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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
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
