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State Leads Nation Dispensing Vaccines
Wisconsin has used 88% of its vaccine allotment, top rate of any state in the nation.
Mar 29th, 2021 by Rob Mentzer
Legislature’s Budget Roadshow Coming Soon
Since 1985 regional budget hearings have been held. Planned for April, all in small towns.
Mar 29th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Evers Vetoes Bill on School Sports
Bill allowed virtual charter school students to participate in sports at their home school districts.
Mar 29th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
Governor’s Climate Change Report Offers Warning
The details of how state has changed in just 15 year are remarkable.
Mar 28th, 2021 by Charlie Mitchell
Board Changes Pot Possession Fine to $1
Under state law county can't fully decriminalize.
Mar 26th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
State Supreme Court Dismisses AG’s Lame-Duck Lawsuit
Kaul sued Legislature over bill that took settlement authority from his office.
Mar 25th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
State’s Incarcerated Population Drops During Pandemic
Prisons and jails have more than one-third fewer inmates.
Mar 25th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Underfunded UWM Looks to Lead
A key to issues like minority education and freshwater research, but needs more funding.
Mar 25th, 2021 by John Torinus
GOP Group Targets Appeals Court Race
Spends $56,000 on candidate backed by Scott Walker, to defeat Evers appointee.
Mar 25th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
State Faces Voter Suppression Effort
Not by the Legislature. Instead court cases seek new policies to restrict voting.
Mar 24th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Legislature Has Dramatic Debate
Over its power, purpose, prestige... and whether Robin Vos hates Tony Evers.
Mar 24th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Legislators Pass Bill Blocking Vaccine Mandates
And giving Legislature oversight over federal stimulus funds. Veto by Evers likely.
Mar 23rd, 2021 by Laurel White and Shawn Johnson
Proposal Ends Fines for Pot Possession
No fines for possession of up to one ounce of marijuana for a first-time offense.
Mar 23rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Plan Would Restore Great Lakes Wetlands
Audubon plan restores 300,000 coastal acres to benefit birds, including areas in Wisconsin.
Mar 23rd, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Racial Bias Found in Pot Prosecutions
Black Wisconsinites 4.3% more likely to be prosecuted for pot possession, new study finds.
Mar 22nd, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Will State Judges Protect Voting Rights?
Expert at state forum suggests federal courts may be less important as state courts rule on election laws.
Mar 22nd, 2021 by Steven Walters
COVID-19 Testing Still Needed, Experts Warn
As cases decline in Wisconsin, testing drops drastically. That's a mistake some warn.
Mar 22nd, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Employers Face Worker Shortage
Some in metro area offering signing bonus of $1,000.
Mar 21st, 2021 by John Torinus
Adapting to Life During a Pandemic
One year in, five Wisconsinites talk about how they got through a tumultuous year.
Mar 20th, 2021 by Bridgit Bowden, Coburn Dukehart and Bram Sable-Smith
Medicaid Expansion is a Good Deal for Wisconsin
State would net $1 billion for healthcare coverage. Other states have seen better health outcomes after expansion.
Mar 19th, 2021 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Evers Prioritizing School Funding, Rural Broadband in Budget
Governor may veto budget if GOP-controlled Legislature removes those items.
Mar 19th, 2021 by Rob Mentzer
Bill Would Stop Lawmakers From Deleting Their Emails
Currently, legislators and their staff can delete emails that are public record.
Mar 19th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Utility Moratorium Ending April 15th
Utilities report thousands of homes and businesses could have utilities disconnected.
Mar 18th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Republicans Reject Evers Entire Capital Budget
But plan could be revisited later in the budget process.
Mar 17th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
Bill Forces Public Hearings By Legislature
With enough signatures, public could petition for hearings on proposals legislators refuse to consider.
Mar 17th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
State Senate Beset by Culture Wars
Rush Limbaugh vs. Black history, LGBT protectors vs GOP objectors, the arguments get ugly.
Mar 17th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
New Mass Vaccination Sites Open
At Lambeau Field and UWM Student Union. Packers stadium can handle 6,000 shots per week.
Mar 17th, 2021 by Megan Hart
State and Local Vaccination Expansions Begin Next Week
City and county will target 10 Milwaukee zip codes for vaccination.
Mar 16th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Senate Passes Bill To Prevent Rape Kit Backlog
Bipartisan bill passed one year ago, but Assembly resisted.
Mar 16th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
Evers Is Wrong on I-94 Expansion
The proposal doesn't learn from history and contradicts the approach of Biden, Buttigieg.
Mar 16th, 2021 by John Norquist
Bipartisan Bill Targets Prescription Drugs
Passed by both houses, aims to lower drug prices, goes to Evers for his signature.
Mar 16th, 2021 by Laurel White
1-Week Waiting Period Back for Jobless Benefits
Previous waiver signed into law by Gov. Evers has expired. Will Legislature act?
Mar 16th, 2021 by Rachael Vasquez
FEMA Joins Wisconsin Center Vaccine Site
State is allocating 7,000 doses weekly to the site.
Mar 15th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
How to Get a Vaccine Quickly
Tired of waiting? Vaccine hunters share tips.
Mar 15th, 2021 by Bram Sable-Smith
Fight Over $5 Billon in Federal Aid
Republican Legislature's bill gives it oversight over federal stimulus money. Evers intends to veto it.
Mar 15th, 2021 by Steven Walters
11.5% of State is Fully Vaccinated
Vaccine will be available to the general public by May 1st.
Mar 12th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
State Regulators Investigating How To Reach 100% Clean Energy
The Public Service Commission plans to develop a roadmap to carbon-free energy production.
Mar 12th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
State Would Recieve $1.25 Billion Under Medicaid Expansion
GOP gearing up to remove provision from Governor's budget, despite additional funding for expansion in latest stimulus bill.
Mar 12th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
GOP Bill Cuts Funding for Cities that ‘Defund Police’
Any reduction in law enforcement spending would be matched by a reduction in state funding.
Mar 11th, 2021 by Laurel White
Parties Divided on State Election Reforms
But there is bipartisan support for quicker voting. Will anything get passed?
Mar 11th, 2021 by Anya van Wagtendonk
A Return to Normalcy?
Experts consider when we’ll get to a post-pandemic world and what that will look like.
Mar 9th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Companies Accused of Polluting Donated $72,000
23 chemical companies sued for PFAS contamination support state political candidates.
Mar 9th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
State To Fund Road, Rails for Komatsu
$1.73 million helps fund lowering S. Kinnickinnic Ave. so trucks can get to huge Komatsu manufacturing campus.
Mar 9th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Rebuild I-94 With Six Lanes
Don’t expand to eight lanes. Do include other transportation, like bicycles and buses.
Mar 8th, 2021 by Robert Schneider, Montavius Jones, Lingqian Hu, Jie Yu, Caressa Givens, James Davies and Celia Jackson
Supreme Court Brushes Off Trump Election Challenge
Trump filed the suit against Wisconsin Elections Commission and many state, local officials.
Mar 8th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
GOP Leader Supports Dead People Voting
Huh? That’s a switch for Repubicans. But it might actually be a good idea.
Mar 8th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Evers Wants Local Climate Change Plans
Governor's budget would require every local government in state to create a plan.
Mar 8th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Legislators Want Say Over Pandemic Funds
Bill would require Gov. Evers to consult with Legislature on allocating federal dollars.
Mar 8th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
State Vaccine Hotline Up and Running
Call center helps people schedule COVID-19 vaccinations, answers questions about the vaccine.
Mar 5th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Evers Proposes COVID-19 Child Care Aid
Spending $132 million in federal funds for this requires GOP legislators' approval.
Mar 4th, 2021 by Laurel White
UW System Seeks $5 Billion for Capital Projects
Campuses request 185 construction and improvement projects, budget request is for 28.
Mar 4th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
GOP Legislators Reject Local Sales Tax Hikes
“Dead on arrival,” lawmakers say of Evers’ enabling legislation.
Mar 3rd, 2021 by Laurel White
Evers Says Schools May Need Summer Classes
Or early return. Schools need to 'catch up’ on learning lost during pandemic.
Mar 3rd, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
Evers Pushes Funding to Help Schools Change Mascots
“If it's not a financial issue,” why won’t schools change race-based mascots? he asks.
Mar 2nd, 2021 by Megan Hart
GOP Bills Bar Transgender Athletes
Prevents them from competing with school teams that align with their gender identity.
Mar 2nd, 2021 by Laurel White
Public Employees Seek a Voice At Work
Evers budget restores collective bargaining rights. Republicans vow to block this.
Mar 2nd, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Hintz Doubts Foxconn Electric Car Project
Foxconn's partnership with Fisker Inc. the latest in long list of failures.
Mar 2nd, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Redistricting Shouldn’t Be Done In Secret
The last time around Republicans did it in secret and destroyed records of their deliberations.
Mar 2nd, 2021 by Matthew DeFour
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Wisconsin ‘Kraken’ Suit
Election suit was by Trump Attorney, Sidney Powell, who vowed to 'release the Kraken.'
Mar 1st, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Uline Workers Suffer Higher COVID-19 Rates
Owners and Trump donors the Uihleins have downplayed pandemic, worker complaints.
Mar 1st, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Where Are Act 10 Players Today?
Governor and three-fourths of legislators engaged in 2011 battle over law crushing public unions have moved on.
Mar 1st, 2021 by Steven Walters
Evers Proposes $45.8 Million for Milwaukee Juvenile Facility
County looks to build local facility, stop sending juveniles to Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake.
Mar 1st, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
Tech Colleges Push To Expand General Education
Seek authority to expand Gen Ed degrees without UW System approval.
Feb 28th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
The Milwaukee Public Museum’s Big Week
Plus: A recap of a busy week for Milwaukee real estate news.
Feb 28th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Will Budget Hearings Be Superspreader Events?
Mask wars pit Democrats against Republicans in Legislature.
Feb 27th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
$322 Million in Rental, Utility Aid Available
Evers announces new funding provided from latest federal stimulus bill.
Feb 27th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Let’s Stop the Blame Game
Problems with the unemployment system are a bipartisan failure. And need a bipartisan solution.
Feb 27th, 2021 by State Rep. Don Vruwink
Extend Tommy As UW System President
Amid pandemic and budget crisis, stability and proven leadership needed. Regents should extend his contract
Feb 26th, 2021 by John Torinus
Work-Share Program Surges During Pandemic
Struggling businesses can keep employees on part time and lost wages recouped through state unemployment system.
Feb 26th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Evers Signs Bill on Unemployment System
Upgrading system and waiving waiting period for unemployment benefits.
Feb 25th, 2021 by Laurel White
After Prison, What Next?
How to handle the formerly incarcerated. Milwaukee town hall tackles the issue.
Feb 25th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
11 Bills Would Change State Voting Laws
One is bipartisan. The others are not.
Feb 25th, 2021 by Laurel White
Crowley’s Speech Stresses Pandemic, Racial Equity
County executive's first State of the County address comes amid historic crisis.
Feb 24th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
County Has Just 22 Inmates in Youth Prisons
Great progress on reducing number of Milwaukee youths in Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake.
Feb 24th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez
Kegel vs. Roth for Circuit Court Branch 3
Two attorneys running for vacant seat answer questions.
Feb 24th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
State Creates 4 Community Vaccine Clinics
In Racine, La Crosse and Marathon counties. Any eligible state resident can register to get vaccine.
Feb 24th, 2021 by Megan Hart
Republican Bill Makes Voting Harder
List of restrictions will make it less likely that disabled, nursing home residents and others vote.
Feb 24th, 2021 by Matt Rothschild
Legislature Okays Unemployment System Upgrades
Bill also includes COVID-19 legal immunity for businesses.
Feb 23rd, 2021 by Laurel White
Green Wave Sweeping the State
Economic prosperity and environmental progress can work hand-in-hand.
Feb 23rd, 2021 by John Torinus
Bill Gives Pay Parity to Public Defenders
Legislature okays 10% merit raise so state public defenders get same pay as prosecutors.
Feb 23rd, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
Budget Item Funds Community Health Workers
Evers budget has $14 million for workers serving low-income urban and rural areas.
Feb 23rd, 2021 by Catherine Capellaro
Evers Budget Addresses ‘Forever Chemicals’
Several initiatives to continue state’s efforts against PFAS contamination.
Feb 23rd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Evers’ Capital Budget Spends $2.4 Billion
More than $1 billion for UW System buildings and funds for Milwaukee state office building.
Feb 22nd, 2021 by Shawn Johnson and Rich Kremer
$15 Minimum Wage Would Help 831,000 State Workers
38% of Milwaukee workers would benefit from minimum wage hike, versus 22% nationally.
Feb 22nd, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
State Should Invest in Creative Economy
Wisconsin ranks 50th in support for arts. That’s a missed opportunity for the state.
Feb 22nd, 2021 by David Lee
GOP Spends Big on Appeals Court Race
Led by Republican fat cats Richard Uihlein, John Menard. Cost of state appeals court races up 700%.
Feb 22nd, 2021 by Henry Redman
The Debate Over Local Sales Taxes
Evers' budget allows local sales tax increases. Will Republican legislators agree?
Feb 22nd, 2021 by Steven Walters
Evers Budget Restores Union Rights
Rolls back some of Act 10. Republicans likely to reject plan.
Feb 22nd, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
Medicaid Expansion Gives More Kids Coverage
Study shows Wisconsin’s children would benefit if state accepted federal ACA expansion money.
Feb 21st, 2021 by Erik Gunn
New Law Lets Pharmacy Students Give Vaccines
Evers signs legislation aimed at expanding state’s COVID-19 vaccine operation.
Feb 20th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
The Return Of Reince
Priebus may run for governor. Will Trump endorse him?
Feb 19th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
GOP Legislators Cast Doubt on Evers’ Plans
Resistance to school funds hike, local sales tax, upping minimum wage, legalizing pot.
Feb 19th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
State Vaccine Registry To Start March 1
Online tool will allow people to schedule shots, get on waiting list for COVID-19 vaccine.
Feb 18th, 2021 by Shamane Mills
Evers Pushes Juvenile Justice System Changes
Sweeping reforms would close youth prisons and end Serious Juvenile Offender Program.
Feb 18th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Let Us Now Praise Rush Limbaugh
What was his impact on Wisconsin? Praise and condemnation and silliness offered.
Feb 18th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Evers Budget Has Green Goals
Significant investment to combat climate change, protect public land.
Feb 18th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Legislators Advance Unemployment Fix, COVID-19 Deal
But Republicans won’t pay for new computer system Evers says is needed.
Feb 18th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Evers Is Fixing Our Roads and Bridges
In 2020 Transportation Department completed 375 projects in all corners of the state.
Feb 18th, 2021 by Craig Thompson
Evers Wants $226 Million More for Higher Education
Budget has $190 million hike for UW System, $36 million more for Voc-Tech colleges.
Feb 17th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
48 Justice-Related Proposals by Evers
Budget plan packed with proposed changes to state system of justice.
Feb 17th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
