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Brewery Super PAC Targets Johnson, Tiffany
Minocqua Brewing Company seeks donations to ‘free the Northwoods of sedition.’
Jan 11th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Senate Unveils Pared-Down COVID-19 Bill
Different than Assembly bill, aimed at getting Gov. Evers’ support.
Jan 11th, 2021 by Laurel White
State Tourism Secretary Leaves, Joins Local Foundation
Milwaukeean Sara Meaney joins the Dohmen Company Foundation.
Jan 11th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin’s 4th Branch of Government
COVID-19 may have more influence on governing than the executive, legislative and judicial branches.
Jan 11th, 2021 by Steven Walters
The Science on COVID-19 and Schools
When are in-person classes safe and when can they help disease surge? That depends.
Jan 11th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Special Interests Want COVID Lawsuit Immunity
Republican bill protects businesses from lawsuits even if they violate public health guidelines.
Jan 9th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Evers Joins 7 Governors Asking for More Vaccine
Governors say the federal government is holding back 50% of produced vaccine.
Jan 8th, 2021 by Shamane Mills
Assembly Passes ‘Poison Pill’ COVID-19 Relief Bill
GOP bill curtails efforts to slow spread of virus. And doesn't have support of Senate leadership.
Jan 7th, 2021 by Laurel White
State’s COVID-19 Surge Has Passed
But will it return? The data tells a story of what we might expect.
Jan 6th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Barnes Rips Kenosha DA On Blake Shooting
A non-prosecuting DA "as negligent as the officers,” Lt. Governor charges.
Jan 6th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Assembly Committee Passes GOP COVID-19 Bill
Vos calls measure ‘bipartisan’ though all Democrats oppose it.
Jan 6th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Kenosha DA Won’t Charge Cops in Blake Shooting
Jacob Blake's family, supporters have called for peaceful protests.
Jan 5th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Legislators Argue Over Masks, Capitol Access
And much more. Senate allows virtual attendance but Vos requires in-person Assembly.
Jan 5th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Republican Legislators Unveil COVID-19 Plan
Speedy passage expected. Evers spokesman chides legislators for not working on bipartisan bill.
Jan 5th, 2021 by Laurel White and Shawn Johnson
Federal Judge Tears Apart Election Lawsuit
The Wisconsin Voters Alliance was attempting to overturn the 2020 election results with the lawsuit.
Jan 4th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Spending on Medicaid, Prisons Skyrockets
Up much faster than inflation in last 20 years, crowding out other spending.
Jan 4th, 2021 by Steven Walters
The Push to Reopen Schools
Virtual schools working poorly, but in-person schools are risky. Legislators, others pushing to reopen.
Jan 4th, 2021 by Terry Falk
430,000 Wisconsinites Lack Broadband Access
State is 36th in rural access to high-speed internet, with gaps in Waukesha, Racine counties, report finds.
Jan 4th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Lessons We Learned In 2020
WEDC awarded $220 million to 50,000 state businesses, learning what communities need to grow economy.
Dec 31st, 2020 by Missy Hughes
Acevedo Family Pledges Push For Justice
They demand officer Michael Mattioli be fired, his alleged accomplices be charged in death of their son Joel.
Dec 29th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
A People’s Agenda for 2021
Expanding Medicaid, fair electoral maps, helping relieve student debt and expanded broad band.
Dec 29th, 2020 by State Sen. Jeff Smith
New Finance Co-Chair Expects Challenges
Republican Rep. Mark Born expects partisan disagreements, expects compromises will be reached.
Dec 29th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Nearly 40,000 Doses of Vaccine Administered
State overseeing 2,800 doses per day to health care workers and long-term care residents.
Dec 29th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Will Vos Expose Legislators to COVID-19?
He demands Assembly meet in-person. That “could kill me,” Rep. Jimmy Anderson says.
Dec 28th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Both Parties Back Election Law Changes
Legislators actually agree on at least two reforms.
Dec 28th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Evers Reflects on Year of Pandemic, Protests
Proud of his administration’s response to COVID-19, “we turned that around a little bit.”
Dec 28th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Most Popular Murphy’s Law Columns
Amid a historic pandemic, Vos and Fitzgerald fail to lead, David Clarke returns and Foxconn deal gets worse.
Dec 27th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
State Needs Climate Change Flooding Plan
Governor’s Task Force on Climate Change lays out the changes and challenges state faces.
Dec 26th, 2020 by Dr. Anna Haines and Yaron Miller
Capitol Christmas Decoration Memorializes COVID-19 Victims
A garland was made with a ring for every person that has died in Wisconsin.
Dec 24th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
EPA Requires Lead Testing for Schools, Day Cares
But fails to speed up removal of lead lines. A “heart breaking failure,” critics charge.
Dec 22nd, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
Evers Offers Compromise Bill on COVID-19
After meeting with Republican leaders, offers draft bill with “items on which all of us can agree.”
Dec 22nd, 2020 by Erik Gunn
First Moderna Vaccines Arriving This Week
Wisconsin expects approximately 100,000 doses of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine.
Dec 21st, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Nursing Students Help With COVID-19 Care
UW System offers incentives for students to join the effort at hospitals and clinics.
Dec 21st, 2020 by Henry Redman
Shirley Abrahamson Dies at Age 87
She was first woman and longest serving justice on Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Dec 21st, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
Baldwin Questions U.S. Marshall’s Role in Tosa Protests
Baldwin said U.S. Attorney should explain if Operation Legend Resources were used.
Dec 19th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Feds Bungling Vaccine Distribution?
Wisconsin getting less than initially promised, Pfizer says millions of vaccine doses are sitting in warehouse.
Dec 18th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
The Election Official Behind Milwaukee’s Recount
How Claire Woodall-Vogg got through an unprecedented election.
Dec 18th, 2020 by Nora Eckert
WI Supreme Court Hears Challenge to Latest COVID-19 Order
The suit challenges a statewide restriction on bar, restaurant capacity that already expired.
Dec 18th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Wisconsin Unveils COVID-19 Contact Tracing App
Smartphone users will get messages next week to opt-in to voluntary system.
Dec 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Unemployment System Audited After Pandemic Failures
Massive delays in claims, duplicate payments and an unreliable call center among issues found in report.
Dec 17th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
State PFAS Plan Would Charge Polluters
Testing public water supplies for "forever chemicals,” then charging polluters to clean up contaminated sites.
Dec 16th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
State Supreme Court Justices Unmasked
The losing minority in Trump election case vent their anger and reveal their prejudices.
Dec 16th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
State’s Vaccine Stockpile Could Triple
Federal approval of second COVID-19 vaccine could mean Wisconsin receives 100,000 doses of Moderna vaccine soon.
Dec 16th, 2020 by Shamane Mills
‘You Left Us’ Restaurants Lament
Government relief helped but isn't enough, local restaurants say. "We've lost so much."
Dec 15th, 2020 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter
Barrett Picks Makda Fessahaye for Human Resources Director
Attorney to replace longtime Employee Relations director Maria Monteagudo.
Dec 15th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
GOP Pandemic Proposal Is a Power Grab
Republican legislators would take power from schools, local governments and governor.
Dec 15th, 2020 by Tamarine Cornelius
‘Our Institutions Held Strong’
Wisconsin’s presidential electors, including Gov. Tony Evers, reflect on the historic vote they took.
Dec 15th, 2020 by Henry Redman
Why Republicans Won’t End Election Complaints
It’s no longer about electing Trump. It’s laying the groundwork for voter suppression.
Dec 14th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Tech Firm Opening Third Ward Office
The Expert Institute, a legal industry software firm, expects to create 75 jobs here.
Dec 14th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
BRT Secures Key $41 Million Grant
Federal grant to pay for 80% of county's Bus Rapid Transit project. Construction starts in spring.
Dec 14th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin’s Electors Vote for Biden
State's 10 presidential electors cast their votes for President-elect Joe Biden.
Dec 14th, 2020 by Laurel White
2,000 Object to Redistricting Proposal
272 pages of comments compiled by Fair Maps Coalition oppose state Supreme Court drawing legislative districts.
Dec 13th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
Legislators Erect Illegal Christmas Tree
Capitol Police shut down Capitol rotunda and denied permit, but Republican legislators defy them.
Dec 13th, 2020 by Gregory Humphrey
Talk Radio Host, GOP Politicos Testify At Election Integrity Hearing
Democrats "walk out" of hearing, calling it a sham.
Dec 11th, 2020 by Laurel White
Wisconsin Dry Ice Industry Preparing For Vaccine
New vaccine will require large quantities of dry ice for shipping.
Dec 11th, 2020 by Hope Kirwan
Meet the COVID-19 Naysayers
They downplay danger, oppose masks and resist a vaccine.
Dec 11th, 2020 by Howard Hardee
Attorneys Square Off in Trump’s Federal Challenge to Wisconsin’s Election
Ruling expected within 48 hours.
Dec 10th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
GOP Signals End of Pandemic Unemployment Waivers
Vos says waiting period and work search requirements will return next year.
Dec 10th, 2020 by Laurel White
Aggressive Police Escalate Violence at Protests?
Research shows this, experts say. Former Madison police chief calls on cops to ditch riot gear and tear gas.
Dec 10th, 2020 by Clara Neupert
Judge Dismisses Sidney Powell’s Suit to Overturn State Election
Federal judge says she lacked standing to throw out the election
Dec 10th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
18 States Now Aim to Sue Wisconsin
Trump campaign also joins last chance effort to overturn the election in four swing states.
Dec 9th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Slams Paxton for Lawsuit
Texas AG “under investigation” trying to deny "the votes of the people in Wisconsin.”
Dec 9th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Wisconsin To Miss ‘Safe Harbor’ Election Deadline
Missing the federal deadline could give Congress the option to not accept state's electors.
Dec 8th, 2020 by Laurel White
More States Want to Sue Wisconsin, Three Other States
Pro-Trump attorneys general allege "fraud" in states that went for Biden.
Dec 8th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Ron Johnson’s Reelection Campaign
Running for 2022 as a peddler of COVID-19 conspiracy theories?
Dec 8th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
The Hating of Justice Hagedorn
As promised, he’s upholding the law as written. So why are right wingers so angry?
Dec 7th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Clock Is Ticking for Eviction Moratorium
Federal moratorium set to expire soon; renters, advocates fear a spike in homelessness.
Dec 7th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
The Hunger Games, Wisconsin Edition
You’re on your own as pandemic rages and Republican legislators again refuse to meet.
Dec 7th, 2020 by State Sen. Jeff Smith
State Faces $2.1 Billion Budget Shortfall
And it could grow even bigger in the next six months, new report warns.
Dec 7th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
A Supreme Court of First Resort?
Many petitions defy precedent, ask Wisconsin Supreme Court to bypass lower courts.
Dec 7th, 2020 by Steven Walters
How We’ve Handled the Tosa Protests
More than 75 protests and lots of misunderstandings. How city officials have responded.
Dec 5th, 2020 by Wauwatosa Mayor Dennis McBride
Trump’s Lawsuits May Impact State
Failing in court but increasing Wisconsin’s partisan divide and undermining legitimacy of its elections.
Dec 5th, 2020 by Henry Redman
Legislature Refuses to Change Absentee Vote Counting Law
This past election shows why election officials want to count absentee votes early.
Dec 5th, 2020 by Nora Eckert
Baldwin, Moore Seek Biden’s Support For Transitional Jobs
The two Wisconsin legislators have sponsored bills in the Senate and House that would help workers connect to job market.
Dec 4th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Evers Announces $78 Million in COVID-19 Business Grants
Grants will go to businesses that didn't qualify during previous rounds.
Dec 3rd, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
Wisconsin Supreme Court Won’t Hear Trump Lawsuit
Trump still has a federal court challenge pending.
Dec 3rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Vos Pandemic Plan Sets Up Political Battle
Speaker Robin Vos releases plan and includes provisions that strip power from the governor.
Dec 3rd, 2020 by Melanie Conklin and Erik Gunn
Beware the GOP Redistricting Proposal
Republicans want 10 more years of gerrymandering. To do this they would hand all power to state Supreme Court.
Dec 2nd, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Both Parties Delay on Open Records
Long delays by state officials to open records requests have been the norm for the last decade.
Dec 2nd, 2020 by Bill Lueders
State Official Promises End to Unemployment Insurance Backlog
Department of Workforce Development’s new director hopes to end backlog by late December.
Dec 2nd, 2020 by Rachael Vasquez
Kaul Blasts Republicans Disputing Election
AG says their “baseless attacks" undermine democracy and employ “Jim Crow strategy” to disenfranchise voters.
Dec 2nd, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Assembly GOP Unveils Tough Pandemic Plan
Republicans would make state employees work in offices, force teachers into classrooms, cut state aid to non-complying schools.
Dec 2nd, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
State Elections Commission Gets Testy
Republican members demand Democratic commission chair step down. And she doesn't.
Dec 1st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Drivers Going Crazy During Pandemic?
Report finds higher fatalities in state despite fewer accidents during pandemic; crashes often involve alcohol, speeding.
Dec 1st, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Sidney Powell Files Suit to Overturn State Election
Federal suit confuses Detroit and Milwaukee and peddles baseless conspiracy theory.
Dec 1st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Trump Lawsuit Would Throw Out Only Milwaukee and Dane County Votes
Trump's lawyer seeks to have his own absentee ballot disqualified.
Dec 1st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Pharmacies Say Reforms Needed for Vaccine
State regulatory hurdles could impede distribution of COVID-19 vaccine, they say.
Dec 1st, 2020 by Rich Kremer
State Declares Biden Won Election
With recounts finished, Wisconsin Elections Commission's chair signed the official determination, and Gov. Evers certified the results.
Nov 30th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Judge Candidate Switches Races
Attorney Susan Roth switches to run for Judge Fiorenza's seat, who resigns and will support Roth.
Nov 30th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Biden Climate Change Plan Could Impact State
Wisconsin could add 162,000 jobs, boost economy by $14 billion by transitioning to renewable energy.
Nov 30th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
How Evers Spent $2 Billion to Fight Covid
A very long list of recipients. But the money runs out on January 1.
Nov 30th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Will Unemployment Backlog Be Cleared By End Of Year?
70,000 people in Wisconsin are still waiting for their unemployment to come through.
Nov 26th, 2020 by Rachael Vasquez
Tommy to the Rescue!
Thompson is leading the way with solutions to the pandemic.
Nov 25th, 2020 by John Torinus
Think Small on Thanksgiving, Evers Urges
Big gatherings spread COVID-19, he warns. Governor celebrating only with his wife.
Nov 25th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
State’s Leadership Vacuum Is Killing People
Deaths per day will double by Christmas. And red counties are getting hit the worst.
Nov 25th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
COVID-19 Surging in State Prisons
More than 1,700 staff and one-third of all inmates have tested positive. Loved ones struggle to get information.
Nov 25th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
Kaul Sues Legislature Over Lame Duck Laws
Lawsuits can’t be settled, consumers lose out on potential settlements, AG charges.
Nov 24th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Mayo Clinic Puts Hospital Beds in Garage, Lobbies as COVID-19 Surges
Its hospitals in northwestern Wisconsin at 100% capacity and overwhelmed.
Nov 23rd, 2020 by Rich Kremer
State Officials Can’t Agree on Pandemic
Just as Vos agrees with Evers that some measures needed, Senate leader says no.
Nov 23rd, 2020 by Steven Walters
Rising Cases, Stress at One Hospital
As legislator leaders fail to take action, health care workers see no end in sight.
Nov 22nd, 2020 by Bram Sable-Smith
