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Lawmakers Ask For AG Opinion on Alleged Loophole in Teacher Grooming Cases
Contentious legislative hearing follows news report finding 200 school investigations of sexual misconduct or grooming.
Oct 24th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
City Moving to Enact Reckless Driving Towing Plan
But proposal could be delayed in Madison.
Oct 23rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Hunger Task Force Prepares for Lapse in Federal Food Assistance
Food bank stocking up as federal funding halted because of shutdown.
Oct 23rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Federal Shutdown Could Halt Foodshare by Nov. 1, Evers Warns
Mothers and kids, 700,000 Wisconsin residents will lose access to food aid.
Oct 22nd, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Audit Finds a Quarter of Wisconsin Schools Missed Financial Deadlines
Legislative Audit Bureau report recommends changes to DPI to improve procedures.
Oct 21st, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
How Legislators, Governor Candidate Will Address Affordable Housing Crisis
Do Democrats and Republicans agree on any proposed solutions?
Oct 20th, 2025 by Brittany Carloni
Ethics Board Finds Wausau Mayor Violated City Policy By Removing Ballot Drop Box
But board stopped short of recommending a fine.
Oct 17th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
Wikler Won’t Run For Governor
Former Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair won't enter open race.
Oct 16th, 2025 by Deneen Smith
Hundreds of Wisconsin Teacher Misconduct Cases Shielded from Public
DPI has investigated hundreds of cases, many involving 'grooming.'
Oct 16th, 2025 by Danielle DuClos
Gov. Evers Calls on Trump To Preserve $1.5 Billion in Wisconsin Energy Grants
U.S. Department of Energy anticipates scaling up earlier announced cuts.
Oct 16th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
Construction Starting On $1.7 Billion Interstate 94 Widening
Closures begin Nov. 3 with construction running through 2033.
Oct 15th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Gets Its Wish, City Can Tow All Reckless Drivers
Loopholes made prior policies "somewhat useless."
Oct 15th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Senate Approves School Cellphone Ban
Senate also passes bill require insurance coverage of breast cancer screenings.
Oct 15th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Assembly Passes Several Public Safety Bills
Democrats largely supported GOP bills, but offered doomed amendments.
Oct 15th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Democrats Unveil Statewide Tuition Promise Program
Another bill would reverse Act 10 for most UW system employees.
Oct 14th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Groundbreaking Held for Tiny Homes for Veterans
Veterans Community Project serves veterans experiencing homelessness.
Oct 13th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Judges, Legislators Consider Changing Wisconsin’s Election Laws
A court ruling could reshape the election-law debate.
Oct 13th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Wisconsin Lawmakers Debate GOP’s ‘Red Tape Reset’ Bills
Democrats say proposals are designed to overturn governor's court-protected rulemaking power.
Oct 10th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
WILL Sues Over Plan to Fund Prosecutors in Milwaukee County
State plan diverts funding from school libraries.
Oct 9th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Assembly Approves GOP Housing Bills
Proposals now head to dormant Senate.
Oct 8th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Wisconsin Lawmakers, DNR Clash Over PFAS Protections in GOP Bills
GOP proposal would shield those who spread PFAS in biosolids with state approval.
Oct 8th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
AG Kaul Says He’s Pursuing Reelection, Opts Out of Gubernatorial Race
Prospective Evers replacement opts out of crowded Democratic field.
Oct 7th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos Still Weighing Whether To Run For Reelection
Vos has been speaker since 2012.
Oct 6th, 2025 by Shawn Johnson
‘Innovation Center’ Opens On Site of Former Kenosha Auto Plant
Kenosha Innovation Center is a 64,000-square-feet facility.
Oct 6th, 2025 by Evan Casey
After MPS Issue, GOP Lawmakers Would Require Financial Reporting Before Referendums
Bill would bar districts that haven't reported figures to state from advancing a referendum.
Oct 5th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
For The First Time, Wisconsin’s Youth Prisons Are Fully Compliant With Required Reforms
Prison system now fully complying with 2017 court order.
Oct 3rd, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Moves to Bring PFAS Limits In Line with Contested Federal Standards
Industry groups continue to challenge lower levels set in 2024.
Oct 3rd, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
New COVID-19 Vaccines Becoming Widely Available in Wisconsin
More health systems ramping up access to latest vaccine.
Oct 2nd, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Conservative Judge Maria Lazar Enters Supreme Court Race
Lazar is so far the only conservative to announce for the 2026 race.
Oct 1st, 2025 by Shawn Johnson
Veteran Housing Facilities in Green Bay, Chippewa Falls Close
Republican and Democratic lawmakers continue pointing fingers over who is to blame.
Oct 1st, 2025 by Rich Kremer
DNR Names Companies Responsible for PFAS Contamination In Northern Wisconsin Community
A site inspection found PFAS levels more than three times those typically seen in soil, groundwater and sediments.
Sep 30th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Four Districts Will Shape Control of Wisconsin Senate
Democrats are targeting three Republican incumbents.
Sep 29th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Former WEDC CEO Missy Hughes Enters Race For Governor
Hughes says her experience makes her different than other candidates.
Sep 29th, 2025 by Shawn Johnson
Following Social Media Discoveries, Republican Ends Campaign For Governor
Bill Berrien's decision comes days after news surfaced that he followed authors of sexually explicit essays.
Sep 26th, 2025 by Shawn Johnson
Wisconsin Supreme Court Requests Briefs On Whether Redistricting Lawsuits Should Continue
Liberal firms argue state law requires justices to appoint judicial panel to hear redistricting cases.
Sep 26th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Tiffany Makes His Pitch During First Gubernatorial Campaign Event
Congressman says he is already 'the leader' in the race.
Sep 25th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
State Legislators At Odds on Election Bills
But committee leaders promise 'civil conversations' in effort to meet 'the moment.'
Sep 25th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Republican Rep. Scott Krug Seeks Compromise on State Election Policies
Veteran lawmaker hopes to quiet the conspiracy theories and rebuild public faith.
Sep 24th, 2025 by Alexander Shur
Assembly Republicans Announce Bills to Support Affordable Housing
'We’re talking about small ranch homes, some... built without garages.'
Sep 24th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
US Rep. Tom Tiffany Will Run for Wisconsin Governor
After months of teasing run, Republican makes official entrance into 2026 campaign.
Sep 23rd, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Northridge Mall Completely Demolished
Entrance to old movie theater toughest part of structure to raze. What comes next?
Sep 23rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Will Data Centers Gobble Up Wisconsin?
Using massive amounts of water and electric power and creating few jobs.
Sep 23rd, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Legislators Propose Tax Incentives to Attract German Company
Company would partner on Hayward plant turning wood pulp into aviation fuel.
Sep 23rd, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
Jessica Seawright Will Run for Oak Creek Area Assembly District
Democrat is social worker. Seat held by Republican Rep. Jessie Rodriguez.
Sep 23rd, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Robin Vos Supports Home Security for Legislators, Justices
But GOP Assembly speaker opposes turning state Capitol into 'armed fortress.'
Sep 22nd, 2025 by Rich Kremer
State Democratic Leaders Back New House Districts
Would back legislation -- if they win governor's race and control of Legislature.
Sep 22nd, 2025 by Steven Walters
State Workers Comp Payments Frozen for 9 Years
As Wisconsin companies saved $1 billion in rate cuts, injured workers fall behind.
Sep 21st, 2025 by Tom Kertscher
DWD Kills Proposal to Subtract Disability Payments From Unemployment Compensation
“This is wonderful news for everyone involved and for the state of Wisconsin in general, disabled or non-disabled," says attorney.
Sep 19th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Despite Action, Bill Might Be Too Late To Stop Veterans Housing Closure
Two facilities weren't funded in state budget, Sept. 30 deadline looms.
Sep 19th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Common Ground to Exit ACA Marketplace in 11 Wisconsin Counties
An estimated 24,000 people, including thousands in Milwaukee, will need to find a new insurer next year.
Sep 19th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
Microsoft Announces Additional $4 Billion Investment in Wisconsin
Company says first Mount Pleasant data center should be operational by early 2026.
Sep 18th, 2025 by Evan Casey
Bill Would Make Damaging Historical Markers, Statues A Felony
Legislature also consider increasing penalties for human trafficking.
Sep 18th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Gov. Evers’ Executive Order Ensures Access to COVID-19 Vaccines
Move comes as federal FDA ends support of vaccines for most people.
Sep 16th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Wisconsin Depends on Immigration
Immigrants are 7% of state's workforce, 11% of business owners, 16% of physicians, report finds.
Sep 15th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Kelda Roys Joins Growing Democratic Primary for WI Governor
Madison state senator promises to 'protect' the state from Republican 'attacks.'
Sep 15th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Gov. Evers Sues GOP Legislators Again in Rulemaking Dispute
Supreme Court ended their power to block administrative rules, he insists.
Sep 14th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Public Officials Increasingly Won’t Talk to Media
'No comment' leaves readers, the public with no explanation for official actions.
Sep 13th, 2025 by Jim Malewitz
Assembly Passes Bills to Restrict Pride Flags
Republicans also approved bills to require state employees work in-person 80% of the time, restrict Medicaid access for undocumented.
Sep 12th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Wisconsin Wolf Population Stable at 1,200 According To New Estimate
Population is 'settling in' as prime territory fills up.
Sep 12th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Trump Approves Disaster Relief For 1,000-Year Milwaukee Storm
Aid announcement comes with partisan pronouncement.
Sep 11th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Politicians Condemn Killing of Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk
Republicans, Democrats call for end to political violence.
Sep 11th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Assembly Republicans Announce Package of Education Bills
Plus four task forces. With jabs at Democratic proposals.
Sep 10th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Flood Damage Rises As Community Waits For President Trump to Help
County's costs climb to $54 million. Will Trump approve federal disaster relief?
Sep 10th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
After 10,000 Calls to Lawyers, This Defendant Still Has No Attorney
Wisconsin has shortage of public defenders and backlog of 12,586 felony cases.
Sep 9th, 2025 by Margaret Shreiner
Crowley Launches Campaign for Governor
'My story is Wisconsin's story,' County Executive David Crowley declares.
Sep 9th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Can Democrats Defeat Reps Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden?
Incumbents in state's 2 most competitive US House districts are Trump loyalists.
Sep 9th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Why Evers’ Prison Overhaul Plan Died
Ambitious plan to modernize state prison system was 'pencil whipped' to death.
Sep 8th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Legislative Committee Approves Pay Raises Evers Already Awarded
Vos complains the governor, after Supreme Court ruling, is 'drunk with power.'
Sep 5th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Milwaukee Democrat Splits from Caucus After Tensions Boil Over
State Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez abandons party after arguments, allegations.
Sep 5th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Democrats Introduce Proposal To Reverse Right-to-Work, Other Walker-Era Labor Laws
Entire caucus signs onto proposal, which faces likely denial by Republicans.
Sep 5th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
Airport Train Station Expansion Slowly Nears Completion
The thing it's designed to avoid delaying continues to delay its construction.
Sep 5th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
New MPS Superintendent Wants To Reconfigure School-Grade Configuration
Brenda Cassellius wants to move to a pre-K-6 and 7-12 grade model.
Sep 4th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Milwaukee Alderperson Running For Secretary of State
Zamarripa is second to declare for open seat.
Sep 4th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Judge Orders State To Pay Disabled Workers Who Were Denied Unemployment Benefits
Ruling could impact thousands of individuals, stretches back to 2015 law change.
Sep 4th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
The Future of Work in Wisconsin, in 6 Charts
Wind turbine technicians, animal trainers, which jobs growing, shrinking?
Sep 3rd, 2025 by Natalie Yahr
Federal Grant Will Boost Train Speeds in Milwaukee
Long sought upgrade will benefit both passenger and freight trains.
Sep 2nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Veterans Say Klein Hall Gave Them a New Life
Now the Chippewa Falls facility closing after Republican legislators cut funding.
Sep 2nd, 2025 by Janelle Mella
Governor’s Office Estimates Trump Megabill Will Cost State $284 Million
Up to 270,000 could lose health insurance and 43,700 lose food assistance.
Sep 2nd, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Test Messages In La Crosse
Six candidates, including two for governor, appear at corn roast. How did their messages vary?
Sep 1st, 2025 by Steven Walters
Applications Open For Dramatically Expanded Free Driver Education Program
Backed by Common Ground, new state budget includes $6 million annual funding allocation.
Sep 1st, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Two Weeks After Flood, Milwaukee Ending Emergency Services
The Department of Public Works will begin its transition back to normal operations.
Aug 30th, 2025 by Steph Conquest-Ware
Milwaukee Wins Funding For New Southside Protected Bike Lane
Project would provide safe travel in corridor between two large parks.
Aug 29th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
State Budget Shifts Money from Schools to Milwaukee Prosecutors
$2.2 million per year diverted from city schools could violate state constitution.
Aug 29th, 2025 by Margaret Shreiner
MPS Superintendent Faces Uphill Battle Rebuilding Community Trust
Brenda Cassellius aims to improve a school district dogged by tough issues.
Aug 29th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
State Funding Indirectly Supporting New Courthouse Project
Latest cost estimate is $490 million. County could start borrowing for it as soon as 2027.
Aug 28th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
The Surprising Views of Justice Hagedorn
Elected as a conservative, he actually sides at least as much with liberals.
Aug 27th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
Gov. Evers Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration
FEMA finished preliminary assessment, Evers makes formal plea to Trump.
Aug 27th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Bill by Wisconsin Democrats Revives State’s Land Purchase Program
Republicans didn't reauthorize bipartisan Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
Aug 27th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Health Professionals Say State’s Abortion Laws Restrict Care
'We have a slew of abortion restrictions on the books that pre-dated Dobbs.'
Aug 27th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
City, County Officials Say More Shelters Needed After Floods
Churches, gyms, schools, residents encouraged to open doors to those in need.
Aug 26th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes
When Will Green Bay Prison Be Closed?
Evers and GOP legislators can't agree on when or how or what it will cost.
Aug 25th, 2025 by Andrew Kennard
Primaries Let Voters Pick Governor Candidates
How many candidates will run? The list looks long.
Aug 25th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Youth Sue State to Overturn Laws Affecting Climate Crisis
Environmental groups representing Wisconsin youth aged 8-17 filed lawsuit.
Aug 24th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
GOP Lawmakers Trying New Move To Block Evers’ Rulemaking
Supreme Court previously gave Evers approval to avoid Legislature, which governor is now embracing.
Aug 22nd, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Lawmakers Debate ‘No Tax on Tips’ After Cutting It from Evers’ Budget
The policy echoes a provision in President Donald Trump's signature tax and immigration law
Aug 22nd, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
FEMA Surveys Milwaukee Area Storm Damage
Preliminary damage assessment teams were on Milwaukee's north side on Thursday
Aug 22nd, 2025 by Evan Casey
Republican Proposal Prevents Local ‘Rights of Nature’ Ordinances
Proposed bill comes weeks after Green Bay city council voted to draft resolution.
Aug 21st, 2025 by Henry Redman
Gov. Evers Pushes Long List of State Rule Changes
Citing WI Supreme Court ruling, he declares end to Legislature's 'abuse of power.'
Aug 21st, 2025 by Rich Kremer
FEMA Will Start Surveying Storm Damage in Milwaukee Thursday
More than 18,000 damage reports filed so far, 83% in Milwaukee County.
Aug 19th, 2025 by Evan Casey
