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WI Dept of Corrections Will Hold Hearing on 2014 Law’s Reforms
Act 196 created alternatives to revoking probation and parole, but had little impact.
Jul 7th, 2025 by Frank Zufall
State Budget Cuts Stewardship Funds But Underwrites Timber Industry
$100 million for funding public lands cut, $1 million to help timber industry added.
Jul 7th, 2025 by Henry Redman
New Legislative Districts Led to Bipartisan Budget
For first time in 14 years, Republican leaders needed Democratic votes.
Jul 7th, 2025 by Steven Walters
State Budget Provides Funding For Milwaukee Highway Patrol
New dollars could allow county to switch funding to courthouse project.
Jul 4th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Evers, GOP Lawmakers Beat Congress, Trump To Punch On Hospital Funding
Wisconsin could see additional $1.2 billion in federal Medicaid matching funds because of state budget passage.
Jul 3rd, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Bipartisan Budget Deal Gets Mixed Reviews From Wisconsin Legislators
A 'step in the right direction' or a 'little sad' and 'unacceptable'?
Jul 2nd, 2025 by Baylor Spears
State Budget Deal Would Give UWM $189 Million
Funds from state capital budget would redevelop former Columbia Hospital.
Jul 1st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
How Republicans Screwed Themselves
Aggressively pushing for laws, policies meant to help them. But Democrats now benefiting.
Jul 1st, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Evers and Republican Legislative Leaders Reach Budget Deal
With $1.2 billion in tax cuts, new spending on K-12 schools, UW system, child care.
Jul 1st, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Uber and Lyft Drivers Went on Strike at Mitchell Airport
Protest of poor pay ended by county sheriff after drivers block exit from parking lot.
Jul 1st, 2025 by Nick Rommel
How Wisconsin’s Republican Budget Compares With Public Opinion
What are Marquette poll results on three key GOP proposals?
Jun 30th, 2025 by Margaret Shreiner and Noe Goldhaber
What the Upset in NYC Mayor’s Race Could Mean for Wisconsin
Could another Bernie Sanders-backed, young Democrat defeat Rep. Van Orden?
Jun 30th, 2025 by Ruth Conniff
Lawmakers Release Funds for Literacy But Delay Much of State Budget
Joint Finance Committee can't decide funding for UW system, Medicaid, child care.
Jun 28th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Court’s Rejection of Redistricting Lawsuits Yields Many Questions
Court denied lawsuits without explanation, leaving court watchers and political analysts to wonder why, and what comes next.
Jun 27th, 2025 by Rich Kremer and Anya Van Wagtendonk
Wisconsin Supreme Court Declines Cases Challenging Congressional Maps
Democrats hoped liberal majority would redraw state's congressional districts.
Jun 26th, 2025 by Henry Redman
Majority of Voters Say Gov. Evers Shouldn’t Run for Third Term
But new Marquette poll shows Evers approval remains positive.
Jun 25th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Supreme Court Overrules Gov. Evers Partial Veto Of Reading Bill
Court rules it was not appropriations bill so Evers couldn't use partial veto.
Jun 25th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Bill to Expand Wisconsin’s Nuclear Power Heads to Gov. Evers’ Desk
Another bill passed makes it easier for political candidates to withdraw their name from a ballot.
Jun 25th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Gov. Evers Threatens Veto If Budget Excludes Child Care Funding
Governor's $442 million plan would replace expiring federal funds.
Jun 24th, 2025 by Nick Rommel
Wisconsin Supreme Court Backs State Regulators of PFAS Pollution
5-2 decision says DNR has 'explicit authority to enforce' PFAS discharges.
Jun 24th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding and Rich Kremer
The Professors Are the Enemy
How and why Wisconsin Republican legislators are starving the UW system.
Jun 24th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Republican Bill Changes How Wisconsin Pays for Voucher Schools
Backers say 'decoupling' will save taxpayers money, report disputes this.
Jun 23rd, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Legislature Passes Advanced Nursing Bill Evers Expected to Sign
Bipartisan bill allows nurses with advanced training to practice independently.
Jun 23rd, 2025 by Erik Gunn
WI Legislator Calls for Task Force on Missing and Murdered Black Women
Statistics alarming. Rep Stubbs re-introduces bill following killing of Sade Robinson.
Jun 23rd, 2025 by Evan Casey
Supreme Court Justices Call for More Security
GOP legislators reject $2.2 million proposal. But that was before Minnesota killings.
Jun 23rd, 2025 by Steven Walters
State Senate Passes Bill That It Says Targets ‘Violent Riots’ With New Felony Penalties
But Sen. Larson says it could be used on protesters.
Jun 19th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Bill Would Formally Designate ‘Gig Workers’ As Independent Contractors
Backed by companies like Uber, proposal would exempt workers from minimum wage, worker's comp requirements.
Jun 19th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Vos Says Assembly Republicans Support $87 Million UW System Cut
System sought $855 million increase in its budget. Cut could cause campus closures.
Jun 19th, 2025 by Shawn Johnson
Budget Committee Funds Corrections Far Below What Evers Wanted
Democrats say budget won't fix, reform state prison system as needed.
Jun 18th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Wisconsin Supreme Court Agrees With AG on Power to Settle Some Lawsuits
7-0 decision limits legislative power and lame-duck law passed by Republicans.
Jun 17th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
Illinois Robotics Manufacturer Moving Headquarters to Franklin
Gov. Evers says expansion in Wisconsin will create more than 700 jobs.
Jun 16th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
County Picks Site For New Courthouse
It won't be Milwaukee Public Museum site, leaving it available for redevelopment.
Jun 16th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Evers, Republicans Close on Budget’s Tax Cut Plan
But far apart on K-12 schools, UW system and child care funding.
Jun 16th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Wisconsin Democrats Elect Devin Remiker as New Party Chair
Succeeds Ben Wikler, who said of Remiker: 'He gets rural. He gets grassroots.'
Jun 16th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Wisconsin GOP Congressman’s Bill Defunds Cities Deemed ‘Anarchist’
Democrats say Rep. Tony Wied would criminalize an entire city for actions of a few.
Jun 15th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
MPS Should Overhaul Curriculum, Teacher Training, Report Finds
2nd independent audit commissioned by Gov. Evers suggest sweeping changes.
Jun 15th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Republicans Boost School Funding, But By Far Less Than Governor Proposed
Finance committee also votes for $1.3 billion tax cut.
Jun 13th, 2025 by Shawn Johnson
Wisconsin Republicans Condemn Evers for Supporting California Governor
Joins other governors backing Gov. Newsom, bashing President's 'abuse of power.'
Jun 11th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Reading Instruction Program for Milwaukee Teachers a Great Idea
It could transform the world for Milwaukee’s young learners.
Jun 11th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin Tourism Had Record-Breaking Year in 2024
New high of 114 million visits to state, $25.8 billion economic impact.
Jun 11th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
Republicans Reject Funding for Wisconsin Supreme Court Security
There were 22 threats against judges in just the first three months of this year.
Jun 11th, 2025 by Shawn Johnson
Wisconsin Survey Finds Huge Support for Abortion, Planned Parenthood
Republicans back statewide abortion ban, Planned Parenthood may get funding cut.
Jun 10th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation May Scale Back Programs
Republicans won't fully fund budget, WEDC head says businesses will be affected.
Jun 10th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
Milwaukee Reading Coalition Would Train Teachers in Early Literacy
Mayor Johnson backs idea to use Act 20, state funding to help struggling children.
Jun 10th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Court Hands a Lifeline to Americorps But Its Future Uncertain
Wisconsin has 25 AmeriCorps programs. 'Things are just very confusing.'
Jun 9th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Prison Reform Advocates Push for Corrections Ombudsperson
Seeking a GOP sponsor for bill, but 'nobody’s willing to stick their neck out.'
Jun 9th, 2025 by Andrew Kennard
Republican Lawmakers Float Bill to Reauthorize Stewardship Program
But with less funding than the popular land purchase program currently gets.
Jun 5th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
State Budget Talks Called Off
Gov. Evers, Republican lawmakers hit impasse. Legislators will now write the budget.
Jun 5th, 2025 by Shawn Johnson
Guns Now Kill More Than Auto Crashes
Super majority in state wants some gun restrictions. Will Republicans agree?
Jun 4th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
GOP Bill Offers Tax Credit for Child Care Providers
But providers, businesses say it won't solve the problem.
Jun 4th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
GOP Lawmakers Seek Funding for More Prosecutors
But only for 3 of 72 counties: Waukesha, Washington and Brown counties.
Jun 3rd, 2025 by Evan Casey
Lawmakers, Evers At Odds Over Control of $171 Million in Interest
Whether the interest is considered federal or state money is 'open and novel legal question' according to a nonpartisan state attorney.
Jun 2nd, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Bill Would Make It Easier To Appeal Complaints Rejected by Wisconsin Elections Commission
Legislation spurred by Wisconsin Supreme Court dismissal of Racine voter van lawsuit in February.
May 30th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
First Votes Cast on Wisconsin’s Budget
Republicans on finance committee endorse far fewer positions at licensing agency than Evers proposed.
May 30th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Trump Administration’s Freeze On New International Students Would Impact State’s Universities
More than 10,000 international students are enrolled in Wisconsin colleges.
May 29th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Liberal Groups Demand Evers Veto Budget
Grassroots pressure reflects nationwide impatience with Democrats.
May 28th, 2025 by Ruth Conniff
Massive Coalition Supporting County’s New Courthouse Project
More than 150 organizations, public and private sector leaders endorse project.
May 27th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Evers Warns Budget Must Fund More Staff to Handle Professional Licenses
DSPS Secretary says licenses will be delayed for workers in many occupations.
May 26th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
Wisconsin’s 4th and 8th Graders Rank Above Average in Math
But state has room for improvement in basic math literacy.
May 24th, 2025 by Royce Podeszwa
Democrats Announce Bill To Restore Child Tax Credit Republicans Stripped From Budget
'I think the real question is what it will cost the state if we don’t do it,' said Sen. Kelda Roys.
May 23rd, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Josh Schoemann Criticizes Evers, Says He’ll ‘Outwork’ Others
Schoemann is leading conservative candidate in race.
May 23rd, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Republican Legislators Push Tax Credits for Films Made in Wisconsin
Republican leaders had removed similar item from Evers' budget.
May 21st, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Gov. Evers Optimistic State Budget Is on Track
Despite federal funding uncertainty and differing with legislators on tax cuts.
May 20th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Judge Chris Taylor Will Run for Wisconsin Supreme Court
Will challenge incumbent Rebecca Bradley in another liberal v. conservative race.
May 20th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
County Plans to Slash Budget in 2026
Officials outline ways to close the $46.7 million budget deficit projected for 2026.
May 19th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
MPS Is Again Behind on Financial Reports, Could Lose State Funding
School district missed first deadline to submit 2024 financial data to state DPI.
May 19th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Evers Has a Very Busy Spring
Governor traveling state, pushing big agenda. A sign he will run for reelection?
May 19th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Parties Still Apart on State Budget
Republicans want a meeting with Evers. Democrats criticize GOP Senate bills as minor items.
May 18th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Twice-Vetoed Bill to Let Nurses Practice Independently Overcomes Divisions
Compromise between Republicans and Governor signals measure likely to pass.
May 15th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Wisconsin Officials Unhappy With EPA Plan To Weaken PFAS Standards
Rolling back or delaying some standards set under Biden administration.
May 14th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Legislators Argue Over Cooperation With ICE
GOP bill requires local law enforcement to help federal deportations.
May 14th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
90% of Wisconsin Schools Have Student Cell Phone Restrictions
New report comes as GOP lawmakers push statewide ban on cell phones.
May 14th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Will Huge Data Centers Boost Wisconsin’s Tax Revenues?
Critics say special sales tax exemption will give big tech companies millions.
May 14th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
Child Care Providers Will Go On Strike
Workers, parents will gather at state Capitol to call for state funding.
May 13th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Will Power-Hungry Data Centers Increase Pollution in Wisconsin?
Critics say We Energies gas plant would hike pollution, energy costs for decades.
May 13th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
GOP Lawmakers Not Worried About Federal Funding Cuts
They should be, Democrats warn. Evers suggests setting aside $500 million fund.
May 13th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Bronzeville Center for Arts Loses Its Main Donor
Wealthy philanthropist Deborah Kern has resigned from the board.
May 12th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee Business Group Creates $500,000 Fund for MPS
Greater Milwaukee Committee supports changes by Superintendent Cassellius.
May 12th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Meet the Legislature’s Fiscal Big Shots
16 members of Finance, mostly Republicans, decide what's in the state budget.
May 12th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer Joins DLCC Board
National group works to elect Democrats to state legislatures.
May 12th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
GOP Bill Could Cut MPS Funding Over School Police
MPS and city would have to negotiate with Joint Committee on Finance.
May 11th, 2025 by Devin Blake
In A Single Vote, Republicans Strip More Than 600 Items From Evers’ Budget
The cuts include a child care subsidy and funding for a new state Office of Violence Prevention.
May 9th, 2025 by Shawn Johnson
Two Groups File Lawsuits To Over Wisconsin’s Congressional Maps
The two lawsuits take different approaches to attempt to overturn alleged GOP advantage.
May 8th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Outside MPS Lead Clinic, Coalition Demands District, City Be Proactive, Not Reactive
Despite attention, only 22 kids were tested at event.
May 8th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes
New MPS Superintendent Cutting Central Office Jobs
In letter to staff, Cassellius says district challenges are rooted in broken systems and structures.
May 8th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Wisconsin Joins Lawsuit Challenging EV Charging Funding Freeze
Gov. Evers says Trump is 'trying to block Wisconsin from receiving the investments we were promised.'
May 8th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
GOP Legislators Push Mandated School Access for Military Recruiters
'They have been prohibited from doing meaningful recruitment.'
May 8th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Was Gov. Evers 402 Year Proposal Legal?
Gov. Walker went even further. Why the high court upheld Evers.
May 7th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
‘Credible Threat’ Against Family of US Rep. Derrick Van Orden
Wisconsin congressman canceled online town hall, expected to miss votes.
May 7th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan
Republicans Poised to Cut 600 Provisions From Evers’ Budget
Crafting a 'responsible budget' or 'not willing to negotiate'?
May 6th, 2025 by Shawn Johnson
‘Deliberate Indifference’ Caused Waupun Inmate’s Death, Suit Charges
Donald Maier's family sues WI Department of Corrections for wrongful death.
May 6th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
Wisconsin Sues RFK Jr. Over HHS Funding Cuts
State joins others suing over massive layoffs, 'staggering amount of damage.'
May 6th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
How Republicans Tweaked State Aid to Benefit GOP Communities
Legislature radically changed state aid formula to give more to Republican areas.
May 5th, 2025 by Larry Sandler
Republicans Face Big Questions at State Convention
Big loss in spring election, party divisions, and who will run for governor?
May 5th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Evers Makes Two Appointments to Natural Resources Board
Board oversees state DNR, has seen partisan fights over governor's appointees.
May 4th, 2025 by Henry Redman
Wisconsin Schools Losing $8 Million in Federal Mental Health Grants
Trump administration killing $1 billion program, claiming civil rights violations.
May 4th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Fishing Group Backs Governor’s Proposed Fee Increases, But GOP Lawmakers Aren’t Sure
Gov. Tony Evers has proposed increasing long-stagnant license fees to cover $17 million shortfall.
May 3rd, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Trump’s Border Czar Warns Gov. Evers He Could Be Arrested
Evers responds. Says he did not break law in issuing memo.
May 2nd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Action! Bipartisan Proposal Calls For 30% Film Tax Credit
Wisconsin is 1 of 13 states without tax incentives for film or TV productions.
May 1st, 2025 by Evan Casey
Washington County Executive Files To Run For Governor
Republican Josh Schoemann is first candidate to enter race from either major party.
May 1st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
