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Republican Bills Aim To Give Wisconsin A ‘Regulatory Reset’
The recently unveiled package targets rules put out by Wisconsin's executive branch.
May 1st, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
Gov Evers Suing Trump Administration For Ending AmeriCorps Grants
$400 million for 32,000 AmeriCorps members at stake; 22 states join suit.
Apr 29th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Will Richland County Turn Against Trump?
Wisconsin’s rural counties may suffer -- a lot -- from his policies.
Apr 29th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
The New Ways of Capitol Lawmaking
Passing constitutional amendments and seeking muscular high court rulings.
Apr 28th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Parties Divided on Judge Dugan’s Arrest
An attack on judicial independence or a sign no one is above the law?
Apr 26th, 2025 by WPR Staff
Wisconsin Courts Struggle To Meet Language Translation Needs
Search for qualified interpreters is delaying justice in some cases.
Apr 24th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
Hannah Dugan and The Battle Over ICE
Judge Dugan and Gov. Evers demand due process and are vilified for this.
Apr 23rd, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Gov. Evers, GOP Legislators Say Tax Cut Talks Are ‘Productive’
Evers says cuts can't be separate from state budget. Republicans seem open to that.
Apr 22nd, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Legislature Could Pass Several Budgets
Uncertainty over federal funds could make usual all-inclusive budget impossible.
Apr 21st, 2025 by Steven Walters
GOP Bills Tighten Unemployment Insurance
And ban guaranteed income programs. Gov. Evers vetoed previous proposals.
Apr 21st, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Why the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program Matters
Bipartisan program has created wonderful recreational lands we enjoy.
Apr 20th, 2025 by State Sen. Jodi Habush Sinykin
Supreme Court Upholds Evers’ ‘400 Years’ Budget Veto
Governor used partial budget veto to change school funding.
Apr 18th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Bipartisan Proposal Would Revive Pre-Kindergarten Program
Two-year pilot would fund reading readiness at child care centers.
Apr 18th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Court Ruling In Its Favor Puts Wisconsin Conservation Program ‘On Life Support’
GOP lawmaker says court ruling that blocked pocket vetoes has reduced support for program.
Apr 17th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Bill to Make Medicaid Eligibility Harder Held After Flurry of Opposition
Witnesses testified that current eligibility requirements are already burdensome.
Apr 16th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Bill Exempting Gun Safes From Sales Tax Advances
Bipartisan support for proposal that aims to prevent suicides, accidental gun deaths.
Apr 16th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
Who Will Oppose Justice Rebecca Bradley?
WI Supreme Court incumbents almost never lose. Bradley could be an exception.
Apr 15th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin Supreme Court Will Take on Big Environmental Cases
Including cases related to large farms, PFAS pollution and environmental permits.
Apr 14th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Report Finds 25% of Childcare Providers Could Close Without State Support
New report from state agency bolsters Gov. Evers' case for $480 million childcare allocation.
Apr 11th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
With Federal Support Dwindling, AG Kaul Asks State For Funding Increase
Wisconsin’s allocation from the Victims of Crime Act has dropped by more than 70%.
Apr 11th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
Head of Wisconsin Democratic Party Stepping Down
Ben Wikler, 44, remade party into fundraising machine, delivered electoral success.
Apr 10th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Bipartisan Bill Seeks To Expand State Funding For Rural Housing
Low-income housing tax credit program may double under separate budget proposal.
Apr 10th, 2025 by Nick Rommel
State Economic Development Leader Cites Tariff Shock, Impact on Wisconsin
Hoping to maintain European trade partners amid 'man-made crisis.'
Apr 8th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Education Funding Is Big Issue at West Allis State Budget Hearing
57 local school referendums passed in April election but many other districts hurting.
Apr 7th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Conservatives Call for Changes Following Schimel’s Loss
Activists push for Wisconsin Republican Party Chair Brian Schimming to resign.
Apr 7th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Bill Seeks to Prevent Domestic Abusers From Possessing Firearms
Domestic violence involving a gun is 12 times more likely to result in death.
Apr 6th, 2025 by Edgar Mendez
Supreme Court Hears Case on Legislature’s Power
Democratic AG brought challenge to one of several Republican-backed lame-duck laws that limit executive branch power.
Apr 3rd, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
GOP Lawmakers Question Budget Requests by UW System, State Prisons
Joint Finance Committee grills leaders of each about requests for increased funding.
Apr 2nd, 2025 by Hope Kirwan
Voters Pass Constitutional Amendment Requiring Photo ID
Measure will make it harder to overturn Wisconsin's 2011 voter ID law.
Apr 2nd, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
19 Winners and Losers in Historic Election
Beyond the names on the ballot, who else won or lost in yesterday’s election?
Apr 2nd, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Underly Wins Second Term as State Superintendent
Underly defeats challenger Brittany Kinser in hotly-contested race.
Apr 1st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
State Sues Federal HHS, Sec. Kennedy Over Public Health Cuts
Wisconsin joins nearly two-dozen states suing over cuts in public health funding.
Apr 1st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsinites Seek Ideas From Tennessee, How to Talk About Guns
Seeking solutions after Abundant Life school shootings in Madison.
Apr 1st, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Wisconsin Crisis Helpline Shutting Down, Due to Federal Funding Cuts
'Uplift Wisconsin' helps those with mental health, substance abuse problems.
Apr 1st, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny
Why Is Constitutional Amendment On the Ballot?
Photo ID is already the law. Why is constitutional amendment needed?
Mar 31st, 2025 by Steven Walters
Spending by Billionaires on Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Still Rising
Astounding numbers for Elon Musk, followed by Uihleins and George Soros.
Mar 31st, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Federal Cuts Hit Wisconsin Addiction Treatment, Public Health
Federal government pulls back on grant funding as DHHS fires thousands of employees.
Mar 28th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Evers Vetoes Bill That Would Have Changed School Testing Standards
GOP-backed bill had passed largely along party lines.
Mar 28th, 2025 by Nick Rommel
Evers Seeks to Hire Displaced Federal Workers in Wisconsin
New online portal launched. 'We have a place for you here in Wisconsin.'
Mar 27th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
Crowley Wants Partners For County Government
His State of The County address also takes issue with Trump funding cuts.
Mar 27th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Michigan Has Turned Prisons Into Vocational Villages
Gov. Evers wants to do the same in Wisconsin. How do they work?
Mar 27th, 2025 by Mackenzie Krumme
How Federal Education Cuts Will Hurt Wisconsin
Big cuts for public schools, poor and disabled students, school lunches and more.
Mar 26th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Political Parties Spend Big On State Superintendent Race
Majority of spending on nonpartisan race coming from state Democratic and Republican parties.
Mar 26th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Ron Johnson Says ‘We Have to Thank Elon’ If Schimel Wins Wisconsin
Musk 'wants a lackey' on state Supreme Court, Susan Crawford's campaign charges.
Mar 25th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
French Island Makes Progress on PFAS Pollution
Residents drinking bottled water, awaiting new municipal water system in 2028.
Mar 24th, 2025 by Richelle Wilson and Trevor Hook
Wisconsin Man’s Testimony About Gender-Affirming Care Goes Viral
Milwaukee retiree Larry Jones, 85, came to a legislative hearing and changed his mind.
Mar 24th, 2025 by Hallie Claflin
State Superintendent Race Has Big Stakes
Incumbent Jill Underly faces tough challenge by Brittany Kinser.
Mar 24th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Assembly Approves Restrictions on Trans Children, Evers Pledges Veto
The GOP bills mirror similar actions being taken by the Trump administration.
Mar 21st, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Evers Urges U.S. Transportation Secretary, A Former Wisconsin Congressman, To Address Funding Uncertainty
Governor and state transportation officials express concerns over funding or permitting delays.
Mar 20th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Legislature Pauses To Remember Jonathan Brostoff
But will it act on proposal to add waiting periods to gun purchases?
Mar 20th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
GOP Bill Could Send Thousands of Wisconsin Residents Back To Prison
Sponsors say changes to the revocation process would target repeat offenders.
Mar 20th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
Republican Bill Changing Student Testing Benchmarks Heads to Governor
Gov. Evers has previously said he would 'probably' veto proposal.
Mar 19th, 2025 by Shawn Johnson
Assembly Passes Bill Requiring Sheriffs to Cooperate With ICE
Democrats vote against Republican bill, calling it government overreach.
Mar 19th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Why Musk Wants to Control Wisconsin Supreme Court
Beyond Tesla dealerships is something more far-reaching for Musk and Trump.
Mar 18th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Republican Legislators Divided on Land Stewardship Program
Top GOP legislators threaten to end popular Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
Mar 16th, 2025 by Hallie Claflin
Assembly Committee Republicans Halt Proposal for Election Observers
'We have seen good things go through the committee and then die.'
Mar 16th, 2025 by Lorin Cox
Could Milwaukee Create a Regional Transit Authority?
Governor Evers creates pathway in biennial budget proposal.
Mar 16th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Assembly Passes Bill That Adds Penalties, Definitions to Police-in-MPS Policy
The bill comes after a court order directed the district to reinstate school resource officers.
Mar 14th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Wisconsin Lawmakers Hold Tense Debate On Bill To Ban Gender-Affirming Care For Youth
Opponents regard bill as 'cruel' anti-trans legislation, while supporters say it would 'protect' children.
Mar 13th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
$189 Million UWM Project Would Redevelop Former Columbia Hospital
Gov. Evers backs funding project to relocate, expand health sciences programs.
Mar 12th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
GOAT Gets Started in State Legislature
Committee that is Wisconsin's version of DOGE seeks proof that state employees are really working.
Mar 12th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Evers’ Capital Budget Funds $4.1 Billion in Building Projects
Includes $189 million to merge UWM's health sciences program into one building.
Mar 11th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Evers Bashes Congress as Wisconsin Joins Lawsuit Against Trump Firings
Firings are 'against the law' and show 'contempt' for federal workers, suit charges.
Mar 11th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Evers Proposes Funding for County Courthouse Project
Proposing $25 million for new $495 million courthouse operated under state mandate.
Mar 10th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Evers Wants More Taxes for Roads
Republicans may oppose plan which includes $120 hike in vehicle license fee.
Mar 10th, 2025 by Steven Walters
WPF Report Urges Caution in State Budget Process
'Evers’ plan would leave the state with a two-year structural deficit of roughly $4 billion.'
Mar 8th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Widespread Opposition at Hearing to Bill Requiring Parental Approval for Pronoun, Name Changes
GOP-bill draws opposition from legislators, those testifying.
Mar 7th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Wisconsin High School Graduation Rates Improve, Absenteeism Drops, Milwaukee Lags
Graduation rates highest in history, but still vary starkly by race, location.
Mar 7th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Wisconsin Debating New Regulations For Wolf Hunting
Regulations would protect wolf dens, shorten timeline for registering wolf kills
Mar 7th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Bill Would Crack Down on Predatory Practices By Pharmacy Benefit Managers
Independent pharmacies back GOP-led bill, while insurers and WMC previously opposed effort.
Mar 6th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan
Crawford Battles Schimel Over Impartiality
'He’s got a long history as an extreme partisan,' candidate charges in Rotary speech.
Mar 5th, 2025 by Henry Redman
Evers Warns Trump Tariffs Will Harm Wisconsin
'This is not good for our country. It sucks. It’s bad.'
Mar 4th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Wisconsin Faces Teacher Retention Problem
State graduating many teachers but 44% leave profession within 7 years.
Mar 4th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Evers Proposes 12 Tax Cuts or Hikes
His budget would greatly change state taxes. Republicans aren't buying it.
Mar 3rd, 2025 by Steven Walters
State Legislators Disagree on Budget Impact of Massive Proposed Federal Cuts
28% of current, $98.7 billion state budget came from federal funding. Medicaid a big issue.
Mar 3rd, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Capitol Rally Backs Public Schools
Advocates call for more state funding. 'Don't let us fade away.'
Mar 1st, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Assembly Republicans Signal Openness To Closing State’s Second-Oldest Prison
Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed plan to close maximum security Green Bay Correctional Institution.
Feb 28th, 2025 by Trevor Hook
Wisconsin GOP Congressman Proposes Repealing EV Charging Station Program
Freshman Rep. Tony Wied previously owned a chain of gas stations.
Feb 28th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
With Cuts Looming, Republicans Oppose State Medicaid Expansion
GOP has long blocked state acceptance of federal funds. Stakes are higher now with federal cuts.
Feb 27th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan
Who Will Pay for PFAS Pollution?
Governor, GOP lawmakers wrestle over cleanup liability and 'innocent landowners.'
Feb 27th, 2025 by Bennet Goldstein
Republican Bill Would Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Wisconsin Youth
Health care providers would lose their licenses for providing puberty blockers to minors.
Feb 27th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Hearing Held on Controversial Statewide Requirement For Sheriffs To Cooperate With ICE
Republican lawmakers cite sheriffs in Milwaukee and Madison as reason for the bill, which has penalties for noncompliance.
Feb 27th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
How Fair Are Wisconsin’s Taxes?
The wealthy pay a lower percent of their income in taxes. Evers proposal addresses this.
Feb 26th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos Says He’s ‘Tight’ With Trump
In 2022 Vos told his party to move on from Trump. Now he's defending president.
Feb 26th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Evers Budget Removes State Senate Power to Block His Political Appointees
His attempt to overturn lame duck laws passed in 2018 criticized by Republicans.
Feb 26th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Evers Wants Ombudsperson to Oversee Wisconsin Prison System
19 states have one. If funded, office would investigate complaints involving the prisons.
Feb 25th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
New MPS Leader Seeks Quick Wins
New Superintendent Brenda Cassellius doesn't start till July 1, but already doing prep work.
Feb 24th, 2025 by Terry Falk
Prison Reforms Impact Many Legislators
One-third of all districts affected. Evers 'take it or leave it' plan likely to get lots of discussion and review.
Feb 24th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Health Department May Shut Down Some Milwaukee Schools With High Lead Levels
Gov. Evers' budget plan has funding for lead risk investigations, mentions MPS lead levels.
Feb 24th, 2025 by Evan Casey
Is Governor Evers Too Old to Run Again?
History says otherwise. So does the age of other current governors.
Feb 24th, 2025 by Michael Horne
Evers Budget Gives Trail Projects Some Teeth
Governor supports local governments using eminent domain for trail, sidewalk projects.
Feb 23rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Trump Admin Cuts Funding For MPS, UW-Madison Teacher Training
Teacher partnership grant would have trained 36 special education teachers.
Feb 23rd, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Evers’ Prison Plan Receives Mixed Reviews
Lawmakers divided on $500 million plan, but local officials, advocacy groups like it.
Feb 21st, 2025 by WPR Staff
Evers Budget Good For Transit
Governor's proposals include new funding and potential grants for financially hurting MCTS.
Feb 20th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Evers Offers a Reelection Budget
A Democrat pushing a $2 billion tax cut? Wow. Suggests the governor will seek a third term.
Feb 19th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
WIAA Changes Policy, Bans Transgender Students From Girls Sports
Wisconsin organization says it is following guidance of Trump's executive order.
Feb 19th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Evers Calls For $2 Billion Tax Cut, Historic School Funding
But Republicans said most of his budget proposal would be 'dead on arrival.'
Feb 18th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Underly, Kinser Advance in State Superintendent Race
Incumbent Jill Underly takes first, will face conservative-backed Brittany Kinser.
Feb 18th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
$50 Million for Reading Instruction Will Return to State Surplus
Supreme Court won't rule on Evers vs. Legislature battle before end of fiscal year.
Feb 17th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Federal Funds Uncertainty Threatens State Budget
$28 billion of projected two-year budget is supposed to come from federal funds.
Feb 17th, 2025 by Steven Walters
