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High Court Candidates Argue Role of Politics
Incumbent Supreme Court Justice Dan Kelly spars with opponents Jill Karofsky, Ed Fallone.
Nov 20th, 2019 by Laurel White
Warren Plan Gives Needed Help to MPS
Would mean a massive new federal investment in public schools.
Nov 19th, 2019 by Marva Herndon, Erika Siemsen and Megan O'Halloran
Two Efforts Target Climate Change
State and county task forces are separate but overlapping efforts responding to crisis.
Nov 19th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Evers May Call Second Special Session on Guns
Republican legislators did nothing at first session, though public overwhelmingly supports preventive measures.
Nov 19th, 2019 by Laurel White
Why PFAS Pollution Is So Scary
The chemicals are all over and very toxic. Evers has created two teams to target problem.
Nov 18th, 2019 by Erik Gunn
New Push to Fix State Workforce Crisis
Business, civic and government leaders will convene to discuss looming worker shortage.
Nov 18th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Local Governments Still Adding Wheel Taxes
13 counties and 26 municipalities have enacted local wheel taxes.
Nov 16th, 2019 by Rich Kremer
Legislature Passing Few Bills
Assembly and Senate seldom in session. Just 21 bills passed in 2019 while typical average is more than 300.
Nov 15th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
Evers Should Get Religion on Open Records
Recent statements and foot dragging by governor’s staff raise questions about transparency.
Nov 14th, 2019 by Bill Lueders
Evers, Democrats Tackle Discrimination
Executive order requires state agencies to review workplace policies, set equity goals.
Nov 13th, 2019 by Miranda Suarez
Assembly Debates Christmas, er, Holiday Tree
"I don’t expect a big issue” or “holy wars”, Rep Hintz says. Wrong.
Nov 13th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
Lurie Buying Mostly Empty Downtown Building
Developer tackling last large empty downtown office building, on 5th and Michigan. Could add hotel.
Nov 12th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Meet Evers’ New Ag Advisor, Brad Pfaff
Governor’s fired Agriculture Secretary now the Department of Administration’s director of business and rural development.
Nov 12th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
Assembly to Vote on New Hemp Law
New rules will affect 1,247 hemp growers and 556 hemp processors in the state.
Nov 12th, 2019 by Laurel White
Poverty for Senior Citizens Rising
Costs of housing and health care driving up elderly poverty. Are there solutions?
Nov 11th, 2019 by State Rep. Don Vruwink
The Path to Brad Pfaff’s Firing
Why GOP legislators shot down Agriculture Secretary. And why Evers was incensed.
Nov 11th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Legislators Can’t Intervene in Abortion Case, Court Says
Leaves Attorney General Kaul to defend state in Planned Parenthood challenge to GOP-passed abortion law.
Nov 11th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff
Evers, Blank Plan $15 Minimum Wage
Raises for all state and UW-Madison workers in 2020/2021
Nov 9th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
Gasp, It’s a Holiday Tree!
So says Gov. Evers about Capitol tree, with the added theme, “Celebrate Science.”
Nov 8th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
Republicans Dismiss Governor’s Special Session
Two houses immediately adjourn session on guns. They lack “the courage” to take on issue, Evers says.
Nov 8th, 2019 by Laurel White
Why City Pedestrian Plan Is Needed
Includes ways to improve pedestrian safety. Mayor and council should make this a priority.
Nov 7th, 2019 by Sara Kohlbeck, Robert Schneider and Stephen Hargarten
Bill Eases Burdens On Pot Offenders
Bipartisan bill would expunge records of 89,000 marijuana offenders, helping them get better jobs, wages.
Nov 6th, 2019 by Natalie Yahr
Pipeline Protest Bill Goes to Evers
Bipartisan bill banning trespassing opposed by environmentalists who say it restricts lawful protests.
Nov 6th, 2019 by Erik Gunn
Senate Fires State Agriculture Secretary
Every Republican votes not to approve Evers appointee Brad Pfaff.
Nov 6th, 2019 by Laurel White
State Insurance Group Pays for Clout
WIA spends millions on lobbying, campaign donations, gets favored bills passed.
Nov 5th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Farm Groups Support Agriculture Secretary
Republicans threaten to force firing of Evers’ secretary Brad Pfaff; farm groups object.
Nov 5th, 2019 by Hope Kirwan
Everyone Deserves Clean Water
Evers, Democrats back a comprehensive agenda. We want to work with Republicans on this.
Nov 4th, 2019 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Online World Transforms Capitol Coverage
Biggest surprise: More journalists than ever may be covering the Capitol.
Nov 4th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Pot Possession Charges Cause Big Problems
17,000 arrested in state in 2018. Negative consequences include loss of jobs, housing and financial aid.
Nov 2nd, 2019 by Natalie Yahr
Paging 402,000 People Lacking Health Care
Evers administration urges enrollment in state health insurance marketplace. You have until December 15.
Nov 2nd, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
State Jobs Will Go Unfilled
Republican Finance Committee co-chairs refuse Evers request for 60 new hires in state government.
Nov 1st, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
Legislators May Hike Public Defenders Pay
Plan would more closely align state public defenders’ pay with that of state prosecutors.
Nov 1st, 2019 by Laurel White
Bill Would Decriminalize Pot Possession
Democratic plan ends criminal penalties for up to 28 grams of marijuana.
Oct 30th, 2019 by Laurel White
What’s Causing Decline in Insured Children?
Health insurance for kids declined in some states including Wisconsin under Walker. Why?
Oct 30th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Milwaukee Traffic Tickets Down 46%
Ticket-writing jumped in 2018 amid outrage about reckless driving, but way down in 2019.
Oct 30th, 2019 by Gretchen Schuldt
Baldwin Pushes for Action on Lead Poisoning
Urges Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to improve lead screening data.
Oct 30th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
City Asks Evers’ Help on Reckless Driving
Mayor Barrett, council ask governor for funding or more state troopers to combat problem.
Oct 29th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Evers, Barrett Kick Off 2020 Census
They were joined by "Captain Census." Milwaukee could lose millions if Census undercounts population
Oct 29th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Task Force Takes on Retirement “Crisis”
Huge numbers of older Wisconsin residents have little in retirement savings.
Oct 28th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Good News, Bad News on State Budget
Report finds 2018-19 year had $1.7 billion surplus, but new budget will exceed projected revenues by $800 million.
Oct 28th, 2019 by Rich Kremer
Vos, Fitzgerald Scared of Gun Reforms
Scared bill could threaten reelection of some GOP legislators — and give Evers a win.
Oct 28th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
Polluted Wells Issue is Urgent, Legislator Says
Rep. Shankland, member of Water Quality Task Force, says state funding needed to help families.
Oct 26th, 2019 by Rob Mentzer
Barrett, Moore to Lead Growing DNC Team
19 honorary chairs round out Milwaukee 2020 leadership.
Oct 25th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Pipeline Bill Opponents Hope for Veto
Republican-created bill would limit protests of oil, water, fuel pipelines. If it passes, will Evers veto it?
Oct 25th, 2019 by Erik Gunn
Fitzgerald Says Legislators Plays ‘Goalie” With Evers
Few bills getting passed, most of Evers' cabinet picks still not approved by Senate.
Oct 25th, 2019 by Laurel White
High PFAS Levels Found at Airport
State DNR orders airport to take immediate action to “halt and minimize” PFAS pollution.
Oct 24th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
State Board Okays Rules on PFAS Pollution
Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will create stricter rule making process for PFAS levels in water.
Oct 24th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Big Jump in State Support for Impeachment
Marquette Poll finds 46% of those surveyed now back inquiry, up from 29% in April.
Oct 24th, 2019 by Laurel White
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Now A Holiday
Mayor signs legislation into law making it a holiday for city of Milwaukee.
Oct 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
State Supreme Court Reviews Lame Duck Laws
Justices question both sides in challenge to laws reducing powers of governor, attorney general.
Oct 22nd, 2019 by Ruth Conniff
The NRA Brigade
48 Republican legislators get NRA donations, may resist Evers' Special Session on gun control.
Oct 22nd, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
How to Become Very Popular
Local illustrator Rachal Duggan explains how to build a professional career.
Oct 21st, 2019 by Catherine Jozwik
Evers Calls Special Session on Guns
Governor says only Vos and Fitzgerald prevent common sense gun reforms.
Oct 21st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
The Legacy of Morris Andrews
He built state teachers union into the foremost Capitol power — only to see its dramatic decline.
Oct 21st, 2019 by Steven Walters
State Resists Immunizations
Wisconsin ranks 35th in percent of immunized children, yet bipartisan bill to address problem is stalled in committee.
Oct 20th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
7th Congressional Special Election’s Dates Set
Evers sets February 18 primary, May 12 general election for district Sean Duffy has vacated.
Oct 20th, 2019 by Rob Mentzer
Evers Pushes Action on Water Quality
After 13 public hearings across state, water quality policy proposals are being drafted.
Oct 20th, 2019 by Shamane Mills
Two Democrats Will Run for Duffy’s Seat
Republican Sean Duffy’s resignation leaves wide-open race for 7th Congressional District.
Oct 17th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff
High Court Will Review Evers Veto Power
State Supreme accepts legal challenge from conservative group of 90-year-old partial veto power.
Oct 17th, 2019 by Laurel White
Council Debates Indigenous Peoples’ Day
"Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be forced to defend the Catholic Church," Donovan thundered.
Oct 15th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Community Outpouring Over City Budget
Dozens of residents object to nearly half of budget paying for police.
Oct 14th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Today Is Indigenous Peoples’ Day
First time state will celebrate counter-holiday to Columbus Day; Native Americans plan celebrations.
Oct 14th, 2019 by Miranda Suarez
Evers Opposes UW Free Speech Rules
Governor has veto power over UW Regents’ rules; proposal would punish students who disrupt free speech.
Oct 14th, 2019 by Rich Kremer
A World Without Scott Fitzgerald
Capitol insiders wonder who will be senate majority leader if Fitzgerald wins race for Congress.
Oct 14th, 2019 by Steven Walters
New Bills Would Fully Fund And Expand 4-Year-Old Kindergarten
Bills could help close the achievement gap, says State Sen. Luther Olsen
Oct 13th, 2019 by Mary Kate McCoy
Regents Advance Controversial Free Speech Rules
UW System students would face suspensions or expulsions for violations, if rules approved
Oct 11th, 2019 by Rich Kremer
Rep. Anderson Votes Against His Own Accommodation. Why?
Republicans pass controversial rule changes, and accommodation for quadriplegic lawmaker, on party line votes.
Oct 11th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
Move Wisconsin Medicaid Expansion Forward
70 percent of Wisconsinites support Medicaid expansion. It would provide health insurance to those without, and save state millions.
Oct 8th, 2019 by Bill Kaplan
Democrats Push Medical Marijuana, Red Flag Law
Democratic legislators want to take up issues during fall legislative session.
Oct 7th, 2019 by Laurel White
4-Year-Old Kindergarten Gets Bipartisan Support
Senate taking up bills in committee that would expand early childhood education programs.
Oct 7th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff
Mortgage Crisis Hit African Americans and Hispanics Hardest
Drop in homeownership among African-Americans and Hispanics underlines an affordable housing crisis since the Great Recession.
Oct 7th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Wisconsin Not Settling With OxyContin Manufacturer
Attorney General continuing suit against Purdue Pharma, as other states opt for settlement.
Oct 2nd, 2019 by Brady Carlson
Too Many Wisconsinites Without Health Insurance
Evers' Health Secretary funding effort to increase number of insured.
Oct 2nd, 2019 by Shamane Mills
Evers Can Do Better On Openness
Evers Administration excludes right-wing news service from receiving media notifications and shutdown a website to track open records requests.
Oct 2nd, 2019 by Bill Lueders
DNR to Back Pro-Climate Policies
Unlike the previous administration, Evers Administration pledges to address climate change.
Oct 1st, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Evers’ Requests AG Opinion on State Agency Rule making
This is the first request made public on the DOJ's website that allows for public opinion.
Sep 30th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
Legislature May Debate Few Fall-Session Issues
Short fall legislative session doesn't leave a lot of room for action on major issues.
Sep 30th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Pot Tourism in Illinois?
Could Illinois become a tourist destination for Wisconsinites that like marijuana?
Sep 30th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
Bill Would Increase Public Defender Pay
Bipartisan legislation funds merit based pay increases for public defenders.
Sep 27th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding
Municipalities Calling For Mass Violence Reform
League of Wisconsin Municipalities want Gov. Evers and the legislature to work together to find solutions.
Sep 26th, 2019 by Alana Watson
Millions In Health Care Refunds Going Out
Insurance market improving thanks to state reinsurance program.
Sep 25th, 2019 by Shamane Mills
Evers Wants Gun Laws
Governor said he would call a special session if Republicans don't act.
Sep 25th, 2019 by Shamane Mills
Climate Crisis, Listen to Young People
Thousands of young people marched across the US demanding action to fight climate-change, will leaders listen?
Sep 24th, 2019 by Bill Kaplan
Could Legal Marijuana Revitalize Communities?
State legislatures set the rules impacting who will succeed in the marijuana business.
Sep 24th, 2019 by Parker Schorr
Congressional Primaries Can Be Unpredictable
Sensenbrenner seat could draw a wide field.
Sep 23rd, 2019 by Steven Walters
Company Charged With Forced Labor of Mexicans
Workers were allegedly victimized as forced laborers in cabbage patches in Racine area.
Sep 22nd, 2019 by Alexandra Hall and Sarah Whites-Koditschek
Strikers Call for a Climate Emergency
As part of nationwide strike students leave school to demand leaders take action to fight climate change.
Sep 21st, 2019 by Jack Fennimore
$44 Million Soldiers Home Project Launched
Huge group of politicians, dignitaries, salute project to redevelop Civil War-era VA complex.
Sep 20th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers, Governors Push Congress on PFAS
15 governors call for tougher standards, more protections on PFAS chemicals.
Sep 20th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin and Susan J. Demas
“Moving Milwaukee Forward” Bill Introduced
Goyke, Johnson push bill allowing local voters to approve 1% county sales tax.
Sep 20th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Evers Renews Call for Red Flag Gun Law
Republican legislators say proposal violates due process rights.
Sep 19th, 2019 by Laurel White
State Far Behind on Renewable Energy
Report finds Minnesota has 5 times more wind power, 16 times more solar than Wisconsin.
Sep 19th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
An Upcoming Battle in Trump Country
Duffy’s resignation in state’s northern congressional district gives Democrats hopes they can win it.
Sep 19th, 2019 by Rob Mentzer
What Polls Show About the Legislature
Voters have net positive view of Legislature but negative toward Vos, split on Fitzgerald.
Sep 17th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
Betsy DeVos Comes to Town
U.S. Education Secretary visits St. Marcus Lutheran School, promotes $5 billion federal plan for private schools.
Sep 17th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Evers Blasts Trump “Tweet” Trade Wars
The approach “just sucks,” governor says on new state podcast.
Sep 16th, 2019 by Erik Gunn
MSOE Opens Diercks Hall, Boots Up “Rosie”
New computer science hall will keep MSOE at cutting edge of education and tech.
Sep 13th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Legislature Should Put Students First
Long-term school funding, teacher experience, student test scores are all down.
Sep 12th, 2019 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Committee Approves Loans for Lead Laterals
$550,000 loan program for any resident, regardless of income, to replace lead laterals.
Sep 10th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Kaul Says Lame Duck Law Costs Taxpayers
AG says legislative oversight stalls cases, makes lower settlements for taxpayers likely.
Sep 10th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
