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Open Houses Announced For I-94 Widening
Project would expand freeway through Milwaukee, rebuild Stadium Interchange.
Jun 6th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Lawmakers At Odds Over Releasing Health, PFAS Funds
GOP-controlled Joint Finance Committee won't release funding, citing legal risk.
Jun 6th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Secret Service, City Find Themselves Targeted By Protesters, Republicans
Republicans want alternative to Pere Marquette Park. ACLU announces lawsuit.
Jun 6th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Warden, Eight Staff Charged in Inmate Deaths at Waupun Prison
'These people were not cared for,' said Dodge County Sheriff announcing charges.
Jun 5th, 2024 by Joe Schulz and Sarah Lehr
Walker Appointee Resigns From UW Board
UW Regent Robert Atwell threatened to stay on, now welcomes replacement appointed by Evers.
Jun 5th, 2024 by Henry Redman
Leaders of 2020 Wisconsin Fake Electors Scheme Charged With Felonies
Attorney General Josh Kaul charges Kenneth Chesebro, Jim Troupis and Michael Roman.
Jun 4th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk and Sarah Lehr
Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Resigns After Closed-Session Meeting
School district is in jeopardy of losing millions in state and federal dollars.
Jun 4th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess and Evan Casey
One-Fourth of Assembly Will Be Newbies
Fair maps drawn by both parties for first time in 12 years could transform the Assembly.
Jun 3rd, 2024 by Steven Walters
Evers Names 3 New Members of UW Board of Regents
But one would replace Republican-appointed regent who refuses to step down.
Jun 3rd, 2024 by Henry Redman
Gov. Evers Raises the Pride Flag
Amid a culture war over restrictive bills, Democratic governor reaffirms LGBTQ rights, Pride Month.
Jun 3rd, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Another Medicaid Miss For Wisconsin
48 states have extend postpartum coverage for new moms on Medicaid. Not Wisconsin.
Jun 2nd, 2024 by State Rep. Robyn Vining
MPS Board Calls For Investigation, Delays Budget Vote
The school district has been under scrutiny for lack of financial reporting.
May 31st, 2024 by Margaret Faust
Illinois Governor is Headliner at Wisconsin Democratic Party Convention
JB Pritzker will give the keynote address in Milwaukee next weekend.
May 31st, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Nearly Half of Legislature Won’t Run in Old Districts
Redistricting shakes up Legislature for both Democrats and Republicans.
May 31st, 2024 by Rich Kremer
$100M Wisconsin Investment Fund to Focus on Tech, Biohealth Startups
Public-private venture will be biggest investment in startups in state history.
May 29th, 2024 by Robert D'Andrea
Vos Critics Submit Recall Petitions Again
They claim to have more than 9,000 signatures. Earlier effort this year to recall Assembly Speaker Robin Vos fell short.
May 28th, 2024 by Shawn Johnson
Evers Urges Legislators to Release Funds for Communities Losing UW Branches
Legislature passed budget with $20 million for economic loss due to campus closures.
May 25th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
GOP Holdover on UW Board Says He Won’t Step Down
UW Regent Robert Atwell advised by Vos to stay on Board until replacement confirmed.
May 25th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
New Estimate Shows Shrinking Wisconsin Budget Surplus
Next budget debate still expected to start with $3 billion surplus.
May 23rd, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Evers Requests Release of $25 Million for Child Care and Tourism
Yet another battle between governor and Republican legislators over funding allocations.
May 22nd, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Hovde Says 12-14 Week Abortion Ban a ‘Reasonable Time Range’
Republican's approach condemned by his opponent, Democratic US Sen. Tammy Baldwin.
May 21st, 2024 by Rich Kremer
GOP Senate Hurts Evers’ Talent Searches
Difficult to find cabinet secretaries when Senate keeps firing governor's appointees.
May 20th, 2024 by Steven Walters
Milwaukee Officials Praise Rescheduling of Cannabis by Biden
New federal policy 'will help reverse longstanding injustices in our legal system.'
May 20th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes
Ron Johnson Calls on GOP to Set Aside ‘Squabbles’ on Abortion
Republicans at annual convention endorse Hovde, worry about new legislative maps.
May 20th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Assembly Democratic Leader Says Party Can Win Majority
Greta Neubauer says Democrats will spend big in fall election for newly-drawn districts.
May 19th, 2024 by Robert D'Andrea
Republicans Fail To Override Any of Evers’ Vetoes
Two-day review session ends without any formal attempts.
May 17th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Four Milwaukee Affordable Housing Proposals Secure Critical Tax Credits
WHEDA's housing tax credit award puts developments on path to groundbreaking.
May 16th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Why Right Wisconsin Was Killed
Its editor, stalwart Republican James Wigderson watched as readers and his party went off the rails.
May 15th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Special Elections for State Senate, US House Are Complicated
New maps affect elections for 4th state Senate District and 8th US House District.
May 15th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Senate Votes to Override Governor’s Vetoes
Effort unlikely to pass Assembly.
May 15th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Evers, Packers Welcome NFL Draft to Wisconsin
2025 NFL Draft will be held in Green Bay. At least 250,000 fans expected to attend.
May 14th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Child Care Providers Renew Call for State Funding
Programs struggling to survive. Evers supports more funding, GOP legislators don't.
May 14th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Parties Target 5 State Senate Seats With No Incumbent
More competitive races will mean fierce battles and huge spending.
May 13th, 2024 by Steven Walters
Liberal Justices Question State Supreme Court’s Ban on Ballot Drop Boxes
Lawsuit by voter mobilization group Priorities USA seeks to overturn 2022 ruling.
May 13th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Conference Explores Issue Amid Attacks
DEI has 'become so politicized and used as wedges to divide people.'
May 12th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Wisconsin Lacks Clear System for Tracking Police Caught Lying
Prosecutors across the country maintain ‘Brady lists’ of officers with a credibility problem.
May 9th, 2024 by Jacob Resneck
Biden Hails ‘Transformative’ Microsoft Project in Mount Pleasant
President visited Racine to tout $3.3 billion project, slam Foxconn failure.
May 8th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Legislators Agree on Opioid Plan, Still Withhold PFAS, Hospital Funds
Standoff between Republicans on Joint Finance Committee and Gov. Evers continues.
May 8th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Microsoft’s Wisconsin Data Center Now A $3.3 Billion Project
Will create 2,000 jobs. And Microsoft will establish AI Institute at UWM.
May 8th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Rights Clash in Records Dispute
Battle over voting by those deemed mentally incompetent is complicated.
May 6th, 2024 by Matthew DeFour
DPI Disagrees With Legislature Over Literacy Program Implementation
Law was signed last July, but parties at odds on implementation.
May 3rd, 2024 by Baylor Spears
What Will Wisconsin Do Now That Feds Are Moving to Ease Marijuana Restrictions?
Wisconsin supporters of legalization say fed change is welcome, but don't expect any sudden shifts.
May 2nd, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Activists Demand Robert Spindell’s Removal From Elections Commission
One of 10 fake electors, he also backed suppression of minority vote in Milwaukee.
May 1st, 2024 by Isiah Holmes
Coalition Pushes Closing Wisconsin’s Green Bay Prison
126-year-old maximum security facility in 'dire state' and way over capacity.
Apr 29th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
Evers Vetoes GOP Bills at Record Rate
In one year he vetoed 32% of all legislative bills, compared to 3.7% for average governor.
Apr 29th, 2024 by Steven Walters
UW-Platteville Vacating Richland Campus
Democrats blame Republicans for cutting UW system funding.
Apr 28th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Kaul Argues State Law Doesn’t Prohibit Absentee Ballot Boxes
Lawsuit asks state Supreme Court to overturn decision barring drop boxes.
Apr 27th, 2024 by Henry Redman
Wisconsin’s Legislative Committees Uniquely Powerful?
Suit by Gov. Evers shows Wisconsin violating separation-of-powers doctrine.
Apr 24th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Most Wisconsin Dentists Don’t Take Medicaid
Only 39% of Medicaid enrolled children aged 3-20 received dental care in 2022.
Apr 23rd, 2024 by Hope Kirwan
Evers Pledges State Will Plant 100 Million Trees by 2030
Governor announces plan as part of Earth Day celebration.
Apr 22nd, 2024 by Robert D'Andrea
Voters Worried About PFAS in Water
69% are worried, poll shows. But Evers and Legislature can't agree on how to address problem.
Apr 22nd, 2024 by Steven Walters
EPA Slaps Two PFAS Chemicals With Superfund Law Designation
The listing will force PFAS manufacturers and others to pay for cleaning up contamination.
Apr 19th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
Wisconsin Ranks Last In Per-Visit State Parks Funding
New Wisconsin Policy Forum report shows 69% funding drop for DNR compared to mid-1990s.
Apr 19th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
State of Wisconsin’s Debt Hits 25-Year Low
Adjusted for inflation, state government's debt level continues to trend downward.
Apr 19th, 2024 by Robert D'Andrea
Republican Legislature Sues Evers Over Reading Bill Veto
Republicans say partial veto to literacy program is unconstitutional
Apr 18th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Wisconsin Supreme Court Hears Lawsuit Over Legislature’s Authority
Gov. Evers sued over Joint Finance Committee's actions to hold up stewardship funds.
Apr 18th, 2024 by Henry Redman
Why Can’t MPS Improve Student Reading Scores?
Failure to use phonics and poorly trained teachers may help explain this.
Apr 17th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Eric Hovde Loans His Campaign $8 Million to Oppose Tammy Baldwin
Republican seeking to unseat Sen. Baldwin is latest state candidate to self-fund.
Apr 17th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Evers Won’t Rule Out Court Challenge to Force Release of PFAS Funds
Nine months after Legislature set aside $125 million to address PFAS, funding still stalled.
Apr 16th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
Suit Challenges Evers’ Partial Veto Hiking School Funding for 400 Years
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce filed suit, arguing veto is unconstitutional.
Apr 16th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
Wisconsin Elections Chief Meagan Wolfe Gets Increased Security
Election workers have faced threats. Trump claimed Wolfe would 'try to steal' election.
Apr 16th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Evers Picks New Department of Revenue Secretary
David Casey will replace Peter Barca, who stepped down from cabinet post.
Apr 15th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
Will Legislators Run Or Not?
The long list of legislators in newly mapped districts who haven't filed to run includes Robin Vos.
Apr 15th, 2024 by Steven Walters
UW Campuses Face Challenging Financial Futures, Reports Show
Wisconsin's funding for public universities ranks 42nd in the nation.
Apr 14th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Committee Blocks $258 Million Home Health Care Pay Plan
Providers fear losing workers, while others fear providers themselves will drop out.
Apr 11th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Liberal Supreme Court Justice Ann Walsh Bradley Won’t Seek Reelection
Surprise announcement heightens stakes for spring 2025 election.
Apr 11th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
First Vos Recall Attempt Fell Short
State Elections Commission says organizers lacked enough signatures. But a new effort to recall Assembly Speaker is ongoing.
Apr 10th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Gov. Evers Vetoes PFAS Bill, Calls Special Meeting of Budget Committee
Governor urges GOP legislators to release budgeted funds for PFAS and hospitals.
Apr 10th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Eric Hovde Says Most Nursing Home Residents Not ‘At a Point to Vote’
GOP senate candidate echoes Trump's unproven claim of 'crooked' votes in 2020 election.
Apr 10th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Evers Vetoes Bill Ending Work Permit Requirement for Younger Teens
Governor cites need to protect 14- and 15-year-olds through work permit process.
Apr 8th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
Voters Throw Shade on Biden, Trump
Nearly 180,000 primary voters refused to vote for either. What's does that mean for Wisconsin?
Apr 8th, 2024 by Steven Walters
Evers Vetoes Bill to Allow Out-of-State Mental Health Care Providers
Bipartisan tele-health care proposal opposed by mental health advocacy groups.
Apr 8th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan
Hmong and Asian American Histories Now Required Subjects in Wisconsin Schools
Evers signs bipartisan law requiring such instruction in state schools.
Apr 7th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Just How Bad Are Milwaukee’s Roads?
They are among the worst in the state, which is also doing poorly, new report finds.
Apr 7th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Evers Vetoes Nursing Licensure Bill
Evers, Republicans couldn't agree on supervision requirements.
Apr 5th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
‘Tranq’ Testing Strips Now Legal, Milestone In Overdose Crisis
Move comes as overdose deaths from xylazine on the rise in Wisconsin
Apr 5th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Hovde Faces Minimal Competition For Republican Senate Nomination
An endorsement by former President Donald Trump could reduce the chances of a primary challenge.
Apr 4th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk and Shawn Johnson
What Will Happen To Wisconsin’s Shuttered Coal Plants?
Nearly half of Wisconsin's large coal power plants have closed in past two decades.
Apr 4th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
Evers Urges State Supreme Court to Allow Absentee Ballot Drop Boxes
Governor's legal brief calls on court to reverse ruling by prior conservative majority.
Apr 3rd, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Evers Vetoes Bill Restricting Transgender Athletes in School Sports
Governor blasts 'hateful' rhetoric by Republicans, who say he's 'against women.'
Apr 3rd, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Milwaukee Police Seek ‘Open Source Intelligence Tool’ for RNC
'It snoops on everyone, regardless of any connection to a crime,' critic charges.
Apr 2nd, 2024 by Isiah Holmes
GOP Leaders Urge Gov. Evers to Sign Divisive PFAS Bill
It provides funding but restricts Wisconsin DNR's enforcement powers against polluters.
Apr 2nd, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Trump Pushes Election Lie in Wisconsin
Does interview on WISN radio ahead of election day appearance in Green Bay.
Apr 2nd, 2024 by WPR Staff
How Can We Reduce Salt Pollution?
Changes in state law needed, but there are also simple solutions to reduce over-salting. Final story in series
Apr 1st, 2024 by Michael Timm
Ballot Questions on Election Administration Too Vague, Officials Say
Wisconsin residents will vote Tuesday on two proposed constitutional amendments.
Mar 31st, 2024 by Alexander Shur and Jack Kelly
Lawsuit Over Police Officer’s Fatal Shooting of Alvin Cole Will Go to Trial
Judge Lynn Adelman rules that civil lawsuit over killing by former Tosa cop may go forward.
Mar 30th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes
Evers Aggressively Uses Veto Pen on Republican Bills
Governor blocks proposals related to wolves, income tax cuts and school licensing.
Mar 30th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
State Department of Revenue Secretary Barca Will Resign in April
Peter Barca, a political veteran, is reportedly eyeing a congressional race.
Mar 29th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Wisconsin Is First State Approved For New Summer Youth Aid Program
Federal program aims to feed childen when schools are closed.
Mar 29th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Second Recall Effort Aimed At Robin Vos
Driven by same organizers behind first recall attempt, who appeared to be short of required signatures.
Mar 28th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Only 10 of State’s 56 Races for Circuit Court Judge Are Contested
Just one of 12 judges in Milwaukee County face an opponent on April ballot.
Mar 28th, 2024 by Henry Redman
Evers Signs Bills Addressing Judges’ Safety and Human Sex Trafficking
29 bills signed by governor also address school safety and crime victims.
Mar 28th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Vos Recall Organizers Ask Dane County Judge For More Time
Lawsuit by Vos says they lack enough signatures. Recall group seeks delay until Supreme Court decides which district voting map applies.
Mar 27th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
How Partisan Divide on Education Hurts State
Some schools with poor students have success. Why aren't we learning from that?
Mar 27th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Evers Signs Legislation To Protect Students From Strip Searches
'Being treated with dignity and basic privacy is something every student should expect.'
Mar 23rd, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Evers Vetoes Bill Limiting His Appointment Power
GOP plan took away governor's power to fill vacancies in constitutional offices.
Mar 23rd, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
State Agencies Could Save Half a Billion Dollars By Moving To More Remote Work
But administrators first need to tighten up policies to track remote, in-person work.
Mar 22nd, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
Elections Commission Endorses New Rules for Election Observers
Proposal would specify where observers can stand.
Mar 21st, 2024 by Henry Redman
‘Fix at Six’ Group Wants I-94 Expansion Delayed For Civil Rights Report
Despite federal blessing for 8-lane expansion, project faces civil rights review.
Mar 20th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Has $78 Million Federal Funds For EV Charging Stations
Evers signs two bills laying groundwork to use funds for network of charging stations.
Mar 20th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
