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Evers Wants Massive Education Investment
Biggest item in schools budget: $140 million increase in early childhood education.
Feb 17th, 2021 by Catherine Capellaro
Utilities Plan $400 Million Solar Project
WEC Energy Group and Madison utility to partner on solar and battery storage project in Kenosha County
Feb 17th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
It’s Kerr and Underly for State Superintendent
Field of seven candidates narrow to two, with Underly the anti-voucher school candidate.
Feb 17th, 2021 by Catherine Capellaro
Gov. Evers Unveils $91 Billion Budget
Budget would boost school funding, direct funds to small businesses, repeal part of Act 10 and legalize marijuana, but faces an uphill battle.
Feb 16th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson and Laurel White
Assembly Passes Business Tax Waiver on Pandemic Aid
And Senate passes GOP COVID-19 bills that could be vetoed by Gov. Evers.
Feb 16th, 2021 by Laurel White and Shawn Johnson
10 Republicans Accused of Voter Fraud
Meet the folks who wanted to overturn Wisconsin’s election. Legal complaint says they committed crimes.
Feb 16th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Why Businesses Support a Local Sales Tax
It’s the best way to assure good services and fiscal stability for Milwaukee.
Feb 16th, 2021 by Tim Sheehy
Vaccine Distribution Shows Racial Inequity
Data shows stark disparities. State spending $6.1 million to improve racial and ethnic vaccine equity.
Feb 16th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Uline Faces Blowback on Capitol Riot
Northwestern reviewing contract with company, which gave $4 million to group pushing uprising.
Feb 15th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
How The Republican Party Lost Control
Wisconsin was a hotbed for the far-right rebellion.
Feb 15th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Evers Pushes New Programs, Spending
Republicans warned him not to include budget items they oppose. He will anyway.
Feb 15th, 2021 by Steven Walters
COVID-19 Infects Half of State Inmates
Five times the overall state rate; 10,786 prison inmates, 2,153 staff infected.
Feb 14th, 2021 by Vanessa Swales
Economist Urges $10 Minimum Wage
Professor says $15 too high, but state could take incremental steps.
Feb 14th, 2021 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter
New State Office Building Project Takes Major Step Forward
Plus: A rundown of this week's real estate news.
Feb 14th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
State Superintendent Candidates Make Their Pitch
With eyes on Tuesday’s election, 7 views of the Wisconsin’s education future.
Feb 14th, 2021 by Keegan Kyle
Should Waupun Prison Be Closed?
Two legislators say it may be time. Committee chair calls prison the "essence" of the city
Feb 14th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Get COVID-19 Vaccine at Walgreens
New federal program will add to state's vaccine supply, should expand access.
Feb 12th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Pabst CEO on Biden’s Visit to the Theater
Gary Witt discusses preparing for the presidential visit, running an event venue during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Feb 12th, 2021 by Michael Horne
House COVID-19 Bill Offers Billions for Medicaid Expansion
Legislation would provide Wisconsin $1.3 billion if it expands Medicaid.
Feb 12th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin and Daniel C. Vock
Evers’ Budget Proposal Would Allow Milwaukee Sales Tax
City and county officials have been pursuing option for over a year.
Feb 12th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin is ‘Late to the Pot Party’
Marijuana prohibition currently produces racially disparate drug arrests, costs the state millions.
Feb 11th, 2021 by Matt Rothschild
Suit Asks State Supreme Court to Toss Mask Order
Suit targeting emergency order now wants court to block emergency declaration.
Feb 11th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
3% of State Residents Fully Vaccinated
More than 793,000 doses administered, and pace will increase as supplies to Wisconsin increasing.
Feb 10th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Who’s Behind School Superintendent Candidates?
More than half of Deborah Kerr’s campaign cash came from one fat cat.
Feb 10th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Clerks Urge Vaccines for Election Workers
35 election clerks in state say election workers 'essential,' push Evers to give them priority for vaccines.
Feb 10th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Resolution Cuts Pot Possession Fine to $1
Sup. Ortiz-Velez's county resolution will be mirrored by Glendale proposal, says Mayor Kennedy.
Feb 9th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee United Way Gets $25 Million Gift
MacKenzie Scott distributing wealth received in divorce from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
Feb 9th, 2021 by Megan Hart
7 Seek State School Superintendent Job
Who are they and what are the key issues in the February primary race?
Feb 9th, 2021 by Catherine Capellaro
Council Disagrees on I-94 Expansion
Council once opposed it, but now wavering. Bauman blames disinformation by unions and WisDOT.
Feb 9th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Wants Funding for Child Care, Long Term Care
Budget proposal would address worker shortages, support vulnerable populations.
Feb 9th, 2021 by Laurel White
State Families May Lose $31 Million in Tax Refunds
Legislature needs to tweak tax code to get full benefit of federal COVID-19 package.
Feb 8th, 2021 by Tamarine Cornelius
Fixing Highways, Funding Still a Puzzle
Evers pushed to fix "Scottholes," and Legislature resisted. Now governor is backing off.
Feb 8th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Why Some Counties Have Fewer Cases
Dane and St. Croix counties are well below other counties in per-capita COVID-19 numbers.
Feb 7th, 2021 by Will Cushman
Why the War on Masks? Gerrymandering
Republicans legislators with safe seats needn’t worry about voter blowback.
Feb 7th, 2021 by Mel Barnes
Wisconsin Would Use Marijuana Legalization to Pay For Education, Equity
Evers will include proposal in his upcoming executive budget.
Feb 7th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Will Supreme Court Act on Mask Mandate?
State high court has sat on case for months, could decide fight between governor and Legislature.
Feb 6th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Giving Schools a Shot in the Arm
Vaccinating teachers would enable schools to reopen. But it’s not that simple.
Feb 6th, 2021 by Terry Falk
Evers Vetoes GOP COVID-19 Bill
Senate abandons bipartisan legislation and includes provisions Evers promised to veto.
Feb 5th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
State Receives $10 million in Opioid Crisis Settlement
Consulting firm McKinsey & Company paying out $573 million to 47 states and D.C.
Feb 5th, 2021 by Jenny Peek
Work Search Waiver for Unemployment Continues
DWD still not requiring work search for unemployment insurance claims.
Feb 5th, 2021 by Rachael Vasquez
Evers Wants Unemployment Insurance Reforms
GOP controlled legislature refuses to take up reform bills.
Feb 5th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
GOP Lawmakers Blasted for Racial Disparities Task Force Comments
Email from Majority Leader Jim Steineke to Assembly Speaker Robin Vos showed little expectation of producing actual legislation.
Feb 5th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Republicans End Mask Mandate, Evers Puts It Back In Place
Governor issues new health order after Republicans end his prior one.
Feb 4th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Republican COVID Callousness
Legislators wrong to criticize inmates getting the vaccine when prison infection rates are so high.
Feb 4th, 2021 by Matt Rothschild
Cities, Counties Crafting Mask Mandates
Anticipating a state repeal, local governments enacting their own mandates.
Feb 3rd, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Why Republicans Oppose Mask Mandate
They say it’s about the governor exceeding his authority. So why not pass their own plan?
Feb 3rd, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Correct a Cheating System With Fair Maps
Ending gerrymandering will mean prioritizing your needs over the ambitions of politicians.
Feb 3rd, 2021 by State Sen. Jeff Smith
Evers Plan Seeks Lower Drug Prices
Would limit copayments on insulin and import drugs from countries where they cost less.
Feb 3rd, 2021 by Shamane Mills
Myers Bill Ends No-Knock Search Warrants
Wisconsin was the first to legalize this and Milwaukee legislator wants state to be first to end it.
Feb 3rd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
New Milwaukee Health Order Eases Capacity Restrictions
New order eases pathway to fans at Fiserv Forum events, opening other venues.
Feb 2nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Names 30 Equity Council Members
Governor’s Advisory Council on Equity and Inclusion appointees include leaders from nonprofits, tribes, churches, community groups.
Feb 2nd, 2021 by Catherine Capellaro
It’s Groundhog Day for I-94 Plan
$1.1 billion expansion plan keeps getting re-introduced based on increasingly outdated information.
Feb 2nd, 2021 by Susanna Cain
City Pushing Back On Interstate 94 Expansion, Not Reconstruction
City poised to lobby feds to slow down WisDOT.
Feb 1st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
How Thompson Is Handling Legislators
Former governor warned by Legislature not to include tuition hike in UW System budget.
Feb 1st, 2021 by Steven Walters
Evers Faces Daunting Odds In 2022
Democrats have lost 32 of the last 33 elections for governor when the president was a Democrat.
Feb 1st, 2021 by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
Ending Mask Mandate Could Hurt Businesses
50 organizations are lobbying Legislature to keep it. Not one group favors ending it.
Feb 1st, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Bucks VP Alex Lasry Gets Vaccinated by “Pure Happenstance”
Lasry offered vaccine by wife's uncle when doses were close to expiring.
Jan 29th, 2021 by Rob Mentzer
Evers Likely to Veto GOP COVID-19 Bill
Bill includes mask mandate repeal and other 'poison pill' provisions.
Jan 29th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
Legislature Halts Mask Mandate Repeal
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said bill not being taken up, for now.
Jan 28th, 2021 by Laurel White
Eliminating Mask Mandate Could Cost Wisconsin $49 Million in Food Assistance
Ending public health emergency voids state eligibility for emergency food assistance.
Jan 28th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
DWD Wants A Modernized Unemployment System
Secretary was in "complete shock" the first time she saw the antiquated systems.
Jan 28th, 2021 by Rachael Vasquez
State Board Approves Sulfide Mining Rules
Natural Resources Board requires companies to pay more for permits, notify nearby tribes of any proposal.
Jan 27th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Why GOP Wants to Spread COVID-19
72% of state voters support mask mandate. But Republicans worry only about Trump supporters.
Jan 27th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Vos ‘Behaving Like a Bully,’ Democrats Charge
After 10 months with no COVID-19 response bill, frustrated Democrats condemn their colleagues.
Jan 27th, 2021 by Erik Gunn and Melanie Conklin
State Revenue Surplus Higher Than Expected
State officials will begin next budget with a projected balance of $1.9 billion.
Jan 27th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
Evers Raised $3.8 Million in 2020
Raised more money in off-election year than Walker or Doyle.
Jan 27th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Assembly Resists Senate COVID-19 Compromise
Bill showed Senate Republicans too willing to 'cave into the governor,' Vos charges.
Jan 27th, 2021 by Laurel White
Senate Votes to Kill State Mask Mandate
State Assembly will likely vote on repeal later this week.
Jan 26th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
State Announces Next Phase of Vaccines
More groups will be added on March 1. President Biden ramping up federal vaccines delivered to states.
Jan 26th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Thompson Warned, Don’t Hike UW Tuition
System's tuitions frozen since 2013. Lawmakers warn UW budget will go nowhere if there’s any hike.
Jan 26th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Do State Election Laws Need Reform?
After months of Trump’s false claims, legislators still squabbling, but a bipartisan bill is possible.
Jan 26th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Beware of GOP Voting Restrictions
Republican legislators are floating plans to make if harder for some people to vote.
Jan 26th, 2021 by Jay Heck
Pandemic Worsens State’s Broadband Gap
Rural areas and urban poor left out. Evers calls 2021 the "Year of Broadband Access."
Jan 25th, 2021 by Steven Walters
How Jim Clyburn Saved America
His choice of Joe Biden was decisive and may have been the only Democrat who could beat Trump.
Jan 25th, 2021 by Dave Cieslewicz
Barnes Takes the Lead on Climate Change
Lt. Governor headed state’s task force on climate policy and spoke to recent national conference.
Jan 25th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
State’s Partisan Divide the Worst Ever?
‘The worst it's ever been,’ says one legislator. Are voters echoing politicians or vice versa?
Jan 24th, 2021 by Nora Eckert and Anya van Wagtendonk
State Superintendent Candidates Raise $200,000
Which candidates have raised the most and who are the top donors?
Jan 24th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Timberlake Has Chops to Ramp Up Vaccines
Evers appointee to head state health department a seasoned pro. GOP legislators should confirm her.
Jan 24th, 2021 by John Torinus
Evers Seeks Private Firm’s Aid on Pollution
Outside law firm would help state prosecute companies responsible for PFAS contamination.
Jan 24th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
GOP Legislators Want to Repeal Mask Mandate
A joint resolution would terminate Evers' public health orders.
Jan 22nd, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Wage Theft ‘Rampant’ in State
10% of construction workers bilked of $23,500 per year on average. Will Legislature address problem?
Jan 20th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
GOP Rejects Special Session on Unemployment
Republicans gavel in and then quickly adjourn session.
Jan 19th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Vaccines for Senior Citizens Start Soon
As of January 25, people 65 and older can get vaccinated. State committee still finalizing other recommendations.
Jan 19th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
LeMahieu Struggles in Vos’s Shadow
New Senate majority leader a surprise choice who's trying to resist the dictates of Robin Vos.
Jan 18th, 2021 by Steven Walters
State Losing Top Health Official To Biden Administration
Andrea Palm named deputy secretary of Department of Health and Human Services.
Jan 18th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Authorities Monitoring State Capitol
Protests expected by some, but Madison acting police chief says no credible threats so far.
Jan 17th, 2021 by WPR Staff
Cases Down, Deaths Higher in Nursing Homes
AARP report finds 2.7 deaths per 100 Wisconsin residents in most recent month measured.
Jan 17th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Wisconsin Creating Mobile Vaccination Teams
Effort to be initially targeted at first responders.
Jan 15th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Will State Supreme Court Draw New Legislative Boundaries?
Chief Justice is leery of the court expanding its role in redistricting. Conservatives want it to be the final arbiter of new district maps.
Jan 15th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
GOP Legislators Criticize State’s Vaccine Rollout
Republicans want faster, wider rollout. Evers says state needs more vaccine.
Jan 14th, 2021 by Laurel White
GOP State Legislators Asked Pence to Not Certify Election
15 legislators signed the letter. Four of them serve on Assembly elections committee.
Jan 14th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Disability Community Demands Better Voting Access
Current system and election laws make accessibility difficult to guarantee.
Jan 14th, 2021 by Nora Eckert
State Unemployment System ‘Very Broken’
Citizens decry delays. DWD officials say outdated computer system causes massive problems.
Jan 13th, 2021 by Rachael Vasquez
Evers Offers Folksy State-of-State Speech
Addressing pandemic, broadband access, redistricting and “broken” unemployment system.
Jan 13th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Evers, Senate Agree on Pandemic Bill
Bipartisan bill goes back to Assembly, where leader says GOP will resist compromise.
Jan 13th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
State Prepares for Next Phase of Vaccines
Priority list for phase 1b has been established. But will the federal government deliver enough doses?
Jan 12th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Republicans Dare Evers to Veto Bill
Their COVID-19 bill includes immunity from liability for businesses violating pandemic restrictions.
Jan 12th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin and Erik Gunn
Firefighters, Police Next Up For Vaccines
State plan calls for phase 1b to start next week, may also include teachers, correctional workers.
Jan 12th, 2021 by Shamane Mills
State Superintendent Candidates Debate
Seven candidates include teachers, principals, superintendents and policy experts.
Jan 12th, 2021 by Catherine Capellaro
National Guard Activated for Security at State Capitol
FBI warning of armed groups planning protests at state capitols.
Jan 11th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
