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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
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
