Democratic candidates.
Apr 6th, 2022 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
UW-Madison Hires Former Foxconn Executive
Alan Yeung hired despite Foxconn’s failures, including not paying promised $100 million gift to UW.
Apr 5th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Outside Groups Have Already Spent $1.9 Million On Governor’s Race
More than half of money for GOP candidates, some $800,000 to help Evers.
Apr 5th, 2022 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
County Faces Drastic Budget Decisions
County is short $87 million over the next five years, could force massive cuts in service.
Apr 5th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Candidates Scramble for Last Minute Donations
Evers, Kleefisch, others worked to ramp up campaign totals for March 31 deadline.
Apr 4th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Barnes Campaign Aims to Bring State Together
Lt. Governor and U.S. Senate candidate running hard in rural, urban areas of state.
Apr 4th, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
Students Demand ‘Food Justice’ From MPS
Activist group Youth Empowered in the Struggle demands fresh cooked food in lunches.
Apr 2nd, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Wisconsin Court of Appeals Race Takes Partisan Turn
Donations from mega-donors, political action committees funding attack ads.
Apr 1st, 2022 by Henry Redman
Evers Announces $5 Million Mental Health Funding
Grants from federal ARPA money will expand mental health services and telemedicine.
Mar 30th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer
State’s Gerrymander Could Last Forever
If state high court’s ‘least change’ rule followed in future, gerrymandering might last for decades.
Mar 30th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
Foxconn Rebuffed Oshkosh Defense Bid to Build Mail Trucks?
Oshkosh company reportedly wanted to use Mt Pleasant campus, instead going to South Carolina.
Mar 28th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
