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State AG Calls Election Probe a ‘Fake Investigation’
Attorney General Josh Kaul also said there were 'glaring' legal flaws in the investigation.
Oct 12th, 2021 by Laurel White
Evers Calls For Investigation of Wisconsin’s Indian Boarding School
The governor signed an executive order officially apologizing for state's role in boarding schools.
Oct 11th, 2021 by Megan Hart
Catalytic Converter Thefts Prompt State Legislation
New bill would require ID and proof of ownership upon sale.
Oct 11th, 2021 by Diane Bezucha
The Legacy of Concealed Carry in Wisconsin
10 years after the first concealed carry permit was issued, one in eight adults over 21 now have one.
Oct 11th, 2021 by Steven Walters
State Republicans Propose New Zoning and Development Bills
Gov. Evers called it a "good step" toward addressing affordable housing shortage.
Oct 8th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
State Republicans Pushing Abortion Restrictions
Gov. Evers has previously vetoed four of the bills being advanced.
Oct 8th, 2021 by Laurel White
Bill Would Restore Educators’ Collective Bargaining Rights
In order to address teacher shortage, bill restores rights stripped by Act 10.
Oct 7th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
WEDC Issuing Grants To Address State’s Labor Challenges
State development corporation providing grants up to $10 million for workforce development projects.
Oct 7th, 2021 by Missy Hughes
Gov. Evers Names Leader for State Health Equity Office
Michelle Robinson currently works in the Department of Children and Families.
Oct 6th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Gov. Evers Announces $75 Million Investment In Minority-Owned Businesses
Two new programs will support businesses disproportionately harmed by COVID-19 pandemic.
Oct 5th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
UW System Funding Reserves Up $189 Million
Huge spending cuts during COVID-19 created surpluses across the system.
Oct 5th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Walker’s Shadow Looms Over the Capitol
Walker's legacy is found in bitter partisanship, limits on the governor's power and appointee's that won't leave office.
Oct 5th, 2021 by Steven Walters
DNR Sets 130-Wolf Quota for Fall Hunt
Department rejects 300-wolf quota set by the Natural Resources Board.
Oct 4th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Lena Taylor Is Running For Lieutenant Governor
Veteran state senator would be first Black woman to hold the position.
Oct 4th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Pardons On The Ballot in 2022?
Evers restarted a program that Walker left untouched for eight years.
Oct 4th, 2021 by Laurel White
State Sen. Brad Pfaff Running For 3rd Congressional District
Current Congressman Ron Kind announced he would not seek re-election.
Oct 4th, 2021 by Laurel White
Evictions Rising Following End of Moratorium
Wisconsin saw the highest number of eviction filings this year in September.
Oct 1st, 2021 by Diane Bezucha
Commission Proposes Legislative Maps Reducing GOP Advantage
State Legislature not required to consider maps from The People's Maps Commission.
Oct 1st, 2021 by Bridgit Bowden
Ranell Washington Will Lead WHEDA Board
Washington, an experienced banker, replaces Ivan Gamboa.
Sep 30th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
State Modernizing Unemployment System
State spending $16.5 million to fix system after it was overwhelmed by pandemic unemployment.
Sep 30th, 2021 by Christine Hatfield
Will 10 Years of Gerrymandering End?
The data shows huge advantage for Republicans. Will courts allow this to continue?
Sep 29th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Senate Approves “Born Alive” Abortion Bill
Health care workers could be charged with a felony.
Sep 29th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Milwaukee Again Bidding To Host DNC
But city faces wide-open competition for 2024 convention. What is the new pitch?
Sep 28th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Kleefisch Tries To Ape Trump
And the results are, ah, pretty weird.
Sep 27th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Abortion Could Drive Democratic Votes in 2022
Poll shows 55% of Wisconsin voters support abortion rights which are under threat.
Sep 27th, 2021 by Laurel White
Big Changes Needed In Political Districts
Population changes in Madison, metro Milwaukee require redrawn legislative and congressional seats.
Sep 27th, 2021 by Steven Walters
GOP Legislators Seek US Supreme Court Help On Redistricting
Petition argues federal court should drop case, allow state to handle mapmaking.
Sep 25th, 2021 by Laurel White
Republican Legislators Propose Redistricting Bill
Joint resolution calls for prioritizing existing districts, giving Republicans electoral advantage.
Sep 24th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
State Superintendent Slams GOP Over School Funding
Assembly Speaker Vos says more money won't fix problems in schools.
Sep 24th, 2021 by Madeline Fox
Evers Unveils His Own Bill to Repeal the Personal Property Tax
Governor's legislation includes funding to replace money local government's lose after tax repeal.
Sep 23rd, 2021 by Erik Gunn
State Supreme Court Will Hear Redistricting Case
Republican-backed lawsuit asked court to get involved in 2021 mapmaking process.
Sep 22nd, 2021 by Laurel White
City Offers $100 Vaccination Incentive
Health department will pay up to 1,000 people to get their first COVID-19 vaccination.
Sep 21st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Kleefisch Tests Positive for COVID-19
Republican candidate for governor has campaigned unmasked and opposes vaccine mandates.
Sep 20th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
State Trails Most In Renewable Energy
Just 10 mostly southern states are doing less. Wisconsin also has more expensive electricity.
Sep 20th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Legislature Plans Culture War Against Evers
Fall session could include “born alive” abortion bill, forbidding teachers from discussing race and more.
Sep 20th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Rep. Sortwell Targets Social Media Censorship
Three bills combatting online censorship shoot for bipartisan support.
Sep 19th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Court Backs Natural Resources Board Chair
Judge rejects Kaul lawsuit arguing Frederick Prehn should step aside for Evers appointee.
Sep 18th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Federal Court Could Intervene in Wisconsin Redistricting
If Evers and Legislature can't agree on redistricting in a timely manner a federal court will step in.
Sep 17th, 2021 by Henry Redman
GOP Continues Pushing Riot Legislation
New bill could make it a felony to protest if there has been an act or threat of violence.
Sep 17th, 2021 by Laurel White
GOP Bill Moves State Elections Commission to Wausau
Opponents note this moves the commission away from the majority of state population.
Sep 17th, 2021 by Diane Bezucha
Gov. Evers Seeks Judicial Applicants To Replace Brett Blomme
Evers will appoint a replacement for short term, with election to follow.
Sep 16th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Keep Tommy As UW System President
He’s been a great success. Why not keep him on the job?
Sep 16th, 2021 by Bill Kaplan
Republicans Open Office on South Side
Party’s office on Lincoln Ave. to help court Hispanic votes for 2022 mid-term election.
Sep 15th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Democrats Walk Out Of Assembly Committee
Citing COVID-19 risk and no Republicans wearing masks. 'This is so far from real democracy.'
Sep 15th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
Plan Offers Alternative To Expanded I-94
Groups back repairing freeway, second BRT line, possible commuter rail, other projects.
Sep 14th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers, Kaul File Redistricting Lawsuit
Asks federal court to declare current state maps unconstitutional.
Sep 14th, 2021 by Henry Redman
How Kleefisch Failed On Foxconn
As Lt. Governor she recruited the Taiwanese company and failed to protect taxpayers.
Sep 13th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Evers Builds Image for Giving Pardons
Giving more per year than any recent predecessors. But far behind 'Julius the Just.'
Sep 13th, 2021 by Steven Walters
The Fight Against Voter Suppression
How the right to vote is being attacked and what you can do to fight it.
Sep 12th, 2021 by Paru Shah
Area Companies Backtrack on Climate Change
We Energies, Dairyland Power, Enbridge Energy plan major new investments in fossil fuels.
Sep 12th, 2021 by Elizabeth Ward
Milwaukee Planning Its Own COVID-19 Vaccine Incentive
New program will replace expiring state effort. Employer mandates expected to boost interest.
Sep 10th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
DNR Won’t Meet With Natural Resources Board in September
The Walker appointed chair of the board refuses to step down for Evers' appointee.
Sep 10th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
State Republicans Push ‘Born Alive’ Abortion Bill Again
Evers vetoed the bill the last time it was introduced in 2019.
Sep 10th, 2021 by Laurel White
Rebecca Kleefisch Announces Campaign for Governor
Kleefisch served as Lieutenant Governor under former Gov. Scott Walker.
Sep 9th, 2021 by Laurel White and Corrinne Hess
Suit Seeks To End Ban on Jobless Pay for Disabled
Class-action claim charges 2013 state law violates U.S. Constitution.
Sep 8th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Lawsuits Fight Over State Redistricting
State and federal court cases involve WILL, Law Forward, state elections commission.
Sep 8th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Evers On Pace for Record Pardons
Has given 263 so far. Activists push for more.
Sep 8th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Kleefisch Borrows “Tampon Tax” Idea From Democrat
Ending "pink tax" on feminine products was opposed by Walker-Kleefisch administration.
Sep 7th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Three Counties Push Nonpartisan Redistricting
Milwaukee, Dane and Brown counties seek to remove political bias from mapmaking.
Sep 7th, 2021 by Laurel White
Will Pandemic Benefits’ End Ease Worker Shortage?
Research iffy on whether extended unemployment benefits created disincentive to work.
Sep 6th, 2021 by Nusaiba Mizan
State High Court Wary of Doing Redistricting
Conservative judges have made best arguments against acceding to Republicans’ wishes.
Sep 6th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
Prehn Gets New Judge In Lawsuit
Suit seeks Prehn’s removal from Natural Resource Board. His lawyer’s motion asks for different judge.
Sep 4th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Milwaukee Prison Activists Joining Nationwide Actions
"Shut' em Down" actions aim to shine light on conditions of prison system.
Sep 3rd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
State Tax Revenues Exceed Expectations
Wisconsin saw 12% revenue increase over previous year.
Sep 3rd, 2021 by Laurel White
Ron Johnson, Paul Ryan Say 2020 Election Not Rigged
Johnson still supports investigation into election commissions and grants.
Sep 2nd, 2021 by Laurel White
Why Is State Supreme Court So Angry?
Justices’ strange interpretation of watershed 1803 decision becomes a right-wing battering ram.
Sep 1st, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Republicans Divided Over Election Audits
Are you with Team Vos or Team Brandtjen? Fish for unproven problems or overturn 2020 election?
Sep 1st, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Groups Sue to Stop Fall Wolf Hunt
Animal rights groups argue state law mandating a hunt is unconstitutional.
Sep 1st, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
It’s Official, Kleefisch Running For Governor
Filed to run, but using non-profit to 'hide her donors, abuse the tax code,’ Democratic Party charges.
Sep 1st, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
School Choice Key Issue in Governor Race
Republican candidates will support universal vouchers. Evers calls that "morally wrong."
Sep 1st, 2021 by George Mitchell
Leaders Celebrate New Mental Health Center
Huge gathering of officials for project lauded as momentous, exciting and historic.
Aug 31st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers’ Search for Lt. Governor Hits Snag
His top choices to run for post don't seem to be interested.
Aug 31st, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Prehn Worked With Republicans To Keep Expired Seat
Emails show Natural Resources Board chair strategized with legislators, lobbyist.
Aug 31st, 2021 by Henry Redman
Evers Replaces GOP Transit Cuts With Stimulus Funds
Milwaukee County Transit System receives $19.7 million.
Aug 30th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Gableman Approved to Head 2020 Election Probe
5-3 Assembly committee vote for former Supreme Court Justice. Evers condemns probe.
Aug 30th, 2021 by Laurel White
Mayor’s Race Looks Like a Wild One
Wide open, with lots of candidates, no obvious favorites and so much at stake.
Aug 30th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
When Will We Get Reform of Police?
State government has done little, police union threatened us, but we’re still pushing for change.
Aug 28th, 2021 by Angela Lang
Kenosha Unrest Used to Push New Rioting Laws
Republican bill creates new legal definition of riot, and a new felony charge for rioting.
Aug 26th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Kleefisch Calls Democrats ‘Pure Evil’
Former Lt. Governor and Republican candidate for governor appealing to far right?
Aug 24th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Competing Redistricting Lawsuits in Federal, State Courts
Liberal groups file in federal court, conservative group asks state Supreme Court to act.
Aug 24th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Get Vaccinated, Get $100 From State
Gov. Evers announces incentive payment. And FDA issues full authorization for Pfizer's vaccine.
Aug 23rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
One Year After Jacob Blake Shooting Kenosha Seeks Answers
Still dealing with fallout from police shooting, protests, killing of protestors.
Aug 23rd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes and Henry Redman
Republicans Resist State Help for Afghan Refugees
Testin raises concerns over resettling refugees at Fort McCoy, Tiffany opposes plan.
Aug 23rd, 2021 by Laurel White
GOP Legislators Want to Hire More Private Attorneys
Fighting to retain Walker appointee as Natural Resources Board chair after his term expired.
Aug 21st, 2021 by Henry Redman
Kaul, Crowley Call For Medicaid Expansion
Public officials and advocates partner to support proposals to lower healthcare costs.
Aug 20th, 2021 by Christine Hatfield
Police Were Defunded Before George Floyd
253 municipalities in state cut police funding in 2019 for budget reasons, report finds.
Aug 18th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Natural Resources Board Chair Supports Republicans
Fred Prehn, Walker appointee who refuses to step down, gave $35.000 to GOP candidates.
Aug 18th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Kaul Lawsuit Seeks to Force Walker Appointee Off DNR Board
Fred Prehn’s six-year term expired May 1. AG argues governor can remove him.
Aug 18th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Evers Signs Bill Getting Tough On Crimes Against Elderly
Longer sentences for elder abuse, other crimes against those 60 or older.
Aug 17th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
Walker, Rick Scott Campaign Against Biden
Republican event in Hales Corners warns of inflation, setting tone for 2022 election.
Aug 17th, 2021 by Madeline Fox
State To Get $79 Million for Electric Charging Stations
Federal infrastructure bill will move state 'much more rapidly' to electric vehicles, DOT secretary says.
Aug 17th, 2021 by Laurel White
Ojibwe Tribes Blast State on Wolf Hunt
Natural Resources Board decision to increase quota ignores science, federal treaty rights, tribes charge.
Aug 16th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Supervisors Create Independent Redistricting Committee
An historic first. But six retired judges must act fast to create new legislative maps.
Aug 16th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
GOP Bill Gives Payments to Workers Quitting Over Vaccination Requirements
Anyone who quits a job over vaccine requirements to receive unemployment benefits under Republican backed legislation.
Aug 13th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
State Dems File First 2021 Redistricting Lawsuit
Suit argues a federal court should draw new legislative map
Aug 13th, 2021 by Laurel White
It’s Time to Reclaim Wisconsin’s Legacy of Water Protection
PFAS, nitrates and lead stand in the way of our right to clean water.
Aug 13th, 2021 by Tony Wilkin Gibart
Evers Considering Vaccine Mandate for State Employees
The governor expressed support for private sector mask, vaccine mandates.
Aug 13th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Redistricting Begins With Arrival of Census Data
The partisan battle over the next decade's state legislative districts has begun.
Aug 12th, 2021 by Laurel White
State Legislature Debates Anti-Racism, Anti-Sexism Education Bills
Critical Race Theory discussed during debate. One bill requires instruction materials be made public.
Aug 12th, 2021 by Madeline Fox and Laurel White
Republican Lawmakers Defunding Milwaukee Police
Republican controlled Legislature refuses proposals that would provide Milwaukee with additional annual revenue.
Aug 12th, 2021 by Jordan Morales
