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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
Act 10 Still Divides the Capitol
Leaders who passed it all gone, state Supreme Court mostly different, as battle renewed.
Dec 9th, 2024 by Steven Walters
State Rep. Ryan Clancy Kicked Out of ALEC Meeting
Socialist and Democrat peeking as GOP legislators draft model state laws.
Dec 9th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Legislative Committee Considers Artificial Intelligence Regulations
The pitfalls and potential of AI; possible legislative guard rails and state investments.
Dec 8th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Pharmaceutical Company Announces 750-Job Factory Expansion in Wisconsin
Eli Lilly plans to add 750 jobs to Kenosha County facility.
Dec 6th, 2024 by Evan Casey
Wisconsin Sets New Record High For Registered Apprentices
Commonly associated with construction trades, state program includes more than 200 occupations.
Dec 5th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
Senate Members of Legislature’s Powerful Joint Finance Committee Announced
The 16-person panel is responsible for how Wisconsin spends tens of billions of dollars. Assembly up next.
Dec 5th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Many Issues Raised At Evers’ Budget Listening Session
Concerns include housing costs, prison reform and 'humanitarian crisis' for refugees.
Dec 4th, 2024 by Andrew Kennard
Will Legislature Change Election Laws?
Republicans may back earlier recount of absentee ballots -- along with other changes.
Dec 2nd, 2024 by Steven Walters
Is Wisconsin 45th in Broadband Internet?
So says new report. But state regulators say data is incomplete.
Nov 29th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
Vos ‘Hopes’ Gableman Gets Disbarred
After hiring Michael Gableman to run 2020 election review, Vos now calls former high court justice an 'embarrassment' to all lawyers.
Nov 26th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
GOP Losses Will Test Vos, LeMahieu
Smaller majorities in each house will change state Capitol, make it tougher to pass Republican bills.
Nov 25th, 2024 by Steven Walters
Former Public Defender Travis Schwantes Charged With Paying Client for Sex, Fraud
Schwantes faces multiple charges related to solicitation of prostitution and acting as attorney for one of the women he was soliciting.
Nov 22nd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Legislative Committee Studying Whether To Create Long-Term Youth Psychiatric Care Facilities
Seventy-eight children were placed out of state for care in 2023.
Nov 22nd, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Wisconsin’s State and Local Tax Burden Is Now Well Below National Average
New Wisconsin Policy Forum report finds state's tax burden has trended down for 25 years.
Nov 22nd, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Greta Neubauer Reelected as Assembly Minority Leader
Democrats gained 10 seats, the largest increase in more than half a century.
Nov 20th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
State High Court Hears Arguments on Meagan Wolfe’s ‘Holdover’ Appointment
Is Wisconsin Elections Commission decision a 'case of careful what you wish for'?
Nov 19th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Trump Picks Sean Duffy for US Transportation Secretary
Fox TV host and former Wisconsin congressman was early Trump supporter.
Nov 19th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
2024 A Record Year for School, Local Funding Referendums
Hundreds of school districts, 31 local governments asked voters for more funding.
Nov 16th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Superintendent Jill Underly Proposes Lead Water Removal Program For Schools
Milwaukee has already targeting replacing lead service lines serving schools.
Nov 15th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Wisconsin Democratic Party Leader In Running For National Party Chairmanship
Ben Wikler has chaired the Democratic Party of Wisconsin since 2019.
Nov 15th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
For Sixth Straight Month, Wisconsin Sets New Employment Record
Unemployment stays near record lows, state workforce participation continues to outpace the nation.
Nov 14th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
Utility Hikes, Democratic Losses and the Wealth Gap
As Evers appointees rewarded utility execs, Kamala Harris backed off taxing corporations.
Nov 13th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Robin Vos Will Continue as Assembly Speaker
Senate Democrats also reelected Diane Hesselbein as minority leader
Nov 13th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Women Lead Democratic Gains in Legislature
Wisconsin voters rejected Kamala Harris but back many other women for office.
Nov 11th, 2024 by Steven Walters
Without Gerrymander, Democrats Flip 14 Legislative Seats
The Democratic gains in a strong Republican year set up a chance for them to win majorities in 2026.
Nov 8th, 2024 by Jack Kelly, Hallie Claflin and Matthew DeFour
Republicans Replace Senate President, Keep Majority Leader
State Sen. Mary Felzkowski will preside over slightly smaller GOP majority in upcoming legislative session.
Nov 8th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Results Show Wisconsin GOP Is Now Trump’s MAGA Party
Trump outperformed underlying Republican candidates, reversing 2020 results.
Nov 7th, 2024 by Shawn Johnson
Republicans Retain Majority in Wisconsin Assembly
Democrats make some gains under new competitive political maps drawn by Gov. Evers.
Nov 6th, 2024 by Shawn Johnson
Evers, Baldwin Tour Milwaukee and Madison
Democratic governor and senator visit key sites to energize voters on Election Day.
Nov 5th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
In Final Wisconsin Appearance, Walz Touts His Small Town Roots
Campaign still trying to find that final undecided voter, boost turnout.
Nov 4th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Candidates Ignore State’s Looming ‘Senior Tsunami’
Over-75 population expected to explode, creating huge shortage of health care workers.
Nov 4th, 2024 by Steven Walters
‘Values Matter, Character Matters,’ Says Obama in Last-Minute Push For Harris
Former president Barack Obama attacks Trump, praises Harris in Miwaukee appearance.
Nov 3rd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
The DNR Has Been Without A Leader For One Year
Gov. Evers has yet to appoint a replacement for Adam Payne. Power struggle with Legislature a factor.
Nov 1st, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
Kaul Asks State Supreme Court To Order Release of $50 Million Literacy Fund
Dane County judge previously rejected request to release the money. Legislature has held funding.
Oct 31st, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Harris, Trump Court Voters, Turnout in Dueling Wisconsin Rallies Wednesday
Harris in Madison, Trump in Green Bay . They'll do it again Friday in Milwaukee.
Oct 31st, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Joe Schulz, Anna Marie Yanny, and Nick Rommel
$73 Million Federal Grant Will Help Expand Amtrak Hiawatha in 2026
Plus: Borealis ridership outperforming expectations.
Oct 28th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Grothman Faces Political Newcomer in Bid To Keep His Congressional Seat
Zarbano faces uphill climb. The district has been in Republican hands since the 1960s.
Oct 27th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
