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DNR Approves 12 Stewardship Projects After Court Blocked Legislative Interference
Including one in Milwaukee. Supreme Court ruled legislative vetoes by Legislature's finance committee violated separation of powers.
Oct 25th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
Wisconsin’s Longest-Serving State Senator, A Republican, Endorses Harris
Sen. Robert Cowles called former President Donald Trump a 'totalitarian' in a radio interview
Oct 25th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
For Third Straight Day, Wisconsin IT Systems Cause Delays in Early Voting
But more than 190,000 early votes have been cast.
Oct 24th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
What To Know About Wisconsin’s Non-Citizen Voting Referendum
The measure would change state constitution to limit voting to U.S. citizens. Would it have an impact?
Oct 23rd, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
Advocates Want An Ombudsman For Wisconsin’s Prisons, The State Has Other Plans
Department of Corrections pursuing outside contractor. Lawmakers could complicate both options.
Oct 23rd, 2024 by Andrew Kennard
Dems Need To Win Three Key Senate Races For Control of Wisconsin Government
Races could create pathway for Democratic control of Senate or lock-in Republican control for years.
Oct 23rd, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Joe Schulz, and Evan Casey
Evers Appoints Fifth-Generation Dairy Farmer To DNR Board
After high-profile fight about appointee with expired term, Gov. Evers' appointees now control board.
Oct 20th, 2024 by Henry Redman
Steil, Barca At Odds In Southeastern Wisconsin Congressional Race
The race between US Rep. Bryan Steil and Democratic challenger Peter Barca hold differing views on many issues.
Oct 19th, 2024 by Evan Casey
Van Orden’s Outspoken Nature Key Issue in Competitive Congressional Race
Republican Derrick Van Orden faces challenge from Democrat Rebecca Cooke in western Wisconsin.
Oct 18th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan
Constitutional Amendment Would Double Down on Blocking Non-Citizen Voting
Liberal groups say Republican proposal is solving a problem that doesn't exist.
Oct 18th, 2024 by Henry Redman
Wisconsin Adds More Than 2,200 ‘Clean Energy’ Jobs
Inflation Reduction Act caused surge says new report. State total tops 73,000.
Oct 17th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
What Will Wisconsin Spend $4.6 Billion Surplus On?
Next budget will have room for investment but Policy Forum expert says lawmakers will need caution.
Oct 17th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
Waukesha County Could Determine Wisconsin Election Winner
Suburbs were once critical to the GOP to win Wisconsin. Now, both parties are competing for their votes.
Oct 15th, 2024 by Shawn Johnson
Despite Evers Appointing Her Replacement, A Walker Appointee Won’t Step Down
Georgia Maxwell's term on the labor and industry commission expired in March 2023.
Oct 15th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
MPS Still Owes Financial Data To State
DPI says school district's financial problems are 'more significant' than expected
Oct 15th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Walz Tells Wisconsin Democrats It’s ‘All Gas and No Brake’ Through Election Day
In Green Bay appearance, Walz says Trump's comments on use of military on critics are 'un-American.'
Oct 15th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
What To Ask The Candidate Knocking On Your Door
Legislative candidates want your vote. You should ask them these questions.
Oct 14th, 2024 by Steven Walters
Wisconsin Supreme Court Hears Lawsuit Opposing ‘400 Years’ Veto By Evers
Justices questioned using partial veto to extend school funding for centuries.
Oct 10th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
State Supreme Court Will Review Lawmaker’s Power To Block Administrative Rules
Gov. Tony Evers' lawsuit says Legislature has acted unconstitutionally.
Oct 10th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
State Funds 10 Milwaukee Real Estate Projects
From cargo to veterans, Meta House to Milwaukee Rep, new program boosts local efforts.
Oct 9th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
State Funding $3.9 Million Clinton Rose Senior Center Renovation
County investing in renovations that will serve more than just the senior population.
Oct 9th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Biden Announces New Funds, Deadline For Lead Pipe Replacement
City praised for its effort, but now faces a 2037 deadline, with more aid promised.
Oct 8th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Trailing in Polls, Hovde, Republicans Hope For ‘Change Election’
A close examination of the campaign strategies for Wisconsin's high-profile U.S. Senate race.
Oct 3rd, 2024 by Jack Kelly
‘No’ Campaign Far Outspent GOP on State Constitutional Referenda
Democrats spent 17 times more than Republicans trying to restrict governor's power.
Oct 3rd, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
Wisconsin Democrats Outspend GOP By 2-to-1 in New Filing
Both parties pouring cash into state Assembly and Senate races, but Democrats far ahead.
Oct 2nd, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Utilities Propose $1.9 Billion in Renewable Energy Projects
We Energies, WPS and MGE back five projects. But what will it cost ratepayers?
Oct 2nd, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
Wisconsin Announces $50 Million For Low-Interest Home Repair Loans
Individual loans from $5,000 to $50,000 offered for houses built before 1984.
Sep 30th, 2024 by Nick Rommel
Democrats Benefit From How Republicans Weakened State’s Fundraising Laws
In first half of 2024, Wisconsin Democrats raised 10 times more than the state GOP.
Sep 30th, 2024 by Shawn Johnson
SDC Appoints Vincent Bobot Interim CEO
Attorney and SDC board member says the goal is 'to preserve and keep SDC running.'
Sep 29th, 2024 by Meredith Melland
State Superintendent Urges Legislature to Hike Special Education Funding
Just 31.5% of costs funded by state, notes Jill Underly. 'This is not nearly enough.'
Sep 29th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Medicaid Expansion Could Benefit 90,000 Wisconsin Residents
Wisconsin Policy Forum studies long-offered expansion's potential, ability to save $200 million annually.
Sep 27th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
DNR Requests Surge in Funding To Address Backlog, Increase Stewardship
Agency proposes reauthorizing Stewardship program for a decade with $100 million annually.
Sep 26th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
Bucks Introduce Global Sustainability Partner
German-based Wilo aims to make Fiserv the 'most sustainable arena in the world.'
Sep 25th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Abortion Rights Proving to Be Potent Issue
It drove Democratic turnout in state in 2022. Now recast as 'freedom,' even more punch?
Sep 25th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
New UW Policy Threatens ‘Wisconsin Idea’
Will university departments be constrained from championing ways to improve government?
Sep 24th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Democrats, Republicans Ramp Up Campaigns Under New Legislative Maps
Both parties poised to spend $1 million apiece on key state Assembly and Senate races.
Sep 22nd, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Mount Pleasant, Racine in Legal Battle Over Water After Foxconn Failure
Racine mayor says the city didn't get promised benefits, wants new water deal.
Sep 18th, 2024 by Evan Casey
DLCC Spotlights 14 Democratic Candidates for State Legislature
National group helps with funding, messaging; goal is Democratic Assembly takeover.
Sep 18th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Will Western Wisconsin Shock the Nation?
Republican-held congressional district could elect Democratic challenger.
Sep 17th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Survey Finds Demand for Child Care Outpaces Providers’ Capacity
Lack of staff primary reason for not expanding capacity. Low pay an issue.
Sep 17th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan
How League of Women Voters Helps People With Criminal Records
Those 'off paper' can vote. 'I’ve had people brought to tears,' advocate says.
Sep 16th, 2024 by Devin Blake
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 it’s 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
