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Governor’s Residence Now Exhibiting Art
And the Museum of Wisconsin Art has yet another outpost in the state.
Mar 2nd, 2020 by Michael Holloway
Veto Keeps $392 Million in State Treasury
Evers and Republicans can’t agree on how to spend budget surplus.
Mar 2nd, 2020 by Steven Walters
State’s Utilities Lag on Solar Equity
Doing little to connect low-income customers to solar, report says.
Mar 2nd, 2020 by Kari Lydersen
UWM Gets Okay to Partially Demolish Columbia Hospital
Plus: Council could delay convention center expansion, MSOE expanding nursing facilities.
Mar 1st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Molson Coors Shooting Restarts Gun Debate
Democrat legislators speak up about gun safety reforms.
Mar 1st, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Evers Vetoes “Tougher on Crime” Bills
Republican bills increased some criminal penalties, would have meant more incarceration.
Feb 29th, 2020 by Laurel White
The Myth of Nonpartisan Judicial Elections
They could hardly be more partisan. Time to rethink how we elect Supreme Court members?
Feb 27th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Shooting at Molson Coors Left 6 Dead, Including Gunman
Law enforcement and elected officials lament the tragedy.
Feb 27th, 2020 by WPR Staff
Evers Vetoes GOP Income Tax Cut
Voters would prefer his plan to fund schools and lower property taxes, governor declares.
Feb 26th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Hmong Leaders Rally Against Deportation
Efforts by Trump administration to deport Hmongs to Laos condemned at rally in Wausau.
Feb 25th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer
Did Gerrymandering Kill Medicaid Expansion?
Liberal group’s report links gerrymandering to less health coverage, more deaths from preventable causes.
Feb 25th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
City’s African American Auto Deaths Soar
Up by 93% in five years, report finds. Statistic is “shocking,” says Ald. Murphy
Feb 24th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
“Tougher On Crime” Bills Make No Sense
Sen. Jon Erpenbach blasts recent "Tougher on Crime" legislation. Argues for increased education funding.
Feb 21st, 2020 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
GOP Tax Cut Passes Assembly
Plan costs state $248 million annually, saves average Wisconsin income tax filers $106 annually.
Feb 21st, 2020 by Laurel White
Bipartisan Water Quality Bills Pass
Though, they do not make it through the sharply divide legislature without some disagreement.
Feb 20th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
GOP Tax Cut Passes Senate
Assembly takes up bill today, despite Evers' call for money to go to schools.
Feb 20th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
It’s Kelly v. Karofsky for Supreme Court
Race could be tough: Candidates have accused each other of “corruption” and “disgusting slander”.
Feb 19th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Legislature Split on Violence Against Women Bills
Nationally the Violence Against Women Act has expired. In Wisconsin partisan split killing legislation.
Feb 18th, 2020 by Evi Arthur
GOP Tax Cut, Farm Bills Pass Budget Committee
Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee ignores Evers’ proposals, passes Republican package.
Feb 18th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
State School Funding Will Lower Taxes
By reducing number of school referendums to hike property taxes. Republicans should reconsider Evers plan.
Feb 17th, 2020 by State Sen. Jeff Smith
Last Call for the Legislature
The rush to end session and go home for the year results in some ugly legislation.
Feb 17th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Big Money Groups Oppose PFAS Regulation
Wisconsin Manufacturers, other business groups spent $8.5 million on campaigns, oppose regulating “forever chemicals."
Feb 15th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
GOP Reveals Tax Cut Proposal
Gov. Evers wants money for schools, GOP wants tax relief.
Feb 15th, 2020 by Laurel White
Assembly Stalls on Farm Crisis Legislation
Despite bipartisan movement, the bills never saw a special session.
Feb 13th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Assembly Rejects Bipartisan Rape Kit Bill
Republicans pass bill with "poison pills' that will force veto by Gov. Evers.
Feb 12th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Coal Shipping Down, Wind Cargo Surges
Utilities have retired 546 coal-fired plants while shipping of wind turbines sets record.
Feb 11th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
Fight Looms Over Tough-on-Crime Bills
Republican bills would jail more people. Democrats resist, align themselves with Trump.
Feb 10th, 2020 by Steven Walters
My 25 Years in State Government
Walker appointee Mike Huebsch talks about Act 10, energy policy and retiring.
Feb 8th, 2020 by John Davis
Voucher Programs Cutting Into Public School Funding
State Sen. Erpenbach and Rep. Pope introduce legislation requiring a referendum before state aid to school districts can be cut.
Feb 7th, 2020 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach and State Rep. Sondy Pope
GOP Adds More “Tougher On Crime” Legislation
New bills increase penalties for offenses like car theft and reckless driving.
Feb 7th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Evers Calls Special Session, Wants $250 Million for Public Schools
Using $812 million surplus, schools would get funding increase and property taxes would be reduced.
Feb 7th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Evers Supports Greater Funding For Farm Crisis Bills
Speaker Robin Vos is proposing a bigger investment, and Evers is on board.
Feb 6th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Records Fees Mean Records Denials
Some legislators charge more than $100 to forward digital records. Is that open records?
Feb 6th, 2020 by Sheila Plotkin
The Republicans’ Gerrymander Scheme
The polls, the data, the legalities. How Robin Vos hopes to triumph.
Feb 5th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Sexual Assault Bill Becomes Partisan Issue
Bipartisan bill ready to pass but gets hijacked by Republicans adding provisions on school choice, ICE.
Feb 5th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Local Skepticism Grows On Foxconn’s Future
Opinions in Racine County shifting as company’s plans keep changing.
Feb 5th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
No New State Office Building Until 2022?
Bauman warns of delays for 27th St. project; Near West Side Partners plans safeguards on deal.
Feb 4th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Gerrymandering Has Racial Bias, Evers Says
Black disenfranchisement still happening, governor declares at Black History Month event.
Feb 4th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Voces de La Frontera Mobilizing Voters
Effort for 2020 builds on 2016, when it recruited 5,600 Latinx voters, 67% of them new voters.
Feb 4th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
‘When, Not If’ Medical Marijuana Is Legalized
Lawmakers of both parties privately agree it will be legalized, legislator tells Milwaukee Press Club.
Feb 4th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Organic Food Crisis Threatens State Farmers
Organic dairy farming boom is darn near a bust, affecting your choices at grocery stores.
Feb 3rd, 2020 by Marc Eisen
Trump Running On The Economy
But warning signs are flashing nationally and in Wisconsin.
Feb 3rd, 2020 by Bill Kaplan
Redistricting Fight Is One Year Away
So why are Evers and Democrats putting spotlight on it now?
Feb 3rd, 2020 by Steven Walters
Why The Census Matters to Milwaukee
What you need to know about the Census and why it matters to state, nation.
Feb 3rd, 2020 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz
BadgerCare Changes Could Drop Coverage for Poor
Changes set in motion by Walker administration could boot poor from state Medicaid program.
Feb 1st, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Farmers Forgotten?
Despite bipartisan reception, farm legislation delayed during special legislative session.
Jan 30th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Hundreds Rally for Criminal Justice Reform
ACLU organized lobbying day calls for an end to policies that contribute to mass incarceration.
Jan 30th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
GOP Gerrymandering and School Choice
Republicans proclaim vouchers for minorities while seeking ways to disenfranchise their votes.
Jan 30th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
Private School Vouchers Boost State Economy?
So argues study by conservative group, which pushes for more funding. Public school advocates object.
Jan 28th, 2020 by Miranda Suarez
Who’s the Most Partisan?
Republican legislators suddenly embrace bipartisan peacemaking, blast Evers as partisan.
Jan 28th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
State Office Building Gets Boost
Near West Side Partners leader says state is advancing project that could land on 27th St.
Jan 27th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Releases Anti-Vaping Agenda
Package of politics targets youth vaping, a “serious public health epidemic.”
Jan 27th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Evers Signs Order for Redistricting Commission
Nonpartisan effort to avoid gerrymandering, but Republicans vow to do their own maps.
Jan 27th, 2020 by Laurel White
Q&A With Circuit Court Candidates Part Two
Blomme, Dedinsky and Whitney make their case for election to Branch 5. Part Two
Jan 24th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
The Riverwest Filling Station is a Gas
A Riverwest gem with a long and storied past.
Jan 24th, 2020 by Michael Horne
DNR Working On New PFAS Rules
GOP controlled assembly rejects legislation enabling tougher regulation of "forever chemicals."
Jan 24th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
State Expects To Collect $818 Million More in Taxes Than Estimated
Republicans and Democrats battle over how to use the money.
Jan 24th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Republicans Bash Evers Before He Speaks
Condemn governor as too partisan, but his State of State speech is mostly conciliatory.
Jan 23rd, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Foxconn’s 1 Million Square Feet; Of What?
Despite media claims, new facility unlikely to be a Gen 6 manufacturer. So what will it be?
Jan 23rd, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Q&A With Circuit Court Candidates
Blomme, Dedinsky and Whitney make their case for election to Branch 5. Part 1 of two-part story.
Jan 23rd, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
Evers Calls Special Session on Dairy Crisis
His State-of-State speech also announces nonpartisan redistricting commission.
Jan 23rd, 2020 by Laurel White
Hot Debate, Limited Action by Senate
Limited bills on homeless, clean water passed, nothing on dark stores tax loophole.
Jan 22nd, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Assembly Passes PFAS, Nurse Assault Bills
Will go to governor for signature. Five other bills passed need Senate approval.
Jan 22nd, 2020 by Laurel White
40th Annual Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.
Capitol dome echoed with music, tributes at oldest state celebration in America.
Jan 21st, 2020 by Miranda Suarez
GOP Targets Three Democratic Reps
Their Assembly districts voted for Trump. They now face Republican challengers.
Jan 20th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Can State’s Energy Go Carbon Free by 2050?
Legislators and PSC leader consider Evers' 30-year goal for Wisconsin.
Jan 19th, 2020 by Miranda Suarez
Homelessness Decreasing in Wisconsin
Nationwide homelessness is increasing. Meanwhile, state lawmakers argue over funding to combat the issue.
Jan 17th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
DNC Chair Talks Healthcare in Milwaukee
Chair Tom Perez is touring 2020 battle ground states discussing health care.
Jan 17th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Bipartisan Medicaid Expansion in Kansas
A model for Wisconsin to follow, bringing more health care coverage to state.
Jan 17th, 2020 by Bill Kaplan
Assembly Republicans Fail to Override Evers’ Veto
First floor session of 2020 saw partisan attacks and the passage of controversial legislation.
Jan 16th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Wisconsin Jail Population Rising
Rise attributed to opioid epidemic and state bail laws.
Jan 16th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer and Keegan Kyle
State Doesn’t Need English Only Law
Bill’s language is sweeping. Its purpose is to fan the flames of bigotry.
Jan 16th, 2020 by Christine Neumann-Ortiz and Matt Rothschild
Foxconn Hasn’t Created Innovation Centers
Hasn’t fulfilled promise of 1,200 jobs and new centers in Milwaukee, Green Bay, Eau Claire, Madison.
Jan 14th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
GOP Legislators Push “Tougher on Crime” Bills
Stiffer penalties on variety of crimes even as Evers moves to reduce prison population.
Jan 14th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Clean Water Becomes Hot Political Issue
Gov. Evers and legislators in both parties call for action. Will they work together?
Jan 13th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Huge Drop in Refugees Resettled Since 2016
Wisconsin resettled 480 refugees in 2019, compared to nearly 1,877 in 2016.
Jan 12th, 2020 by Will Cushman
Democrats 2020 Vision for Wisconsin
Fairer taxes, cleaner water, lower cost health care, common-sense solutions.
Jan 12th, 2020 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Report Ties Green Energy to Economic Growth
State’s potential for green jobs huge, but still ranks 41st in solar power.
Jan 10th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Evers Assigns “Homework” to Legislators
Urges a legislative session long enough to pass bipartisan bills on water quality, homelessness, other issues.
Jan 10th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer
“Catalytic” West Side Project Coming?
Committee okays vacating two alleys, hoping 27th and Wisconsin site attracts state office building.
Jan 10th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
State Tax Burden Lowest in 50 Years
Huge change, combined state-local taxes down by 22% or $8.5 billion annually since 1994.
Jan 9th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
The Return of Texas v. U.S.
Case could kill ACA, leave 18 million without health insurance. Which states would be hurt most?
Jan 9th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Legislators Unveil $10 Million Clean Water Plan
Package of 13 proposals. Evers likely to support the approach.
Jan 9th, 2020 by Laurel White
500 Media Members Get DNC Preview
Officials host national media for first look at city and convention venues.
Jan 7th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Clock Ticking for Legislature
Short session, just two months planned for 2020. Can two parties agree on any legislation?
Jan 7th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Police Seek Bay View Hit-and-Run Driver
Manuel Salazar-Gutierrez of La Crosse charged with second-degree reckless homicide.
Jan 7th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
22 States Hiked Minimum Wage This Year
But not Wisconsin, where it's $7.25 versus $12-$14 in many states. What’s the impact?
Jan 6th, 2020 by Tamarine Cornelius
More Banks May Serve Hemp Businesses
Survey shows those willing to provide loans has risen from 17% a year ago to 48% today.
Jan 6th, 2020 by Hope Kirwan
State Residents Cross Border for Legal Pot
Hundreds of Wisconsin buyers heading to Illinois now that it has legalized marijuana.
Jan 3rd, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Women Legislators Discuss Hate Mail
Zamarripa gets hate mail at home and office, on weekly basis.
Jan 3rd, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
American Transmission Co. Has Clout
Builds and owns high-voltage power lines, has spent $1.8 million to elect state officials.
Jan 2nd, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Gov. Evers Reviews His First Year
Not satisfied, but cites progress on schools, health care, “Scott holes”.
Jan 2nd, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
Public Market Scores Gimbel’s Sign
Classic, 86-pound plaque from 1920s joins a sign from rival Boston Store.
Dec 31st, 2019 by Michael Horne
Losing Sheila’s Smile
I’m now among some 40% of Americans who know someone killed with a gun.
Dec 31st, 2019 by Jeff Spitzer-Resnick
Back From Madrid, Barnes Pushes Climate Policy
Lt. Governor attended international climate conference, envisions state as a climate policy leader.
Dec 30th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Top 10 Political Stories of 2019
Lots of drama in last year of the decade. Which were the biggest stories?
Dec 30th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Why Foxconn Contract Is In Dispute
Both sides may have reason to renegotiate contract.
Dec 24th, 2019 by Jon Peacock
Another Evers Cabinet Pick Under Fire
Republicans won’t approve Dawn Crim, Secretary of the Department of Safety and Professional Services.
Dec 24th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff
Senate Democrats Offer 2020 Agenda
Shilling pushes homeless funding and closing dark store tax loophole.
Dec 24th, 2019 by Laurel White
Rise in Pot Vaping by Teens
Use has doubled in two years nationally. Schools in state see rising problem.
Dec 23rd, 2019 by Shamane Mills
