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9 Takeaways on New Stadium Interchange
Costs rising, congestion data lacking, but expansion seems inevitable.
Dec 21st, 2021 by Dan Shafer
Assembly Democrats Elevate New Generation
Youth, diversity on the rise. But Rep. Anderson offers protest on workplace disability issue.
Dec 21st, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Assembly Democrats Elect Neubauer As Leader
Will succeed Gordon Hintz, with Rep. Kalan Haywood as assistant minority leader.
Dec 20th, 2021 by Laurel White
Democrats’ Revolving Door Swings Again
Assembly minority leader Gordon Hintz's decision to step down the latest of many leadership changes.
Dec 20th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Evers’ Smart Move on Political Maps
Submits redistricting maps to Supreme Court that move fewer voters than Republicans’ maps.
Dec 19th, 2021 by Dave Cieslewicz
Evers Makes the New York Times Crossword
14 down with the clue “Wisconsin governor Tony.”
Dec 19th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Court Upholds Protection of Rare Wetland
2017 DNR decision under Gov. Walker would have allowed Meteor Timber to fill in Monroe County wetland.
Dec 19th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
USDA Secretary Touts Lead Removal Funding
Sec. Tom Vilsack visits Bloomer, Wis. announcing $28 million for lead pipe removal.
Dec 17th, 2021 by Hope Kirwan
State Unemployment Hits Three-Year Low
New report shows the unemployment rate fell to 3% in November.
Dec 17th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Evers’ New Legislative Maps Retain GOP Advantage
But they create more competitive districts, the governor said.
Dec 17th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
Waukesha Teacher Suspended for Rainbow Flag in Classroom
Students, staff and teachers' union planning show of support for suspended teacher.
Dec 16th, 2021 by Terry Falk
Joel Brennan Leaving Evers’ Administration To Head GMC
Top-ranking state official will lead Greater Milwaukee Committee.
Dec 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Awards $60 Million to Target Worker Shortage
Grants for job training, expanding health care workforce and skills training for prisoners.
Dec 15th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Vos Can’t Say When Election Probe Will End
Nor whether additional funding for investigation will be needed. ‘We don’t know.’
Dec 15th, 2021 by Laurel White
Evers, Democratic Governors Push US Senate For Voting Rights Bill
Votes of 'Americans across the country will be suppressed,' 17 governors warn.
Dec 14th, 2021 by Ariana Figueroa
Loudenbeck Wants To Be Elections Czar
Her run for secretary of state part of Republican effort to overhaul election laws, oversight.
Dec 13th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Tommy Thompson For Governor?
He might welcome an overture from Republican Party. And add depth to 2022 campaign.
Dec 12th, 2021 by John Torinus
State Offers $100 Million in Broadband Grants
PSC administering program with federal dollars to expand high-speed internet.
Dec 11th, 2021 by Jonah Beleckis
Interstate 94 Project Cost Much Higher Than Original Estimate
Both six and eight lane options cost more than $1.2 billion and include similar dramatic overhaul of Stadium Interchange.
Dec 10th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Ron Johnson Says Unvaccinated in ‘Internment Camps’ Outside U.S.
The senator railed against the COVID-19 vaccine on a Janesville-area radio program.
Dec 10th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Bipartisan Bill Would Extend Postpartum Medicaid Coverage
Increasing healthcare access could help address racial health disparities.
Dec 9th, 2021 by Diane Bezucha
Federal-State Battle Over School Pandemic Aid
US Education Department nixes GOP plan to favor schools that stayed in person in 2020-21.
Dec 7th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Evers Signs Law to Prevent Rape Kit Backlog
Attorney General Kaul campaigned on the issue and Republicans had stalled the bill.
Dec 7th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Legislators Demand Evers Remove Chisholm
Republicans target Milwaukee DA, whose office set bail for accused killer Darrell Brooks.
Dec 7th, 2021 by Hannah Haynes
Evers Didn’t Do Enough on Fair Maps
He gambled on Hagedorn. And lost his bet.
Dec 6th, 2021 by Dave Cieslewicz
Evers Touts $110 Million Addition For Schools
New federal coronavirus relief funds for state’s K-12 schools include $9.6 million for MPS.
Dec 5th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
Public Input Sought on Controversial Interstate 94 Expansion
State studying options to rebuild at six and eight lane configurations.
Dec 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
DA Blames ‘Human Error’ for Waukesha Parade Attack Suspect’s Bail
An overworked ADA set the bail without access to the Waukesha suspect's risk assessment.
Dec 3rd, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Wisconsin Awarded $142 Million to Address PFAS, Lead Pipes
Federal funding comes from bipartisan infrastructure bill.
Dec 3rd, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
State Needs PFAS Rules Now, Advocates Say
People affected by harmful forever chemicals say regulator's proposed standards are 'overdue.'
Dec 2nd, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
$200 Million From ARPA Sent to Local Governments in State
Funding program helps support public health, recover from pandemic, recoup lost revenue.
Dec 1st, 2021 by Henry Redman
State Supreme Court Rules For ‘Least Changes’ to Redistricting
A win for Republicans. Dissent charges court fails to prevent gerrymandering.
Nov 30th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
Senate Advances Bill Banning Critical Race Theory
Committee advances bill that financially penalizes schools who disobey law.
Nov 30th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Getting Health Insurance Has Never Been Easier
Evers has made it easier to get ACA coverage. Enrollment period through January 15.
Nov 29th, 2021 by State Sen. Jeff Smith
Most Will Get Lower Property Tax Bill
Average homeowner in state will see 3% reduction.
Nov 29th, 2021 by Steven Walters
State Insurance Commissioner Retires
Evers appointee Mark Afable steps down.
Nov 24th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
Council Okays ‘Warp Speed’ Redistricting
City officials forced to work quickly, with one council member objecting to new plan.
Nov 24th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
‘We Are All In This Together’
Waukesha unites in wake of tragedy at holiday parade.
Nov 23rd, 2021 by Shamane Mills and Diane Bezucha
Waukesha Shocked by Killings, Schools Close
Five killed, 48 injured. Suspect Darrell E. Brooks given 'inappropriately low bail’ for prior charge, DA says.
Nov 22nd, 2021 by WPR Staff
Committee Backs City Redistricting Plan
But what about a third Latino majority district?
Nov 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
5 Killed, 40 Injured By Driver Speeding Through Waukesha Parade
Community stunned by horrific Incident Sunday during Christmas Parade.
Nov 22nd, 2021 by Megan Hart
Jobs Up, Joblessness Down Last Month
State sees modest improvement in October numbers with a continuing shortage of workers.
Nov 21st, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Legislature Blocks DNR On Water Pollution
Legislators use rule making authority to prevent water pollution protections.
Nov 21st, 2021 by Scott Laeser
Rittenhouse Found Not Guilty on All Counts
He faced five charges, including first degree homicide, for shootings during 2020 protests in Kenosha.
Nov 19th, 2021 by WPR Staff
Sexual Assault Kit Bills Finally Sent to Governor
Bills aimed at preventing a future backlog took years to make it through state legislature.
Nov 19th, 2021 by Laurel White
State Democrats Have a Rural Problem
But Evers and Baldwin did better than Biden or Clinton in rural Wisconsin.
Nov 18th, 2021 by Bill Kaplan
Evers Vetoes Republican Legislative Maps
Veto sends redistricting process to court. But which court?
Nov 18th, 2021 by Bridgit Bowden
Bipartisan Bill Changes Pot Possession Penalties
Lighter penalties for much of the state but tougher for cities like Milwaukee, Madison.
Nov 17th, 2021 by Laurel White
Comparing GOP And People’s Maps
Under GOP redistricting, Republicans can win majority of Assembly with 44% of the vote.
Nov 17th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
New Book Bashes Foxconn Project
‘Foxconned’ offers broad critique of big government economic development projects.
Nov 17th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Vos Attacks UW For Making Whites ‘Feel Guilty’
UW-Madison webinar for grad students aims to prevent ’sexual and relationship violence.’
Nov 17th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Democrats Unveil 22 Bills On Climate Change
Sweeping package to make state more green. ’This is our moment to be bold.'
Nov 16th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Kleefisch Files Suit Against Elections Commission
Asks state Supreme Court to bypass lower courts, order WEC to establish new election rules.
Nov 16th, 2021 by Laurel White
Rittenhouse Trial Goes To The Jury
Closing arguments completed, judge dismisses weapons charge.
Nov 15th, 2021 by WPR Staff
Why Evers Is In Trouble
A Glenn Youngkin-type Republican could beat him. But is there any GOP candidate like that in Wisconsin?
Nov 15th, 2021 by Dave Cieslewicz
Bowen Will Run For Lieutenant Governor
Rep. David Bowen joins Lena Taylor, Sara Rodriguez in Democratic primary.
Nov 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene and Graham Kilmer
Juvenile Prison Costs Are Skyrocketing
Up 250% to $812,252 per juvenile last year at Copper Lake, up 41% at Lincoln Hills.
Nov 15th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Rittenhouse Could Face Lesser Homicide Charges
Judge might allow jury to consider second-degree homicide charges.
Nov 12th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
DNR Will Fund Projects Reducing Diesel Emissions
$320,000 in grants from EPA will be awarded by the state's environmental regulator.
Nov 12th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
State Tax Burden In Freefall Since 1999
Wisconsin was once ranked fourth for highest income tax burden, now 23rd.
Nov 12th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
State Assembly Passes GOP Legislative Maps
Democrats join Republicans to vote down Evers' People's Maps Commission maps.
Nov 11th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
Bill Lets Families Switch Schools Based on Vaccine Mandates
Students would be able to transfer if they are for or against COVID-19 policies, including mask mandates.
Nov 11th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
State Could Get $800 Million For Water Systems
Federal infrastructure bill could help pay for replacing lead pipes, upgrading sewer systems and more.
Nov 9th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Senate Approves Republican Redistricting
Party-line vote okays plan. Evers says he will veto ‘gerrymandered maps.’
Nov 8th, 2021 by Laurel White
Altoro Leaves WHEDA for Federal Position
Joaquín Altoro joining Biden administration for position with U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Nov 8th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
2022 Race for Governor Taking Shape
Kleefisch the Republican frontrunner. But a Trump-backed candidate could shake up campaign.
Nov 8th, 2021 by Laurel White
Why The GOP Push To Oust Wolfe
If elections commission administrator resigned and board deadlocks on who should replace her, Vos and Republicans get to choose new leader.
Nov 8th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Evers Vetoes Reading Assessments
But governor signs bill requiring financial transparency for schools,
Nov 6th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
State Senate Will Vote on GOP Legislative Maps
Republican drawn maps maintain their advantage created during 2011 redistricting.
Nov 4th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
WEC Energy Quitting Coal By 2035
The utility that owns WE Energies will transition to natural gas and renewables.
Nov 4th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Sas-Pérez Appointed to WHEDA Board
VIA CDC director Brianna Sas-Pérez joins powerful affordable housing board.
Nov 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Records Shed Light On Board Shenanigans
Natural Resources Board chair resists further public records requests. What is he hiding?
Nov 3rd, 2021 by Tony Wilkin Gibart
Peoples Map Commission Unveils Proposal
Evers vows to veto Republican maps. ‘Folks won’t stand for gerrymandering.'
Nov 3rd, 2021 by Henry Redman
State High Court Hears Arguments on Private Attorneys
Circuit court ruled that GOP legislators can’t hire attorneys before any lawsuit is filed.
Nov 2nd, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
Kaul Proposes $115 Million Plan to Fight Crime
Legislative package includes statutory changes, violence prevention and community policing.
Nov 2nd, 2021 by Diane Bezucha
County Courts Short of Staff
Not enough deputy court clerks, court reporters, interpreters and defense lawyers for indigent, chief judge says.
Nov 1st, 2021 by Margo Kirchner and Gretchen Schuldt
Senate Targets Elections Commission
Three separate elections investigations pushing for changes. What's the likely impact?
Nov 1st, 2021 by Steven Walters
Hundreds Denounce GOP Redistricting Plan
Republicans control Legislature, and propose maps maintaining electoral advantage.
Oct 28th, 2021 by Laurel White
State Senate Hears Bill Expanding Concealed Carry
Bill sponsored by Republicans. Democrats offer little push back.
Oct 28th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Measuring The Redistricting Plans
Which map is fairest and most democratic? Here are the experts’ analysis.
Oct 27th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Legislature Passes Bills Restricting Abortions
Republicans try again with bills that Evers previously vetoed.
Oct 27th, 2021 by Laurel White
Senate Passes New Reading Test for Early Grades
Modeled on Mississippi plan. Democrats call it meaningless without more spending on education.
Oct 26th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
Republicans Vote Against Medicaid Transgender Care
Legislative committee vote keeps Wisconsin out of compliance with a court non-discrimination order.
Oct 25th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Business Groups Push Evers For Worker Recruitment Campaign
State instead spending $100 million to remove barriers like a lack of transportation or affordable child care.
Oct 25th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Should U.S. Supreme Court Rule On Evers News Conferences?
WILL and Walker say Evers must invite conservative group to media events. Are they right?
Oct 25th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Redistricting Plan Seeks Republicans’ Gain Of Another Congressional Seat
The GOP uses Stevens Point "like a football,” non-partisan group complains.
Oct 25th, 2021 by Laurel White
Judge Temporarily Blocks Wisconsin’s Wolf Hunt
Orders the DNR to set wolf quota to zero until department follows it's own rules.
Oct 23rd, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
New High School Marks Growth of Hmong Community
Governor, MPS Superintendent join trailblazing HAPA founder Chris Her-Xiong for ribbon cutting.
Oct 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
State Republicans Draw Maps Preserving Electoral Advantage
Gov. Evers has said he would veto GOP gerrymander.
Oct 21st, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
State Senate Advances Abortion Bills
The Republican controlled Senate has advanced similar bills before. Evers expected to veto.
Oct 20th, 2021 by Laurel White
Nursing Home COVID-19 Cases, Deaths Increasing
A report from the AARP shows COVID-19 worsening in senior facilities.
Oct 19th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
GOP Bill Would Allow Leasing of Solar Panels
Energy utilities in Wisconsin oppose the bill.
Oct 19th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Vos Says 2020 Election Was ‘Tainted’
The state Assembly Speaker said "I think" Joe Biden won the election.
Oct 19th, 2021 by Laurel White
$100 Million in Stimulus Funds Awarded to Expand Broadband
Public Service Commission awards stimulus funds for fiber projects in unserved or underserved areas.
Oct 16th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Bill Increases Criminal Penalties for Butane Hash Oil
Bill passed state Senate committee on a 5 to 1 vote.
Oct 16th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Wisconsin Imprisons 1 in 36 Black Adults
State has the highest incarceration rate of Black residents in the country.
Oct 14th, 2021 by Clare Amari
Evers Allocates $45 Million To Violence Prevention, Victim Support
Evers joined by Attorney General Josh Kaul and Milwaukee violence prevention leaders for announcement.
Oct 13th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Construction Starts on Biggest Port Project In More Than 60 Years
Milwaukee project intended to make Wisconsin export hub for ethanol byproduct.
Oct 13th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Legislation Aimed At Infant, Maternal Mortality Racial Disparities
Democrats sponsor bills intended to improve, increase access to healthcare for mothers and infants.
Oct 12th, 2021 by Laurel White
Can State Fix Problems Underlying the Labor Shortage?
Evers administration putting $130 million into addressing issues contributing to labor shortage.
Oct 12th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
