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Baldwin Bill Allow Disaster Relief Loans for Lack of Snow
Wisconsin's tourism industry hurt by unusually warm winters. SBA loans could help.
Sep 16th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Your Vote Can Help Save Democracy
Wisconsin has made progress. A robust voter turnout in November will assure that continues.
Sep 16th, 2024 by Jay Heck
Wisconsin Elections Commission Wants Funding For Transparency, Compliance Team
Republican lawmakers rejected a similar request in Wisconsin's last budget cycle
Sep 12th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
Eagle Park Adds Spirits to Taproom Lineup
New state law allows brewing and distilling company to sell liquor and wine at its Lower East Side taproom.
Sep 11th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
County Gets Federal Funding For Buses, Roads
$29 million to help county to improve road safety, replace 13 aging buses.
Sep 10th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
State Audit of DPI Prioritized Over Fish and Wildlife Analysis
Evers calls GOP-led audit 'ridiculous,' legislators say its needed.
Sep 9th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Staffing, Medicaid Rates Put Wisconsin’s Long-Term Care Providers in Crisis
Gov. Evers’ $258 million plan will temporarily help, but more needed providers say.
Sep 6th, 2024 by Addie Costello
Biden Promotes Clean Energy Funds in Wisconsin Visit
The trip to Westby was Biden’s first Wisconsin visit since dropping out of the presidential race in July.
Sep 5th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan
New Program Will Fund Driver’s Ed For Low-Income Students
Insurance industry fees will cover 100% of driver’s ed cost. Effort led by Common Ground.
Sep 5th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
2017 Law Resulting in Long List of Outdated DNR Water Standards
Nearly 50 groundwater standards for PFAS, pesticides, metals and other compounds remain unaddressed.
Sep 5th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
Wisconsin Students Head Back to School
MPS leaders say the district is in a better place than it has been in years.
Sep 4th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
A Summer of Intense Politics
With more to come in the next two months.
Sep 3rd, 2024 by Steven Walters
Report Shows Progress for Wisconsin Workers
Wages are up in past year but many challenges remain, think tank finds.
Sep 3rd, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Tim Walz Champions Unions in Milwaukee Labor Day Appearance
The Democratic nominee for vice president delivered a rallying speech at Laborfest.
Sep 2nd, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Less than Half of Wisconsin Voters Satisfied With Public Schools
Poll finds particularly high negatives in Milwaukee, where MPS financial problems arose.
Sep 2nd, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Will Liberal Dane County Decide Presidential Election?
County has grown by about 43,000 since 2016, when Trump got 23% of vote.
Sep 2nd, 2024 by Peter Cameron
MPS Failures Result In GOP-Called Audit of DPI
GOP-controlled committee moves to audit DPI practices, DNR fish and wildlife account.
Aug 30th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Court Rules Evers Properly Used Partial Veto
But rejected DPI request that Legislators release $50 million in funds for reading program.
Aug 28th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Wisconsin Seeks To Match PFAS Rules To Federal Regulations
EPA set new standards for the forever chemicals in April.
Aug 27th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
Democrats Think Referendum Success Was A Preview of November Win
But conservatives say funding referendum's failure was a result of out-of-state spending.
Aug 26th, 2024 by Steven Walters
Airport Train Station Expansion Rolling Along
The very thing its designed to avoid delaying, freight trains, often impose delays in its construction.
Aug 23rd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Wins $15 Million To Build EV Chargers At 53 Locations
Federal grant follows a 2023 visit by Biden to promote Milwaukee-made electric chargers. But city's EV buying is slow.
Aug 23rd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Regents Approve UW President Rothman’s $855 million Budget
Budget comes as state investment in system continues to fall.
Aug 23rd, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Despite Decline in Reported Crime, Wisconsin’s Prison Population Is Surging
Crowding is impacting the safety at state's aging prisons. Advocates, opponents talk solutions, pitfalls.
Aug 22nd, 2024 by Nicholas Garton / Cap Times and Jim Malewitz / Wisconsin Watch
Wisconsin Joins New Federal Online Program for Filing Income Tax Returns
In its first year Direct File saved taxpayers using it some $5.6 million in tax preparation fees.
Aug 21st, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Harris and Walz Rally Voters in Milwaukee
18,000 people jammed Fiserv Forum to cheer Democratic presidential ticket on a one-night break from Chicago’s DNC.
Aug 21st, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Could Medicaid Expansion, Rural Incentives Reduce Labor Shortage?
Final report by Governor’s Task Force on Healthcare Workforce offers recommendations.
Aug 21st, 2024 by Joe Schulz
Vance, Republicans Push Public Safety at Site of 2020 Kenosha Protest
And Kenosha police union endorses Trump ticket, following lead of Milwaukee police.
Aug 21st, 2024 by Henry Redman
UW System Needs $855 Million Budget Hike to Compete With Neighboring States
Now ranks 43rd in public funds. Board of Regents, then Legislature have to okay request.
Aug 19th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Tim Walz Surprises Wisconsin Delegation at DNC Kick-Off
Vice presidential candidate's appearance a sign of Wisconsin's importance in fall election.
Aug 19th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Milwaukee Wins Funding To Repair Two Bridges
Bridges on north and south sides will be overhauled with help of federal funding.
Aug 18th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
2 Wisconsin Schools Moving to Net-Zero Energy
Dane County elementary school has achieved it, Fox Valley school plans to get there.
Aug 18th, 2024 by Courtney Everett
Letters from Evers, Republicans Show Clash on Juvenile Corrections
Battling over court-mandated changes at Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake facilities.
Aug 17th, 2024 by Andrew Kennard
Transportation Secretary Craig Thompson Resigning For UW Madison Job
His replacement, Kristina Boardman, will be the first woman to hold the role.
Aug 16th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Drake Defeats Myers For State Senate Seat
Dora Drake will replace Lena Taylor in Wisconsin State Senate.
Aug 13th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Voters Reject Amendments to Restrict Governor’s Power to Spend Federal Funds
Opponents argued changes would have slowed down emergency funding during crises.
Aug 13th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
Evers, Biden Are Closely Connected
'I am emotional,' Evers said after Biden withdrew from the race. 'He is a good friend.'
Aug 12th, 2024 by Steven Walters
Evers Bypasses Legislature in Battle Over Funding Long-Term Care
Governor using federal funds to revive blocked plan to aid struggling care providers.
Aug 12th, 2024 by Addie Costello
Wisconsin Has A Little-Known GOP Primary for U.S. Senate Tuesday
While focus has been on the November general election, Eric Hovde faces a low-key primary challenge from Rejani Raveendran and Charles Barman.
Aug 10th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Milwaukee Senate and Assembly Races
A handful of partisan primaries will also determine the winner of the general election in November.
Aug 10th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Meet the Candidates for County Office
Cullen vs Chisholm for treasurer showdown is winner-take-all.
Aug 9th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
UW President Optimistic Tuition Promise, Direct Admission Will Bolster ‘Participation Rate’
Fewer Wisconsin high school graduates are going to college immediately following graduation.
Aug 9th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Lawmakers Grill Wisconsin Prison Officials Over Safety, Employee Death at Youth Facility
The eight-hour public hearing followed the death of a Lincoln Hills employee.
Aug 7th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
Minimum Pay Rates Aim To Boost Care For Medicaid Seniors, Disabled
But advocates say Governor Tony Evers action is just the first step, more needed.
Aug 6th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan
MN Governor Tim Walz is Democrats’ VP Pick
Walz will join presumptive nominee Kamala Harris on campaign trail Monday afternoon.
Aug 6th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Abortion Rights Central to Lyerly’s Congressional Campaign
But will that help or hurt her chance to flip the Republican-leaning 8th Congressional District?
Aug 5th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
Who Should Have Spending Power For Federal Funds?
Parties spar over constitutional changes on Aug. 13 primary election ballots.
Aug 5th, 2024 by Steven Walters
U.S. Energy Secretary Joins State, Milwaukee Officials To Launch First in Nation Rebate Program
Wisconsin is the first state to launch a home energy efficiency rebate using funds from Inflation Reduction Act.
Aug 3rd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Pete Buttigieg Tours Port With Mayor, Rides Train With Governor
US Secretary of Transportation promotes Biden's infrastructure investments in region.
Jul 31st, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Child Care Becoming Harder to Afford, State Report Finds
Value of state subsidy has declined and working families need help, Gov. Evers says.
Jul 31st, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Dora Drake Wins Unusual Special Election
She'll serve remainder of Lena Taylor's term as state senator, but can't leave campaign trail.
Jul 30th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Proposed Constitutional Amendments a Battle Over Control of Federal Funds
Republican legislators seek to reduce governor's longstanding power over this.
Jul 30th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
3 Democrats Battling In 3rd Congressional District Primary
Winner to face Republican US Rep. Derrick Van Orden in western Wisconsin district.
Jul 29th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan
Brewers Ballpark Subsidy Stings County Budget
The county's contribution to the American Family Field deal is making its budget deficit worse in 2024.
Jul 28th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
State Task Force Outlines Plans for $1 Billion Broadband Internet Expansion
Federal funds from Biden infrastructure program will bring broadband to 200,000 locations.
Jul 28th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
MPS Recall Organizers Say They’ve Collected 37,000 Signatures, More Needed
"Anonymous donors" paying for canvassers
Jul 25th, 2024 by Evan Casey
Why Those Proposed Amendments to State Constitution?
Why did Republicans craft them? And why did choose August election for the vote?
Jul 24th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Kamala Harris Visits Milwaukee
The new Democratic choice for president mixes a vision statement with attacks on Trump in speech to packed West Allis Central gymnasium.
Jul 23rd, 2024 by Sophie Bolich and Jeramey Jannene
Lawmakers Approve Funding, Positions for Mendota Juvenile Treatment Center
Joint Finance Committee finally acts after holding up request for six months.
Jul 23rd, 2024 by Baylor Spears
State Officials Celebrate $49 Million Tech Hub Investment
Sen. Baldwin and Gov. Evers visit MATC to tout huge impact on state's jobs and economy.
Jul 22nd, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Harris to Visit Milwaukee as Wisconsin Delegates Pledge Support
All eight Milwaukee-area delegates are said to have pledged support for Harris.
Jul 22nd, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Gov. Evers Endorses Vice President Kamala Harris
Says he's 'excited' to endorse her and she can beat Donald Trump in race for president.
Jul 22nd, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Wisconsin Democrats Praise Biden, Endorse Harris
Praise for job well done by president and throwing support to Vice President.
Jul 22nd, 2024 by Ruth Conniff
Daughter of man who died in Wisconsin prison pushes forward through despair
Wisconsin families with loved ones who died or are still in the prison system share how their pain turned into advocacy
Jul 18th, 2024 by Jonah Beleckis
Five Ohio Police Officers Shoot, Kill Milwaukee Resident Outside RNC
Individual was in King Park neighborhood, well outside of convention perimeter.
Jul 16th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
National Media Discovers Mayor Johnson
Gaining lots of positive press during RNC, now talking of running for governor.
Jul 16th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Mayor Addresses Security, Firearms Ahead of RNC Day 1
Mayor Johnson confident about city's security plan at morning press conference.
Jul 15th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Wisconsin Political Leaders React to Assassination Attempt on Trump
Leaders condemn violence against Trump and call for country to unite
Jul 14th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
Milwaukee-Area Bars Can Stay Open Until 4 a.m. During RNC
Monday night through early Friday morning will see taverns in 14 counties serving until the sun comes up.
Jul 11th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
The Imperial Legislature Is Shot Down
6-1 decision by Wisconsin Supreme Court a surprise. What does it tell us about the court?
Jul 10th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
GOP Legislators Release Funds for Communities Losing 2-Year UW Schools
Gov. Evers has been pushing Joint Finance to release $20 million in aid approved in March.
Jul 10th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
Wisconsin Supreme Court Limits Legislature’s Authority To Block Governor
6-1 decision rules that legislators wrongly blocked DNR stewardship funding.
Jul 7th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
‘I’m Staying in the Race’ Says Biden At Madison Rally
Biden's fifth visit to Wisconsin this year comes on critical weekend for his campaign
Jul 5th, 2024 by Robert D'Andrea
Counting the Lies By Trump
The other side of his debate with Joe Biden.
Jul 3rd, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Dora Drake Defeats Myers For State Senate Seat
Drake wins first of two races to replace Lena Taylor. Election has attempted disruptions.
Jul 2nd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Wins $49 Million Tech Hub Grant
With a focus on personalized medicine, officials say grant will create thousands of jobs, billions in investment.
Jul 2nd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
High Stakes, Low Turnout Special Election Tuesday
State senate race pits Dora Drake vs. LaKeshia Myers to replace Lena Taylor.
Jul 1st, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Disability Rights Wisconsin Faces Huge Funding Cut
Federal funding for victim advocacy program slashed.
Jun 30th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Wisconsin Democrats Back Biden After Shaky Debate
State Republicans declare the president's performance shows he's unfit for the job.
Jun 29th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Legislative Republicans Say State Auditors Will Review MPS
Proposal comes in addition to Governor Tony Evers plan for outside audit.
Jun 27th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Elections Commission Says Vos Recall Organizers Submitted Enough Signatures
But signatures are from his old district, which leaves legal questions about that to resolve.
Jun 25th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Supreme Court Bickers Over Consultant Costs For Redistricting
'What a mess... today’s order is a brazen imposition of judicial will.'
Jun 25th, 2024 by Henry Redman
High Court To Review Wisconsin’s Nearly-Century-Old Veto Power
Business group's lawsuit challenges Gov. Evers' partial veto to create 400 years of funding.
Jun 19th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Did 1991 State Law Give MPS Superintendent Too Much Power?
Former MPS Superintendent Howard Fuller, who pushed for law, says current leaders failed.
Jun 19th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Expert Warns Finding a Qualified MPS Superintendent Won’t Be Easy
Eduardo Galvan named acting superintendent as national search seeks permanent leader.
Jun 18th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Michigan Gov. Whitmer Stumps for Biden in Wisconsin
Gretchen Whitmer joined Gov. Evers at Madison event that was all about abortion access.
Jun 18th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
UW, Prisons, MPS Now Capitol’s Top Issues
Evers and GOP legislators disagree. Issues could figure in fall elections.
Jun 17th, 2024 by Steven Walters
6 UW Campuses Have Projected Deficits
Down from 10 last year after efforts to cut costs. Declining enrollment an issue.
Jun 17th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
Top GOP Legislator Pushes Plan to Find Non-Citizens on Voter Rolls
Experts say its illegal and could result in legal voters being taken off the rolls.
Jun 14th, 2024 by Zachary Roth
Board Passes $1.5 Billion MPS Budget
Amid financial scandal and with interim superintendent not yet named, school board approves budget.
Jun 14th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess and Margaret Faust
State Pursuing Much Smaller Building at 27th and Wisconsin
Plans to replace aging downtown building have been modified, down-sized.
Jun 12th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Documents Suggest MPS Financial Team Inexperienced, Understaffed
MPS hoping corrective action plan will release nearly $16 million in state funds.
Jun 12th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Dane County Judge Susan Crawford Will Run for Wisconsin Supreme Court
Seeks to maintain court's 4-3 liberal majority after Justice Ann Walsh Bradley retires.
Jun 11th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Robin Vos In a ‘Fight For His Life’?
Republican Assembly Speaker faces both a primary challenger and independent candidate who assisted with recall effort against him.
Jun 10th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Evers Moves Forward With Audits of MPS
MPS board member says $1.5 billion budget will get passed this week.
Jun 10th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Wisconsin Democrats Rally Around High Stakes 2024 Election
But state convention shows division, protest against Baldwin on Israel-Palestine issue.
Jun 10th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
360,000 in Wisconsin Lose Health Insurance Amid Medicaid Changes
About 30% of recipients up for renewal face disenrollment, most due to procedural issues.
Jun 7th, 2024 by Addie Costello
Mayor Cavalier Johnson Pledges Four Points of MPS Involvement
Including helping select the next superintendent and city administrative support.
Jun 7th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Democrats Running Candidates In All But Two Races
A multi-decade high. But will it matter to their electoral prospects?
Jun 7th, 2024 by Robert D'Andrea
Open Houses Announced For I-94 Widening
Project would expand freeway through Milwaukee, rebuild Stadium Interchange.
Jun 6th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
