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PAC, Corporate Donations Hit $27 Million
New state record in 2018, up three-fold since 2015 GOP changes in campaign finance law.
Jul 2nd, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
State Budget Has Tiny Reserve Fund
Lowest since 2011, enough surplus to run government for just two days in budget sent to Evers.
Jul 2nd, 2019 by Laurel White
Evers Faces Hurdles to Cutting Prisons
Governor promised to cut prison population by 50%, but has so far made no progress.
Jul 1st, 2019 by Izabela Zaluska
Vos Wants Medical Marijuana Bill
Assembly Speaker wants to push this bill in fall. Will Senate oppose it?
Jul 1st, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
7 Reasons Evers Won’t Veto Entire Budget
Why the governor won’t use the nuclear option on Republican budget.
Jul 1st, 2019 by Steven Walters
Budget Bill The Shortest in Decades
Republicans worked for “veto-proof” bill so Gov. Evers has little room to reshape legislation.
Jun 30th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Budget Should Plan For the Future
By trashing so much of Evers' budget, Republicans show no vision for state’s future.
Jun 29th, 2019 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Under Evers, DNR Restores Science
New groundwater standards and science-based approaches to chemical pollution.
Jun 28th, 2019 by James Rowen
How State Created Strongest Veto Power
No governor has more power to rewrite bills. How and why Wisconsin adopted this.
Jun 28th, 2019 by Will Cushman
New Tax Credit Skewed to Help Whites
Budget gives credit to homeowners, and 72% of state’s whites, 27% of blacks own homes.
Jun 28th, 2019 by Tamarine Cornelius
U.S. Supreme Court Allows Gerrymandering
Ruling effectively ends challenge to Republicans’ skewed legislative maps.
Jun 28th, 2019 by Laurel White
Senate Sends $82 Billion Budget to Evers
Governor can reject, approve or partially veto the Republicans' revised version of budget.
Jun 27th, 2019 by Laurel White
10,000 People Want LGBTQ Flag Removed
Petition delivered to Gov. Evers, who ordered flag atop Capitol building for Pride Month.
Jun 27th, 2019 by Clara Neupert
Washington Nominated To City Plan Board
Town Bank VP Ranell Washington would replace his former coworker on commission.
Jun 27th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Is the City Ready for Scooters?
Council debates pilot program allowing scooters. "We're all scared to death," Borkowski says.
Jun 26th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
High Court Says Governor Rules Over Schools
Conservative majority’s decision says elected state superintendent must get governor’s approval for rule changes.
Jun 26th, 2019 by Laurel White
Why GOP Opposes Federal Medicaid Funds
It’s cost state taxpayers $1.1 billion. Why won’t Republicans accept the money?
Jun 26th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Lawmakers Legalize Scooters
City poised to update its regulations in response, clearing way for Bird to return.
Jun 25th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Sas-Pérez Appointed to City Plan Commission
Mayor appoints south side leader to design and zoning oversight board.
Jun 25th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Who Uses Cannabis in Wisconsin?
Interest in CBD and cannabis products is growing around the state
Jun 24th, 2019 by Olivia Herken
BMO Tower Tops Out
Plus: Northridge in property tax foreclosure, Ambassador Hotel expansion stuck, second hostel faces opposition
Jun 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Pot Policies All Over the Map
Fully legal in 11 states, medical pot okay in 22 states, much division over how to handle it.
Jun 23rd, 2019 by Carter Thomson
DNA Evidence Backlog Greatly Reduced
Effort to reduce backlog yields results. Evers and Kaul want more funding for crime lab.
Jun 22nd, 2019 by Rich Kremer
Tougher Drunk Driving Laws Pass Unanimously
Assembly also approves delaying closure of juvenile justice facilities, and passes electric scooter legalization.
Jun 22nd, 2019 by Laurel White
Michigan Struggles With Legal Pot
Recreational marijuana legalized, but state struggles with how to regulate retail sales, other issues.
Jun 21st, 2019 by Rachelle Wilson
State Supreme Court Upholds Lame-Duck Laws
The conservative majority not persuaded by arguments that extraordinary session was unconstitutional.
Jun 21st, 2019 by Laurel White
Second GOP Senator Won’t Support Budget
Sen. Dave Craig won't support budget saying it spends too much. Pushing GOP closer to deadlock over budget.
Jun 21st, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Juneteenth Day 2019
State and local leaders join community for Juneteenth Day celebration.
Jun 20th, 2019 by Jack Fennimore
Republican, Democrat Offer Different Takes On Budget
Sen. Jon Erpenbach blasts failure to expand Medicaid, tax breaks for manufacturers
Jun 20th, 2019 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter
Steve Nass Won’t Vote For Budget
Nass making it harder for GOP colleagues to pass their budget.
Jun 20th, 2019 by Laurel White
Can Democrats Win the State Assembly?
With right issues, it’s possible, even If districts are still gerrymandered.
Jun 19th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
Assembly Passes Bills to Help Homeless
Also approves grant program changes that could attract more minority teachers.
Jun 19th, 2019 by Laurel White
Evers, LGBTQ Activists Call for New Laws
Proposals to protect LGBTQ population pushed at press conference.
Jun 18th, 2019 by Laurel White
Dueling Visions of the State’s Future
5 major areas where Evers, Republicans differ on state policies, spending.
Jun 17th, 2019 by Steven Walters
The Anti-Gas Tax Gang
Why just five Republican naysayers could kill a gas tax hike.
Jun 16th, 2019 by George Mitchell
Statewide Meetings Held on Student Loans
Governor’s task force holds meetings across Wisconsin to understand crisis, find answers.
Jun 16th, 2019 by Hope Kirwan
Great Lakes Leaders To Target Asian Carp
Region’s governors, Canadian premiers meet next month about preventing carp invasion.
Jun 15th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding
Accused Polluter a Big Campaign Donor
Johnson Controls International’s subsidiary accused of releasing hazardous chemicals, contaminating drinking water.
Jun 15th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Republicans Pay More for Less
GOP budget rejects $1.6 billion in federal funds, provides less funding for schools and highways.
Jun 14th, 2019 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Joint Finance Committee Passes Budget
Majority Republicans rejected many Evers proposals. Minority Democrats assail GOP plan.
Jun 14th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Evers Brings Back Pardon Review Board
Walker disbanded it, wouldn’t pardon anyone in his eight years as governor.
Jun 14th, 2019 by Rich Kremer
County Seeks Allies in Call for State Aid
Unfunded state mandates and a decade of declining state aid driving county's huge deficit.
Jun 14th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Why Republicans Hate the Gas Tax
Once they promoted this user fee, now they’d rather roads fall apart. Why?
Jun 13th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
How WWII Veteran, Now 95, Made History
Anna Mae Robertson remembers her work in the only all-female African American battalion.
Jun 13th, 2019 by Caroline White
Lame Duck Mistake Reopens Tax Debate
Republicans' mistake gives Evers some say over how to apportion tax cuts from online sales tax revenue.
Jun 12th, 2019 by Jon Peacock
High Court Reinstates Lame Duck Laws
State Supreme Court will keep most of the laws in effect while it decides on appeals to them.
Jun 12th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Legislators Okay $1 Billion for UW Projects
Budget committee approves some 40 projects, including UWM Chemistry Building.
Jun 12th, 2019 by Laurel White
40 Years of Fighting for Consumers
Citizens Utility Board celebrates 40th birthday, still pushing for lower utility rates, consumer rights.
Jun 11th, 2019 by Kari Lydersen
GOP Plan Restricts Local Control Over Quarries
Legislators get donations from frac sand companies, reduce oversight of sand mines and quarries.
Jun 11th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Funds Approved For Rail Line to Chicago
Budget committee approves $35 million to expand Hiawatha, but Illinois DOT still has proposal on hold.
Jun 11th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Vos Hails Republican Highways Plan
Says increased vehicle fees more “sustainable” way to fund roads than Evers' proposed gas tax hike.
Jun 11th, 2019 by Brady Carlson
Republicans Bash LGBTQ Flag Over Capitol
Lawmakers say it's not a “unifying symbol.” But is it really so controversial?
Jun 10th, 2019 by Chris Walker
The Curious Job of Lieutenant Governor
Mandela Barnes finding out there is no manual — and few certainties — for the job.
Jun 10th, 2019 by Steven Walters
LGBTQ Flag Flies Over State Capitol
First time in history. Gov. Evers orders the raising of the Rainbow Pride Flag to celebrate Pride Month.
Jun 8th, 2019 by Laurel White
Impact of Earned Income Tax Credit
Proposed hike would benefit working poor in all 72 counties with $7.5 million for Milwaukee County.
Jun 7th, 2019 by Tamarine Cornelius
GOP Budget Jacks Up Auto Fees
Vehicle title fee up 137%; higher fees would raise $393 million for roads.
Jun 7th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
The New Conservative Heavyweight
Wisconsin Institute of Law & Liberty is on the rise, pushing a right-wing agenda.
Jun 6th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Legislature Passes “Born Alive” Abortion Bill
Evers has vowed to veto bill, along with three other abortion measures.
Jun 6th, 2019 by Laurel White
Repeal Criminal Abortion Law, Democrats Demand
Old law makes it a felony for doctors to perform abortions, could apply if Roe decision overruled.
Jun 5th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
GOP Approves $558 Million Health Care Hike
But Republican budget rejects Medicaid expansion that would save the state $320 million, Evers notes.
Jun 5th, 2019 by Laurel White
Wisconsin Conservation Voters Spends Big
Since 2010, group spent $3.2 million on elections, mostly for Democrats, and $1.2 million on lobbying.
Jun 4th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Evers Seeks Ways to Expand Health Coverage
Governor wants to get more people insurance coverage beyond Medicaid expansion Republicans oppose.
Jun 4th, 2019 by Shamane Mills
About That Climate Change Report
2011 report by 200 state scientists and experts made predictions Republicans are still ignoring.
Jun 3rd, 2019 by Steven Walters
Democrats Celebrate at State Convention
Evers, Baldwin speak on how to win: don’t “get down into the mud with Republicans.”
Jun 3rd, 2019 by Laurel White
Wikler Is New Democratic Party Chair
MoveOn leader Ben Wikler defeats David Bowen, will replace Martha Laning.
Jun 3rd, 2019 by Laurel White
Factory Farms Oppose Clean Water Fees
Evers wants fees to fund pollution oversight. GOP legislators oppose this and got $1.4 million from Big Dairy.
Jun 2nd, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Evers Still Working for UW Funding
Budget committee rejected his proposed increase, but he’s still lobbying Republican legislators.
May 31st, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Democrats Push Voucher Transparency
Bill would disclose how much taxpayer dollars go to voucher schools.
May 30th, 2019 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter
GOP Kills Spending Bump For UW System
UW leader Ray Cross decries Budget Committee: "I feel like I've been kicked in the shins."
May 29th, 2019 by Laurel White
EPA Scientists Opposed Foxconn Ruling
Emails show senior EPA scientists complained smog exemption for company wasn’t supported by data.
May 28th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Vos, Fitzgerald Float Highway Funding Ideas
Republicans likely to support some funding, but not agreeing yet on which taxes or fees.
May 28th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Budget Committee Debates Stewardship Program
Funding for preserving land has been slashed by 61% in last 12 years. State Sen Tiffany wants more cuts.
May 28th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding
State Missed Chance to Electrify Transportation
Report gives Wisconsin an “F” grade for how it spent VW settlement money.
May 27th, 2019 by Frank Jossi
Rep. Sargent’s Lonely Pro-Pot Campaign
Democrat has pushed for full legalization for years, with few politicians joining her. Until now.
May 27th, 2019 by Hibah Ansari
Kids Sent Out of State for Mental Health Care
Wisconsin sends hundreds of children to other states for residential treatment as in-state beds decline.
May 26th, 2019 by Will Cushman
Group Pushes Higher Wheel Tax for Transit
Higher vehicle licensing fee pushed as County Transit System considers 10% budget cut.
May 23rd, 2019 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz
GOP Slashes Evers’ School Budget
Assembly Republican plan increases K-12 school spending by $500 Million, still $900 million less than Evers plan.
May 23rd, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Cross Says Budget Process Causes Competition
UW System president says various campuses competing to get scarce funds for new facilities.
May 22nd, 2019 by Hope Kirwan
Prison Guards Wages Could Jump 14%
Budget committee approves this and 2% hike each year for all other state workers.
May 22nd, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
How Should MPS Use Rainy Day Fund?
Typically used for school emergencies. Union pushes to use it to hire more staff.
May 21st, 2019 by Terry Falk
Voucher, Charter Schools More Cost Effective
Report finds they deliver at least 50% more education per tax dollar than public schools.
May 21st, 2019 by George Mitchell
Democrats Push Automatic Voter Registration
All would be registered when getting drivers license or state ID. Republicans oppose bill.
May 21st, 2019 by Shamane Mills
An Uphill Fight for ‘Lame Duck’ Challengers?
Wisconsin’s history shows legislative sessions are legal and necessary -- and the courts have backed them.
May 20th, 2019 by Steven Walters
State GOP Calls for Stricter Abortion Laws
The hot-button issue took center stage Saturday as Wisconsin Republican lawmakers held their annual statewide convention in Oshkosh.
May 20th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
County Launches Investigation Into Former Register Of Deeds
John La Fave retired after his office was raided by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
May 19th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
State Lawmakers at Odds on Education Funding
Republican legislators approve $25M increase in funding state tech schools, but nix Evers’ plan to increase financial aid proposal. Democrats say it falls short.
May 17th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
State Filing Suit Against Opioid Manufacturer
AG Josh Kaul alleges Purdue Pharma ignited the epidemic of drug overdoses, deaths related to Oxycontin use.
May 17th, 2019 by Shamane Mills
Conservatives Argue Against Lame-Duck Lawsuit
Right-leaning members of Wisconsin Supreme Court skeptical in oral arguments on lawsuit challenging lame-duck session before Evers took office.
May 16th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Joaquin Altoro To Lead WHEDA
Evers picks Milwaukee resident to lead agency responsible for affordable housing.
May 15th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Why Legislators Want Tougher Drunk Driving Law
Wisconsin is the only state that doesn't criminalize drunk driving on the first offense.
May 13th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
New Leaders at Republican State Convention
Ryan, Walker no longer key players, but focus remains on Trump 2020 victory.
May 13th, 2019 by Steven Walters
State Gets $61 Million in EPA Grants
$43 million for state’s Clean Water program and $18.7 million for Safe Drinking Water Loan Program.
May 13th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding
State’s Hemp Industry Blooming
Will medical or recreational marijuana be next?
May 12th, 2019 by Ellie Colbert
GOP Lawmakers Reject Pillars of Evers Budget
Joint Finance drops Medicaid expansion, medical pot, reduction in manufacturing tax credit.
May 10th, 2019 by Laurel White
Medicaid Expansion Would Help Opioid Addicts
Report finds opioid treatment drugs 72 times more expensive in private market than through Medicaid.
May 9th, 2019 by Laurel White
Wisconsin Needs a People’s Budget
Polls, public hearings show support for more K-12 education funding, Medicaid expansion, medical pot.
May 8th, 2019 by Joint Finance Committee Democratic Members
Milwaukee Has $5.7 Billion Tourism Impact
One in four state tourism dollars generated by metro Milwaukee.
May 8th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
GOP Defends Anti-Abortion Bills
Bill offers more restrictions on abortions. Medical professionals oppose legislation.
May 8th, 2019 by Shamane Mills
County Opposes Plan to Replace Lincoln Hills
Abele administration says state plan lacks adequate funding, won’t rehabilitate youth.
May 7th, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic
Now is the Time to Invest in Our Roads
Debt service is cutting into the transportation budget, state needs to increase the gas tax and heavy truck fees.
May 6th, 2019 by Craig Thompson
