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Evers Calls for $500 Million Corrections Overhaul
Including closing Green Bay Prison, turning Waupun prison into 'vocational village.'
Feb 16th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Wisconsin Surplus Is Nearly $4.3 Billion. How Much Will Be Spent?
Fights over the surplus have become common, a big change from years ago.
Feb 15th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
GOP Lawmakers Propose School Water Filters to Address PFAS, Lead
Schools would also need to develop sampling and testing process.
Feb 14th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
New MPS Superintendent Left Prior Job During Period It Faced Similar Criticism
Brenda Cassellius named Milwaukee superintendent as district faces numerous challenges.
Feb 14th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Bipartisan Support for Medicaid Postpartum Expansion in Senate Health Committee
Bill would allow those that qualify to receive longer care.
Feb 13th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
MPS Audit Finds ‘Culture of Fear and Reluctance to Change’
But "prime opportunity" to overcome to get things right. Governor proposes $8 million in support.
Feb 13th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
GOP Lawmakers Push For More Nuclear Power in Wisconsin
Discussion comes as new Microsoft data center expected to use more power than every house in Dane County.
Feb 13th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
Illinois Delays Project to Keep Invasive Carp Out of Great Lakes
Gov. JB Pritzker says Trump administration can't be trusted to deliver promised funding.
Feb 13th, 2025 by Evan Casey
Republican Bill Moves Lawsuits Out of Dane County
A 'Court Fairness' proposal or an 'attempt to gerrymander the courts'?
Feb 12th, 2025 by Henry Redman
Tesla Takes Wisconsin to Court, Demands to Open Dealerships
Company was denied exemption to state law barring carmakers from owning dealerships.
Feb 12th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
Republican Bill Bars Remote Work for Most Wisconsin State Employees
Will it improve or hurt workforce? Gov. Evers has promised a veto.
Feb 12th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
Meet the New MPS Superintendent
A change agent? Brenda Cassellius has higher-level educational experience than any past MPS head.
Feb 11th, 2025 by Terry Falk
State Superintendent Jill Underly Running as Public Education Champion
'We need people in the Legislature who will fight for public schools, too,' incumbent says.
Feb 11th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
New Bill Requires Local Governments to Approve Solar and Wind Projects
As number of projects grow Wisconsin Republican legislators want local sign-off.
Feb 11th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
Wisconsin Joins Lawsuit to Block NIH Funding Cuts Under Trump
UW says it will delay lifesaving discoveries related to cancer, Alzheimer’s, diabetes.
Feb 10th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
State Superintendent Candidate Brittany Kinser Wants Higher Standards
Former teacher, principal and school choice lobbyist calls herself a 'moderate.'
Feb 10th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Trump Admin Freezes Wisconsin’s $55 Million EV Charger Network Buildout
Milwaukee project not immediately impacted.
Feb 8th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
High Court Rules Meagan Wolfe Can Remain State’s Top Elections Official
Unanimous Supreme Court ruling rejects Republican legislators' attempt to fire Wolfe.
Feb 7th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
State Superintendent Candidate Defends Lack of Education Licenses
Brittany Kinser lacks Wisconsin’s teachers license and current school administrator license.
Feb 7th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Legislative Proposal Would Reverse DPI’s Changes To School Testing
Superintendent Jill Underly criticized for decision to change standards.
Feb 6th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Evers’ Budget Offers $80 Million for Farmers, Food
Proposals to expand agricultural exports and ban term 'milk' by non-dairy products.
Feb 6th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan
Dane County Will No Longer Send Immigration Data to the Feds
Some 25 Wisconsin counties accept federal funding to send info on immigrants to ICE.
Feb 5th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
Republicans Raise Questions About Proposed Election Observer Rules
GOP lawmakers want punishments for poll workers who deny close access to voters.
Feb 5th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Republican Bill Forces Wisconsin Sheriffs to Cooperate With ICE
Sheriffs must report immigrants who lack permanent legal status or lose state funding.
Feb 5th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Evers Announces $145 Million Plan to Address PFAS
His new budget will fund new grant programs, staff, testing and research.
Feb 4th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Wisconsin Affordable Care Enrollment Again Sets a Record
313,579 Wisconsin residents enrolled for coverage through federal insurance marketplace.
Feb 4th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Wisconsin Joins Legal Effort to Preserve Tougher Standards for Lead in Water
Joins 9 states and DC to back new federal rules and push to replace lead pipes.
Feb 3rd, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Legislature’s LGBTQ+ Caucus Doubles in Size
With 7 new members, the caucus now includes 12 lawmakers, all Democrats.
Feb 3rd, 2025 by Nick Rommel
It’s Groundhog Day in State Capitol
New budget surplus estimate triggers GOP tax cut pledge. Again.
Feb 3rd, 2025 by Steven Walters
Ben Wikler Loses Bid to Lead National Democratic Party
Minnesota's party leader Ken Martin elected next DNC chair. Wikler's record lauded.
Feb 3rd, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Lawmakers Again Propose Extending Postpartum Medicaid
A 'no-brainer' has bipartisan support, was passed by 48 states. Will Vos let it die?
Feb 2nd, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Milwaukee Is Losing a Generation of Black Men To Drug Crisis
Older Black men account for a growing share of Milwaukee drug deaths as fentanyl is mixed into cocaine.
Jan 31st, 2025 by Edgar Mendez and Devin Blake
White House Rescinds Federal Funding Memo, Yet Says It’s Still Pursuing Freeze
Trump administration continues to cause angst for recipients, questions about legality.
Jan 29th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
State Supreme Court To Take Up Reading Funds Dispute, Bypass Appeals Court
Can Republican-led committee withhold funding passed by Legislature?
Jan 29th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Republicans Push Justice Protasiewicz to Recuse From Act 10 Case
Not the first such demand by GOP. State high court to review law decimating public unions.
Jan 29th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Federal Judge Freezes the Freeze, Blocks Trump’s Plan
Temporary block lasts until Monday.
Jan 28th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Officials Trying To Understand Impact of Trump’s Federal Aid Freeze
Freeze could have massive impact, causing service cuts, layoffs and shutdowns.
Jan 28th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Republican Legislators Propose Arming Teachers To Address Gun Violence
With grants for building safety and ending tax on gun safes.
Jan 28th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
$54.9 Million in Upgrades Approved for Brewers Stadium
Move to winterize stadium part of $500 million public subsidy passed in 2023.
Jan 28th, 2025 by Evan Casey
Wisconsin Republicans Push to Limit Governor’s Veto Powers
Seeking yet another constitutional amendment to drastically restrict partial veto power.
Jan 28th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Evers Faces Washington, April Elections Headwinds
Will governor run for reelection? Are political winds behind or against Democrats?
Jan 27th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Underly Defends Changing Standards While GOP Lawmakers Propose Reversion
'Confusing at best and misleading at worst,' say lawmakers about DPI changing benchmarks.
Jan 24th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Evers Hosts Roundtable at Southside Grocery Store
Gov. Tony Evers visited El Rey supermarket the day after his State of the State Speech.
Jan 23rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Judge Rules MPS Must Bring Police Officers Into Schools
District has less than a month to act.
Jan 23rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Legislators Agree on Postpartum Medicaid Expansion
But not Robin Vos. Just two states haven't extended coverage from 60 days to a year.
Jan 22nd, 2025 by Hallie Claflin
Wisconsin Challenges Trump’s Order Ending Birthright Citizenship
Joining 19 other states suing Trump and federal agencies over executive order.
Jan 21st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Taxes Hit Record Low in 2024
Lowest tax burden in at least half a century, Wisconsin Policy Forum report finds.
Jan 20th, 2025 by Evan Casey
State Gives Milwaukee Millions for Court Security, Forensic Science Center
State provides more than $6 million for initiatives important to local justice system leaders.
Jan 17th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Judge Dismisses Business Group’s Lawsuit Over Local Control of Large Farms
Counties and towns have passed ordinances to regulate CAFO operations, while farm groups want to prevent them.
Jan 17th, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Supreme Court Considering Whether GOP Can Block State Ban On Conversion Therapy
At issue is whether Legislature is within its power to suspend rules for state agencies without passing a law to do so.
Jan 17th, 2025 by Rob Mentzer
Assembly Passes Voter ID Constitutional Amendment Proposal
Now it goes to voters in April, as parties debate timing, impact of proposal.
Jan 15th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Following School Shooting, Evers Creates Violence Prevention Office
Directs $10 million in federal funds to new statewide office to prevent gun violence.
Jan 14th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
Republicans Ignore Evers Plea for Citizens Lawmaking
24 states allow citizen initiatives to create and pass constitutional amendments and laws.
Jan 13th, 2025 by Steven Walters
Grant Will Fund 6 Years of Milwaukee to Twin Cities Train
Amtrak Borealis secures major federal grant for 6 years of operations.
Jan 11th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
State Building Commission Okays Funding for UW-Madison Engineering Building
Republican legislators on commission blocked similar proposal last month.
Jan 11th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
Second Phase of City Place Takes Shape
Long-delayed apartment building rises near Fiserv Forum.
Jan 10th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
State Increases Size of Planned Milwaukee Office Building, Seeks Developer
But it's still far smaller than what was contemplated pre-pandemic. Completion scheduled for 2027.
Jan 9th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin’s First Federally-Funded Fast EV Chargers Are Online
Wisconsin DOT hopes to bring 50 more charging station sites online by mid-2026.
Jan 9th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
Milwaukee Wins Grant To Rebuild National Avenue
New federal funding will advance Complete Streets effort, free up funding for other streets.
Jan 9th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Ron Johnson Reintroduces Bill To Ban Transgender Athletes From School Sports
Legislation was blocked by Democratic U.S. Senate majority last year, but GOP now controls Legislative and Executive branches.
Jan 9th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Conversion Therapy Case Tests ‘Legislative Veto’ Power in Wisconsin
Little known JCRAR committee has blocked several regulations introduced by Evers administration.
Jan 9th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Underly Says Critics of Report Card Changes Are ‘Getting It Wrong’
DPI leader's achievement measurement changes have faced criticism from Gov. Evers, Speaker Vos.
Jan 9th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Crawford, Schimel Will Clash in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race
Another high stakes high court race will decide its ideological balance.
Jan 8th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
GOP Lawmakers Move Quickly to Enshrine Wisconsin’s Voter ID Law
Early committee hearing to put a proposed constitutional amendment on the April ballot.
Jan 7th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Two Candidates Will Challenge State School Superintendent Jill Underly
Sauk Prairie superintendent Jeff Wright and former principal Brittany Kinser.
Jan 7th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Republicans Push Tax Cuts as New Wisconsin Legislature Convenes
Democratic leader calls for 'common-sense solutions' and no 'partisan bickering.'
Jan 7th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Evers Pushes For Citizen-Initiated Referendums
26 states allow laws or constitutional amendments to be passed by voters. Not Wisconsin.
Jan 6th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
New Wisconsin Legislators Prepare for Session
6 new state Senators and 31 new Assembly members need to learn the process.
Jan 5th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Legislature Will Try Again On Regulating Forever Chemical Contamination
Communities have waited more than 500 days to access $125 million set aside for PFAS remediation.
Jan 3rd, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding
Top Senate Democrat Schumer Endorses Wikler in Race for DNC Chair
Schumer's endorsement marks major boost for Wisconsin Democrat's candidacy.
Jan 2nd, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Electric Vehicle Owners Face New Tax in 2025
A 3 cents per kilowatt tax at EV charging stations will raise millions.
Dec 30th, 2024 by John Davis
Top 10 News Stories of 2024
Oh what a year it was. Here are the top 10 news stories, plus honorable mentions.
Dec 30th, 2024 by Steven Walters
Will Wisconsin Enact a Red Flag Gun Control Law?
The results of the recent election may not help.
Dec 26th, 2024 by Edgar Mendez
Former State Sens. Tim Cullen, George Petak Die
Cullen was a Democrat who served in a GOP administration, Petak the first state legislator ever recalled from office.
Dec 25th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
Coalition of 30 Groups Calls for $953 Million Funding For Safe Drinking Water
Pushing WI Legislature for water infrastructure upgrades and preventive measures.
Dec 24th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
Kaul Says Wisconsin Needs ‘Holistic’ Approach to Mass Shootings
Attorney Generals calls for a discussion of a range of 'evidence-based solutions.'
Dec 23rd, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
Evers Appoints New DNR Secretary After Yearlong Vacancy
Karen Hyun was most recently the chief of staff for NOAA.
Dec 23rd, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
Year-End Report Shows Wisconsin Has $4.5 Billion Budget Surplus
Plus $1.9 billion in state 'rainy day' fund.
Dec 23rd, 2024 by Baylor Spears
A Christmas Gift List For State Officials
What would Tony Evers, Robin Vos, Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson like to get?
Dec 23rd, 2024 by Steven Walters
Insurers Add PFAS Exclusions to Liability Policies
Will state's businesses and farms be more careful about polluting if losses not covered?
Dec 21st, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
County Working On Small Business Grant Program
Milwaukee County wants to help small businesses open brick and mortar stores.
Dec 20th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Republican Senate Leader Signals Support For Continuing DOJ School Safety Program
The Office of School Safety has been subject to partisan budget disputes. It's funding expires in September.
Dec 20th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Legislature Committee Denies Funds for Coveted UW-Madison Engineering Building
Republicans say 'lack of transparency' stopping UW projects
Dec 19th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Three Affordable Apartment Projects Get Funding Boost
New state programs boost Milwaukee housing efforts.
Dec 18th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
‘We Still Hold the Majority’ Wisconsin GOP Senate President Warns
Are there any issues where Republicans and Democrats are likely to agree?
Dec 18th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Grief and Talk of Action After School Shooting in Madison
But political leaders part ways on solutions.
Dec 18th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
What Are Foxconn’s Employees Doing?
After 7 years and $700 million in taxpayer subsidies, what have we learned?
Dec 17th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Hesselbein Will Revive Medical Marijuana Bill
Democratic state Senate leader expects more bipartisan legislation in new session.
Dec 16th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
The Real Problem with Property Taxes
Much of state funding for 'public instruction' doesn't go to the schools.
Dec 16th, 2024 by Ruth Conniff
Tax Bills Trigger School Funding Debate
Property taxes rising for schools. Evers, Democrats call for more state aid.
Dec 16th, 2024 by Steven Walters
Milwaukee Secures Almost $90 Million of Wisconsin’s $444 Million Wastewater Funding
Financing awarded to 50 communities for building or improving wastewater infrastructure.
Dec 13th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
Flags To Be Flown at Half-Staff For Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice
David Prosser, former Assembly Speaker and Supreme Court Justice, died earlier this month.
Dec 13th, 2024 by Henry Redman
Wisconsin Senate Democrats Plan To Work Across The Aisle
With major gains in the number of seats, Democrats see opportunity.
Dec 13th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
With 1,114 Employees, Foxconn Earns $9 Million in Tax Credits
Foxconn saw slower job growth in 2023 as it gets closer to maxing out $80M in available tax credits.
Dec 13th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
Minority Leader Neubauer Believes Democrat’s Gains Will Change Assembly
Republicans will be forced to take up a number of "really popular issues" they've previously sidelined.
Dec 12th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Republicans Behind the Times on Act 10
70% of Americans now approve of unions, compared with 48% in 2009.
Dec 11th, 2024 by Ruth Conniff
Legislative Study Committee Disagrees on Sandhill Cranes
Should hunting them by legalized? Should farmers' corn crops be protected?
Dec 11th, 2024 by Henry Redman
Outdoor Recreation Boosts Wisconsin Economy By $11.2 Billion
Up by 9.4% in one year, 20th in the nation in federal data touted by Gov. Evers.
Dec 10th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
As DEI Efforts Targeted, DPI Leader Wins Diversity Award
Superintendent Jill Underly notes challenges facing minority, LGBTQ+ students.
Dec 9th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Wisconsin Public Defender Budget Request Seeks Fewer Criminal Charges
Downgrading disorderly conduct, pot possession to reduce court caseload.
Dec 9th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
