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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
Natural Resources Board Doubles Recommended Wolf Kill Quota
DNR recommended 130 wolves for fall hunt, board approved 300.
Aug 12th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
New Polling Shows Declining Approval of Ron Johnson
Marquette University Law School poll also shows Evers approval holding steady.
Aug 11th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Fisker Wants State Law Changed For Potential Foxconn Car Factory
The electric vehicle company wants to sell cars directly, as opposed to Wisconsin's franchise dealer system.
Aug 11th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Sen. Agard Unveils Marijuana Legalization Bill
Outside a dispensary in Illinois, the state lawmaker called for legalization.
Aug 11th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Rep. Ron Kind Won’t Run For Another Term
The La Crosse Democrat was first elected in 1996.
Aug 10th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Evers Vetoes GOP Election Bills
Legislation would have changed election laws, including those related to absentee ballots.
Aug 10th, 2021 by Laurel White
Climate Change Is Already Unfolding in Wisconsin
The past decade was warmest, wettest on record. UN Report warns of irreversible climate change.
Aug 10th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Thompson Resists GOP Oversight of UW-System COVID-19 Plans
Republican lawmakers passed legislation seizing final authority over UW-System COVID-19 plans.
Aug 9th, 2021 by Steven Walters
State Emergency Management Administrator Enters U.S. Senate Race
Darrell Williams joins the race for the seat held by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson.
Aug 7th, 2021 by Laurel White
Milwaukee Missed Golden Opportunity with Bucks Championship
A 1% sales tax would have generated new revenue for parks and public transit.
Aug 5th, 2021 by David Salmon, Nick DeMarsh, Caressa Givens and James Davies
State Democratic Lawmakers Propose Campaign Finance Reforms
Lawmakers say they face "uphill battle" to pass bills in republican controlled Legislature.
Aug 5th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Masking Now Required For State Employees, Regardless of Vaccination
All employees in state buildings must wear a mask. Order does not apply to schools or universities.
Aug 5th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Deer District Linked To Nearly 500 COVID-19 Cases
But correlation is not causation. Many Bucks fans went to other places on those nights.
Aug 5th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Businesses Must Lead In Mandating Shots
Anti-vaxxers are spreading COVID-19 disease and deaths and could cause a recession.
Aug 4th, 2021 by John Torinus
Public School Advocates Discuss State Budget Losses
Evers says ending gerrymandering may be only way to get more education funding.
Aug 3rd, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
Evers Gives $10 Million More In Tourism Grants
A total of $150 million has now been granted for tourism from ARPA funds.
Aug 3rd, 2021 by Angeline Terry
Larson Drops Out of Senate Race, Endorses Barnes
Eight candidates remain in race, including Godlewski, Lasry and Nelson.
Aug 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
French Island Residents Face PFAS Pollution
Island includes La Crosse airport, where fire fighting foam was used, possibly contaminating well water.
Aug 2nd, 2021 by Hope Kirwan
Can Health Officials Act Against Delta Variant?
Court decisions, public resistance limit what state and local officials can do.
Aug 2nd, 2021 by Shamane Mills
Political Storm Brewing Over Redistricting
A life-or-death issue for politicians, and a call for IT geeks.
Aug 2nd, 2021 by Steven Walters
Lawmaker Wants Legislature in Charge of UW-System COVID-19 Policies
State Sen. Steve Nass proposes blocking UW-System from requiring masking or COVID-19 testing without legislative approval.
Jul 30th, 2021 by Laurel White
Democrats Raise 5 Times More Than GOP
State Democratic Party raised $4.4 million in first half of 2021, versus $835,000 for Republican party.
Jul 29th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
State Lawmakers Want Records of Misconduct Hidden
Assembly members are fighting to keep personal misconduct records confidential.
Jul 29th, 2021 by Bill Lueders
Big Money Is Taking Over the Courts
Wealthy, right-wing interests are assaulting the integrity of the judiciary.
Jul 29th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
DNR Takes On Water Quality Issues Despite Opposition From GOP, Industry
The state regulator is launching a water quality awareness campaign.
Jul 29th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Legislative Session Much Ado About Nothing
School spending issue gaveled in and out. Failed veto override generates many speeches.
Jul 28th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Will Kaul Remove Natural Resources Board Chair?
Environmental groups push him to act. AG says law will guide his decision.
Jul 27th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Scott Walker’s Right, Get Vaccinated Now
As variants cause new rise in COVID-19, more Republicans urging people to get the vaccine.
Jul 27th, 2021 by Bill Kaplan
GOP Donor, Not Legislature, Announces Agenda
WMC reveals that surprise legislative session seeks to override Evers veto of bill slashing unemployment benefits.
Jul 26th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Foxconn Wants a New Subsidy?
Deal to build electric cars for Fisker may depend on yet another taxpayer giveaway.
Jul 26th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
The Race Is On For Lt. Governor
The last time there was no incumbent, back in 2010, nine candidates ran for the position.
Jul 26th, 2021 by Steven Walters
UW System To Offer Scholarships For Vaccinated Students
Goal to get 70% of students vaccinated with a lottery that awards $7,000 scholarships.
Jul 26th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Not Too Late to Expand Medicaid
Will extend coverage to 91,000 more people, save taxpayers $1.3 billion.
Jul 25th, 2021 by Jon Peacock and William Parke-Sutherland
List of Evers Supporters Is Long
$20,000 each from three-dozen individuals and $1 million from state Democratic Party.
Jul 24th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Workforce Investments Will Support Economic Recovery
Gov. Evers Recently Announced $130 million investment into workforce development.
Jul 23rd, 2021 by State Reps Katrina Shankland, Christine Sinicki, Dora Drake, and Deb Andraca
State Democrats Push $15 Minimum Wage
Housing, retirement and baby bond proposals also included in legislative package.
Jul 23rd, 2021 by Laurel White
Milwaukee Bucks Parade, Celebration
Crowd estimated in excess of 100,000.
Jul 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Gray Wolf Advocates Want Natural Resources Chair Gone
Chair of Natural Resources Board refuses to vacate seat after term expired. Board taking up wolf hunting policy.
Jul 22nd, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Barnes Gets National Endorsements for Senate Bid
Endorsements by three progressive groups could help him win the party activists.
Jul 21st, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Bucks Parade Scheduled For Thursday Morning
Parade will snake through Downtown en route to Fiserv Forum.
Jul 21st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Vos Misreads Me
He takes my critique of Evers’ strategy as a sign of unrest among Democrats. Wrong.
Jul 20th, 2021 by Dave Cieslewicz
Mandela Barnes Enters Senate Race
Long-rumored run by Lt. Governor becomes official and targets Ron Johnson.
Jul 20th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Tax Cut Divides Democrats
Evers and some Democratic legislators supported it. GOP hopes to gain new seats from swing-district opponents.
Jul 19th, 2021 by Steven Walters
‘We Aren’t Lazy People’
Rejoining workforce isn’t easy for some who lost jobs due to COVID-19.
Jul 18th, 2021 by Bram Sable-Smith
Evers, Johnson Rake In Campaign Funds
Outpacing challengers, Evers raises $5 million and Johnson $1.2 million in first half of 2021.
Jul 18th, 2021 by Laurel White
UWM Gets Less State Aid than Peer Schools
The university is second to last in state aid among 14 peer schools.
Jul 18th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Experts Warn Against ‘Sham’ Election Audits
Influenced by Arizona, Wisconsin has many ‘audits,' including one by a convicted felon.
Jul 17th, 2021 by Darrell Ehrlick and Melanie Conklin
Renters Struggling to Navigate Rental Assistance
Some face eviction after filing applications and waiting months to hear back.
Jul 16th, 2021 by Vanessa Swales
Bill Could Reduce DNR’s Regulatory Authority Over PFAS
Legislation would bar towns from suing polluters if they accept a cleanup grant.
Jul 16th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
A Bold New Environmental Call
"30 by 30” pushes to conserve 30% of U.S. land and ocean by 2030. Biden backs it.
Jul 15th, 2021 by Spencer Black
Federal Funds Could Be Used for Milwaukee Universal Basic Income Program
Funds would establish program infrastructure, city would still need to raise $450,000 from private donors.
Jul 14th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
‘Governor Wins’ on State Budget?
Experts suggest Evers will win the political spin over budget and tax cut.
Jul 13th, 2021 by Laurel White
Evers Is Flush With Cash
More cash on hand than Walker had at this point in last campaign for governor.
Jul 13th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Baldwin Pushes Plan For States Blocking Medicaid Expansion
Bill creates federal alternative for Wisconsin and 11 other states who rejected expansion.
Jul 13th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Search Committee for UW System President Named
19-member committee chosen by UW Regent, with emphasis on tradition of shared governance.
Jul 12th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Budget Gives Judges An 11% Raise
Topped by increase of $18,732 in annual salary for state Supreme Court judges.
Jul 12th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
Evers Vetoes Gun Sanctuary Bill
And another bill postponing redistricting for local elections.
Jul 12th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Broadband Access a Health Issue for Seniors
Wisconsin trails 32 states in percent of those over 65 who have access to high-speed internet.
Jul 12th, 2021 by Shamane Mills
Evers Bets More Gaming Means Jobs
Illinois, Iowa and Michigan now allow online sports betting. Wisconsin may join them.
Jul 12th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Evers Offers GOP a Second Chance to Fund Schools
Newly revised federal guidelines could take away pandemic aid to state unless education funding increased.
Jul 11th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
Evers Vetoes Bill to Help Paper Mills
A 'gut punch,' Republican says. Using federal pandemic aid could be prohibited, Evers says.
Jul 11th, 2021 by Rob Mentzer
Democrats Need Alternative to Evers
His lack of imagination, lack of courage, lack of strategic thinking is just stunning.
Jul 11th, 2021 by Dave Cieslewicz
Evers Tinkers With Tax Cut
Okays $2 billion state income tax cut but delays when it goes into effect.
Jul 10th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Evers Signs State Budget
GOP backed tax cut and reduced school spending survive veto.
Jul 8th, 2021 by Laurel White
Local Officials Hail Opioid Settlement Funds
County executives Crowley, Farrow say resources will help fight opioid epidemic.
Jul 7th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
How Evers Could Change State Budget
Governor’s veto power is wide ranging. Action by him expected this week.
Jul 7th, 2021 by Laurel White
Police Forces Use Virtual Reality Training
Racine and Superior departments try new way to train officers to deescalate a crisis, use less force.
Jul 6th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Pretty Sure It’s Corrupt
Initials of Public Service Commission have a second meaning: possible misconduct by Mike Huebsch.
Jul 5th, 2021 by Dave Cieslewicz
Legislature Is the Most Diverse in History
Many first served as local officials, many ran small businesses, some started as Capitol staffers.
Jul 5th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Democratic Governors Association Spends Big
One of biggest spenders on elections in state, nearly $13.5 million since 2012.
Jul 4th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Whose Vision Will Prevail In Budget Battle?
Republicans got their way in budget rewrite, but Evers' vetoes loom.
Jul 4th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Plan Would Permit Sports Betting
At Oneida casino and properties in state. But may not boost economy much.
Jul 3rd, 2021 by Rob Mentzer
Our Fourth Of July Crisis
Voting rights imperiled and a push to mandate singing the national anthem.
Jul 3rd, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
Activists Say Police Reform Bills Not Enough
Elected officials, policing activists say task force bills are not substantive reforms.
Jul 2nd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Milwaukee Public Museum Project Receives State Grant
$150,000 grant supports site clearing, environmental investigation.
Jul 1st, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Bill Gives Local Governments Opioid Settlement Money
Some provisions of bill give Legislature more authority over settlement funds.
Jul 1st, 2021 by Shamane Mills
State Legislature Passes Biennial Budget
Lawmakers cut billions from the Governor's budget.
Jul 1st, 2021 by Laurel White and Megan Hart
City Groups Receive Coastal Grants
More than $113,000 in grants for a canoe-kayak trail map app, river cleanup and bicycle trail study.
Jun 30th, 2021 by Michael Horne
Evers Vetoes Cut In Unemployment Pay
Republican bill backed by business lobbyists targeted supplemental pay to unemployed.
Jun 30th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
