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Waukesha County Seeing Spike in COVID-19
Sheriff says he won't enforce the mask mandate.
Aug 4th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Mask-Mandate Won’t Affect Voting In-Person
Even with a mask on, poll workers can verify identity.
Aug 3rd, 2020 by Brady Carlson
GOP-Controlled Senate Refuses to Act
Democrats in the House passed a stimulus bill in May.
Aug 3rd, 2020 by Bill Kaplan
Jill Karofsky Sworn Into Wisconsin Supreme Court
She was sworn in after running 35 miles of a 100-mile ultramarathon.
Aug 1st, 2020 by Laurel White
WEC Pledges to be Carbon-Neutral by 2050
Company says it will spend $900 million on renewable energy over the next four years.
Aug 1st, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
Town Hall Discusses Urgency of Climate Crisis
The virtual town hall was held by Lt. Gov. Barnes and Sen. Baldwin.
Aug 1st, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
GOP Senators Plan Override of Mask Mandate
Senate Majority Leader Fitzgerald says the Senate is ready to convene.
Jul 31st, 2020 by Laurel White
Vos Thinks Lame-Duck Session Didn’t Go Far Enough
The speaker would like to strip more power from Evers.
Jul 31st, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Daily COVID-19 Growth Slowing in Milwaukee County
But deaths and hospitalizations are growing.
Jul 30th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
1,059 New Cases As Governor Announces Mask Mandate
Second biggest testing and case day on record.
Jul 30th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Should Re-Order All Restrictions
Not just a mask mandate. Put the Supreme Court on the hot seat.
Jul 30th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Evers Issues Statewide Mask Mandate
Order goes into effect August 1st.
Jul 30th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
The Idea Activists and Police Agree On
Why are cops still being sent to respond to mental health crises?
Jul 30th, 2020 by Henry Redman
Most Rural Schools Plan In-Person Classes
Many Districts Plan For Some Virtual School, Especially For Older Students
Jul 29th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer
National Guard’s COVID-19 Testing At Risk
Federal funding for this ends next month. Guard members have helped accomplish much of testing in Wisconsin.
Jul 29th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Larson Launches State Mask Mandate Petition
State senator has gotten 8,000 signatures and a torrent of social media abuse.
Jul 29th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Karofsky Swearing In During 100-Mile Run
New Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice will take oath 35 miles into a 100-mile ultramarathon.
Jul 28th, 2020 by Henry Redman
Congressional Republicans Fail Wisconsin
Democrats passed second pandemic relief bill in May. State’s GOP members continue to delay.
Jul 28th, 2020 by Bill Kaplan
Report Pushes State Transition to Clean Energy
Wisconsin trails surrounding states in renewable energy. Report lists changes needed to catch up.
Jul 28th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
Legislature Hasn’t Met in 100 Days
No action since April 15 on pandemic, police reform, budget shortfalls.
Jul 26th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Rep. Grothman Calls for Schools to Reopen In-Person
Grothman says no one for reopening in-person wants children at risk.
Jul 24th, 2020 by Daniel C. Vock
Wisconsin Politicians Split Down Party Lines on Unemployment
Dems want money in people's hands, Republican's don't.
Jul 24th, 2020 by Hope Kirwan
UW System, State Government Looking At Budget Cuts
Gov. Evers said state agencies need to cut $250 million.
Jul 24th, 2020 by Laurel White
How Rejected Ballots Will Affect Upcoming Election
This spring, there were more than 23,000 ballots thrown out.
Jul 24th, 2020 by Tom Scheck, Geoff Hing and Dee J. Hall
Trump Sending Federal Agent “Surge” to Milwaukee, State, Local Officials React
Attorney General calls it a "facist tactic." MPD says support not for civil unrest.
Jul 23rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Pandemic May Decimate State Aid to Local Governments
New report shows the state may have to cut revenue sent to local governments.
Jul 23rd, 2020 by Rob Mentzer
Why Vos and Fitzgerald Fear Fair Maps
Only 10% of legislative districts and 0% of congressional districts offer voters a real choice.
Jul 23rd, 2020 by Jay Heck
Evers Orders $250 Million in Budget Cuts
Move comes after earlier call to slash $70 million, all due to pandemic’s economic downturn.
Jul 22nd, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Why Evers Must Take Action
Data shows state is losing the battle against COVID-19. He must reissue an emergency order.
Jul 22nd, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
People’s Maps Commission Seeks Fair Elections
Citizen members being selected, will oversee fair maps, end partisan gerrymandering.
Jul 21st, 2020 by State Sen. Jeff Smith
Biden Can Win Wisconsin
His state staff, money raised and poll results all bode well.
Jul 20th, 2020 by Bill Kaplan
Court Rulings Against Evers Sow Confusion
Supreme Court overrules vetoes and health orders with vague language offering no guidance.
Jul 20th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Could Milwaukee Get Federal Troops?
Trump's chief of staff says administration prepping plan to send troops to Democratic-run cities like Milwaukee.
Jul 20th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
What Should Next Pandemic Aid Bill Include?
State’s Democrats, Republicans disagree on who needs federal help and how much is needed.
Jul 20th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Mike Pence’s Unreality Show
The Vice President loves us. That’s why he keeps coming back to Wisconsin.
Jul 19th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
MPS Will Begin School Year Virtually
School districts aren't prepared to educate in person with current levels of COVID-19.
Jul 17th, 2020 by Madeline Fox and Rachael Vasquez
Democrats Want to Ease Unemployment Restrictions
New legislative package targets state's struggling unemployment system.
Jul 17th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
State Using Half of Testing Capacity
DHS officials call for residents to more readily get tested for COVID-19.
Jul 17th, 2020 by Bram Sable-Smith
Court Tosses Dems’ Lame-Duck Suit
Federal appeals court rules the Democratic Party didn't have standing to bring the lawsuit.
Jul 16th, 2020 by Laurel White
Evers Issues 18 Pardons
The governor revived the pardoning process last year, after former Gov. Walker ignored it for nearly a decade.
Jul 16th, 2020 by Laurel White
Wisconsin Democrats Report Record Fundraising Haul
Party raises $10 million, the most it's raised in a three month period.
Jul 16th, 2020 by Laurel White
Why Wisconsin, U.S. Failed Against COVID-19
Conservative network, including key state operatives, quietly fought solutions other advanced countries pursued.
Jul 15th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Don’t Let Utilities Shut Off People’s Power
PSC decision allows utilities in Wisconsin to start disconnecting power as of July 25.
Jul 15th, 2020 by Matt Rothschild
Zamarripa Defends Her Double Dipping
Alderwoman will collect second full-time salary as state legislator for eight months.
Jul 14th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Conspiracy Theories Dog COVID-19 Contact Tracers
Misinformation about actions to protect health are exhausting local officials in the state.
Jul 14th, 2020 by Howard Hardee
State GOP Convention Decries Anarchy, Socialism
Hundreds at in-person convention in Green Bay despite fliers warning they ‘assume any potential risk’.
Jul 12th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
State Institutes Mask Mandate for Executive Branch Employees
Evers doesn't think he can impose a statewide mask requirement.
Jul 12th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
State High Court Nullifies 2018 Election
One again, conservative judges uphold lame duck laws and then overthrow governor's vetoes
Jul 12th, 2020 by James Rowen
Legislature Unlikely to Respond to BLM Movement Soon
Republican controlled state legislature shows no signs of convening to respond to the growing movement for police reform.
Jul 11th, 2020 by Laurel White
Thompson Seeks $110M for UW System’s COVID-19 Response
The interim president wants federal, state aid for PPE and testing when schools reopen.
Jul 10th, 2020 by Rich Kremer
WI Supreme Court Nullifies Three of Evers’ Vetoes
Conservative majority tosses out decades of precedent on the governor's vetoes.
Jul 10th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
WI Supreme Court Upholds GOP Lame-Duck Laws
For second time, the state's high court rules in favor of laws stripping some of governor's powers.
Jul 9th, 2020 by Laurel White
Unemployment Claims Continue At Unprecedented Rate
DWD triples workforce for unemployment insurance system in response.
Jul 9th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Assembly GOP Pitches Unemployment Loans
Instead of convening and legislating, Republican legislators pitch a personal loan program.
Jul 9th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Evers Considering Abandoned $1.1 Billion I-94 Expansion
The project was dropped by Gov. Scott Walker over it's huge price tag.
Jul 9th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Evers Won’t Issue New Shutdown Order
Cites Republican and Supreme Court opposition even as state cases double in just one month.
Jul 8th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Wisconsin Has Fastest COVID-19 Spread In U.S.
New study has alarming figures, with spread coming since state shutdown ended.
Jul 7th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
COVID-19 Cases Double Since Memorial Day
State officials fear spread to older population could trigger surge in hospitalizations and deaths.
Jul 7th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
State Unemployment Insurance System Failing Many
The pandemic has exposed the weaknesses of the current system, and left many without help.
Jul 3rd, 2020 by Bram Sable-Smith
Who Benefits From the Madison Vandalism?
History suggests it could change the narrative, change voters’ views.
Jul 1st, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Minority Workers Get Less Unemployment Aid?
National studies shows Black, Latino workers typically get less aid. Wisconsin has no data by race.
Jul 1st, 2020 by Bram Sable-Smith
Baldwin Calls For Federal Safety Rules for Businesses
Uniformity needed, state-by-state pandemic rules leave businesses on "uneven playing field,” senator charges.
Jul 1st, 2020 by Allison Winter
More Police Transparency Needed
Law allows unnecessary delays for release of data.
Jul 1st, 2020 by Bill Lueders
Republicans Flip-Flop on Local Control
First demanded local control of COVID-19 rules, now oppose county restrictions.
Jun 30th, 2020 by Henry Redman
State’s Health Care Workers Demand Hazard Pay
As COVID-19 cases rise again, Democratic bill provides increased pay, paid medical leave.
Jun 30th, 2020 by Shamane Mills
Everybody Wants Action From Gov. Evers
Madison protesters want protection. Republican legislators want tougher policing.
Jun 29th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
UW Tests Tommy’s Legacy As a ‘Builder”
Former governor has huge legacy of bipartisan success, but leading UW won’t be easy.
Jun 29th, 2020 by Steven Walters
State Was a Leader in Handling AIDS
Wisconsin less partisan and leaders had broad authority under law state Supreme Court recently overruled.
Jun 28th, 2020 by Andy Soth
Evers Must Expand Access to Photo ID
28 voting rights groups urge him to enforce executive order he issued.
Jun 28th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
A COVID-19 Case Spike May Merit Bar Limits, Sen. Johnson Says
But schools should open this fall.
Jun 26th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
DNR Will Draft Regulations on Firefighting Foam Containing PFAS
The agency got the go-ahead from the state's Natural Resources Board.
Jun 26th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
Tommy Could Have Big Impact on UW
Will likely serve two years as UW System President. And could re-shape entire system.
Jun 24th, 2020 by John Torinus
Can Palzewicz Win Race for Congress?
Democrat running in Republican leaning district long held by Jim Sensenbrenner.
Jun 24th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
61% of State Residents Support Protests
And Biden now leads Trump by 8% in state, latest Marquette poll finds.
Jun 24th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer
County Spending $10 Million to Prevent Evictions
Evictions up 44% since May. Both Milwaukee and Dane counties using federal funds to fight this.
Jun 24th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
What Happened at Madison’s Protests
State Sen. Tim Carpenter assaulted, two Capitol statues toppled, windows broken, Evers condemns violence.
Jun 24th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Positive COVID-19 Case Rate Drops To Two-Week Low, But Trend Still Increasing
Testing volume is declining in Wisconsin.
Jun 23rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
New Tool Tracks COVID-19 Changes By County
State DHS dashboard tracks active spread in last two weeks to guide decision makers.
Jun 23rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
State Trails Midwest in Spending on Universities
Report: Wisconsin’s public university funding below five neighboring states, down 42% since 2006.
Jun 23rd, 2020 by Rich Kremer
The Banality of State Sen. Luther Olsen
Retiring Republican moderate has rolled over repeatedly for the most extreme GOP ideas and politicians.
Jun 22nd, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
County’s Sales Tax Revenue Plummets
A 16% one-year drop, as urban counties saw biggest declines due to pandemic.
Jun 22nd, 2020 by Steven Walters
Pandemic Adds Barriers for College Voters
Wisconsin one of the hardest places to vote for college students living away from home.
Jun 20th, 2020 by Kayla Huynh
Barnes Calls on Wisconsin to Tackle Climate Change
The Lt. Gov. says, "we cannot afford to let the gravity of the crisis paralyze us."
Jun 20th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Evers Introduces Police Reform Legislation
Bills banning police use of chokeholds, no-knock warrants part of legislative package.
Jun 20th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
Juneteenth Flag Flies Over City Hall Complex
City flies flag for the first time as county and state follow suit.
Jun 19th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Juneteenth Flags Will Fly at Capitol, City Office Building For First Time
Move is part of growing recognition for holiday.
Jun 18th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Supreme Court Salvages DACA Protections
A narrow majority overturns Trump administration's revocation of DACA.
Jun 18th, 2020 by Allison Stevens
Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth This Year
Despite the pandemic, there are a number of virtual events and protests this Juneteenth.
Jun 18th, 2020 by PrincessSafiya Byers
Will State Face a Second COVID-19 Wave?
All evidence suggests state is doing well. But there may be danger from other states.
Jun 17th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Utilities On Track to Cut Emissions 40%
That’s by 2026. And many aim for 80% cut by 2050, according to state Public Service Commission report.
Jun 17th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
Online Sales Taxes Won’t Help State Budget
They’ve risen during pandemic, but under state law must be used to lower income taxes.
Jun 17th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Evers Rejects UW System Rules on Sex Assault
System changes, in line with new federal regulations on sex harassment and assault, could have 'chilling' effect on victims, Evers says.
Jun 16th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Did High Court Order Hike State’s COVID Cases?
They’re definitely up since state Supreme Court ruling, and a faster rate than the nation.
Jun 15th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Trump Suit Against TV Station Questioned
Lawyer for Rhinelander TV station that ran anti-Trump ad calls for suit’s dismissal: it’s the “highest form of protected speech.”
Jun 14th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Time to Face Systemic Racism, Biden Says
Presidential candidate’s address to state’s Democrats says “soul of America” is at stake.
Jun 13th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Evers Meets With Lawmakers on Police Reform
Governor says the state is at a "watershed moment" for the issue of police reform, racism.
Jun 12th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Vos Blames Immigrants for Pandemic
High rate of COVID-19 in Racine caused by “immigrant culture”, Assembly Speaker says.
Jun 11th, 2020 by James Rowen
Evers’ Office Secretly Recorded Meeting with GOP Leaders
The call was a debate between leaders over the 'Safer-At-Home' order after it was struck down.
Jun 11th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Wisconsin Leads 22-State Coalition on PFAS
They support federal standards to prevent ‘forever chemicals” from polluting drinking water.
Jun 10th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
Evers Pulls National Guard From Milwaukee
The 125 troops serving as a backup force during the protests have been withdrawn.
Jun 9th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
